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Mike Watt Gives Minutemen Bass to Flea After D.Boon's Death
Mike Watt gave his prized Minutemen bass to Flea after D.Boon's death, saying he couldn't play it anymore.
In brief
Mike Watt gave his prized Minutemen bass to Flea after D.Boon's death, saying he couldn't play it anymore. Mike Watt gave his Minutemen-era bass to Flea after D.Boon died in a 1985 car accident. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Minutemen's Tragic End
The Minutemen, led by guitarist D.Boon and bassist Mike Watt, disbanded after D.Boon died in a 1985 car accident.
D.Boon's Death
D.Boon died on December 22, 1985, when his van crashed while he was not wearing a seatbelt.
Watt's Bass
Watt owned a 1976 Gibson EB3-L bass with a thin three-quarter-scale neck that he played very fast.
Gave Bass to Flea
After D.Boon died, Watt gave his bass to Flea, saying he couldn't play it anymore.
“After D.Boon was gone, I didn't feel right playing it anymore, so I just gave it away to Flea”
Sonic Youth Recruitment
Sonic Youth recruited Watt to play on two tracks of their 1986 album EVOL after he gave his bass to Flea.
Firehose Formation
Watt formed Firehose with drummer George Hurley after Sonic Youth recruited him.
What to remember
Mike Watt gave his Minutemen-era bass to Flea after D.Boon died in a 1985 car accident.
