Mufumonk Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by dannyboy70 ...I think a special award should go to best singing bassist. Geddy would easily get my vote. I mentioned Mark King (Level 42) in a previous post for this same reason. When did Geddy Lee learn how to sing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by Mufumonk When did Geddy Lee learn how to sing? :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by joe I'm old school. John Entwistle from the Who led the pack when it came to bass riffs. Then there was Cream's Jack Bruce, who was actually a classically trained cellist. Both excellent choices. If you like these guys, I bet you'd like Andy Fraser of Free as well. (Like Bruce, Fraser started off with John Mayall and then moved on to better things.) Try getting a hold of the song Mr. Big by Free for a good example of his work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORICUASKIN Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Tony Levin:notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsenic Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I'll admit that Geddy Lee's voice does grow old to me after awhile but i can't badmouth such a badass bassist. I can't believe Claypool can sing overtop the amazing bass lines he writes. Claypool, in my book, is the best bassist ever (for obvious reasons.) This guy isn't human. McCartney is one hell-of-a songwriter. Believe it or not it is actually harder to sing while playing the bass then it is to sing while strumming a 6 string. So anyone who does this gets a pat on the back from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by Arsenic I'll admit that Geddy Lee's voice does grow old to me after awhile but i can't badmouth such a badass bassist. I can't believe Claypool can sing overtop the amazing bass lines he writes. Claypool, in my book, is the best bassist ever (for obvious reasons.) This guy isn't human. McCartney is one hell-of-a songwriter. Believe it or not it is actually harder to sing while playing the bass then it is to sing while strumming a 6 string. So anyone who does this gets a pat on the back from me. Claypool was my pick as well. The stuff he does is inhuman, and unmatched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweepea436 Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I've always liked Les Claypool. Robert Trujilo.....I can think of a million base lines I love...but no more names are coming to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by Arsenic I have to go with Les Claypool. The things he does are just unreal. As a bassist, i'll also say that Paul McCartney has been a huge inspiration. Everyone has there own style, though. All the names metioned are good. I think ya left out Geddy Lee, however. I am with you on Les Claypool, I was finding it hard to believe that I had to go half way thru the thread to find his name. All i can say is the man is unbelieveable, and if you ever get a chance to go see Primus live do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John0397 Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I'll give props to Entwistle and Francis Rocco Prestia from Tower of Power, Stefan Lessard from DMB is pretty darned talented. But I must interject that this is just an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 JOHN ENTWISTLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Fan Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Cliff Burton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEF Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Peter Tork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Will Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Vic Wooten or Jaco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubisyohankovic Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Please forgive if this idea has been previously stated, but as much as I can admit that Primus and Rush are showcases of technically proficient bass playing, they are NOT (in my opinion) showcases of good songs..... I hear Rush, and I say, "wow, these guys can play." But the songs don't do anything for me (except for that Red Barchetta song, which is pretty cool). I think the best bassists are the ones who can fill out a song, give it some balls, but not get in the way of the guitars. so i say, paul mccartney, or whoever played bass for the clash (was that paul simonon, or was he the drummer?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Nobody's the best. When you label someone like that you, limit your mind These are the guys at the top of the list: Les Claypool Charles Mingus Victor Wooten Mike Watt Cliff Burton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by clubisyohankovic Please forgive if this idea has been previously stated, but as much as I can admit that Primus and Rush are showcases of technically proficient bass playing, they are NOT (in my opinion) showcases of good songs..... I hear Rush, and I say, "wow, these guys can play." But the songs don't do anything for me (except for that Red Barchetta song, which is pretty cool). I think the best bassists are the ones who can fill out a song, give it some balls, but not get in the way of the guitars. so i say, paul mccartney, or whoever played bass for the clash (was that paul simonon, or was he the drummer?). not get in the way of the guitar? that's what makes les claypool the man. others are just complimenting the band, while les claypool is the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavarisgonnakillsomebody Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 roger waters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I also really dig Claypool. Mike Watt gets a vote from me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiskin Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Three pages in this thread and no mention of Flea. What's going here? That guy is the man. Not only is he an amazing musician but he is equally a great performer. Jean Paul Jones of Zeppeling was pretty good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thew Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Danny Partrige...... Want to hear some of his riffs.. http://www.kfcplainfield.com/tv/partridge.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfdc Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Jazz - Stanley Clarke (plays every type of bass available virtuoso with Classic Bass also1) - ( Compliments sessions with - George Duke, Chick Corea, Deodato Funk - Bootsy! Yeah Baby Rythm and Blues - Verdine White (Earth Wind Fire) Rock - John Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin http://www.ledzeppelin.com/site_flash/fs_home.html I removed Ron Carter, he was the drummer in the collaborations I mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Hog Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Clearly there are no U2 fans in the house like myself. Adam Clayton is the king of the 4-string! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancalagon the Black Posted June 21, 2004 Author Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by semiskin Three pages in this thread and no mention of Flea. What's going here? That guy is the man. Not only is he an amazing musician but he is equally a great performer. Jean Paul Jones of Zeppeling was pretty good too. Dude, I mentioned Flea in the very first post! I'll share your vote on JPJ, too. Canadian Hog, I like U2...but there isn't a song where the root note isn't good enough for Adam Clayton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yank Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Stanley Clarke John Entwistle Jon Bonham Roger Waters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyeG Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 What?...no Geezer Butler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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