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Bassists that sing???
- Thread starter godsmack
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The Cars, WASP, Pink Floyd, and The Dave Brockie Experience (I thought Hategear would call that one, It's a GWAR side project).
Mike Mills of REM did sing lead in Out Of Time's "Texarkana"
Other than that I think we've covered almost everyone...
But godsmack...not to offend...but either you are very young or you do not listen to a lot of stuff. C'mon... YOU NEVER HEARD OF THE POLICE, RUSH, OR THE BEATLES???????
Other than that I think we've covered almost everyone...
But godsmack...not to offend...but either you are very young or you do not listen to a lot of stuff. C'mon... YOU NEVER HEARD OF THE POLICE, RUSH, OR THE BEATLES???????
Hategear
Workin' hard at hardly workin'.
How about Timothy B. Schmidt of The Eagles? He's got a great voice. Just think "I Can't Tell You Why".
Colin Moulding of XTC sings along with Andy Partridge.
And, in the progressive vein we have John Wetton (Asia, UK among others), Greg Lake, John Payne (current lead vocalist for Asia), and Chris Squire (Yes) who is constantly harmonizing with Jon Anderson.
And, who could forget Mr. Superfreak himself, Rick James!
Colin Moulding of XTC sings along with Andy Partridge.
And, in the progressive vein we have John Wetton (Asia, UK among others), Greg Lake, John Payne (current lead vocalist for Asia), and Chris Squire (Yes) who is constantly harmonizing with Jon Anderson.
And, who could forget Mr. Superfreak himself, Rick James!
Okay, well two that i dont think have been mentioned are.
1. Mark King from Level 42
2. Roger from Less Than Jake
both of whom are kick ass bassists play often difficult lines and are the lead singer.
Also Timmy C. sings some of Know Your Enemy while playing live, so there....
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1. Mark King from Level 42
2. Roger from Less Than Jake
both of whom are kick ass bassists play often difficult lines and are the lead singer.
Also Timmy C. sings some of Know Your Enemy while playing live, so there....
i is sim
The bassist from Travis sings occasionally. Good voice, although IMO he sounds a lot like Fran.
If I think of anymore, i'll post them.
If I think of anymore, i'll post them.
Tankcsapda
of course you don't know them, but they are very popular here.
and Timmy C singing in Know your enemy? never heard about that. But might be true.
of course you don't know them, but they are very popular here.
and Timmy C singing in Know your enemy? never heard about that. But might be true.
James Dewar was the lead singer on Robin Trower's earlier (and IMO best) albums. I read somewhere that he is now confined to a wheelchair. Anybody know why?
lemmy kilmeister of motorhead.
and mark hoppus of blink 182.
blink is a big band in terms of popularity. not saying i like them, though.
and mark hoppus of blink 182.
blink is a big band in terms of popularity. not saying i like them, though.
the only one i can think of that havent been mentioned:
early Napalm Death
and btw, can you get blind guardian CDs in UK? i check all around my town and in some cities around me, the only CD i have got was one i bought in spain. i got a few mp3s, but i prefer CDs.
early Napalm Death
and btw, can you get blind guardian CDs in UK? i check all around my town and in some cities around me, the only CD i have got was one i bought in spain. i got a few mp3s, but i prefer CDs.
Originally posted by orthanc
Oh, is that what you would call a "big band". My school does also have a big band.
i said big band to avoid people saying "my band" or something like that. and i wanted bands that i have herd of and not big school bands
actually i have naver herd of rush... i know the others, but i wanted more of anwsers for "my time" and i wanted to find bands that did have a bass singer.
~thanks for all the responces everyone!
Nick Olivieri has done lead vocals/bass on tracks for both Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age.
Hey! Nobody mentioned Bianca Butthole, even though she was recently featured in Bass Player mag.!
Actually, I've never heard Betty Blowtorch, but all the bassists I like that sing in "big" bands have been mentioned.
I don't think Lenny Kravitz usually plays bass and sings. I think he usually plays guitar and sings. Now if he plays guitar, sings, and plays bass all at the same time, well, I've gotta see it.
James Dewar suffered brain damage during an operation and requires full-time care. You can read all about him on Robin Trower's site. I really liked his stuff. I do have a Robin Trower album that featured him on vocals and Rustee Allen on bass. Very cool, but I like James' bass playing too.
I know Doug Pinnick's been mentioned, but his 12-string playing just knocks me out. Also his insanely detuned stuff on Mr. Bulbous.
Actually, I've never heard Betty Blowtorch, but all the bassists I like that sing in "big" bands have been mentioned.
I don't think Lenny Kravitz usually plays bass and sings. I think he usually plays guitar and sings. Now if he plays guitar, sings, and plays bass all at the same time, well, I've gotta see it.
James Dewar suffered brain damage during an operation and requires full-time care. You can read all about him on Robin Trower's site. I really liked his stuff. I do have a Robin Trower album that featured him on vocals and Rustee Allen on bass. Very cool, but I like James' bass playing too.
I know Doug Pinnick's been mentioned, but his 12-string playing just knocks me out. Also his insanely detuned stuff on Mr. Bulbous.
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