Favorite bass players.

Post by **iwantans13** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:11 pm

I figured Id start this thread to represent the bassists out there (If any...).

My top five are:

1.Ryan from Mudvayne: because he turns an otherwise mediocre band into something cool.2. Mic Todd from Coheed and Cambria: Writes some super creative stuff.3. Sting from the Police: Duh, hes a badass.4. Geddy Lee: See above entry.5. Les Claypool: The Don of shred bass.

Post by **xekushnr** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:56 pm

Wow...I cant believe there is actually someone else who DOESNT think Flea is the best bassist ever. Its nauseating how many people think this when they dont listen to anything other than RHCP and other alt rock bands.

In no particular order:Victor Wooten - Belafleck http://youtube.com/watch?v=8vdJvHE8qxA http://youtube.com/watch?v=4dWb-aCWR8UCliff Burton - bassist from Metallica pre-'86 http://youtube.com/watch?v=7_wGFfrJv4YJohn Myung - Dream Theater http://youtube.com/watch?v=EVJ2zbGmMAI

Post by **cmfireman** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:28 pm

I've never really payed the bass much attention until I started playing it in a local band about 2 months ago (yes, I do indeed suck at it.)

I would agree with everybody mentioned above, but I was checking out this video today and thought this kid had some talent, something hard to come by in todays music industry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjh-m_GV7v4

Post by **iwantans13** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:47 am

If you cant find talent in todays music industry you are either horribly misguided or you have a poor definition of talent.

Post by **cmfireman** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 6:11 pm

iwantans13 wrote:If you cant find talent in todays music industry you are either horribly misguided or you have a poor definition of talent.

Let me rephrase that. I meant "Mainstream" talent.

Although I guess ABRB isn't really mainstream at all, so let me completely revoke everything in my previous post.

Post by **thekage** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:10 am

Don't be hatin on Flea now... Hes pretty cool, but not THE best...

Im a big fan of Billy Sheehan, John Entwistle, Jack Bruce, Cliff Burton, my boy Larry Graham, Donald Duck Dunn, John Paul Jones - very under rated...

Post by **Gold Digger** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:34 pm

In no particular order,

1. Geezer Butler2. Bob Daisly3. Timothy B. Schmidt4. Kip Winger (Not really, just adding some comic relief)5. Cliff Burton6. And the guy who did the intro for the theme music to the sit-com Night Court.

Post by **Papi Chulo** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:43 pm

thekage wrote:Billy Sheehan

w00t

Tony Mac + Sheehan=

Post by **Thamm** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:50 am

1.les claypool2.john paul jones3.flea

Post by **xekushnr** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:55 am

thekage wrote:Don't be hatin on Flea now... Hes pretty cool, but not THE best...

Hey, thats all I was saying

+1 to JPJ, Sheehan, and Claypool of course. I figured Claypool pretty much goes without saying for almost everybody. But anyone who hasn't seen Victor Wooten play really should.

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:08 am

I think it's kind of disappointing how few phenomenal, outstanding bassists there are in even great music. It's not often you hear a song and think "Wow, that bassist is really damn good, that band wouldn't be the same without him/her!" Bass guitar too often just gets buried under the rest of the music. For me, a great bass player is one who makes you say that (above). One who helps MAKE the music, not just back it, nut just provide a template for it. When you not only NOTICE the bass, but it screams out loud that the bass is part of the reason the song is great...THAT is a great bass player.

I can only think of a couple who fit those criteria. The first is Fieldy, of Korn. His sloppy, clanky bass is a HUGE part of what made their early stuff distinctive. The fact that that part of their sound has died away in recent albums is disappointing aside from the fact that it detracts from what was the whole Korn package.

The second is John Entwistle. The Who would not have been the same without him. True R&B NEEDS a good bassist, and the Who is as "true R&B" as you get.

And honorable mention to CCR's Stu Cook. Another great blues band with a defining bassist.

Post by **xekushnr** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:25 am

The Doors also had an awesome bassist.

*waits for it...*

Post by **themadscientist** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:24 pm

Flea is good but I can;t get enough of Les Claypool.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZDdrUi1HzI

Post by **iwantans13** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:40 am

The only reason people think flea is good is because he slaps within the context of popular music. People arent normally exposed to it so they assume he's better than he really is.

