louis johnson,marcus miller, larry graham,sting,geddy lee.mark adams(slave), etc.

Ryan Martnie
Shavo Odajian
Dustin "Beeni" Williams
Les Claypool (is that like mandatory or something?)
Justin Chancellor
Mike Dirnt
JT
...that's about it...

Flea? I could give a **** about Flea...

so you reckon flea is crap, yet you put mike dirnt in there? hello? are we talking about the guy from green day??? my gods... please mate, go and listen to some real bass players, not punk-pop wannabes

Originally posted by BlackRoseRocker
so you reckon flea is crap, yet you put mike dirnt in there? hello? are we talking about the guy from green day??? my gods... please mate, go and listen to some real bass players, not punk-pop wannabes

Please note title of thread:

Favorite Bass Player.

Not Best, or Fleas Better, or Flea Is Good. Favorite. I happed to like Mike Dirnt, because, among other things, Green Day was my first favorite band (and I still really don't like RHCP), long before I discovered hard rock and metal. So if YOU like Flea, all's good and well for you. I don't happed to like the guy.

And real bassists? Define real. Matt Freeman? Robert Trujillo? Or Miller, Mingus, and Glenn? It's a matter of taste, and Flea leaves a bad one in my mouth.

And I never said Flea is crap. I said I could give a **** about him.

Mark King - Level 42
Dirk Lance - Incubus
Stuart Zender - ex-Jamiroquai
Sam Rivers - Limp Bizkit
Les Claypool - Primus

For me it's:

James Jamerson
Michael Manring
Allen Woody
Paul McCartney
Bernard Edwards
Verdine White

Flea (red hot chili peppers)
Zia (ozric tentacles)
Merv (ex-ozric tentacles)
Les Claypool (primus)
Jukka Jylli (kingston wall)

Les Claypool
Jaco
Victor Wooten
Matt Freeman
James Jamerson
Dirk Lance
Geddy Lee

These r in no order...here we go

Les Claypool (i suck compared to him...and everyone else jk :) but really hez unreal....tommy the cat is hard and live solo is even harder)

Krist Novoselic (Nirvana is classic...reason i started playin bass...i kno there not the hardest bass lines but they still good :))


Flea (i got that bass book and can play like 2 songs out of those...hey im gettin better!)

Jaco Pastorius (Nuff Said)

theres more i cant remember =)

Here's some players that have been very influencial to me.

Melodically: Paul MacCartney, John Wetton (King Krimson), Mike Mills (REM), and Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots).

Groove-wise: Bootsy Collins, Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power), and Bernard Edwards (Chic).

Favorite Hard-rockin' types: Geddy Lee and Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith).

These guyz so rule...
eViL cAkE
:D

Scott Guldenzoph

Victor Wooten

Flea

John Myung (Dream Theater)
Billy Sheehan
Geddy Lee (Rush)
Les Claypool (Primus)
Justin Chancellor (Tool)
JOHN TURNER (LORD ONLY)
Pete Trewavas (Transatlantic)
Tony Levin

Beefcake the Mighty, Peter Steele, Jason Newsted, Dave Ellefson, Cliff Burton and myself.

EDIT: :D

Originally posted by BlackRoseRocker
so you reckon flea is crap, yet you put mike dirnt in there? hello? are we talking about the guy from green day??? my gods... please mate, go and listen to some real bass players, not punk-pop wannabes Flamin' the mods -- someone's been reading How to Win Friends and Influence People, haven't they? ;)

I definitely am not about flaming Brendan, but damn, Mike Dirnt? Hey, to each their own I guess...but, I love me some Flea...

Although, the Flea bass I bought was horrible, he should go back to Stingray's.

:D

In no particular order:

Jason Newsted (echoBrain, ex-Metallica, ex-Flotsam & Jetsam)
Brian Marshall (ex-Creed)
The Late Cliff Burton (former Metallica)
Stanley Clarke (Independent)
Tony Levin (Independent, Liquid Tension Experiment)
Victor Wooten (Independent)
The Late Jaco Pastorius (Independent)
Geddy Lee (Rush)
Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
John Myung (Dream Theater)
Justin Chancellor (Tool)
John Turner (Lord Only)
Traa (P.O.D.)
Anders Mossberg (Dan Hoeflinger)

Originally posted by phogchris
I definitely am not about flaming Brendan, but damn, Mike Dirnt? Hey, to each their own I guess...but, I love me some Flea...

Hey, Like I said prior: I like the way he plays. He was one of the first bassists I got into (waaaaay back in the daY). It's like having a soft spot for that beat up ol starter bass you (used to?) have. So he's not astronomically talented and isn't the apex of bassdom. Neither are the other guys I listed.

and do I gotta say it AGAIN? It's Favorite Not best, or better, or that guys sucks. Hey, I mean, I think Geddy Lee is a nancy wanker (who sounds like he has a set of pliers on his nuts), so it's all relative.

and Phogchris...man, I just gotta say again that 24sev site is killer!

Originally posted by Phoenix21
...Jason Newsted (echoBrain, ex-Metallica)...
What about ex-Flotsam and Jetsam and the new Vovoid (so I heard)?

I was only messin' with ya about Mike Dirnt, I have absolutely nothing bad to say about his playing...I also dislike every single thing about Geddy Lee. Other bass players think I am crazy, oh well..


The site is going to be redone, it will be even better in the upcoming months, I'm glad you like it, I will tell Max(our g******st)...

well mine would have to be

Jason Newsted
Cliff Burton
Flea
and this guy none of u would know named Matt P

My Favorite and most influential players are:
Chris Squire (most unique)
Jeff Berlin (total musician)
Alain Caron (as if it needs explaining)

that Matt guy is a local bass player

isnt famous or anything

Originally posted by Phoenix21
EDIT: Forgot about Jason and Flotsam & Jetsam. Thanks Hategear. :) But who's Vovoid? I've never heard of them (or their ex-relationship with Jason). No problem, dude-man.

Someone had mentioned that Jason had just joined Vovoid -- I was unable to confirm this info via Vovoid's website however.

Well altho he's been said Before..

Flea is still the best rock/funk bassist there's ever been, not because he's the most talented (tho he is very talented..more than ppl give him credit for) but because he's made ppl want to play bass, and that something he must be praised for...btw..Coffee Shop..the solo was completly improvised on the spot did once straight off..now thats talents.

Stu Zender from Jamrioquai..why did he leave..he's my fav riff bass play..he's so good at writing riffs that make u feel really good inside when playing alonng to them..."what Ever it is i just cant stop" isa a typical example and my fav

Shavo from System of A down is truley a great rock solid metal (if u can call them that....they are unique) bass player..fantastic and a joy to watch.

The Guy outta The Living End, plays a doulbe bass like s*** hot and he throws in slap solo's and he's a joy to watch

and of coruse last but not least Dave (i think he's called dave) from The Toy Dolls...he uses a pick and he is on fire and his bass line are so fantastically punk and so frantically fast....

then u get Jaco and miller..but there u are..

D'Arcy Wretzky (Smashing Pumpkins, before she left)

Melissa Auf Der Maur (Hole, before she left. Then moved into The Smashing Pumpkins, before they broke up :()

in no particular order...

