Ron Blair or Howie Epstein TPATH

Stampy · #1 07-02-2009, 11:06 PM

Which bassist did/do you like better for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers; Ron Blair or Howie Epstein?

Kitsapbass · #2 07-02-2009, 11:53 PM

Personally for me it was Howie...although I most likely have to say it was because I prefer those songs, instead of for the playing.

Captain Simian · #3 07-03-2009, 12:04 AM

I like Howie a little bit better than Ron only because he seemed to play a little more laid back and for the song. Ron, who's playing I love, is occasionally too busy for me. Of course I could be biased seeing as I consider Howie a huge influence on my playing.

Favorite Howie bass line is Swinging.

20db pad · #4 07-03-2009, 12:06 AM

I've always liked the early TP material the best, so my favorite is Blair by default.

jerry · #5 07-03-2009, 06:15 AM

I thought they both fit the band perfectly, but Howie's vocal harmonies were a beautiful thing.

fenwickbacker · #6 07-03-2009, 08:42 AM

I haven't tracked who played on what song closely, but I like the earlier material - so RB.

mvw356 · #7 07-03-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry

I thought they both fit the band perfectly, but Howie's vocal harmonies were a beautiful thing.

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