John Paul Jones!

[The Lurker]

Originally Posted by Delberthot

I also like his post Zep stuff like "Tidal" where he plays 12 string bass which is strung like a 6 string with one octave string beside each.

Zep had 4 fantastic musicians and I am so glad that they stopped when they did and not do the Queen, Who thing of keeping the band alive after half of their members died/left.

Zooma and Thunderthief are two of my all-time favorites.... some really amazing music there.

[jeff_bass28]

I got to see JPJ on his Thunderthief tour, when he was opening for King Crimson. Best show I've ever seen.

[The Lurker]

Originally Posted by jeff_bass28

I got to see JPJ on his Thunderthief tour, when he was opening for King Crimson. Best show I've ever seen.

really? which venue?

[jeff_bass28]

Originally Posted by The Lurker

really? which venue?

PromoWest Pavillion in Columbus, Ohio.
Awesome show.
Funny story-it was go to the show, or go see my dad in the hospital (he just had his 3rd angioplasty). My brother and I went to the show. My dad said he would have, too!

[these_go211]

+one gazillion! jpj is the MAN. his basslines are amazing, his tone is superb, his arranging skills are masterful, and he's a great songwriter. seems like a pretty down to earth guy too. i love the bassline in 'travelling riverside blues.' not technically as amazing as lemon song but it grooves so well. i too was blown away by thunderthief. i still need to get zooma. i'll never get tired of threads about jpj!

[TimBosby]

When people ask me who my heroes are, I say:

Mom, Dad, and John Paul Jones

He is my favorite bass player/musician EVER. Second place goes to Alonza Bevan who reminds me of a younger JPJ in some ways.

[jenderfazz]

Just a side note - his playing on The Rain Song is extremely tasteful. Listen to the whole latter half of that tune. Amazing choice of notes.

[morf]

Agreed. the Rain Song rules.