Can anyone recomend a band/bassits to listen to?

[hexter.19]

Firstly,hi,i'm new here.
I've only been playing(well trying) bass for a couple of months and mainly i'm a metal fan.

However im starting to become more creative and open to different genres of music that i hear,listening to the bass i here on songs on the radio at work and such.


So i was hoping some of you guys could recommend some bassits/bands to listen to in the hope that i will learn about different styles and gain some ides.

Cheers!

[Dave R]

There are too many to count, but it you want to learn what a bass is capable of, listen to James Jamerson, the bassist on all the old Motown tunes.

If you search him on YouTube, you can see videos of other players playing his parts, which makes it easier to SEE what he did. He is widely considered to be among the best ever.

Joe Osborn is my other favorite, and the YouTube thing works for him, too.

ETA one more guy, who is widely considered to be among the best at creating a goove, is Duck Dunn. His parts tend to be simpler to learn.

[Geddy Claypool]

Rush. It's said again and again how great Geddy Lee is, but that's for a reason. He's the main reason that I really began to take interest in being the best bassist I could. I sincerely advise listening to some Rush.

Les Claypool is pretty creative too though.

[WyrdoBass]

you could also listen to some Marcus Miller. He does some pretty cool funk/jazz stuff.

[xanderjbass]

Yeah Dave R is right - even if you arent a big motown fan, you have to start there to learn how the electric bass originated. If you are looking for some more hard rock/modern guys with serious chops check out some Billy Gould from Faith No More and Justin Chancellor from Tool. My personal favorite right now is Juan Alderete from The Mars Volta.

[dreadheadbass]

if your a metal fan check out steve harris from iron maiden but it wouldnt hurt to take a peek at geddy lee, john entwistle, billy sheehan or geezer butler

[hexter.19]

Thanks a ton for all the replies so quickly!

I'm definitley going to listen to all that you've recommended,i even have motown and a bit of rush loading on youtube as i type.

Cheers!

[Bassfiend456]

Alex Webster-CANNIBAL CORPSE
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[dead by dawn]

The dude from Stolen Babies is prob my favourite bassist. Really cool stuff. I think he is also the guitarist.. I don't know much about the band. Something different to listen to than standard metal faire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3-Ef3rpieo

[IncaRoads]

Yes, I know its the third time he is being mentioned. Maybe that will tell you some thing. James Jamerson is the man. All modern bass playing stems from his genius.

If you are into metal, maybe you should work your way back to Jamerson thru more modern players, like Jaco Pastorius and Rocco Prestia. They both utilize 16th notes in a god like fashion.

At first listen you might not see what the big deal deal is. No slapping or popping (as far as I know) and not super flashy. Also, it can be hard to hear bass in the mix. But its there and its amazing.

Listen to these motown trax for a clear example of Jamersons genius:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pYux5-d1Es

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLRMgN0jqbc

in fact just go onto youtube and search for James Jamerson. There will be plenty of clips to sift thru.

[KBarker]

Hey.....

Have you tried any of these guys? Definately NOT metal...but you could learn something from each of them.

Bernard Edwards....Chic, and definitive funkster
Larry Graham....Sly & the Family Stone...Slap & Pop your ass off.
Boosty Collins...James Brown/Parliament Funkadelic...Original distortion pimp!
Mark King...Level 42...slap-happy percussive bass.
Adam Clayton....U2, master of the root note...
John Taylor...Duran Duran, Rio-reffic, and the ghost note king...

[kevbassman]

Paul McCartney!

All the rest follow MACCA's footsteps!

[DUBBED]

I'm really diggin the Johnson Brothers right now, I've been on a bit of a Louis Johnson binge lately....

[mellowgerman]

welcome to TB!
i would recommend Jack Casady if you want some really unique and creative bass.
here's a few videos. when you watch, listen for his soloing/improvisation. it's fantastic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrTS7b028A8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJS1GQR_I0Q

[jazzluva6]

Hi ! I recommend :

James Jamerson
John Paul Jones
Sting
Uriah Duffy
Juan Garcia-Herreros
Anthony Jackson

Hope this helps

[hexter.19]

Again,thanks for the replies guys,looks like i'm going to have a lot of listening to do!

I think i'll start with some beatles because my brother is obbsessed with them,then onto rush and some more of your recommendations.

Thanks alot guys,hope listening to this much of a variety will give me some insight and tips on how to improve.

P.s.Got my new Yamaha today!

[Gramtron]

Originally Posted by Bassfiend456

Alex Webster-CANNIBAL CORPSE
NECROPHAGIST
Markus Grosskopf-HELLOWEEN
Joey DeMaio-MANOWAR

necrophagist ftw

and jeff hughell from braindrill, he's the reason i play a seven string in my band

[CraigG]

CAB band is one I recently began listening to. Bunny Brunel is monstrous (as are all the players in the band)

http://www.cabband.com/

[LowBSix]

These are not all metal, bands and bassists, but if you're serious about studying groove ane unique melodic parts.....

Band: Steely Dan
Bassist: Chuck Rainey, Walter Becker, Marcus Miller

Band: The Beatles
Bassist: Paul McCartney

Band: Cream
Bassist: Jack Bruce

Band: The Who
Bassist: John Entwistle

Band: Three Dog Night
Bassist: Joe Schermie > Jack Ryland > Dennis Belfield > Richard Grossman

Band: Tower of Power
Bassist: Rocco Prestia

Band: L.A. Express with Joni Mitchell
Bassist: Max Bennett > Jaco Pastorius

Motown Recordings > James Jamerson
Mussel Shoals Rhythm Section > Duck Dunn

Band: Led Zeppelin
Bassist: John Paul Jones

[mambo4]

I know I'm repeating others, but
+1000 James Jamerson. Arguably the best electric bass player in history. He didn't slap, pop , tap etc; he just grooved like MF.

for rock, I always point newbies at John Paul Jones. His lines were a bridge from blues to hard rock and metal.