John Timoney

Kent, United Kingdom

Actor, Musician, Film & Stage Crew

I’m an experienced and reliable bass player, specialising in indie, pop and rock music. With a 30 year career of playing in bands, gigging and recording, I am professional in attitude, and used to adapting quickly to all situations. I have my own equipment and transport and can fit in quickly with bands or for session and recording work. I’m easy to get along with, have a good sense of humour and strive to enjoy everything I do. I work well under pressure and am a traditional ‘team-player’. I’m also interested in film, stage, and TV work as an extra (speaking or non-speaking). Finally, I am a trained graphic designer, and worked for a multitude of Advertising Agencies in London between 1983-1993. In 1993, I started my agency (Covent Garden and London Bridge). I specialised in producing Direct Marketing campaigns for major, blue-chip financial institutions. I have excellent drawing and draughting skills, and am used to producing fast sketches and conceptual work in line and col

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Physical Details

Height:190 cm / 6ft 3in Waist:over 91 cm / 36 in
Weight:103 kg / 226 lbs Shoe size:10.0 UK / 11.0 US / 44.5 Euro
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair colour:Black
Skin colour:White Hair length:Short
Eye colour:Blue Hair type:Wavy
Chest:111 cm / 44 in

Experience

1980

  • Sylvia Young : Young ‘Uns, London, UK

Acting

Acting experience:No previous acting experience

Languages spoken

English

Accents spoken

UK English
I have no acting experience of note, and would therefore expect to only be considered for background/extra work, probably non-speaking, whilst I gain experience.

Music

Boneshaker
Guitar ability:IntermediateDrumming ability:Beginner
Bass Guitar ability:ExpertLike to join a band:Yes

Favourite genres

PopRockIndie
John is the Bass guitarist
Kent, United Kingdom
Indie / Rock
Seeking:
Drummer
Guitarist
Singer
I’ve been a bassist for 30 years, in various (mainly London-based) bands. My playing style is mainly plectrum based, or fingers (no slap). I only play four string basses and my favoured styles are Indie, pop, and rock. I have a collection of guitars and basses that can suit most musical genres, as well as transport and a 300w Ampeg Valve Amp and cabs (one 15" cab, plus 4x10’s). I favour older equipment such as Fender Precisions and Jazz basses from 1960 to 1980, plus have my own self-designed and self-built bass.

My natural style is rhythm-based but melodic. I always strive to deliver exactly what the song needs – rather than attempting to showcase my abilities. Usually, this entails a setting up a simple but effective groove; locking in with the drums; and acting as a support and foundation for the rest of the band. I have a theory that a really good bass line is not heard: it’s felt, and if someone notices what you’re playing on a bass... you’re probably doing it wrong!

I have plenty of experience in both live and recording work, and am available for all kinds of music work, including sessions or short term replacements. My timing and availability is completely flexible as I’m self-employed.

Film & Stage Crew

I’m very interested in work within the entertainments industry, as an extra for stage, film or TV (speaking or non-speaking). Ex-graphic designer and owner of a London Design Consultancy, with excellent drawing and draughting skills.

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