Rinton Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Here's one I'm sure you've all seen before. Standard oppinion poll. For me, my first memory of a bassist is of being like..... 6 or 7 and hearing Red Hot Chili Peppers. I immediately became obsessed with ELECTRIC GUITAR upon hearing flea play, not knowing the difference between a bass and an electric guitar. I played guitar for about 6 years..... and upon rediscovering flea I figured out the mistake I had made and laughed for a good 5 minutes over it. I kept with guitar until my bassist friend showed me a song called "Me And My Bass Guitar." Victor Wooten became my new god. Vic made me buy my first bass and has been something of an Idol ever since I love guys like Larry Graham and Bootsy, but I always come back to Vic or Flea as my biggest influences and ultimate favs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Joe McGinley ATM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/atmofmn/Bass/DeepThoughtsBS.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Macca Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Genesius Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Tony Levin For sale: 1992 or 1993 Carvin LB20F fretless 4-string with lines. Black with black hardware. Good player, fair amount of wear. $250 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomgottem Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Oteil Burbridge My whole trick is to keep the tune well out in front. If I play Tchaikovsky, I play his melodies and skip his spiritual struggle. ~Liberace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 The late John Entwistle... and a bunch of other wonderful musicians, as well! "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 All of them. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Originally posted by getz76: Me. You too? Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 What can I say, I'm in love with myself. Just ask my fiance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 rice pilaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Dude, Bump, you are so wrong. I am so much better than rice pilaf in so many ways, it is no contest. Now, couscous could give me a run for my money, but only if it is that tri-color kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 MMmmmm... tri-color kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 quote: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Originally posted by getz76: Me. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You too? As always... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassplayerjoe Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 My favorite bassists are Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, I have always enjoyed their music, it wasn't until I started playing bass that I really started appreciating how great his bass lines are. I love Jaco Pastorius but then again who doesn't. I just sit in amazment every time I listen to him. I also really like Nick Oliveri of Queens of the Stone Age. I know that most of his basslines arn't mind-boggling but he knows where to add some grooves and when to keep the low end. I really like the distortion he uses, It goes well with the bands sound. He is a great bassplayer, I enjoy his stuff. And last but not least I like Les Claypool. He has some insane basslines. One of my favorite basslines of all time is "Jerry was a Racecar Driver" I fell in love with that bassline the moment I heard it. "All things are possible through Christ." (Matt 19:26) My band: http://www.purevolume.com/fadingsilence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Will- Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I have to say Geddy, I love his tone and his style of playing, I just wish I could figure out his basslines. 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...
ArwinH Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Originally posted by tnb: quote: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Originally posted by getz76: Me. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You too? As always... Wow, A fan base www.myspace.com/movementwithoutmotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinton Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Originally posted by Will-Bass: I have to say Geddy, I love his tone and his style of playing, I just wish I could figure out his basslines. Getty is definately up there for me. YAY RUSH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Geezer. Much better than rice pilaf. DAMN, I love the easy questions ... so what is your PUP clearance? Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hard to name just one, but I have to go with Chris Squire just on originality in his time. You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim C Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 hard to say, there's so many good ones i'm sure i've never heard, but its a bit of a tie between LES CLAYPOOL, JOHN PAUL JONES, ERIC WILSON, FLEA hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihategarybettman Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Paul McCartney and Willie Dixon. Sir Paul is one of the most imaginative and melodic bassists I've ever heard and Willie played on and produced an amazing number of classic records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gallagher Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Jack Bruce About Jack Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Stanley Clarke Paul McCartney ...just to name two. http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 John Entwistle. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Anyone but me. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackcheez Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Graham Maby. I don't think he ever plays a note that he doesn't mean with all his heart. Institute Of Musical Misbehavior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 The one's that got me to pick up a bass in the first place, and still listen to years later on a regular basis. Geezer, John Paul Jones, Lemmy, John Entwistle, Chris Squire. Though I have to admit sometimes they make me feel like I should put down the bass and start playing a muffled triangle in a closet. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Most of us have many favorites. I'll name two. Chris Hillman of The Byrds. He was a key inspiration because of his mix of moving parts that helped keep the rhythm in place. And he fit those nicely moving parts in with Roger McGuinn's 12-string, David Crosby's incredibly-under-rated rhythm playing, and a full slate of vocal harmony. I have many fav songs, buy listen to the alternating patterns he uses in "So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star" - he goes about half way through a verse and switches to the other pattern - both of which are kinda fun to play. The other bassist of note is Getz76. I've seen him play, heard his original parts, and have mediocre respect for him. I have (and will again) pay to see him play. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottle12am Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 1. -- Jaco. Hearing Heavy Weather was a life-changing moment for me, as much as my wedding day and the birth of my two children. Hearing 'A Remark You Made' made me go out and buy my first bass. 2. -- Victor Wooten. Not just for his acrobatics, but his humility. After seeing him over a decade ago in a New Orleans music club (Tipitina's, about the size of a McDonalds with a loft), I asked how he felt to be a musical genius stuck in a bar while Bon Jovi's bassist (Von Such?) was rocking arenas and on every TV in America with his band. Victor's response? "It's Alex's job to sell millions of records and thousands of tickets. If he can do that, keep his record company happy, and be happy himself, then I am glad for him. He's doing his job. "It's my job to sell thousands of albums and hundreds of tickets. As long as I am doing my job, and my record company's happy, I am happy." That's pretty much a word-for-word quote, one that burned into my brain and my soul that night, one that I'll never forget. Changed my outlook on music completely. "Women and rhythm section first" -- JFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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