Johno Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Cliff BurtonSteve HarrisRobert Trujillo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Matt FreemanGeddy LeeBilly GouldWould be my top three.Closely followed by John EntwistlePaul McCartneyChris WolstenholmeI like a bass player that can carry a song on their own and leave the guitar / vox a bit of space to do other things. Someone mentioned this already but Chris Wolstenholme of Muse does this to great effect, often with a great fuzz bass sound. Matt Freeman for me is king, though. He's so fast, inventive and for me carries Rancid. Any Rancid song has incredible bass work and while it can be flashy it always underpins the song. Can't wait to see him in Edinburgh next month! Top Bass songs by top bassists:Rancid: Maxwell MurderRush: YYZFaith No More: Land of SunshineFor anyone who hasn't heard it, check out YYZ by Rush for a bass - tastic experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo_chile Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 For anyone who hasn't heard it, check out YYZ by Rush for a bass - tastic experience!every now and then I'll try and perfect that song's bass part...but it generally ends up in me screaming in rage...Geddy Lee is an absolute god...shame about his voice though...I challenge any bassist here to try Donna Lee by Jaco Pastrious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Fat Mike of NoFXJohn Entwhistle of The WhoDave Warden of Iomega fame. Nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyRATM Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 1 - Tim Commerford (RATM/Audioslave)2 - Billy Sheehan (Mr big era mainly. . i recommend people search for the billy sheehan/paul gilbert dual)3 - Ryan Martinie (Mudvayne)obv mentions are flea, john myung, jaco, victor wooten, matt ( i think. . the dude from rancid) and again chris from muse is pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 John EntwhistleFlea Paul Macartney( not that good of a bass player but a living legend!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfe Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Pino PalladinoRex BrownLee Sklar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 John EntwhistleHe was a fantastic player, and knew exactly when to hang back in a song and when to jump out (one of the more important things for a bassist to remember)Chris WolthenstoneA Machine, basically carries whole songs along on the bass part and sounds huge, but as above, knows when to play and when to hang back, probably one of the bigger influences I have for playing bass (fuzzy bass )Billy Sheehan and Jaco and so on, they tend to leave me a bit cold, yeah they are incredible technical players, but most of the music dosen't really excite me thbDavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 John EntwhistleHe was a fantastic player, and knew exactly when to hang back in a song and when to jump out (one of the more important things for a bassist to remember)This seems apt -http://www.aberdeen-music.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38078 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empty-words Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I challenge any bassist here to try Donna Lee by Jaco Pastrious...Done it for my college recital last year, had the percussion and everything.Not really that hard to play, its understanding whats going on thats the hard part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empty-words Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 1. Chuck Bianchi2. Victor wooten3. Stanley Clark4. Marcuss Miller5. Steve DiGiorjoritorieoeorjtriwoweirwo (death, sadus) Bunch of others but there mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiral_mike Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Les ClaypoolJohn EntwistleGeddy Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Done it for my college recital last year, had the percussion and everything.Not really that hard to play, its understanding whats going on thats the hard part.Ah, but can you play YYZ by Rush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo_chile Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Personally, I've always found YYZ much more do-able than Donna Lee....maybe thats just me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 First of all, I ain't to musician so I can't really get into the ins & outs of it I've just never seen anyone play that song correctly in full before. You in a band? You must be pretty shit hot. I'll have to see you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimax Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Robert TrujilloFrank Bello Dusty HillCliff WilliamsJason NewstedCliff BurtonMichael AnthonyJohn Paul JonesGeezer ButlerDave Ellefsonhttp://www.purevolume.com/mex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Dusty HillZZ Top rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomrogers7 Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 sheesh its really hard to say a top three:paul simononHorace Gentleman-SpecialsFamily manEntwistleFoxtonEric WilsonJohn Paul JonesJames JamersonMatt FreemanI'd probably say:1. James Jamerson 2. Family man3. Horace Gentleman- Specials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Carlos DEd BreckenridgeColin Greenwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Pepper Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 My top 3 are;Billy Sheehan; I was going to post his name and picture but someone already had, he is a really fast bassist and you have to love that, I love the solo in "I'm the hell out of here" which features in "G3 Live in Denver", the Vai set is really good. Not to mention his album stuff is amazing.Bruce Foxton; The man who inspired me to drop my guitar and play the bass. I thought bass backed up guitar but in The Jam, the guitar backed up the bass. The song "Start!" should be an influence on Bassists everywhere.Mark Hamilton; Heavily distorted bass is cool, and the best of it comes from ASH's bassist Mark Hamilton, he is a decent player too and is my main musical influence.But to be honest, unless you mentioned this name, you are wrong. The bast bass guitarist of all time ever was Jaco Pastorius, end of. He was killed after a savage beating though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 The song "Start!" should be an influence on Bassists everywhere.It certainly was on Foxton, since he just nicked it from McCartney's "Taxman" bass line.I like Ash, but Hamilton can't even play half the time. I seriously wouldn't say they are a band that stand out because of their outstanding bass playing! Each to their own, though. And I do admire Foxton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Pepper Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Mark wasn't an outstanding bass player as such, I just loved his bass tone and his taste in Bass Guitars, THUNDERBIRD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empty-words Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Ah, but can you play YYZ by Rush?No but im 90% sure i could if need be.Cryptopsy - thats some hard bass lines. Victor Wooten - Show of hands, Insanely hard to play.Jean Beudan(sp?) - Some hard stuff.p.s Any bass player who plays with a pick relegates themselfs from 'top 3 bass players' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kernel Loaf Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Jaco PastoriusTom Jenkinsonand probably either Victor Wooten or Paul Jackson (of Headhunters fame) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyRATM Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 No but im 90% sure i could if need be.Cryptopsy - thats some hard bass lines. Victor Wooten - Show of hands, Insanely hard to play.Jean Beudan(sp?) - Some hard stuff.p.s Any bass player who plays with a pick relegates themselfs from 'top 3 bass players'ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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