Andrew Weiss (first two Gone albums, original Rollins Band bassist, and produced most earlier Ween albums)
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Best Underrated/Unknown Bassist
- Thread starter ezekiel732
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most of the people u've recognized i'd say were really popular, come on,
les claypool?
jaco?
paul mccarnty?
nate mendel?
robert deleo?
they're all popular,
heres one thats not well known at all and kikz major azz,
shayne from the now defunct choking victim,
straight outta ninth and c
nyc
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les claypool?
jaco?
paul mccarnty?
nate mendel?
robert deleo?
they're all popular,
heres one thats not well known at all and kikz major azz,
shayne from the now defunct choking victim,
straight outta ninth and c
nyc
666
Since I haven't seen him mentioned here, I'd say that Michael Anthony of Van Halen is an underrated rock bassist. He's rock-solid on their recordings, and live when he cuts loose a little, he really adds some nice licks to the songs. I like him because he's a true BASS player. He knows his role and doesn't try to compete for the spotlight (although trying to compete with Edward VH would be suicide).
Another player that I never hear about is Muzz Skillings, the original bassist for Living Colour. His playing on the "Vivid" album is awesome, and he's even better live.
The bassist from Queen (Deacon?) has really impressed me with some of his lines, too.
I know there are tons of incredible bassists in all types of music, but I'm really only familiar with rock players right now.
Another player that I never hear about is Muzz Skillings, the original bassist for Living Colour. His playing on the "Vivid" album is awesome, and he's even better live.
The bassist from Queen (Deacon?) has really impressed me with some of his lines, too.
I know there are tons of incredible bassists in all types of music, but I'm really only familiar with rock players right now.
Probably Ryan Martinie, hands down 
But another awesome bassist is Josh Paul from Suicidal Tendencies. Fingerstyle/slap in punk rock...that's actually pretty original! Or Robert Trujillo (ex Suicidal/Ozzy). Saw him play w/ Ozzy at ozzfest last year and he's really damn good.
But another awesome bassist is Josh Paul from Suicidal Tendencies. Fingerstyle/slap in punk rock...that's actually pretty original! Or Robert Trujillo (ex Suicidal/Ozzy). Saw him play w/ Ozzy at ozzfest last year and he's really damn good.
Hub from the Roots is incredibly underrated, but he paved the way in terms of hip hop bass. Hes also a very good bass player who plays incredibly sparsely, unless hes live. Pick up the roots come alive for some great bass.
Also Keith Lowe who plays w/ Fiona Apple (as well as some incredible other people), he's easily the best bassist in the seattle area. He's always bin a big influence on me.
Also Keith Lowe who plays w/ Fiona Apple (as well as some incredible other people), he's easily the best bassist in the seattle area. He's always bin a big influence on me.
yeah they're all very nice, but you people neglect to mention a man known for his incredible live performances and his whimsical fretless work..
Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam. This boy is a talent unfairly held back by the presence of 3 guitarists
Justin Chancellor of Tool kicks up a storm with his drop-D slightly-distorted tone.. he's killer.
Tim Commerford from Rage Against The (now defunct) Machine was/is awesome.. it's a shame that Tom Morello's so-called "revolutionary" guitar work always made him unhearable. He gets a solo in on "Bulls On Parade" that becomes inaudible because of Morello's so busy scratching the crap outta his strings. Bastard!!!
Lastly, a great band with a great bass player .. NoFX's Fat Mike!!!! He's nuts. Oh, also Pat Kim from Unwritten Law - smooth as!!!
Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam. This boy is a talent unfairly held back by the presence of 3 guitarists
Justin Chancellor of Tool kicks up a storm with his drop-D slightly-distorted tone.. he's killer.
Tim Commerford from Rage Against The (now defunct) Machine was/is awesome.. it's a shame that Tom Morello's so-called "revolutionary" guitar work always made him unhearable. He gets a solo in on "Bulls On Parade" that becomes inaudible because of Morello's so busy scratching the crap outta his strings. Bastard!!!
Lastly, a great band with a great bass player .. NoFX's Fat Mike!!!! He's nuts. Oh, also Pat Kim from Unwritten Law - smooth as!!!
