Overrated bass players

[gweimer]

originally posted by RAM
What do you think some of rock's better bassists would do in that band, to keep things solid and tasteful? Do you think Pino Palladino, for example, would choose to play the songs as cheaply?

The same thing that Michael Anthony does?

My point is that I don't think someone of that caliber would ever have gotten into Van Halen in the first place. Does Eddie play the bass parts because Anthony can't, or because Eddie decides he wants to? Remember who has the control in the band; do you think anyone wants potential differences in musical direction? Would you make the same statements about John Wetton on his many projects? His stint with Bryan Ferry and Uriah Heep weren't as stellar as King Crimson or UK, but he did what fit best.

 

[JimK]

Originally posted by DownCaster
"...i truthfully think that the Bassists from Hendrix are what rose the bar for playing bass."

Hendrix himself played bass, too; Billy Cox(Band Of Gypsies' days) was pretty happenin'; Noel Redding...hmmmm. Check out the LIVE AT THE BBC cds(especially the impromtu jam with Stevie Wonder); he may be an "OK" parts' player...he does seem to get lost when the time comes to stretch out, though(just my opinion).

 

[Scottzo]

Noel was as much a bass player as a cold salami sandwich

 

[gweimer]

Noel Redding was a rhythm guitar player when Hendrix picked him up. I wouldn't be so harsh on him, after all, he DID get to play beside Hendrix!

 

[Brad Johnson]

Originally posted by JimK
Brad-
You gave me a headache with that reply!

Mission accomplished.

*dive!dive!dive!*

 

[I.'.I.'.Nakoa]

the number one overrated bass player is yes u guessed it F*ELDY!!! and umm that guy from limp biscut

 

[5156246]

IMO the most overrated bassist is... ME!

All women love me, I am called the god of Sound, I was invitated for gigs by BonJovi, Elton John, Dream Theater and some others.

I get so much money for just playing 1 note that I could buy Microsoft at once.

I am the reincarnation of Mozart on the bass but, hey!
that's not true...

Ok, so far this crap, don't take it for serious folks!



Dominik

 

[ytsebri]

Four words
Les, Fieldy, and Flea*

*I'll possibly post reasons later.

 

[D.J]

I think Roger Waters and Paul McCartney are very overrated!!!

 

[sgraham]

I read something in BP where David Gilmour said he played bass on some of the Pink Floyd tunes (i.e."Hey You" and
parts of "Animals")because Waters wasn't interested in
bass that much. I wonder if anyone can cite any specific examples of Jimi, EVH, or any other great guitarists playing bass on their band's records without our common knowledge. I'm not trying to be a wise guy or defend Redding or Anthony, I've just always been curious.

 

[RAM]

Originally posted by sgraham
I wonder if anyone can cite any specific examples of Jimi, EVH, or any other great guitarists playing bass on their band's records without our common knowledge. I'm not trying to be a wise guy or defend Redding or Anthony, I've just always been curious.

I can't quite name specific examples of where Michael Anthony's bass parts were actually played by EVH, but I can remember reading articles and interviews in various guitar magazines in the '80s where Eddie had said that. It may have even been in the early '90s...I can't remember.

 

[kezekiel]

Say what you will about Paul McCartney... but *FLEA* overrated?? I don't get it. While I'm not a huge Chili Peppers fan, I can't think of a single bassist in his genre with his talent. Take a Flea bass line out of a Chili Peppers song, and you've taken the heart out of it. Also, he has influenced and is influencing a whole new generation of bassists. He deserves the kudos!

 

[furtim]

Since I don't feel like going back to get the actual quote... Someone back there mentioned Fieldy as a good bassist because his part are "indistinguishable from the drum parts". And this is a good thing HOW? Hell, here I was I thinking that the DRUMMER was supposed to play the drum part. Silly me! Now, I don't listen to Korn or any other of these modern punk-wannabe bands, so I'll avoid making a blanket statement about their music or him as a bass player. BUT, if that thing about Fieldy playing right along with the drums is true, then I'm willing to call him sh!te just for that.

I'm not really a RHCP afficianado, either. BUT, I do think that Flea is waaaaaayyy overrated. I remember one of my friends telling me how great the line to Under the Bridge is. So I downloaded it. I listen to the song like twice, and I'm still thinking at the end, "Where's this amazing bassline, again?" Suffice to say, I was rather unimpressed. But RHCP sucks, anyway. Their only song worth listening to is Rollercoaster of Love. =) If they didn't dance around in their underwear so much, noone would know who they are.

(edited for accuracy and to make me less likely flame-bait. )

[Edited by furtim on 09-24-2000 at 02:27 PM]

 

[maxoges]

Hey man are you any better than the bassists you pass judgement on???!!! Les Claypool kicks ass! Why do think he get invited to a lot of guitar virutuoso gigs??? Please don't mention any new good but not that good hardrock bassists in the same sentence as the best of the best. The absolutely best... Mr Stuart Hamm though!

 

[Cogno]

Name who you think is an overated Bassist. I personally think Claypool overplays. I know to some out there the faster you can play and the faster you can slap is considered great. I have alway admired the ability to hold down the bottom end and keep the groove.

 

[EString]

Who cares?
Why do we have to think so negatively? If you don't care for a particular bassist, that's your own opinion.
Why don't we spend more time focusing on the positive?
What do we stand to learn from listing overrated bassists?

 

[Cogno]

We all need a little yin with the yang to grow.

 

[lo-end]

Please dont kill me for this... but Im not the biggest Victor Wooten fan. This guy whos been playing the bass for like 35 years burnt me one of his CDs and I didnt really like it.

Wooten plays too fast for me to enjoy his music, and its all just a bunch of super fast slapping and I cant really get into it. I know all you guys are gonna say I cant appreciate it because Im not a good bass player or whatever but I think its like those guitar shredders that play a million notes a minute and you just cant relate to the music. I think its fair to say this as constructive criticism...

 

[Cogno]

I admire Wootens technical ability and sound. It fits what they are trying to do. I ahve been playing bass for 37 years and have never had the desire to play super fast or highly technical runs. If playing bass was in the Olympics he would have a gold medal, but like I said. It is more difficult to get the most out of one note. I still believe less is more!

 

[matteo6dmb]

Yeah I personally hate most Blink 182, and I also think Mark Hoppus has no reason to show up on so many "Great bassists" boards. (He is their bassist, right?) Oh well. He's nothing special.