Larry Graham – “Sooner or Later” (1982) 🎶 Larry Graham, the legendary bassist who helped shape the sound of Sly & The Family Stone and introduced the world to “thump and pluck” bass delivered a smooth R&B gem with “Sooner or Later.” Released in 1982 from his album Just Be My Lady, the track blends soulful vocals, silky production, and Graham’s unmistakable groove. 📈 Chart Performance: 🎶“Sooner or Later” became a hit on the Billboard R&B Singles chart, climbing to #17 and securing its spot as

The inventor of slap bass, Larry Graham - who remembers when it was called Thumpin' and Pluckin'!? ;-) | Beneath The Bassline

2.7K reactions · 191 comments | Pre show warmup to my collab with my bass hero #LarryGraham He wrote this song for me called THUMPAHLENAH because he said he loved way I “thump the bass” and wanted me to be the next “funk hero” Would y’all come and see me and Larry Graham do this live on stage together? ⚡️ #nikwest #nikwestbass | Nik West | Facebook