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5 Best Bassists Ever
« on: 03 Feb 2007, 22:35 »

I was playing Guitar Hero two and it said a mini-fridge in the studio is more important than the bassist.  That sucks for us bassists so here is a forum to talk about how much we actually rock.  I know some people are thinking: A Bass huh?  Isn't that a fish?  Why is it in the music section?  Anyhow here are my top five dead or alive (bassists).  If you don't know them I highly suggest you check them out.  This is either for technical skill or musical ability or both.  If you can't think up 5 just put as many as you can.  But it makes me sad...

1. John Patituci (spelling italian names is hard.)
2. Flea
3. Victor Wooten
4. Paul McCartney
5. Sting
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« Reply #1 on: 03 Feb 2007, 22:54 »

How come every time I say that people get all insulted?
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« Reply #2 on: 03 Feb 2007, 23:20 »

Freedom (the dude from Total Obliteration of Humanity) is probably at the top of my list, because he's good at playing fills, and can do a bass solo fucking right.  And can also double thumb.  And Chaoth, from uneXpect.  Half because he plays a nine-string bass that isn't a chapman stick, and half because the same reasons I gave for Freedom.  The dude from Pavor is just apeshit crazy.  And whoever is the bassist for Aghora and Cynic (fuck me, I've forgotten their names) are also bad ass, because their solos add to the songs and not to their own personal fame.  And because fretless bass (as far as Cynic is concerned) is too hard for me to figure out.
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« Reply #3 on: 03 Feb 2007, 23:24 »

I always think of John Entwistle from The Who when people are talking about great bassists.  A friend talked me through some of the things he was doing and why they were exciting once and I did spontaneously start humping the speaker like a frisky dog, but I'm not actually that big a fan of the band, so I couldn't honestly put him on a list of my faves.  Same reason why I'd put no jazz guys down, cos I'm just not that interested in any flavour of jazz I've dipped into, although I do enjoy hearing bods like Jimmy Garrison and of course Mingus.

Sooo... purely from the perspective of loving the sound of what they (have) played (so far):

1. George Porter Jr (from The Meters... tops my list for Just Kissed My Baby alone, but he did great stuff behind Dr John and others)
2. Pino Palladino (for the stuff he did on those D'Angelo and Common albums, not so much for his fretless noodlings on bloody Paul Young records  :oops: )
3. Peter Hook (from Revenge :wink:)
4. Holger Czukay (I think of One More Night straight away...  AAGRHJAGRHJASRGSRHJRAS SO EXCITED AGAIN)
5. Larry Graham (from The Family Stone... I really should hate the inventor of slap bass, and my favourite Sly bassline is actually from after Larry left, but whatever.  So good.)
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #4 on: 03 Feb 2007, 23:36 »

I can never really pick out the bass of songs.

I claim first Les Claypool. I WIN!
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« Reply #5 on: 03 Feb 2007, 23:43 »

I can never really pick out the bass of songs.

I claim first Les Claypool. I WIN!

I don't know if anyone else on here listens to !T.O.O.H.!, but Freedom's stuff on Rad A Trest (Order and Punishment) is really pretty good.  I thought maybe you had, but if you haven't, then I advise you find some.  Some of my favorite grindcore.
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #6 on: 03 Feb 2007, 23:59 »

5. John Myung
4. Jaco Pastorius
3. John Entwistle
2. Paul McCartney
1. Geddy Lee

I was going to do long detailed write-ups about each of these guys justifying their position, but I like them all for such different reasons I probably wouldn't be able to stop changing the order. They are not in order of specific technical ability, but rather how well I feel they play within the context of the bands they play in, and quite frankly, being a massive Rush nerd, I am compelled to put Geddy at the top of the list, although I would probably say I enjoy playing McCartney's basslines more.

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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #7 on: 04 Feb 2007, 00:04 »

No particular order:

Sean Malone
John Myung
Tony Levin
Steve Harris
Steve DiGiorgio

I left off the obvious ones like Wooten and Jaco. I tried to pick players who are actually in bands and write/play music that isn't just centered around the bass work. Even though Gordian Knot is technically a one-man project, Malone writes music that has tons of great instrumental ideas outside of just wicked basslines.

Also, with regards to Hat's list, I was considering Entiwistle for a while, but I totally forgot about Geddy!
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #8 on: 04 Feb 2007, 00:07 »

Actually I forgot all about Myung, I should probably replace Clarke with him, just because he is ridiculously good at doing what a bassists job is typically meant to be, ie keeping the groove in the pocket, or whatever silly terminology is used. The fact that he can do this in a band as ridiculously technical as Dream Theater makes him extremely fantastic in my eyes. I feel bad for excluding Steve Harris and Tony Levin as well, but it is just one of those things.

