worldrecordplayer Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 To go along with the Your Favorite Guitar Players discussion. Emphasis on "favorite." Here's mine, off the top: Phil LeshJack CasadyMike GordonGeorge Porter, Jr.Oteil BurbridgePaul McCartney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ripthisjoint908 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Rick Danko. John Stirratt. Paul McCartney. Paul Simonon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Donald Duck DunnPaul McCartneyAston Family Man BarrettPaul SimononJohn Paul JonesJohn DoeMike WattTina Weymouth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hmmm, two people listed Simonon, which got me thinking. The Clash are one of my all-time favorites, but I think of them as a musical unit. When I think of them i always think of Paul, but rarely because of his bass playing. I don't carry his bass lines in my head. Just saying. Not meant to be critical in any way of anyone's choices, just something that interested me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 It's unfortunate that the best Clash bass line (Magnificent 7) wasn't even played by Simonon. But his bass lines on songs like White Riot, Bankrobber, Radio Clash, Stay Free, White Man in Hammersmith Palais, and others, are part of the reason I started playing bass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 It's unfortunate that the best Clash bass line (Magnificent 7) wasn't even played by Simonon. But his bass lines on songs like White Riot, Bankrobber, Radio Clash, Stay Free, White Man in Hammersmith Palais, and others, are part of the reason I started playing bass.Great, I'm inspired to go pull out some Clash and turn up the volume. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Phil Chris Squire Jaco Geddy Lee Billy Talbott Jonas Reingold Roger Waters John S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Many of those mentioned. John Cale for the bass line on European Son aloneJohn Entwistle The Who featured 3 incredible musicians whose sum was greater than the parts. When John, Keith and Pete were on the same page, nothing could beat them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order)MaccaColin Moulding (XTC)Tina WeymouthLarry GrahamCharles MingusWatt Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Charles Mingus 2nd greatest band leader in jazz behind his hero, Ellington. A tremendous bassist, but when I listen to Mingus, it's the swing that gets me, not his individual playing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 2nd greatest band leader in jazz behind his hero, Ellington. A tremendous bassist, but when I listen to Mingus, it's the swing that gets me, not his individual playing.And where would the swing be without the rhythm section? And where is the rhythm section without the bottom end? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Paul ChambersNiels-Henning Ørsted PedersenEberhard WeberPaul McCartneyJohn EntwhistleRob WassermanRoger WatersDuck DunnPhil LeshDennis PendrithCharles MingusReginald Workman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 It's unfortunate that the best Clash bass line (Magnificent 7) wasn't even played by Simonon. But his bass lines on songs like White Riot, Bankrobber, Radio Clash, Stay Free, White Man in Hammersmith Palais, and others, are part of the reason I started playing bass.I think Whit Riot is some of the tightest bass playing around.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 James JamersonPaul McCartneyDonald "Duck" DunnCarol KayeLarry GrahamRick DankoBootsy Collins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 2nd greatest band leader in jazz behind his hero, Ellington. A tremendous bassist, but when I listen to Mingus, it's the swing that gets me, not his individual playing. .survey says no Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order)MaccaColin Moulding (XTC)Tina WeymouthLarry GrahamCharles MingusWatt Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) great list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Bootsy Collins Definitely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 As with the guitarist's poll, I'll start by saying Lesh is More, and then go from there. Mr. Christopher Russell Edward SquireJack BruceRick DankoGreg Ridley JP JonesGeddyEntwistleGeezer First thoughts, and I can't even get started on Jazz on this one. Yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 john paul jonesfleajohn entswistleroger waters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Like the guitar thread, you guys have it pretty nailed down. Ten that I didn't see that deserve mention: Adam YauchMichael Henderson on the '70s electric Miles recordsVictor KrummenacherDave Allen from Gang of FourBilly CoxEntwhistle....yeah, he's been named, but he's possibly my all time hero of the universe, so in he goes.Brian Betancourt from Hospitality. Best bassist in a new(ish) band Ive seen in a long time.Kim DealJosephine WiggsGlenn Cornick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Mike MillsColin GreenwoodMarc PearlmanRobert SledgeGary TallentJohn TaylorAlex JamesMark SandmanChris WoodDaniel LorcaAdam Clayton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 a baker's dozen of some names not yet mentioned (i think). Al Cisneros (Sleep, OM)Bruce Thomas (Attractions)Bruce Foxton (The Jam)Andrew Weiss (Gone, Rollins Band, Ween)Les Pattinson (Echo and the Bunnymen)Andy Rourke (The Smiths)Barry Adamson (Magazine, Nick Cave)Jah Wobble (PiL)David Wm Sims (Scratch Acid, The Jesus Lizard)Dan Pearson (American Music Club)Tim Midgett - (Silkworm)Anne Eickelberg (Thinking Fellers)Dominic Aitcheson (Mogwai) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Toby LeamanJack BruceRick DankoAston "Family Man" BarrettPaul SimononJaco Pastorius Kim Deal gets an honorable mention, but I think for the most part she played what Frank told her to. But she's still one of my all time favorite rock n roll chicks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 the guy who did that opening little bass line in the theme from Barney Miller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kim Bodnia Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Memorable bass lines Mike Mills in "New Test Leper" and John Paul Jones in "how many more times". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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