Roberto Vally
Steuart Liebig
Jimmy Haslip
Flim Johnson
Laurence Cottle
Mick Karn
Jaco
John Paul Jones
Mark King
Larry Graham, Jr.
Kim Annette Clarke
Alain Caron
Tom Kennedy
Gary Willis

clifford lee burton
flea
nick oliveri
tony kanal
geddy lee
geezer butler
robert deleo
nikki sixx
dirk lance
john paul jones

in no order

what the hell, why not add her?

talena atfield

hell i can't deny her

John Ro Myung
Manring
Jaco
Tony Levin
John Wetton
Greg Lake
Chris Squire
Geddy Lee
John Paul Jones (expecially in his solo album)
Steve Harris

Chi Cheng

lemonadeisgood, i live fight club.

StarzNAGlassJar, i dont.

Here it goes:

Stuart Zender
Flea
(these 2 make wanna play!! What a groove Zender...still hoping to hear you again)

Sting
James Jamerson
Tony Levin
Jaco Pastorius
Victor Wooten
Pepe Bao
Arthur Maia

I was just wondering who some peoples favorite bassists are (besides yourself):p

My vote goes to Mike Dirnt:D

My favorite bassist is Mike LePond
from Symphony X,
he's the most talented bass player i ever heard.

Definately Matt Freeman(Rancid/Operatio Ivy) for me. That man is amazing. I'm also a big fan of Fat Mike(NOFX), Scott Owen(The Living End), and, of course, Mike Dirnt.

Originally posted by bassguy187
My favorite bassist is Mike LePond
from Symphony X,
he's the most talented bass player i ever heard.
One of my favorite bassist player is the former Symphony X bassist Thomas Miller.

any symphony X songs i should check out?

Matt Freeman, Mike Dirnt, Fat Mike, Ken Casey, Geezer Butler, Jack Bruce, Tom Morris.

eric wilson, matt freeman, and more

Matt Freeman
Roger(from Less Than Jake)
Hunter from AFI(im not gonna say his last name but i know what it is:) )
Eric Wilson
Fat Mike
Jay Bentley
Damien from The Deviates
P-Nut
the dude from At The Drive-In

Originally posted by Dave Castelo
any symphony X songs i should check out?

Out of the Ashes rocks. Or any other song on that album (The Divine Wings of Tragedy).

Ahhh...Tony Levin [Peter Gabriel, King Crimson], Abe Laboriel - Flea.



Thank you and goodnight.

Gary Thain
Martin Turner
Jack Bruce
James Jamerson
Tony Levin
John Wetton
Dennis Dunaway
...for starters

John Myung, Pete Trewavas, the guy from Pain Of Salvation (great fretless player), Tony Levin, Dave Larue and Chris Squire...

If I had to pick one it would be Victah. Not because of his right hand acrobatics, but because of his timing and creativity. That along with his cool attitude. I haven't met too many pros, but this guys is more approachable than many bassists in local cover bands.

Wooten gets my vote, though he probably has influenced my playing very minimally. I love Michael Manring too; a very close second.

That's so hard without hurting anyone's feelings!

Tony Levin, Geddy, and Chris Squire have been far more influential.

jaco,billy sheehan, and vic wooten and marcus
miller

Joe Osborn

It's a toss up between Les Claypool and Flea. Claypool's got that crazy slap/metalness that I envy but Flea has a great funky tone. If those 2 ever had a kid...somehow...that would be my fav bassist. Flea Claypool, yeah that'd be great.

Victor Wooten
Dirk Lance(of course)
Thursday's bassist


I just heard of a band called Rufio
Very talented bassist, i recommend everyone to check them out, he is amazing

Man there are some really good and a few of them great bassist here.
But come on, people that consider Flea to be in that group. Need to serriously do some thinking.
I mean he is good and all but compared to some of the other bassist out ther espeacially
in the group of Claypool and Vic, Flea is like nothing.

I consider most of the bassist mention to be good but I really like Geedy Lee and Doug Pinnick to be in the group of great bassist way before Flea.
Those two have more talent and Feeling in thier playing than Flea will ever hope to have.

As a musician and a virtuoso and a person who made bass playing more of an art than anyone out there youd have to say Jaco.

As an outstanding player and songwriter and a guy whos influenced me more than most, Id have to say Stu Zender (how can anyone resist "manifest destiny").

As a player who really is starting to catch my attention and influence me, Id have to go with Tom Jenkinson of Squarepusher. Im telling you this guy is something is something to look out for.

Thos are my three picks in completley different categories.

John Paul Jones
Allen Woody
Geddy Lee
Jaco

Chris Squire and Geddy Lee! These guys are the ones who made me want to play a bass.

to answer Uforia i would like to say that Flea blows wooten away...because the music of wooten is music for bassist only:stupid,selfish,it's only a way to show off for him in my opinion..he's on the battle of who is the best bassist...He can do nothing against pieces like aeroplane or coffee shop and will never.

Originally posted by Julien
to answer Uforia i would like to say that Flea blows wooten away...because the music of wooten is music for bassist only:stupid,selfish,it's only a way to show off for him in my opinion..he's on the battle of who is the best bassist...He can do nothing against pieces like aeroplane or coffee shop and will never.

Have you ever listened to Wooten with Bela Fleck and the Flectones? Definately not just music for bass players. And I would put his playing in that band up against Flea any day.

a great thing would be wooten in a funk-rock band like the red hot...making fun and technical music to listen to...but his ego will not allow him to be part of a band...that's the rpoblem of most jazz players...they're in a technical trip and they can not just be a part of a band(for most but not all)

Wooten IS in a band. :rolleyes: And he does so quite well, I might add.

come on the other guys are just here to allow wooten to do his slap things....the thing is i do'nt know any non-basist who listen to wooten....
but many listen to flea and the red hot...

Music is not a science,it's art.

that's why nirvana will always be ten miles higher than meaningless groups like dream theater...

CHRIS WOOD gets my vote. He is by far my biggest influence. Medeski, Martin & Wood are so raw and creative.

Originally posted by Julien
come on the other guys are just here to allow wooten to do his slap things....the thing is i do'nt know any non-basist who listen to wooten....
but many listen to flea and the red hot...



Julien, you apprently didn't read my earlier post. Wooten IS in a band called Bela Fleck and the Flectones. Listen to them before you make any more uninformed statements about him. This band is not a vehicle for his playing alone, (Bela Fleck is the band leader) and is listened to by many non-bassists. He plays a SUPPORTING role in the band, and doesn't solo any more than any of the other instruments in the band. You are absolutely wrong about him. I don't know why you hate him so much, but your opinion is not based on reality. Listen to Bela Fleck and the Flectones and learn something.

And IMHO, while Flea is a fine bass player, Victor Wooten is better. And I would rather listen to the Flectones than the Chili Peppers anyday, although I do like the Chili Peppers. I try to keep an open mind about music, and it wouldn't hurt you to give it a try, too.

i'm sorry for you but to keep an open mind on music is not to like anything.I've already heard bela fleck and the flecktones and if many non bassist listen to them .....it's because they play others instruments...try to understand it's music for musicians...people who talk about band like them say:"oh look!what a solo....and the tapping part!oh i think he missed a note here!"
And wooten is not always in a band i'm sorry but bela fleck is just one of his activities...
i've bought the bass extremes vol.2 and i found the music boring and dumb....it's masturbation for bass players:))and a few days ago i listened to classical thump by him..and oh my god is this song a joke???
Imho,Wooten is not an artist.