I also agree with the idea of not judging a bassist in this sort of discussion based on how good their solo work is, simply because although I can enjoy a bassists solo project, I will never enjoy as much as I enjoy their work in a collective with other brilliant musicians.
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #9 on: 04 Feb 2007, 01:27 »

Steve Harris (Irom Maiden)
Steve DiGiorgio (Testament, Sadus, Death Vintersorg etc etc etc)
Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)
Jo-Anne Bench (Bolt Thrower)
John Myung (Dream Theater)

I think Jo Bench is really the suprise one here and its more because I like her sound rather then her technical abillity. The bass in Bolt Thrower always sounds so bitching, its distorted and heavy as fuck and sounds absolutley perfect for the music. There one of the few bands I know where you go, Holy fuck that bass sounds good.
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #10 on: 04 Feb 2007, 01:48 »

I can never really pick out the bass of songs.

I claim first Les Claypool. I WIN!

FACT: One of my good friends, and the bass player in my old band, is Les Claypool's nephew.  This doesn't really do anything for any of the parties involved, but it's a fun fact to brag about, I guess.

Nate from Converge is all kinds of fun as a bass player.  He has some ridiculous chops, but he also is consistantly the funniest motherfucker in the venue at any show I see them play...
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #11 on: 04 Feb 2007, 03:46 »

I think from my cd collection im somewhat obliged to put in jaco and claypool.
Lets also add to that mike gordon from phish, seriously he can hold some shit together.
I think also jamerson should get a mention for playing on just about every motown record ever.
And finally chris squire from yes. i think hes an underrated man.

I think mccartney and sting are more song awesome song writers than players.

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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #12 on: 04 Feb 2007, 05:35 »

Well based on my CD collection, in no real order:

Macca
Peter Hook
The guy from BRMC
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #13 on: 04 Feb 2007, 07:12 »

psh, c'mon people. brian ritchie. that's all that needs to be said.
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #14 on: 04 Feb 2007, 07:38 »

Off the top o' me head...

Mike Gordon from Phish. Everything this guy touches turns to gold. He worked with Leo Kottke!!
Les Claypool. This guy just keeps getting better; check out the Primus DVD Hallucinogenetics for a taste.
Gotta give a second to Holger from Can. What an incredible sense of groove and melody this guy has...
Paul McCartney. Such an obvious choice, but for very good reason. He makes technically complex music sound dirt simple.
Chris Wood of Medeski, Martin, and Wood. Maybe it's sad that the only great jazz bassist I can think of without having to look up personnel on jazz albums I own plays in a band that is routinely lumped in with the jam band scene. But who cares?! This guy can get really really out AND he can funk up a storm.
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #15 on: 04 Feb 2007, 08:03 »

Time for obligatory rock bassist guy to come along, throw out his two cents, and then run away...


Stu Hamm and Billy Sheehan need to at least be acknowledged in this thread.


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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #16 on: 04 Feb 2007, 08:32 »

in no particular order

1. les claypool ( primus) i couldnt physically do a list on bassists and not mention him
2. jean baudin ( nuclear rabbit) although because of the size of his extended range basses he tends to just tap and pop, still fingers like biceps never lie.
3. flea ( red hot chili peppers) simply because he's a fantastic bassist and the success he's got from playing bass and the ammount of people he's brought to the instrument must be unreal
4.bill dickens ( http://www.billthebuddhadickens.com/page.php?8) once shorted out an entire street playing, or so the legend goes.
5. kim deal ( pixies) pproved women could play too
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #17 on: 04 Feb 2007, 10:36 »

I forgot about Jaco Pastorius.  He is Soooo GOod!
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #18 on: 04 Feb 2007, 10:57 »

Hang on, hang on, what about Geezer Butler?
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #19 on: 04 Feb 2007, 11:37 »

5. kim deal ( pixies) pproved women could play too

This sounds almost grudging.

Anyway, here's my five personal favorites, no particular order.

Joe Lally (Fugazi)
Jason Black (Hot Water Music, The Draft)
Tomokazu Ninomiya (Eastern Youth)
Kim Coletta (Jawbox)
Paul Simonon (The Clash)
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #20 on: 04 Feb 2007, 11:46 »

OK, this was a bit hard:

  • Charlie Haden

  • Jaco Pastorius

  • Hugh Hopper

  • Charles Mingus

  • Trevor Dunn


Also, does anyone remmember the Favorite Bas Players With Pictures thread? I should bump it.