Post by **r32 fastback** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:15 am

i think my favorite bassist would have to be me. I probly wouldnt find a whole lotta other ppl to say that but who cares i play and i do ok so if i didnt like me best i would be an idiot. But sheehan rocks womens panties off. master exploder

Post by **Papi Chulo** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:32 pm

iwantans13 wrote:The only reason people think flea is good is because he slaps within the context of popular music. People arent normally exposed to it so they assume he's better than he really is.

To know what slapping is you'd have to have some understanding of bass guitar. My mom/ dog/ sisters friend's boyfriend could listen to flea and not know wtf he is doing, and then listen to Earth wind and fire and not tell a difference. I really don't think ''popular" music has anything to do with it. And RHCP was the most UNpopular band at one point. They have been around for longer than you or I have been breathing. Flea is considered one of the best because he is. Flea has rhythm, chops, and a phenomenal ability to create catchy bass lines. He's isn't the best because there isn't one.

For me it's these men

Jaco Pastorius - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwhkPSEXs1QJohn PatitucciBunny BrunelBen Kenney

Marcus Miller has phat skillz too. And Timmy C. for being a badass

I want to be John Scofield when I grow up.

Post by **RBSilvia** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:42 pm

Eric Wilson - Sublime, Long Beach Dub Allstars, etcFlea - RHCPAston Barret - The WailersJohn Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin

Post by **xekushnr** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:41 pm

Papi Chulo wrote:
To know what slapping is you'd have to have some understanding of bass guitar. My mom/ dog/ sisters friend's boyfriend could listen to flea and not know wtf he is doing, and then listen to Earth wind and fire and not tell a difference. I really don't think ''popular" music has anything to do with it. And RHCP was the most UNpopular band at one point. They have been around for longer than you or I have been breathing. Flea is considered one of the best because he is. Flea has rhythm, chops, and a phenomenal ability to create catchy bass lines. He's isn't the best because there isn't one.

For me it's these men

Jaco Pastorius - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwhkPSEXs1QJohn PatitucciBunny BrunelBen Kenney

Marcus Miller has phat skillz too. And Timmy C. for being a badass

I want to be John Scofield when I grow up.

Patitucci is awesome, I forgot to mention him.

Post by **Rev_D21** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:30 am

1. Tony Levin2. Trevor Gunn3. Danny Thompson4. Dave Pegg5. Chris Squire6. John Wetton7. Jonas Hellborg

Post by **nissan240sx19** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:46 am

Randy CovenVictor WootenTrip WamsleyAram BedrosianStu Hamm

Post by **tercel drifter** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:07 pm

i listen to all kinds of music im not just rhcp number one fan i just think flea is great because of his live performances saw him and he was awsome not the best but he puts out a show

Post by **94_240sx** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:39 am

I like Shibata because he's a great composer too. He's composed almost every Anthem hit song. I don't think he composed this one since it's an instrumental, but listen to the bass. I just can't get enough of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7UQh9_V2ys

I also like Sheehan, Geddy Lee and Stu Hamm.

EDIT: Forgot this guy, Joey DeMaio. Unique Piccolo bass...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xuXJF909bI
Modified by 94_240sx at 7:03 AM 2/9/2009

Post by **Spiritinthesky** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:46 am

John Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin

Post by **1unar3clipse** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:53 am

Victor Wooten.

/end thread.

Post by **94_240sx** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:59 pm

Jeff Scott Soto who sang in Yngwie's 1st Rising Force album is one of my favorite vocals. I've been following his career and he was once in a band called Human Clay. He's a bassist in the band.I like shred guitar, so I like shred bass too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIAwdIMr7BI

Barry Sparks. I know this guy because he played for Michael Schenker.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgsKd753xWs

He's also a great guitarist too.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F8sH37_CTw

Post by **xiaphin** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:04 am

ClaypoolVictor WootenFleaand of course MC Sleezy

Post by **brandonlgilbert** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:08 pm

He may not have been the most technical player, but he rocked harder than anybody by a mile in my book.

RIP Cliff

Post by **94_240sx** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:31 am

brandonlgilbert wrote:He may not have been the most technical player, but he rocked harder than anybody by a mile in my book.

RIP Cliff

I totally agree. I love to see him playing on the stage. Other Metallica bass players suck.

Post by **Rob.Vegan** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:36 pm

Les Claypool is amazing.Cliff Burton is pretty goodFlea is talented and creative, i'm mostly a fan because of his underground punk rock backgroundI really like Shavo from SystemOfADown too, it just sounds really good

Post by **94_240sx** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:38 am

I didn't care much about this guy, but saw him at the concert 3 days ago. He is a prodigy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8uUKREgQtY

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