rockinredneck69 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I hear ya Getz! Ya just gotta remember that she is one of them liberal musicians that thinks everyone wants to hear her opinion. Its all good though, shes easy on the eyes and makes some easy on the ears music! Donnie Peterson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Man, am I really late to the party, but whatever... your libations weren't worthy of a tip from the Doc anyway. Regardless of instrument, I'd do anything to sing and play like this guy: http://www.home-of-rock.de/Bildergalerie/Dream_Theater/Pics/Pain_Of_Salvation_05.jpg That's Daniel Gildenlow, lead vocalist and guitarist of the excellent Pain of Salvation. EDIT: His younger brother, Kristoffer, is quite the bassist, and backup vocalist. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Will- Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Originally posted by Lawnmower8: Great Rock Bassist/Singers 1) Doug Pinnick (King's X) 2) Geddy Lee (Rush) 3) Paul McCartney (The Beatles) 4) Sting (The Police) 5) Les Claypool (Primus) 6) Jack Bruce (Cream) 7) Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake, and Palmer) 8) Lemmy Klimeister (Motorhead) 9) Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) 10) Chris Squire (Yes)Man, you forgot Kip Winger Sorry but I was flipping and caught top whatever hair bands of the 80's. Music has no boundaries. It is yours to discover, to enjoy, to draw from and to pass on to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2fat Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 What about Jim Capaldi from Traffic? Or was he a drummer? www.ethertonswitch.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Capaldi played drums. Traffic originally didn't have a bassplayer. Bass Content: Until later when they used Ric Grech and then David Hood. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanmass Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Geddy Lee...no joke.. Sting....no joke.... King....no joke..even though I do not dig his tunes But... I think BASS is always or can be better without vocals to wrestle with..I do not think the bass is an instrument that inspires singing, the way guitar or keyboard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2fat Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 How about Conrad Lozano, does he sing? I saw Spirit once playing as a trio and the bass player (not Mark Andes) did all the singing. www.ethertonswitch.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I really love Mark King but i have to stress the early stuff like Love Meeting Love and Sandstorm from the Early tapes Album is much more appealing as the bass lines over powering. I saw him a few weeks ago in Hellendoorn Holland and they were outstanding,as always, very tight and with it but it seems that somehow the flair he once had has burnt out a little but none the less a great musician. If you guys can get hold of Trash, theres some way out type of stuff you wouldn't expect from Mark and worth a listen if you want non funk type tracks. www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoffman Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Do we need an instrument to inspire singing? I thought it was supposed to be the other way around... "The world will still be turning when you've gone." - Black Sabbath Band site: www.finespunmusic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick123 Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I agree with all the examples posted of professional singing bass players. I sing and play bass in a group, actually share the singing and harmony vocal duties with three other mates, and I know how hard it is. One "type" of music overlooked in this thread is bluegrass and newgrass. I know we all think of the bassist banging out root-five ad nauseum but it ain't necessarily so. Many of the new guys are hot bassists and are expected and required to be able to sing and harmonize WELL. For fun check out John Cowan with the New Grass Revival (with Sam Bush, Bela Fleck and Pat Flynn, or with the Sam Bush Band. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Originally posted by 61Pbass: How about John Wetton's vocal/bass work in U.K...or Uriah Heep...or King Crimson? 61Pbass, anyone who knows Heep is okay in my book ;-) John Wetton didn't do much lead singing for Heep though, just the one song on "High And Mighty". That said, some killer bass playing and it's a shame it all had to end WAY too soon for him. Luckily, Heep is still around and have an incredible bass player in Trevor Bolder (yep, Bowie's old bass player) who's one of the most melodic and solid players I know. Definitely one of my all time favourite bassists. Oh, and check out the website of the fanclub I run for John Lawton, one of Heep's old singers. I'm not the webmaster, but I do run the fanclub ;-) http://www.johnlawtonbandclan.be Cheers, Eddie "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Richard Bona. Not only can he play bass like a mofo, but also sing on top of it with such emotion. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 John Entwhistle - More his solo albums rather than with The Who Tina Weymouth - With the Tom Tom Club rather than the Talking Heads Jack Blades - Night Ranger and Damn Yankees Tim Schmit - The Eagles, Sang lead on a few of their hit songs James Dewar - One of my favorites, super soulful voice, solid player with great tone (Robin Trower) Billy Sheehan - Check out his solo album "Compression" Phil Lynott - Thin Lizzy Bruce Hall - REO Speedwagon, not the lead singer but the singer on their hit single "Back on the Road Again" excellent voice Michael Sadler - Saga, Lead singer, traded off bass duties during the course of live shows (saw these guys on the "Worlds Apart" tour-Fantastic!) Dusty Hill - ZZ Top, Shared lead vocal duties with Billy Gibbons The list goes on.... Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhcomp45aol.com Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 http://community.webshots.com/s/image9/2/64/61/155626461pOxgUK_ph.jpg And this guy http://community.webshots.com/s/image5/0/64/19/72306419fNZrcd_ph.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 In addition to Sir Paul, Richard Bona, Geddy, Mark King, Jack Bruce, et al., I would like to add: Peter Cetera of Chicago - 'Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?' is a good example of his versatilty, but there are many others, especially from their early (more adventurous) albums. Aimee Mann of Till Tuesday Benjamin Orr of The Cars - Ben sang lead on about half of The Cars' songs. I've seen Victor Wooten rap live while playing bass. It's a thing of beauty. Geddy is that all-time champ in this category, though. I'd place Sir Paul and Richard Bona in a tie for second place. The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted June 28, 2004 Author Share Posted June 28, 2004 I didn't have a clue Peter Cetera played the bass guitar!! Well, live and learn I guess. It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmower8 Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I think I'm surprised that there aren't many NEW pop/rock bands with bassist/lead singers. Especially with all of the incredible influences out there, evidence by this post so far. Any bands breaking out in the past 3 years or so led by a lowend frontperson? Just wondering... "Tea & Cake, or Death!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmaster Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 John Cooper- Skillet (rock) Kevin (haha I forget his last name)- Disciple (hard rock) my band's site www.freewebs.com/prophet_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhcomp45aol.com Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Pete Cetera sang a lot of Chicago's best hits but Robert Lamm sang 'Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is. Rob sang most of the hits with Pete in second and Terry in third, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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