57pbass Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 From the MSN Website - Wayman Tisdale, a 12-year NBA veteran and Oklahoma University's all-time leading scorer and rebounder, has died after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 44. A noted musician, Tisdale played at a charity event during the All-Star weekend in February. (David Sherman / Getty Images) Tisdale was selected No. 2 overall in the 1985 NBA draft, behind only Patrick Ewing. He played four seasons in Indiana, five in Sacramento and four in Phoenix. Tisdale first learned he had a cancerous cyst below his right knee after he broke his leg in a fall at his home in Los Angeles in 2007. His leg was amputated last August, but he had made several public appearances since. During and after his playing career, Tisdale was a talented jazz bass guitarist. He released his first album in 1995 when he was a member of the Suns. Tisdale is survived by his wife, Regina, and their four children. I saw him perform at Bass Day in NYC a few years ago..he was playing a Tobias through a GK stack. He was playing along with tracks and was interviewed by Chris Jisi.. he sounded great and gave a great interview... www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Only 44? Damn! RIP. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Ouch. Sometimes life isn't fair. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 What a shame. Sad. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I remember reading an article on him in BP the other year. Sad. Prayers for comfort go out to his family. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Great basketball player and good bass player as well. I saw him at NAMM one year. He was a big man. R.I.P. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Just heard. What a drag. He always seemed a great guy. http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Sad news, RIP. "Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me.'-Hamlet Guitar solos last 30 seconds, the bass line lasts for the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Very sad. Such a big hearted and gracious guy. R.I.P. Waymond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 What a shame. Well, I guess in addition to joining heaven's house band, he's also a first-teamer on the All-Heaven basketball squad. I hope he and Kevin Duckworth are having a nice shootaround up there. "I had to have something, and it wasn't there. I couldn't go down the street and buy it, so I built it." Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 This sucks. RIP Wayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangMan311 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Sad news, but this guy lived the life. Professional basketball and a successful musician? I'm sure he was grateful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphM Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Sad news indeed...Good guy, great musician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I just heard about Wayman's passing on the evening news. They interviewed a former high school coach and Billy Tubbs, his coach while he played at OU. The high school coach said Wayman was a better person than he was a ball player, then they recounted his record at OU and he was definitely no slouch on the court. I had the pleasure of seeing him play a concert a few years ago. He seemed like a gracious man who enjoyed being able to give to the community. His presence will be missed around Tulsa. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juancarlin Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Sad indeed. I enjoyed a lot his cover of EWF's "Can't hide love". Gotta spin it on his memory. RIP. Brought to you by Juancarlin. www.juancarlinmusic.com http://www.youtube.com/JuanCarlinMusic www.facebook.com/JuanCarlinMusic Instagram: @JuanCarlinMusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 That sucks at any age, but 44 is too damn young. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Sad, I enjoyed both his b'ball playing and his bass playing. RIP Wayman! Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZ Thorn Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I think his first album was called "Power Forward" - good name. http://www.myspace.com/themoustachioed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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