Holding down the bottom of
the Paradise Theatre sound is bassist and backing vocalist Paul "Biggfigg"
Knutsen. Paul is very animated, high-energy and a huge part of the show.
He amazes the audience as he slides into the sweet notes and makes
complex Styx material look easy. Paul's on-stage prowess feeds the
energy that makes our live shows a blast for all.
Paul has provided bass and
backing vocals for countless Northern California artists for 22 years.
Paul also performs with
Waterloo - an extravagant and theatrical ABBA tribute.
His extensive and diverse live performance and studio resume includes
working with artists:
Caron Vikre,
David Houston,
Sons &
Daughters,
Elaina Powell,
Shelly Streeter,
Bill
Stevens,
Peter Oliva and the Murder of Crows, and
Toad Stool Theater.
Some of Paul's Bass
Influences
Pino Palladino,
Tony Levin,
Chuck Rainey,
Bob
Daisley,
Michael Rhodes,
Dee Murray,
Larry Tagg,
Bruce Thomas...the list goes on and on and on.
Musical Favorites
Roxy Music,
Rush,
Steely Dan,
Pink Floyd,
Black Sabbath,
Ronnie James Dio,
Kate Bush,
Rainbow,
UFO,
Yes,
Dire Straits,
David Bowie,
Todd Rundgren,
Talk Talk,
Gentle Giant,
The Cars and of course,
STYX!
Gear...
Basses:
- Lakland Bob
Glaub Signature model
- Lakland Joe Osborn Signature model
- 1983 Fender '57 Precision Reissue
- Musicman Stingray
- Musicman Stingray fretless
- Musicman Stingray 5
- Wal Mark I fretless
Amp:
Eden Traveller 400 amplifier
Cabinets:
Eden 410T
Eden 210T
