Greatest Rock Bassist

UglyBuzzard · 06-04-2018, 04:34 PM

The Ox!

Ok, you can close this thread

obert · 06-04-2018, 04:37 PM

LOL we can go on all day with these types of threads.

Lups · 06-04-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

The Ox!

Ok, you can close this thread

I think we finally found a way to avoid all threads going off topic! Except for the one dude who had the guts to suggest cowbells didn't deserve one of their own!

UglyBuzzard · 06-04-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by obert

LOL we can go on all day with these types of threads.

True. But, this one is done.

GoRomeo · 06-04-2018, 04:48 PM

Roger Waters... now you can close it...

JohnnyCanuck · 06-04-2018, 04:54 PM

As a bass player myself ... finally a meaningful musicianship thread

With you on Entwistle, but have to word in for Jack Bruce and one can't ignore the brilliance of Geddy Lee.

Although, one of my favourite bass lines of all time is Randy Meisner on Hotel California.

obert · 06-04-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

True. But, this one is done.

UglyBuzzard · 06-04-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

As a bass player myself ... finally a meaningful musicianship thread

With you Entwistle, but have to word in for Jack Bruce and one can't ignore the brilliance of Geddy Lee.

Although, one of my favourite bass lines of all time is Randy Meisner on Hotel California.

Nice. Been playing for over 30 years myself.

Geddy is always near the top. Take the word "rock" out and we have to include Jaco.

I always loved Townshends quote about John " he changed the fucking instrument"

Sea-Tac · 06-04-2018, 05:18 PM

No. No. No.

Mr. Funky Slapman - Les Claypool

Now close the thread.

UglyBuzzard · 06-04-2018, 05:29 PM

UglyBuzzard · 06-04-2018, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sea-Tac

No. No. No.

Mr. Funky Slapman - Les Claypool

Now close the thread.

Les is a hell of a basist and showman. Funny guy for sure.

I would compare how he plays bass to how Keith played drums.

Entwistle is the Jimi of bass....

JohnnyCanuck · 06-04-2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Nice. Been playing for over 30 years myself.

Geddy is always near the top. Take the word "rock" out and we have to include Jaco.

I always loved Townshends quote about John " he changed the fucking instrument"

Jaco's pretty incredible but there's so many great bass players whose work I love. If you're stepping out of rock, then I have to mention Charlie Mingus.

Sea-Tac · 06-04-2018, 06:29 PM

Mickey Steele-Bangles

Haywood · 06-04-2018, 07:11 PM

Chris Squire of Yes. RIP.

Steeler · 06-04-2018, 08:20 PM

Flea....RHCP

irishbimmer · 06-04-2018, 08:27 PM

Well, in my opinion, one must be in a 3 man band for the most part so for a lead bass, gotta be Jack Bruce. But above all, may I say this, if I was starting a band again, it would have to be Paul McCartney.That guy is awesome without a doubt.

are0lies · 06-04-2018, 08:54 PM

Ray Manzarek did it without strings.

irishbimmer · 06-04-2018, 09:01 PM

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Ray Manzarek did it without strings.

Yes, but wasn't Douglas Lubolm or some sort of spelling credited with "occaisonal bass"

are0lies · 06-04-2018, 09:09 PM

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Yes, but wasn't Douglas Lubahn or some sort of spelling credited with "occaisonal bass"

Yes, you're right; and honestly I never knew this. Hell I just listen to the music. Thanks.

are0lies · 06-04-2018, 09:10 PM

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The Ox!

Ok, you can close this thread

"One of My Turns" (Waters) 1:33

"Oh my God! What a fabulous room! Are all these your guitars?
[Film in background: "I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to startle you!]
"This place is bigger than our apartment!

zgood4u · 06-05-2018, 09:16 AM

Francis Rocco Prestia....Tower of Power.

Captain Blood · 06-05-2018, 10:07 AM

Derek Smalls, of course....

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