Chris Squire
Jack Bruce
John Entwistle
Roger Walters
Terence "Geezer" Butler
Sting ?
Paul McCartney ?
Phil Lynott ?
Questions against these 3 'high profile 'bass players'
Are they in the same league as Chris Squire and Jack Bruce etc
Jack Bruce was the first bass player that stood out for me but John Entwistle is a firm favourite. Slightly more modern, Walter Becker.
Gaye Advert (with or without the sound)
Steve Harris
Flea
Krist Novoselic
bootsy collins
Jaco Pastorius
Saw Jaco Pastorius a few times. Phenominal player and innovator.
Check out 'Portrait of Tracy'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsZ_1mPOuyk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsZ_1mPOuyk)
Andy Fraser,(Free) is still a wonderful player even though he's had an eye job done. As was Alan Spenner.(Greaseband,Bryan Ferry, Kokomo)
Jack Bruce
Norman Watt-Roy
Jack Casady, Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. The best bassist to record with Hendrix, and his playing allowed Jimi to really fly on 'Voodoo Chile' on Electric Ladyland. Maybe the greatest musician I have ever seen play live and gives a whole new meaning to 'driving rhythm'.
...the best to me the best bass guitarist will always be John 'The Ox' aka 'Thunderfingers' aka Boris The Spider' Entwistle without a doubt.
Here is a video of what fellow musicians thought about him, as well as a few dexterous moments of his ability:-
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLq0_ZK6AW8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLq0_ZK6AW8)
Oh, and a mention too, for my my son, bass guitarist with 'Lone Poets'...
Quote from: mullers on October 11, 2014, 09:36:22 AM
Jack Casady, Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. The best bassist to record with Hendrix, and his playing allowed Jimi to really fly on 'Voodoo Chile' on Electric Ladyland. Maybe the greatest musician I have ever seen play live and gives a whole new meaning to 'driving rhythm'.
Casady is a great call (and Kaukonen should maybe have got a mention in the 'solo' thread). The various manifestations of Hot Tuna are a considerable tribute to his versatility.
The first one which made an impression on me when I was a nipper was Mark King, he of Level 42 fame.
Noman Watt Roy
GEDDY LEE..........Nuff said 092.gif
Quote from: VB on October 11, 2014, 06:43:11 PM
GEDDY LEE..........Nuff said 092.gif
Trevor Bolder, Les Claypool and Stu Hamm.......final word 092.gif
James Jameson
Bernard Edwards
Stuart zender
Paul turner
Flea
As for jaco and his reputation I've yet to find a song of his that I liked....
Quote from: VB on October 11, 2014, 07:41:23 PM
Quote from: VB on October 11, 2014, 06:43:11 PM
GEDDY LEE..........Nuff said 092.gif
Trevor Bolder, Les Claypool and Stu Hamm.......final word 092.gif
John Paul Jones
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John Entwistle
Geddy Lee
Bootsy Collins
Les Claypool
Colin Moulding
Graham Maby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf6tp2c6nMM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf6tp2c6nMM)
If you haven't heard this give it a listen, it is just brilliant. Won't get fooled again with Entwistles bass turned right up. Shows you just how good he is.
There are some pretty good amateurs out there too.
http://youtu.be/UGY2LFwJQiw?list=PL6F084185A5D15CD5 (http://youtu.be/UGY2LFwJQiw?list=PL6F084185A5D15CD5)
One of my favorites is Verdine White from Earth, Wind & Fire Perhaps because I have seen them on several occasions and he is as entertaining as he is skilled. I love his pink, lime green and red leather suits and the way he hops his lengthy frame around the stage.