Favorite bassist?

Its got to be Fieldy...just kidding ;)

Flea is the most entertaining bass player. He's on another planet.

Originally posted by Julien
come on the other guys are just here to allow wooten to do his slap things....the thing is i do'nt know any non-basist who listen to wooten....
but many listen to flea and the red hot...

I know a lot of non-bassists that like Wooten and I live in Wyoming :rolleyes: :D

Originally posted by Julien

Imho,Wooten is not an artist.

I don't know why you have a chip on your shoulder about Wooten and other jazz musicians. Could it be that they make you feel inferior because you can't play as well? When you hear someone that is a lot better than you there can be two responses. One is to hate them, the other is to be inspired by them. I choose to be inspired by them.

Originally posted by Showdown


I don't know why you have a chip on your shoulder about Wooten and other jazz musicians. Could it be that they make you feel inferior because you can't play as well? When you hear someone that is a lot better than you there can be two responses. One is to hate them, the other is to be inspired by them. I choose to be inspired by them.

Aha! Well Played! :D

Beef.

You should hear the Wooten's(Victor, Regi, Joseph) do some Stevie Wonder songs. Awsome! They also do a mean cover of "Iron Man". Victor plays Geezer's line almost verbatim. I like Victor's stuff. He is a very accomplished musician. Every time I have heard him he has improved his palying. He even cleaned up that double thumb thing where it sounds good.

John Entwistle!

Originally posted by Julien
come on the other guys are just here to allow wooten to do his slap things....the thing is i do'nt know any non-basist who listen to wooten....
but many listen to flea and the red hot...

Music is not a science,it's art.

that's why nirvana will always be ten miles higher than meaningless groups like dream theater...

The only reason why bands like Nirvana and Chili Peppers get so much attention and listen to is because of the mindless drones and teens that have no idea what real talent or ability to actually creat a complicate creative piece of music is. Anybody that know alittle about an instrument and a few chords can sit down and throw something out there. But it takes a person with real talent and ability to be able to come up with something creative, intergrated, and complicated piece of music. Artist like Geedy Lee, Claypool, Jaco, Wooten I consider them all to be in the to almost be up there with people such as Mozart, Bach, Beethoven. That is real music and talent.

Don't get me wrong. I like Nirvana and Chili Peppers to and listen to them as well as other popluar bands these days cause I like thier music. But I mean come on saying that Flea can out do Wooten. Just because those bands get listen to more is like saying that Britney Spears is beter than Aretha Franklin.

tom Jenkinson!!
jaco!!!
donald "Duck" Dunn
victor Lemonte Wooten!!!

is it possible to go through a thread like this without people bitching at each other? just say who you like and why. don't rip on someone else's choice. after all, it's just a person's opinion... my $.02

oh, and my favorite bass player is flea. i picked up the bass because of him. he has also been my biggest influence...

Geddy Lee. There are better players, but he is the reason that I got serious about bass and oneof my biggest influences.

I also really like James Jamerson, Paul McCartney, Doug Pinnick, Monty Colvin, Jaco and Victor Wooten.

Lee Sklar
Emory Gordy Jnr
Cachaoito
Anthony Jackson
Jaco Pastorius
Paul Chambers
James Jamerson
Paul McCartney

Julien is becoming a bit of a troll in my mind.... Maybe that makes me a bit of a troll......


Me? Oh yeah I like William Collins.

peace

Sorry i'm french so i don't understand what "a bit of a troll" is....anyway i see that here on talkbass you get blown away if you have opinions that are not like other's one.
You don't say that a painter can not do better than another...so why do it for bassists(because in your thoughts bassists are bassists not musicians)
Anyway i've seen people insulting and crashing down bands like Korn or nirvana and nobody said nothing......but when i dared to talk about wooten.......

John Myung
Cliff Burton
Jack Bruce
Billy Talbot

Justin Chancellor

i agree with skipsequence...without Justin tool would not not be that heavy and good

It’s hard to name a bass player that's the best. I was playing guitar, drums and bass in high school but when I heard Stanley Clarke and it was over.

Since then it’s been:
Marcus Miller
Victor Wooten
Jaco
John Patitucci
Rocco Prestia
Otiel
Manring
Adam Nitti

That's my $0.02. By the way, my drummer and guitarist listen to Victor Wooten. I can also run down a list of people that aren't musicians that totally dig his stuff.

Billy Sheehan

followed by Jaco Pastorius, Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, and Geezer Butler

I've been exposed to bazillions of technically superior bass players who can tape and twiddle 'til it sounds like a jet coming in for a crash landing, but I still can't get over how beautiful McCartney's bass playing is. It's everything that is good about the bass guitar- the tone, the feel and the melodies. I've checked out so many bass players who seem to make music solely for other bass players, and occasionally I see them do some physical choppy thing that impresses me, but it all seems like pro- wrestling compared to the lessons I've learned from listening and re-listening to McCartney over the years.

And just to cement my caveman status: Ronnie Lane, Colin Moulding and Bruce Thomas don't suck either!

my fav bass player would have to be eric wilson. the day i heard sublime i loved it for the bass and he is also the guy that made me want to learn how to play bass.

The cool thing about that is that there's auch a wealth of backstory for you to explore. Check out Sublime's influences: Paul Simonen with the Clash, Jah Wobble, Sly & Robbie, Aston Barret. Go get yourself some Studio One dub and get deep down. That's a great first influence for you to have. It'll open up tons of interesting doors for you. I might even suggest that you check out Sting's playing on the Police records- or get some good Two Tone stuff: The Specials and the English Beat. What a cool place to be coming from, you're really lucky.

My favorite bassist would have to definately be Cliff Burton. It's definately hard to find anyone who can compete with his early Metallica stuff. Expecially "Anesthesia - (Pulling Teeth)." I have to give credit to Geezer Butler though. He comes in 2nd to me.

Paul McCartney, Chris Squire, James Jameson, Jack Bruce, Bootsy Collins and Larry Graham.

Paul's melodic playing on the Beatles records are still some of the greatest basslines.

Chris Squire. The way he plays just blows me away. His two octave runs are awesome.

For a long time I didn't know that it was just James Jameson on all those cool Motown songs. Anyone who has covered these songs know how cool the bass lines are.

Jack Bruce is the Eric Clapton of bass players.

Bootsy and Larry are without a doubt the most funkiest bass players around. Ask James Brown and Sly Stone.

I could go on for days. I think that Flea and Les are probably today's best bass players.

I'd have to say Jaco and Stu Zender...

