John Smith Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Definitely agree with the Wyman assessment. Richards played bass on several crucial recordings. Can't You Hear Me Knocking comes to mind... Is Can't you hear me knocking an essential/crucial stones recording? I've never thought of it as one. How about both Hall and Oates in their band?Michael Bolton in his band? Oh Wait it's great bands, never mind. I'm gonna have to say Jizmak from GWAR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 David Knopfler in Dire Straits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Tracy Partridge from the Partridge Family - no tamborine skills whatsoever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Captain Beefheart is arguably the weakest link in Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basil II Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Jimmi Seiter--later era Byrds......groupie ala "musician" -Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 This is easily Bez of the Happy Mondays, though as Tony Wilson says "every band has it's own unique chemistry and Bez was a particularly good chemist." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Tracy Partridge from the Partridge Family - no tamborine skills whatsoever.werd. nepotism. flat out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Adam Clayton. I see a bassist theme... Pete Best. Clayton is solid. But he's also one of the luckiest musicians alive. Along with Ringo. A mediocre musician hooked up with an amazing band. Also, I stand by my Talbot-accusation. He once played the bass part to Old Man through Heart of Gold and vice versa. No good, no good. If the Eagles had been a great band, Don Henley would qualify. He's a shitty drummer. First off, The Eagles are a great band. Secondly, Henley's drumming fit the songs, and his voice is amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Any member of Hawkwind who is not Lemmy. Oh, sorry...you said great bands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Is Can't you hear me knocking an essential/crucial stones recording?I'd say yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I may ruffle a few feathers here, but Garth Hudson of the Band sucked. He was a technically great player and when he played piano, came up with some great lines. However, his cheesy, out of tune synth sounds nearly ruin the entire catalog of The Band. I can't believe no one ever called him out on it. Really, just watch the Last Waltz and listen to him vomit all over Mannish Boy, Helpless, and well... pretty much everything.No Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 The Blowfish. All of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 The Blowfish. All of them. But you like Hootie? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Is Can't you hear me knocking an essential/crucial stones recording? I've never thought of it as one.For Stones basslines? Yes. Edit: Oops! I was thinking of "Live with Me" Here's the other Stones songs that Richards played bass instead of Wyman: (from wikipedia) The rest of Richards' bass-playing contributions have been on bass guitar, on tracks including "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1968), "Sympathy for the Devil" (1968), "Live With Me" (1969), "Before They Make Me Run" (1978), "Sleep Tonight" (1986) and "Brand New Car" (1994). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redpillbox Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Adam Clayton. I see a bassist theme... Nope. Three words: New. Year's. Day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 A tricky one:EdFromOhio in fIREHOSE He was pretty good, sure. But next to Watt and Ed Hurley.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Anyone who says Ringo was the weakest link in the Beatles deserves to burn in the fiery pits of Hell. There is no weak link in the Beatles, only the four strongest fucking links ever made in the history of music. Just putting that out there right now, ya know. But Linda, Yoko, and rock star wives in general tainted great solo careers, I will admit that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 A tricky one:EdFromOhio in fIREHOSE He was pretty good, sure. But next to Watt and Ed Hurley.... who the f is ed hurley? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 pavement - Bob Nastanovich there, I said it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Pavement - Bob Nastanovich edit: eerie coincidence Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 who the f is ed hurley? Oopsie.I was thinking Ed.But yeah, GEORGE Hurley.Good catch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 no worries, my friend. I just wanna make sure that c.Boon is proud.....!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Clayton is solid. But he's also one of the luckiest musicians alive. Along with Ringo. A mediocre musician hooked up with an amazing band. Also, I stand by my Talbot-accusation. He once played the bass part to Old Man through Heart of Gold and vice versa. No good, no good. First off, The Eagles are a great band. Secondly, Henley's drumming fit the songs, and his voice is amazing. You seem to be holding Adam Cayton and Ringo to a standard that you don't apply to Henley. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 A tricky one:EdFromOhio in fIREHOSE He was pretty good, sure. But next to Watt and Ed Hurley.... I feel guilty that that one crossed my mind. I refrained from posting it since I have a soft spot for Ed. Plus, he really did some amazing playing and singing with them, particularly on Flyin' the Flannel, Ragin' and the Totem Pole ep. It's George Hurley, btw. (nevermind, i see that was corrected above) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Nope. Three words: New. Year's. Day.So if Adam Clayton's not the worst member of U2, who is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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