Time to admire one of the newer bass players

Aussie Player · #1 12-10-2011, 03:48 PM

I have taken a real shine to Robbie Merrill of Godsmack and the song that did it for me was "Love Hate Sex Pain".

Because I am a dinosaur with 8 lustrums behind me playing bass guitar, it is increasingly harder to listen to the younger players of today as influences but this guy got me the first time I heard this song.

Now, let's tap into my prehistoric background and see where I am coming from........ This song reminds me of a song I played in the 70's by Uriah Heap called "Suicidal Man" Listen to that bass line, then listen to MacCartney playing "Rain".

Wonderful stuff all 3, and my compliments to all.

bassgod0dmw · #2 12-10-2011, 03:59 PM

Newer player? Godsmack has been around since the 90's.

He's a very accomplished player. I've seen a few videos of him player outside of Godsmack and I was impressed.

Aussie Player · #3 12-10-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bassgod0dmw

Newer player? Godsmack has been around since the 90's.

He's a very accomplished player. I've seen a few videos of him player outside of Godsmack and I was impressed.

I am 58. They are children to me. I still admire him.