Iwould have to say that Flea And les Claypool are god then followed by cliff burton, Jason Newstead, Geezer butler and me (lol)22 indigo :D

man.. no offence.. Geddy Lee is great and all, but either i havnt listened to enough of him or i'm just missing something... IMO he is over rated... (no ofeence to you bizzillion Geddy fans, just my opinion).. Les Claypool obviously ripps and IMO is one of the true best.. deffinately, Cliff rocks, orion pretty much ripps it up... not very difficult but alot of feeling and soul...

i think anyone who classifies RHCP and Nirvana together are in need of a visit to the doctor.. i have been listening to RHCP since i was about 10 years old.. they may be perceived as whatever now, but us who have been listening to them since the begining (or close to) know they are nothing like Nirvana...

my favorite bass player is Flea, i am forever figuring out his grooves.. i can listen to the same song forever and still hear new things.. still be amazed and still get goosebumps.. i never get bored with what he plays... he makes even the most simple songs sound incredible.. RHCP or no RHCP, Flea rocks..

there are many many others, i'll post later, i just had to get a bit of whatever out of my system (that Nirvana comment disturbed me)...

hope i didnt offend anyone, all just my opinion as is yours :)

cheers.

i guess it just boils down to what type of music you like... all the bass players that everyone has listed are great (been downloadin songs.. gotta love kazaa!).. i think if you hear something that you feel would be difficult for you to play, you will really like it! i like funky slap cause i havnt played much slap, it makes me rock my head and smile :) really really complicated bass makes me eager to learn.. gotta play gotta play gotta play!
if the bass your listining to gives you goosebumps, then the person playin the bass rocks, no matter who he or she is! or if listening to someone play puts you in a good mood, your listining to the right person play!

sorry for babbling on! i love good music http://www.talkbass.com/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

Originally posted by Hategear
Beef.

Word.


This topic has been beaten like a dead horse, my influences and fave's have been posted before.

As far as Wooten goes, I niether hate him, nor am I inspired by him. I respect his playing, but I get quite bored quite easily with slaphappy bassists. That and I'm not big on jazz.
Some of you defend Wooten like he is your brother or something. for some reason, I don't think he would give a razz tazz if Julien likes him or not. Give it a rest, and don't feed the trolls.

Sorry if I was miss understood. I was simply trying to state that there are alot of good bassist and musians around. But there are only a few great ones. I never said that I thought that Geddy, Wooten or any of those other bassist where great. I simply was saying that You have to consider alot of things when you catogorize someone.

As I said previously, I like them all. I don't really have a particular bassist that is a favorite. I just said there are a few I like alot cuase of the feeling that they put in to thier playing.

So, if I was miss understood or miss judged, I am sorry. Please forgive my lack of communication.;) :)

no need to appoligize.. you didnt say or do anything that requires appoligy.. i appoligize as you were just stating your opinion..

Flea's a touchy topic for me!! <LOL>

cheers ;)

"i don't think he would give a razz tazz if julien likes him or not"Chaos gwar xell i have to say the same for others:he doesn't give a razz tazz of opinions of others talkbass users .So please let everyone have his point even if this^one is to say that wooten bores and makes me laugh

jaco, claypool and steve digiorgio

John Paul Jones
Billy Cox
Tommy Shannon

i like geezer out of sabbath and that chick out of the mars volta. i was never any good anyway. you can't get much more "raw" that the bass line (and i use the term literally) i used on transmission.

In no particular order:

Jaco
Billy Sheehan
Rocco Prestia
Stu Hamm
P-Nut
David Ellefson

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Uforia
[B]Man there are some really good and a few of them great bassist here.
But come on, people that consider Flea to be in that group. Need to serriously do some thinking.
I mean he is good and all but compared to some of the other bassist out ther espeacially
in the group of Claypool and Vic, Flea is like nothing.

QUOTE]

I think the point of this thread was to find out peoples favourite bassist, not who is the worlds best.

My favourite bassist is and always will be Stuart Zender.

but some others who I love are Sting, Bob Sheehan from Blues Traveler, Robert DeLeo, Stefan Lessard, and Cliff Burton.

some names that come to mind:
Geezer Butler
Steve Harris
Jaco
Michael Manring
Billy Cox
Pete Way
Victor Wooten
Geddy Lee
Stanley Clarke
Stu Hamm
Joey DeMaio
Rick Grech
Ronnie James Dio
some names that don't come to mind:
Uriah Heep
The Cars
The Scorpions
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Deep Purple
Jethro Tull

hmm, as far as I know Ronnie james Dio doesn't play bass, I'm pretty sure you mean Jimmy Bain, he also did some great work with Rainbow...

This bloke is my favourite:

hmm, as far as I know Ronnie james Dio doesn't play bass, I'm pretty sure you mean Jimmy Bain, he also did some great work with Rainbow...

Maybe before your time he did. He was a bass player on the debut ELF. They were a kick-ass band from upstate N.Y. named Cortland, about 25minutes from my hometown. Check them out. They were the original Rainbow minus David Feinstein and add Ritchie Blackmore>> hence Blackmore's Rainbow. Also check out The Rods,:which, is Feinstein's post Elf band.

ermmmm
victor wooten
dirk lance (of course)
craig montoya (well he influenced me to get a g&L!)
flea, etc etc etc

suprised no ones mentioned the stupidly slap happy bill "the buddha" dickens ;)

i can't believe only one named Larry Graham!
I saw him live with Graham Central Station supporting Prince and must say the guy IS FUNK in person!

my other favourites are

Victor Wooten, of Course
Les Claypool
Dirk Lance
Adrian Davison (best Tapper I know)
T.M. Stevens
and not to forget Billy Sheehan that I saw with Steve Vai. i'll never forget that evening

Joey DeMaio of Manowar

Flea - really cool part of a great band, has music that really sounds good.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mackerel
[B]i can't believe only one named Larry Graham!

I agree. What Grahm, Jamerson and Collins did for R&B & R&R is under-rated. They gave a soul to rock-n roll and made the bass cool.

Justin Chancellor - Tool
Geddy Lee - Rush
Ryknow - Mudvayne
Flea - R.H.C.P.
Sting - The Police
Fieldy - Korn
Geezer Butler - Black Sabbath
Dirk Lance - Incubus
Colin Greenwood - Radiohead
Paul McCartney - The Beatles

I have so very many favorites! :)

some:
mike watt (huge inspiration for me)
larry graham (ohhhhhh yeahhhhhhh!)
stanley clarke
matt freeman
doug wimbish (or however you spell that)
james jamerson
flea
claypool
wooten
...and like a million others :)

HUNTER, JACO, VIC, FLEA, LES, CLIFF. ANY QUESTIONS?

John Paul Jones
Paul McCartney
Flea
Jeff Ament
Adam Clayton
Mike Gordon
Dave Young
Jaco Pastorius
Colin Greenwood
John Entwistle
Christian McBride
Roger Glover
Chris Squire
Stu Zender
Robert Deleo
Geddy Lee
James Jamerson
Paul Simonon
Dirk Lance
Tony Kanal
Brad Smith
Robert Sledge

Hmmm… Let's see…

Billy Sheehan
Andy Fraser
Tom Petersson
Chip Z'Nuff
Paul McCartney
Tim Smith
Greg Smith (if anyone hasn't heard Tonto Tonto's "Mirror For The Blame" CD, pick it up in a used bin… FANTASTIC stuff!)

it would have to be for me flea or Mike dirnt b/c they still have a long path to go in there journey and they will improve so much more

Cliff Burton
Jason Newsted
John Paul Jones
Geddy Lee
Gene Simmons
Robert DeLeo
Razz Roe-local bassist
Lance Dobbs-local bassist>State of Revision<
Geezer Butler

Im in a big Mark King binge right now. Hes just unreal.