Jeff Ament for Pearl Jam ! Excellent choice !
His work on fretless is great, for a heavy rock band like this.
His work on fretless is great, for a heavy rock band like this.
I thought this thread was supposed to be about unknown or underrated bassists? Come on! Most of the players mentioned on this page alone have appeared in Bass Player Mag, and to me that is definitely NOT underrated or unknown! Ya dont get yer ugly mug in those pages because you're underrated!!! Some of them (Michael Anthony, Robert Trujillo) have even had cover shots! Give me a break!
You want unknown and deserving of recognition? Max Stowers, Alex Griffiths, Kenny Pearson (rip), all players with that one ingredient no one has mentioned, a unique sound, ie; if you hear them on the radio you know it's them by their sound and their "signature".
You want unknown and deserving of recognition? Max Stowers, Alex Griffiths, Kenny Pearson (rip), all players with that one ingredient no one has mentioned, a unique sound, ie; if you hear them on the radio you know it's them by their sound and their "signature".
I forgot to add Rick James to my previous post. Even though he was far from the best funk player, he was still good, and he never got credit cuz he was mostly known as a singer.
Alan Woody, Brad Hauser, Rick James have all been featured in Bass Player mag. How can they possibly be classified as unknown or underrated?
I'm going to have to take this opportunity to, once again, mention Bill Sharpe who plays with Dave Koz on tour and on his most recent album. The "Rubber-hand Man" is the king of slap.
Keith Horne
The guy plays a right handed five sting upside down, left handed. He's a monster player.
The guy plays a right handed five sting upside down, left handed. He's a monster player.
-Bernard Odum, Fred Thomas- of the JB's
-Dave Ellefeson-Megadeth
-Fima Epheron-Screaming Headless Torosos
-Babyface
-Rick Skatore-24-7 Spyz
-Darryl Jennifer-Bad Brains-hes not really tooooo unknown though
-Norwood Fisher-Fishbone
-Dave Ellefeson-Megadeth
-Fima Epheron-Screaming Headless Torosos
-Babyface
-Rick Skatore-24-7 Spyz
-Darryl Jennifer-Bad Brains-hes not really tooooo unknown though
-Norwood Fisher-Fishbone
BigWig Will
RIP Rock N Roll
Matt Freeman is definately underrated, I admit he's not the most talented, but he has a hell of a lot of energy and really keeps that band pinned down, his work with Op IV is kick ass too. John, the former bassist of BigWig is also underrated, he does some amazing stuff. Roger of LTJ too, he's got some really awesome lines considering their mostly one the 3rd,5th and 7th frets.
I've always thought John Taylor of Duran Duran was pretty talented. I think because of the group's image, his talent as a musician was largely overlooked. His bass part on "Rio" is great.
Oh, by the way, please forgive me, Marty Forrer, if he was ever in Bass Player magazine.
Oh, by the way, please forgive me, Marty Forrer, if he was ever in Bass Player magazine.
You guys seem to mention all these popular people
Sam rivers, the guy from mudveign (lol) thats just silly,
yet none of you have mentioned Sean Malone
he is probably one of the most underrated/unknown at least to you guys
he has been in bands like
Cynic
Aghora and he has his onw amazing projects like Gordian Knot
check him out
and if by chance any of you guys do know him and you have his cd "cortlandt" or you know where i can get it
Icq me please
13697708
Code/Complete
Sam rivers, the guy from mudveign (lol) thats just silly,
yet none of you have mentioned Sean Malone
he is probably one of the most underrated/unknown at least to you guys
he has been in bands like
Cynic
Aghora and he has his onw amazing projects like Gordian Knot
check him out
and if by chance any of you guys do know him and you have his cd "cortlandt" or you know where i can get it
Icq me please
13697708
Code/Complete
Actually, Activ, he was once, but I agree with your choice, he was definitely underrated. My point with the above posts is that people are not reading the title of this thread, eg; Dave Ellefson is neither unknown nor underrated, neither is Norwood Fisher.
I was watching a video of the Isle of Wight concert last night and man that Loe Lyons (Ten years after) is one hell of a cool bass player. I remember watching Woodstock a couple of years ago and thinking exactly the same thing.