Also also, if I could do more then five I'll probably add Joe Lally, Jason Black, Chris Wood, Sean Malone, Steve DiGiorgio and Geddy Lee.
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #21 on: 04 Feb 2007, 11:58 »

Five Bassists I Feel Deserve A Mention:

Mike Watt
Chris Murphy
Jesse F. Keeler
Tina Weymouth
Bootsy Collins
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« Reply #22 on: 04 Feb 2007, 12:30 »

PETE HOOK.
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #23 on: 04 Feb 2007, 13:26 »

my favourites:

Tony Choy (Cynic, Atheist, Pestilence)
Fabio Fecchio (I was at an Ephel Duath concert yesterday.....OMG they're totally incredible awesome)
Sean Malone (Cynic, Gordian Knot, Aghora)
Ryan Martinie (Mudvayne)
Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson)
Lars K. Norberg (Spiral Architect)
Geddy Lee (Rush)
Les Claypool (Primus)
Chaoth (Unexpect)

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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #24 on: 04 Feb 2007, 19:02 »

flea definitely has my vote for #1

paul mccartney & charles mingus would be up there

and i can't believe no one mentioned juan alderete (racer X, the mars volta)
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Re: 5 Best Bassists Ever
« Reply #25 on: 04 Feb 2007, 19:48 »

Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath
Scott Reeder of Kyuss
Tsuyama Atsushi of Acid Mothers Temple
Jaco Pastorius
Al Cisneros of Sleep and OM
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« Reply #26 on: 04 Feb 2007, 20:32 »

Because saying things are the best is pretty silly, I'm gonna name five bassists whose style I really dig and whom I admire

Martin Mendez from Opeth
Paul McCartney
Chris Wolstenholme from Muse
Justin Chancellor from Tool
Steve Harris from Iron Maiden
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« Reply #27 on: 04 Feb 2007, 21:08 »

The dude from The Mars Volta.  I forget his name.
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« Reply #28 on: 04 Feb 2007, 22:19 »

Oh, you mean Ridiculous McIplaybassinabandthathasajazzsaxophonistfornoreadilyapparentreason?
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« Reply #29 on: 04 Feb 2007, 22:42 »

No particular order: Kim Deal, Kim Gordon, Peter Hook.
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« Reply #30 on: 04 Feb 2007, 22:45 »

Oh, you mean Ridiculous McIplaybassinabandthathasajazzsaxophonistfornoreadilyapparentreason?

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« Reply #31 on: 04 Feb 2007, 23:25 »

I mentioned Geezer in my list :(

The guy from Mars Volta (Juan Alderete) also plays in Racer X and yeah he is pretty talented.
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« Reply #32 on: 04 Feb 2007, 23:36 »

I know you did, I was just seconding the motion.  Sorry for not giving credit.
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« Reply #33 on: 05 Feb 2007, 04:46 »

Just on a side note here. Anyone know if there is actually some sort of confirmation on Juan getting a signature Fender?
I've just heard rumours about it coming this year. And being a jazz with dual Darkstars.

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« Reply #34 on: 05 Feb 2007, 05:24 »

Dudes who win at bass:

Cliff Burton
Dave Edwardson (of Neurosis. Disagree? Check the Word as Law album.)
Jeff Caxide (dude in Isis.)
Flea
Noel Redding (very underrated, probably because he was in the same band as Hendrix..)
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« Reply #35 on: 05 Feb 2007, 06:27 »

Victor Wooten
Jaco Partorius
Kim Deal
Paul McCartney
Cliff Burton
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« Reply #37 on: 05 Feb 2007, 08:49 »

Dudes who win at bass:

Cliff Burton
Jeff Caxide (dude in Isis.)
Noel Redding (very underrated, probably because he was in the same band as Hendrix..)

For some reason I always leave out Cliff in great bassist lists. I guess I'm an idiot. Jeff Caxide would've been #6 on my list if we could have 6, and in a similar vein to Noel Redding, Jack Bruce of Cream never fails to blow my mind.
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« Reply #38 on: 05 Feb 2007, 10:26 »

Scott Owen gets a special mention from me for sheer enthusiasm.
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« Reply #39 on: 05 Feb 2007, 11:30 »

I dont bother to include Burton in lists simply because the reason I like him is mostly because he is better than everyone that played bass in metallica afterwards, (or drums, or lead guitar for that matter) and I just wish real bad he hadn't died. I dont think this is a good enough reason to put him in a list of "THE BEST FIVE BASSISTS OF ALL TIME"
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« Reply #40 on: 06 Feb 2007, 05:34 »

Please, am I gonna have to say something rash and obvious, like John Paul Jones or Roger Waters?  Actually, my vote goes to. . .

1. Todd Kowalski
2. Not anybody else
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« Reply #41 on: 06 Feb 2007, 07:03 »

Here is my 5:
Dee Dee Ramone
Mike Dirnt
Brian Ritchie
Charlie Mingus
Paul McCartney
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« Reply #42 on: 06 Feb 2007, 14:23 »

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My Top Four Are Definite..#5 Was a Toss Up
1. Paul McCartney
2. Paul Barker
3. John Patatucci
4. Duff McKagan
5. Alex Lifeson
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« Reply #43 on: 06 Feb 2007, 14:41 »

Lifeson's the guitarist. You're thinking of Geddy Lee.
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« Reply #44 on: 06 Feb 2007, 14:52 »

Oh, you mean Ridiculous McIplaybassinabandthathasajazzsaxophonistfornoreadilyapparentreason?

Since when has there ever been no apparent reason for having a jazz sax player?
They tend to be a reason in themselves.
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