There are a lot of players that I admire...but my top four as far as feel, tone, etc. are

Mars Cowling
Tim Bogert (the BBA era)
Mel Shacher (sp?) GFR
Geddy Lee

My Favorite Bass Player Is John Entwistle(R.I.P.)http://www.miami.com/images/realcities/realcities/3558/12661501358.jpg

lemmy

PAUL S. DENMAN (SADE)
NIKKI SIXX
GEDDY LEE
HORACE PANTER (SPECIALS)
MATT FREEMAN (OPIVY-RANCID)
SIMON GALLUP (CURE)
JACO PASTORIUS
KRIS NOVOSELIC (NIRVANA)
ROBBIE SHAKESPEARE (SLY & ROBBIE-BLACK UHURU)
LES CLAYPOOL
STEVE HARRIS (IRON MAIDEN)
FLEA
KATHY VALENTINE (GO-GO'S)
PETE RYPINS (CRIMPSHRINE)
RUDY SARZO
MARIO (SACTO HOODS)

I'm sure there's more but I can't think of them right now. These are the main ones though.:)

Mine are :
Steve DI GIORGIO
John MYUNG
Sean MALONE
Les CLAYPOOL
Stu HAMM
Pascal MULOT
Marcus Miller

Best Bassists.............

1. Les Claypool - Primus (AMAZING)

2. Flea - The Red Hot Chili Peppers

3. Tim Commerford - Rage Against The Machine

4. Krist Novoselic - Nirvana

5. Duff McKegan - Guns N' Roses

John Entwistle
Steve harris
Matt freeman
Mike Watt
The bassist from black flag (cant remember a name)
guy from dead milkmen(cant remember name)
John Paul Jones
Roger from less than jake
Karl Alverez(decedents , ALL)
guy from lagwagon
Jason newsted
Jack Bruce
Jaco pastorius
even though hes a guitarist.... brian may from queen.. i learned some of his solos and played them on bass.. i like pentatonic stuff *grins*

John Paul Jones (LedZep)...listen to "The Lemon Song."
That hippy Mel Schacher (GrandFunk)
Paul Simonon (Clash)

Flea, Krist Novoselic, and Victor Wooten.

No explanation or reason, I just like what they do.

Very traditional for me :

Chris Squire
John Wetton
Tony Levin
Paul McCartney

And I'm probably one of the only guys here who don't like Flea's style.

Stu Zender

http://www.bassmaster.co.uk/images/live/live_14.jpg

Leon Wilkeson-Lynyrd Skynyrd, Leon was so melodic and he had to keep up with three great guitarist. #1 Bassist to come out of the South
Charlie Hayward-Charlie Daniels Band, Charlie is just a monster on the 5-string! Great songwriter as well, and everytime you see this man play he does something totally diffrent!
Duke Goff-Waylon Jennings & The Wailers, He and Ritchie Albright had a tight Rhythm section! Back in the 70's make the Waylon Jennings Outlaw sound great to Boogie to!
Jerry Bridges-Nashville Session Player, He played on the Dukes of Hazzard theme! Besides playin' on Waylon's last Cd; Never Say Die Live. One of the best session players in the 80's and still is to this day!
Scott Pazera-Scott Pazera Trio, Scott is an exceptional Bass player/teacher! I am take lessons from him on Ear Training and Music Theory! Scott is a local talent in Nw Indiana! IF you would like check scott out at www.scottpazera.com! If you like Jazz, And guys Scott's Cd has no guitar's so it's a bass players Dream!

Ok, so id have to say Cliff Burton from Metallica, Mr. Terrence Butler from Sabbath, and uh Geddy Lee. oh and I can't forget Eric Wilson from Sublime.
:bassist: !!!Semper Fi!!! :bassist:
(Always Faithful)
"Music is music, and that should be enough for anybody" -Bradley James Nowell (Sublime)

Steve Harris

I don't see many Manring Votes. If you don't know Manring pick up Bass Day 98' watch "Sugar"

Here is my list:
Some of them are no longer in bands.
Rayna Foss-Rose, Talena Atfield, Donna F., Chris Joannou(Silverchair), Paige Haley(Orgy), Jason Newsted, D'Arcy Wretsky, Paz Lenchantin, Melissa Auf De Maur, and the late Cliff Burton..(his bass solos were AWESOME)
Caroline

Jaco Pastorius and Steffan Lessard.

Rocco Prestia and Flea are up there too.

Originally posted by Biggus_Reddus
I don't see many Manring Votes. If you don't know Manring pick up Bass Day 98' watch "Sugar"

I dont remember if I already answered this thread.. but I can say that Mr. Manring is my fav. bassist ever.

And btw.. I had been waiting for that video to come out in DVD from long ago.. I may be getting it soon.. :cool:

Geezer Butler for sure! He inspired me to play bass. Also I found a new appreciation for Paul Mc Carney, subtle yet still very clever. I think Tim from Rage is cool, utilizes various styles and I like his use of effects. Who is the bassist for Cream with Clapton? (yes I should already know) that cat rocked back in the day!!! It's all matter of preference, reading this forum we chose a lot of bassists that had a lot to contribute!

I'm not going back through 20 pages to see if he's been mentioned, but right now my hero is Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez. Even though I don't play Cuban/Latin music or upright, he's finally shown me an approach where bass can be out front but still tasteful and serve the song...

L

Duck Dunn. Period.

My all-time favourite is Victor Wooten. Others include Jaco, Stefan Lessard, Marcus Miller, and Charles Mingus.

Cliff Burton (Metallica)

Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Jason Newsted (Metallica)

Mike Dirnt (Green Day)

Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)

Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)


Peace,
Graeme :bassist:

M2(marcus miller), favorite and best.

Not in any particular order:

1. Jaco
2. Wooten
3. Ryan Martini (Mudvayne)
4. Flea
5. Geddy Lee
6. Kansas bassist... I forgot his name.

It's pretty much the regs. Except no one put Martini down. He can tear up a Thumb. I believe he is one of the best metal bassist out there (if not the best). He is the only reason I listen to Mudvayne.

I'm also inspired by other instrumentalists... like singers and yes, guitar players. It all goes down together.

My favorite bassist would have to be Mr. Terrence (GEEZER) Butler of Black Sabbath! The work he has done over the past 30 years is amazing (especially about '69 to '75). I know a lot of people don't like heavy metal/hard rock, but I think Geezer Butler with Tony Iommi on guitar practially invented it. I saw Geezer in August and he blew me away!

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"Don't let those empty people try and interfere with your mind, just live your life and leave them all behind!"--Black Sabbath

Hell yes,,,,,,,,. But, did you know the retired bass tech for Sabbath is Joey Demaio of Man-o-War? If you have not heard their incredible bass stuff, your missing out. He is awesome and plays 8string on early stuff. Sounds like a ripping guitar but is Joey tearing up the bass in stereo mode.........

I would have to say that right now it is Flea. He may be overrated by some ppl, but I think he is a very good bassist, and he has a lot of technique, and knows little to no theory. I esspecially like what he believes. One of my fav. bassit before was Mike Dirnt from Green Day, as he was my first inspiration to bass playing years ago.

I just picked up Red Hots greatest hits and had not heard most of whats on it. I would have to say that Flea floored me with what he can and has done on a four string.....Yes, he is incredible too..........

