Is The Black Bass Player Stereotype True?

[Deoindra123]

Well lots of people say if Black people are going to play an instrument its going to be the bass, I find it funny that I am Black, and the first instrument I chose was the bass! Not trying to say the stereotype is true but what do you think?

 

[SJan3]

I think I've heard wonderful players of all colors...and not so good. It's what's happening on the inside. Music is color blind.

 

[Deoindra123]

I think I've heard wonderful players of all colors...and not so good. It's what's happening on the inside. Music is color blind.

I definitely agree with you

 

[speak2planets]

Of course its true. Didn't y'all hear Token rip it up when he first picked up a bass on South Park? Trust me, I'm white and the first instrument I went for was an accordian

 

[AaronMB]

I've never heard that before. Huh.

 

[jeremy_p]

That or saxophone

 

[4001]

Tony Williams

 

[jnslprd]

I think their instruments are bigger also

 

[HereIGoAgain]

Bass Players frequently discussed here:
Jaco Pastorius
Stu Hamm
Les Claypool
Cliff Burton
Donald "Duck" Dunn
Roscoe Beck
John Entwistle
Jack Bruce
Geddy Lee
Roger Waters
Paul McCartney

Guitar Players frequently discussed on other forums:
Vernon Reid
Jimi Hendrix
Albert King
Freddy King
BB King
John Lee Hooker
Chuck Berry
Charlie Christian

Yeah, the stereotype..... Yeah.....

 

[GAPendragon]

Music is color blind.

Unless you have Synesthesia.


I'm white and the first intrument I can remember wanting to play was drums.

 

[Stephent28]

There are plenty of black bass players, guitar players sax players, keyboards, drummers....
It is whatever music speaks to you that helps you choose.

 

[john_g]

Of course its true. Didn't y'all hear Token rip it up when he first picked up a bass on South Park? Trust me, I'm white and the first instrument I went for was an accordian

 

[TolerancEJ]

All I know is... If I was asked to quickly list of my favorite bassists, my top 12 would likely only include 3 caucasian performers.

Plus, I couldn't dance to save my life.

 

[SirMjac28]

I think this has been discussed before and before.....

 

[hdracer]

It has to be true, I saw it on South Park

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wc3SARjkb4

 

[f.c.geil]

You chose the wrong "black bass player stereotype" to ask about. Had you asked if black bass players have rhythm, well, that one I could get behind!

 

[Ben Noblit]

Music is color blind.

Someone clearly needs to increase his acid intake while playing

 

[SBsoundguy]

Bass Players frequently discussed here:
Jaco Pastorius
Stu Hamm
Les Claypool
Cliff Burton
Donald "Duck" Dunn
Roscoe Beck
John Entwistle
Jack Bruce
Geddy Lee
Roger Waters
Paul McCartney

Guitar Players frequently discussed on other forums:
Vernon Reid
Jimi Hendrix
Albert King
Freddy King
BB King
John Lee Hooker
Chuck Berry
Charlie Christian

Yeah, the stereotype..... Yeah.....

It's because we're all surprised they're as good as they are since they aren't black.

 

[Hevy T]

I've always seen black bass players as Slapping Funk Gods with excellent weather. Bootsy, Marcus Miller and Vic Wooten come to mind, along with Prince who has done the scattered bass line.

But stereotyping is not right be what ever you want. I love mold breakers who are nonconformists

 

[Ras Keita]

Bass Players frequently discussed here:
Jaco Pastorius
Stu Hamm
Les Claypool
Cliff Burton
Donald "Duck" Dunn
Roscoe Beck
John Entwistle
Jack Bruce
Geddy Lee
Roger Waters
Paul McCartney

Guitar Players frequently discussed on other forums:
Vernon Reid
Jimi Hendrix
Albert King
Freddy King
BB King
John Lee Hooker
Chuck Berry
Charlie Christian

Yeah, the stereotype..... Yeah.....

Please don't forget

Robert Johnson
Eddie Hazel
Buddy Guy
Ernie Isley
Prince
Slash