For Bassiswild...
And just cuz you guys got me on a roll...
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For Bassiswild...
And just cuz you guys got me on a roll...
Here's a good list.
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/page...assguitar.html
Two that are in my top ten are Chris Squire from Yes and Jack Bruce form Cream.
Victor Wooten is the best electric bass player alive. Period. There is no debate.
Les Claypool is okay in my book
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Crap.. didn't see that he was on the list.
We said "Best" not "Most Obscure". ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by [AK]Palooka
Les Claypool gets my vote... Those bass rythmns are rediculous.
Intentionally left those two out...Chris Squire..although innovative in his time, never really busted out of that "Yes" progrock genre. Some would argue that Geddy never busted out of Rush, but the difference between Rush and Yes is that Rush actually developed radically different music along with the times...Yes has always been...Yes.. a great group...but always sounding the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by [AK]Bribo
Jack Bruce was totally carried by Ginger and Eric...sorry man..but his talent was limited...he was simply lucky enough to be the bassist with two of the greatest musicians alive.
Having said all of that...the list is obviously biased by my likes..That's why Wooten isn't on there...Pure jazz like his is just too "out there" for most...just like Roy Estrada from The Mothers of Invention...definately innovative...but just not mainstream enough to be considered "greatest ever". Feel free to disagree with any or all of what I've said..I LOVE the debate!
oh...and Les Claypool is 2nd best in my mind...but Geddy gets number one due to the fact that he heavily influenced Les. Thus no Geddy..no Les. Les is way more innovative, Geddy is way better technically and is the Godfather of all bassists.
People surpass those who influenced them all the time.
Just an observation...
What a great thread. All those bassits are awesome I have seen Victor Wooten a couple times and had the chance to see him perform at last years NAMM show with Steve Bailey and also saw the performance of a lifetime with Les Paul and a slew of other musicians. I thought VH1 was taping the show but I have not seen it at all on TV.
My favorite bassists are
Cliff Buron
Victor Wooten
Beaver Felton
Benny Rietveld
Bill Dickens
Rob Trujillo
Bootsy Collins
Jason Newsted
Les Claypol
Roger Glover
and of course
Geezer Butler
Just to name a couple of my influences. :proud:
Purchaser you are the MAN for starting this thread. Really interesting to read who everyone likes as a bassists. I did some digging in my files and I found a pic of Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey jamming together at last years NAMM show. I wanted take some pics at the Les paul jam but they busted me with the cam and made me give it to them before I could go in and see the show. Talk about a bummer.
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...Um...Bass?...where is Geddy in your list?
LOL!!!
Did I mention I was a Rush fan?
I agree with Bribo, Chris Squire should be in the vote. "YES" he Should!
Chris Squire is an awesome bassists. His playing is so dynamic he goes off on Roundabout. Of all the bassits that I listed I can't believe I left out Geddy on the list of influences. Rush songs are a must for starting bassists. I think the first Rush song I every played was Tom Sawyer. Actually that is my favorite Rush song as well. Kind of worked out that it is a must for bass players starting out to learn.
Six foot two and rude as hell, better put em in the ground before he starts to smell. My name is mudd!
As Purchaser knows I am a Primus fanatic. I would have to say Les Claypool is my personal favorite followed closely by Geddy Lee. If I don't mention Geddy I'll be hunted down by Purch :D . These 2 would be IMO the best bass players of my lifetime. I will also give Bootsy an honorable mention kuz he's got da funk!
Have to give bootsy props he has made himself a versatile bassists I have heard him playing in many different bands. I talked with Bootsy and asked how he felt about playing in so many different bands with varying styles and he basically said it is all about the groove. The groove is allways there no matter what style you are playing. Met a lot of musicians over the years and Bootsy is one of the nicest most pleasent people to talk to and just shoot the breeze all together.
Also I am writing in as a best rock bassist I would like to throw in Cliff Burton's name in. He is really the one that influenced me start playing bass. Also he is the first bassists to start using effects and really bring the instrument more into the forefront of the band. Plus anyone who has the guts to put a bass solo on their first album has to have some cahones, especially with a title like Anesthia Pulling Teeth. I am sure most people would have just cringed at a title like that.
Haven't read the thread yet, but How dare you not have Cliff Burton's Name on there! :mad:
Comon guys, Steve Harris from Iron Maiden is one of the best bass players out there. He has done some amazing thing's on the bass guitar. And he needs some credit!
Isn't the bass player the guy who stands in the back so that the lead guitarist can do his thing? ;)
Les Claypool's bass is front and center.
Joking, of course. :) But you knew that.Quote:
Originally Posted by [AK]Bribo
Okay..not the best technically...not the most innovative...but DEFINATELY influencial:
Me'Shell NdegéOcello
Say that one three times quickly LOL
For those wondering...think "Wild Nights" as done by John Mellencamp...she's the other singer and the bassist.
I have to agree the both Steve Harris and Me'Shell NdegéOcello are both very good players. I have heard Me'Shell a couple of times but she is a serious bassist.
Steve Harris has allways been a great bassist. A great intro by Steve is on I think the Song Flight Of the Icarus and also on Phantom Of The Opera. He also has a heavy hand in writing for Maiden.
To beat up on Bribo a bit. Most bassists now are starting to outshine the guitar player and take center stage. Now we are the ones getting the chicks :devil:. Cliff Burton was a major center stager with all the solos that he did and Geddy Lee has allways been in the "Lime Light" and who is the most popular person on KISS of course the Bass Player and I think he does some singing as well :D but none other than Gene Simmons. So we are starting to come out of the background. Except for AC/DC's bassist he kinda hangs back next to the drummer and bangs his head.
well this has been a VERY popular thread...
should I do it?
should I?
new threat....Greatest Guitarist ever?
oh dear..that would be a wicked little thread...
To think of a thread for guitarist I think it would get as heated up as this one if not more. Especially since guitar players are "More popular" than us bassists ;). Still I know I could throw in my two cents worth on that forum. I have a few guitarist that I know people have heard up but are like oh yeah that guy. Or even better that chick :proud:. This has been a fun thread Purchaser I have enjoyed it and it seems as though that the other have also.
Ps off the subject. I should have my mixer set back up soon so I can join you all on Ventrillo.