Mentioned and praised all too seldom, is the notorious STEVE HARRIS. Try as you might, no matter how good you are, to keep up with most of what he plays, note for note. It's nearly impossible. I would say it's humanly impossible had I not heard it from him to start with. Steve is a ground breaker not appreciated by non-Maiden fans. Check him out and you will understand why I appreciate his talent. "god like"

Stuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Hamm

Alex Webster, John Myung, Cliff Burton, and Justin Chancellor.
But my favorite would be Billy Sheehan.

I like Sting, some real simple, but profound bass lines, Christian McBride (particularly his Upright work). Tony Levin. I like so many here like Les Claypool, especially his work with Stewart Copeland on the one Oysterhead album. Claypol is also a very good drummer and Stewart Copeland plays bass.

Although Les Claypool was my reason for starting bass, after listening to others my list is like this:

Victor Wooten
Bootsy Collins
Matt Freeman (Rancid)
Les Claypool
Charles Mingus

My favorites:
James Jamerson
Jaco
Marcus Miller
Rocco Prestia
Tony Levin
Anthony Jackson
Jack Bruce
Roscoe Beck
Doug Pinnick

Stanley Clarke
Jaco
Les Claypool
id say Abraham Lincolin but he isnt a bassist......

fave bassist?


too many to name, but here's a few:

Bootsy
Stanley Clarke
Marcus Miller
Jaco
Robbie Shakespeare
Matt Freeman
Family Man
Tim C.

My Favs are prolly (in no order)..

Stu Zender - For His Groove and His Soul
Mark King - For His Inspiration
Tony Levin - My Funky Fingers
John Deacon - Understated Melodic Yumminess
Matt Freeman - Best Punk Bassist Ever .?
Fat Mike - Second Best Punk Bassit Ever.?
Dougie Thomson - One of my all time fav bassist from Supertramp
Adam Nitti - Mr Fast Fingers .!!!
Mr Chesse - Ben Folds

My favourite bassist at the moment is prolly John Myung, but the bassist from Symphony X is really catching my attention rercently.

I've heard a friends Rancid CD and they had some bass solos in their songs...
No offense but Matt's playing is one of the sloppiest I've ever heard. He can't keep a beat for Christ sakes!!!
/rant off

Why do you guys like him anyways?

Flea! :bassist:

I've heard a friends Rancid CD and they had some bass solos in their songs...
No offense but Matt's playing is one of the sloppiest I've ever heard. He can't keep a beat for Christ sakes!!!
/rant off

Why do you guys like him anyways?
Does your friend have their CD '...And Out Come The Wolves'? If so, listen to ''Maxwell Murder''. Then you'll understand.

On a different note, I really like the bassist from Pennywise... anyone know his name? Thanks. :)

Peace,
Graeme :bassist:

Flea was my reason for starting bass and has been my favorite for years. When I was younger (about 12 years old), I was really getting into RHCP and then I started to listen to their older stuff on What Hits!?, Mothers Milk, and Blood Sugar Sex Magik. The bass solo in Stone Cold Bush, the Higher Ground slap bass line everyone is familiar with, the bass line in Power of Equality, Give It Away, Good Time Boys, and countless other Chili Peppers songs are what got me hooked on bass. Wasn't too long after (still same age) that I got my first bass and amp and started playing. Since then I've gotten into better bassists such as Les Claypool, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, Cliff Burton, Jaco Pastorius, and much more, but Flea remains my favorite, and I doubt that will change. :hyper:

Rob Derhak is awesome, and is really impressing me lately but p-nut or flea is my alltime favorite

It's gotta be cliff burton for me (R.I.P) his work on master of puppets, ride the lightning, etc. blew me away. download
anethesia (pulling teeth) by mettalica, you'll see what i mean.

John Paul Jones
Chris Squire
Why: Because they're both great bassists and I listen to a crapload of Led Zeppelin and Yes.

id have to go Flea and John Paul Jones but there are many others out there those are just my top two for now

My favorite bassists are John Myung of Dream Theater: Geddy Lee of Rush: Billy Sheehan of Talas, Niacin, Mr.Big and solo work: and Tony Levin of Liquid Tension Experiment.

Anthony Jackson
Rod Ellicott
Willie Weeks
Chuck Rainey

I could probably come up with a few more, but that will do for now.

i was wondering who is everyone's favorite bassist. mine would have to be Tim from Rage Against The Machine. He uses all kinds of styles and he is very creative.

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~*shkinnyBOB*~

I'd have to say:

Jamerson
Babbitt
Louis Johnson
Entwistle
Philbin,
Hall,
Wilkeson,
Bruce,
Deacon,
"Duck" Dunn,
Ed Friedland,
and local friends/artists:
Mike Owen,
Roy Heaton

JACO
les claypool
flea
trevor dunn(mr bungle and fantomas)
justin Chancellor
Ryknow

Okay, I'll bite. Here are some of my faves:

Alphonso Johnson- not only an incredible bassist but one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. He inspires me not only as a bassist, but as a person.

Steve Harris- while a very good bassist whose galloping lines drive Iron Maiden's music his strength as a songwriter makes him one of my faves.

James Lomenzo- a rather underrated bassist, but the possibly the best to come out of the hair metal era. His playing with Zakk Wylde and the DLR band is great and that Hideous Sun Demons record is killer.

Clayton Ingerson- I've recently got into Dysrhythmia and I think they're a terrific band. Ingerson's lines are supportive, creative, and his tone is awesome. I admire his playing.

Justin Chancellor- LOVE that tone.

Victor Wooten- need I explain?

Martin Pizzarelli- great bassist and an awesome person.

So many great bassists, both familiar and unfamiliar to me, in so many genres of music... :hyper: :bassist: :D

Another vote for Duck Dunn.

mine wold be nikki sixx for his sound (which i love), mike inez also great sound (especially on y=the unplugged album) or rex brown from pantera.

I Think Eric Wilson of Subime was and is an amazing bassist.. Super groovy..

paul simonon

Ryan Martinie

Fieldy from KoRn

Stefan Lessard

stuart hamm...who else :D

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joey demaio from manowar, very fast and very inventive. check out black arrows and thunderpick.

ROBBIE SHAKESPERE :D

Marcus Miller and Rocco Prestia with a tinge of Oteill

Stuart Zender

This guy:

Tom Kennedy.. Gary Willis.. Nathan East.. I would have to say are my favorite ones

my guitarists best friends sister used to go out with stu zender....apparently he's a real ass hole

my guitarists best friends sister used to go out with stu zender....apparently he's a real ass hole

Belive me, I know! He's never done anything bad to me, but I've heard the stories. Apparently, he and Dirk Lance were major a holes to the guys at Warwick, although, dealing with one person there in particular, I TOTALLY understand! He has his moments, but then so does everyone.

Belive me, I know! He's never done anything bad to me, but I've heard the stories. Apparently, he and Dirk Lance were major a holes to the guys at Warwick, although, dealing with one person there in particular, I TOTALLY understand! He has his moments, but then so does everyone.
she was with him for 6 years and i spose she was rather pissed off...so she may have focussed on the bad parts..but yeah :p

LEAH RANDI :bassist:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/LeahRandi/GH4Z0177.jpg

Man mine's got to be Hunter Burgan of AFI. He is such an amazing performer, lots of stage presense. Not to mention his amazing Fender Jazz Tone. Check out songs like "Sacrifice Theory" or "Exsanguination" , great punk bass lines.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/LeahRandi/GH4Z0177.jpg
fair bit o lip stick there

LEAH RANDI :bassist:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/LeahRandi/GH4Z0177.jpg

Hmm, if only she didn't have that stupidly expensive bass.

