I am making good progress on this backbeat idea. I have used a metronome to go from 60bpm to over 150 bpm in a few weeks. The one variation I do is to use my ring finger on that single A string note vs. my thumb. I am now trying it out in songs (e.g. Shotgun) to add variety.
Fantastic! I just joined RockClass101, mainly to learn this song. You are inspiring me, AND making me excited for my granson (now only 2, haha) to hurry up and learn the uke.
You remind me that my pinkie finger WILL survive those slides! haha