I guess my vote goes for John Alderete from the band Racer X

GARY WILLIS. Plain and simple.

I will always be a fan of Marcus as long as I live
so MARCUS MILLER for me not only for his killer slap tone but his melodic grooves and melodic slappin solo's especially on ( Eric ) off the Tales album

shkinny--
I'd also like to give Mr. Crommerford (aka Tim Bob; aka Timmy C; aka YtimK) a thumbs up!
He's got to be one of the funkiest white bassists in all of modern rock...White...... yet funky? You've got to be kidding :rolleyes: .



Pino Palladino. The man has such a signature style on fretless that it doesn't matter who he sessions for, you can tell that it's Pino. :cool:



Anthony Jackson. If you've heard him with Steve Khan, Al DiMeola, Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Paul Simon or literally hundreds of other artists, you'll know what I'm talking about.A great, and very arrogant bass player. In fact his arrogance overshadows my desire to listen to him speak or play. If you've read any of his interviews , you'll know what I'm talking about.

Favorites?

Toss up between Will Lee, Alain Caron, Scott Ambush.

My Favorite bassists' are Tuba Players ! :eek:

While I did not peruse all of these pages by any means I didn't see my current Fav listed anywhere in the couple of pages I have looked at so far.

Richard Bona

The man is incredible. Absolutely the best chops ever. I heard him play Bright Size Life with Pat Metheny on the Speaking of Now Tour and that totally blew Jaco out of the water. And in my mind he just edged out Victor who is a close second. Both of them are really nice guys though.

flea, he made me start playing bass and love it

John Paul Jones is a great bassist and the late John Entwistle was amazing to see live.

Gary (Mani) Mountfield is a great player. Did some great stuff with the stone roses and is still going strong with primal scream.

Lots of great bassists, but if I had to list three of them, they would be:

1. Stuart Hamm (my main influence)
2. Billy Sheehan (he's not from this planet)
3. Victor Wooten (a musical genius)

mark king is the best. it's obvious :bassist:

Geddy Lee of Rush and Steve Harris of Iron Maiden...

Others are:
David Ellefson(ex-Megadeth),Frank Bello(ex-Anthrax),Flea(RHCP)

Favorites.....

I know I must have posted, put here goes the Jan 2005 spin

Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Liquid Tension Experiment, solo)
George Porter, Jr. (Meters, Funky Meters, Runnin Pardners, Tori Amos, many others)
Chris Wood (Medeski, Martin and Wood)
Juan Nelson (Ben Harper's band)
Al Caldwell (Vanessa Williams, Travelling Black Hillbillies, etc)
Lucky Scott (Curtis Mayfield ... I'm sure others, but I really dig the stuff he played with Curtis)
Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder, White Snake)

Geezer Butler and Mike Watt will always be the most important

Anthony Jackson
John Patitucci
Nathan East
Victor Wooten
Bill Dickens
Alain Caron

I'm really close minded and think using a plectrum is some sort of indication that a player lacks ability :hyper:

My top 5 favorites are:

1.Mike Dirnt: Green Day :bassist:
2.Michael Anthony: Van Halen :bassist:
3.John Paul Jones: Led Zeppelin :bassist:
4.Cliff Williams: AC/DC :bassist:
5.Flea: Red Hot Chili Peppers :bassist:

:rolleyes:


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m'kay

I can't just pick one...

Avishai Cohen:

http://vegasjazz.org/%20sepoct2003/avi.jpg

Fima Ephron:

http://downtownmusic.net/pictures/picturerhtml/144124332701/Fima_Ephron.jpg

Dominique Di Piazza:

http://pilichowski.pl/images/bassday/131_3104.jpg

The one and only JIM LEA - formerly of Slade and now all too silent....

http://www.crazeeworld.plus.com/images_slade/80mm5.jpg

Pic by me....
Music Machine, London 1980
:bassist:

Cliff Burton and Chris Squire have always been my heroes.
I am also quite partial to Ryan Martinie, Stu Hamm, Marcus Miller and Vic.
I also think that Jason Newstead of metallica is a very underrated bassist, for a few reasons. When you think about it, And Justice for all... and the black ablum would never have happened without him (no enter sandman...). I also think the reason we dont see how truely talented he is, is because the other three band members dont let him! Had it still been Cliff, metallica songs would be alot more like mudvayne in that the songs would be dominated by bass alot. Its because Jason wasnt an origional member that James and Lars turn his bass down to suit how they want it.

but thats just my opinion

Fima Ephron:

http://downtownmusic.net/pictures/picturerhtml/144124332701/Fima_Ephron.jpg



yip that guy.

Jaco
Stanley Clarke
Percy Jones
Carlo Mombelli

What about claypool?

Steve Bailey. He's a great guy and an awe-inspiring player. I got to meet him Myrtle Beach, SC a couple of years ago. It was awesome

I respect the greats like Geddy, John Paul Jones, and Flea, but i would have to say my favorite is a very underrated bass player.... Peter Charell. He is the bassist for Trapt, even if you dont like their music check it out, the bass lines are great and his tone is awesome. I truly beleive he is a very underrated musician, just might lead to a new thread :D

victor wooten
marcus miller

Too many

I LIKE:
Jeff Berlin
Richard Bona
Rocco Prestia
John Patitucci
and most of all Paul Jackson

As much as Squire is revered for his amazing ablitities, I still tend to favor Mike Rutherford over him. Both are some of the greatest, but I personally like Mike a little bit better. This of course applies to early Genesis, not (shudders) Abacab, Duke, and Mike and the Mechanics :bawl: . Just listen to "Visions of Angels" from Trespass and you will see what I mean.

Paul Simonon
Bruce Foxton
Craig Bloxom
Adam Clayton
John Paul Jones
Simon Jones
Andy Rourke
Mike Dirnt

Really dig some of the new players coming through too in bands like The Departure, Interpol, Mars Volta, Bloc Party, The Killers, etc...

My Fave Bassist of all time woul have to be Cliff burton.Why Cause he made the bass come alive when he played.

other favourites include:Mike Drint,Jason Newsted,Flea And Paul Gray

trevor dunn - trevor dunn's trio convulsant, bungle, fantomas, john zorn, and on and on
billy gould - faith no more, brujera

and a little mr. les

Favorite would have to be Cliff Burton, but the one who I most model my style of playing after is Tom Araya.

charles mingus, scott lafaro, dave holland, Eddie Gomez, Abraham laboriel sr, John Patitucci, Nathan East, Christian Mc bride, Jaco P.

Favorites: Chris Squire, Cliff Burton, Steve Harris, Dave Ellefson, Geezer Butler, Geddy Lee, Alex Katunich (Dirk Lance), John Paul Jones, Tim Commerford, John Myung, Ryan Martinie, Victor Wooten, Stefan Lessard, Mike Inez, Robert DeLeo, Eddie Breckenridge, Tim Payne, Michael "Flea" Balzary

Biggest Influences: Cliff Burton, Alex Katunich, Geddy Lee

Hmmm..... most of mine have already been listed. Lately though, I've really been digging Matt Rubano of Taking Back Sunday.

Adam Clayton
Jaco
Steve Harris
Victor

Lars is completely and totally mundane compared to Flo from Cryptopsy. The only reason he was elected "best drummer in the world" is because he also happens to be one of the most popular.

U are entitled 2 ur opinion,but in my opinion u are speaking untruthfully.why do u think lars is so popular???any ideas?heres one....HE'S BLOODY BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!Have u ever listen 2 metallica?Lars has inspired drummers like Joey Jordison(Slipknot)but i guess hes not a good drummer either,hes just popular.Grow up man.jeez enjoy life enjoy music.ENJOY METALLICA!!!!!!!!!!!

Not that it should really be conversed about on this thread but since you brough it up... my feelings which i think a lot of you will agree with is Lars is an amazing drummer, except this latest album kind of ruined it for me at least. I think most of his drum parts on the entire St Anger cd suck and ruin the songs, going back to his old school style and his new signature snare drum sounds like a tin can so that doesnt help either haha.
Cheers,
Dave

Stuart Hamm
Roger Waters
Niclas Etelävuori

I guess it would have to be...Joe Nerve :bassist:

U are entitled 2 ur opinion,but in my opinion u are speaking untruthfully.why do u think lars is so popular???any ideas?heres one....HE'S BLOODY BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!Have u ever listen 2 metallica?Lars has inspired drummers like Joey Jordison(Slipknot)but i guess hes not a good drummer either,hes just popular.Grow up man.jeez enjoy life enjoy music.ENJOY METALLICA!!!!!!!!!!!
Just because he's popular doesn't mean he's a brilliant drummer. Britney Spears and Ashlee Simpson are also popular, does that mean they're brilliant singers/'musicians'? Popularity doesn't always equal brilliance. (What is this doing in a favourite bassists topic anyway?)

Lars really is nothing compared to Flo from Cryptopsy. (Btw, this is coming from a huge Metallica fan) I'm not saying Lars is a bad drummer, not at all. He gets the job done and his style fits in Metallica.

- Now, back ontopic:
Cliff Burton
Jason Newsted
Robert Trujillo
Steve Digiorgio
John Myung
Steve Harris
Geezer Butler
Stu Hamm
Billy Sheenan

My personal favourite is definitely Stanley Clarke, not only is he an amazing funk player, his composing is incredible and his ability to lay down a groove is brilliant. He expanded the use of slap and pop from just funk in E and his technical ability is immense.

I also really like Cliff Burton, the fact that he brought harmony and composition into thrash metal bass playing is indispensable, and he can lay down some amazing lines. His solos are incredible as well of course.

Life is Just a Game is brilliant, the true gem off of School Days.

I guess it would have to be...Joe Nerve :bassist:

Gee thanks. Ya made my day. And it's my birthday today too!

These days my fav is Duff from GNR/Velvet Revolver. I just love the way he plays. He throws a lot of stuff in there without over playing. His bass lines are fun play as well

By the way, I'm Mike and I'm a newbie here :)

Jack Casady
And Funkster, of course...

larry graham
hub
meshell ndegeochello
bootsy
larry graham
and
nick fyffe

Chris Squire
Geddy Lee
Steve Harris
Stu Hamm
Steve Bailey
Michael Manring
Billy Sheehan
Steve Lawson
Tony Levin
Les Claypool
Victor Wooten
and others.

too much KiNG s here ; but Alain Caron takes Pole Position for me.
:)

For me it will always be the much underrated Rob Right (NoMeansNo) who must have about 7 fingers on his left hand, and manages to perpetrate the weirdest yet most beautiful prog-rockery on bass whist singing at the same time.
Gee-nee-us!

1. FLEA - red hot chili peppers (by far)
2. Mike Inez - alice in chains
3. John Deacon - Queen

ps. please give me a some ideas of good bassists to learn material from.

Cliff Burton

ps. please give me a some ideas of good bassists to learn material from.

reading this thread and the "Now Playing" in Recordings will give you weeks of Googling up info and samples!

:bassist:

Mark King (Level 42) made me buy a bass and start playing.

Further on, in no particular order:

- Flea (RHCP)
- Doug Wimbish (Living Colour)
- Silvano Matadin (Urban Dance Squad)
- Tim Commerford (RATM / Audioslave)
- Les Claypool (Primus)
- Stuart Zender (former Jamiroquai)
- Marcus Miller
- Mike Porcaro (Toto)

All these guys occupy a spot in my CD collection, so in a way, each and every one of them influenced me to some extent.

Juan Nelson
Marcus Miller
Rhonda Smith (she's not just eye candy!)
Gerald Veasley
M'shell N'degochello

- Mike Porcaro (Toto)

:cool:

1. Jaco
2. Stanley
3. Rocco
4. Paul McCartney (The Man !!!)
5. Mel of Grand Funk
6. GARY THAIN of Uriah Heep (My Favourite Rocka)
7. Pino Palladino (Sweet sweet dude)
8. Marcus Miller
9. Andy Fraser of Free

The above listed, left their signatures in the songs they play. Players that noodles and overplay don't mean a thing to me. I'm into the soul not the technicalities of playing. But if you have both....... ;)

I was just watching This is Spinal Tap and realized that David, Nigel and Derek were all playing bass for 'Big Bottom' - a definite double entendre. :smug:

A close second to Spinal Tap would be Sting and Paul McCartney...

In random order:

Les Claypool (Made me pick up a bass)
Victor Wooten (Why he's not on more people's list is beyond me)
John Myung
Steve Bailey
Jaco Pastorius
Larry Graham
Bootsy (you gotta love him baby :p )
Divinity (don't like her rappin but she can thump that bass)

There's tons others.......maybe I'll get around to posting them later.

Peace,
Oog

In random order:
Divinity (don't like her rappin but she can thump that bass)
Peace,
Oog

I'll let her know. She'll get a kick outta that.





Ahem, I won't mention the rap thing though. ;)

- Stuart Zender (former Jamiroquai)


That guy rocks. I bought the CD just because of the song featured in Napoleon Dynamite and remembering Jamiroquai's older stuff but never really listened to the bass much. Wow.

In no order:

John Paul Jones
Brad Smith (Blind Melon)
Baron Browne
Marcus Miller
Geddy Lee
Chris Squire
John Patitucci
Charles Mingus
Chris Wood (Medeski Martin & Wood)

Has to be Geddy Lee for YYZ if for nothing else !
please don't forget freewill!!!!!!!!!! :D

Um..this is my first post so dont get down on me to hard.

My fav bassists are
Les Claypool
Geezer Butler
Sam Rivers
Cliff Burton
Jason Newsted
Jon Myoung
Fieldy*

* I know that alot of people are gonna start to mock me about Fieldy but I dont care. As dumb as this may seem, listening to him got me into playing bass. Even though my goals are more towards Les Claypool then Fieldly now, I must give him credit for making bass seem bit more intresting.

Oh yea..alot off people think that you need a complex bass line for it to sound good. This is true for doing solo's and stuff like that but if playing on one string in a driving manor makes the song sound good, then thats all thats needed.

...Sorry for going off topic right then.

rhythm is rhythm and I-4-1 don't think fieldy should be left out! i'm like 42 and i have seen KORN and have even pick up some of his moves. even works w/ a 4 string!!!!!!!!!!
BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!! :hyper: