THE COOLEST looking bassist?

[BASSBOOST]

The ultimate in cool in my books...... Mr. Jerry Only of The Misfits

 

[Eilif]

I think that my definition of cool is very different from some of yours....

I can't seem to find a good picture of him, but Dougie from Travis is the dude. He doesn't need tights, or big hair, shiny cothes, tats or studs or a bare chest to look cool. Despite a massive nose, he manages to pull of the vintage/modern/euro look with great style, He plays a rack of great looking vintage fenders, and has the moves to groove on stage. Even though he is the bassist, he has the women's attention whenever he wants it.

I finally got a chance to see them live last year, and I was like that cat is what a rock and roll bass player should be.

This isn't about the music, but I must mention his less is more playing style lives in the pocket and never fails....

 

[Scottie Johnson]

Hub from the Roots. I was going to post that picture of George Porter, but this will have to do.

 

[FunkSlap89]

Jack Casady

sweet! I saw him live playing with hot tuna about a year ago! It was crazy awesome!

 

[Joe P]

...He certainly hasn't put any effort into a "persona". He looks like he just served me coffee at Java Hut...
So again, what is the definition of "cool" as is germaine to this thread?

Well I'd say Tony Levin. ..And yes, it IS partly because I admire him, but one reason I DO is because When I've seen him perform (live and on video), his movements and expressions -- the way he 'carries himself' is just so comfortable and musical and joyful! He looks like there can be no doubt exactly where he should be and what he should be doing right then - and it makes me feel that way too. ...like a sense of providence revealed, Man.

Joe

 

[Atshen]

Well I'd say Tony Levin. ..And yes, it IS partly because I admire him, but one reason I DO is because When I've seen him perform (live and on video), his movements and expressions -- the way he 'carries himself' is just so comfortable and musical and joyful! He looks like there can be no doubt exactly where he should be and what he should be doing right then - and it makes me feel that way too. ...like a sense of providence revealed, Man.

I agree 150%. Tony's da man.

 

[djcruse]

Bless his pointy little head..Jack Casady is the definition of "cool bass player" in my book hands down...I win...

Sez you.

There's only one coolest bass player on the planet and his name is Bootsy, baby! Layin' it down at with James Brown while he was still a teenager - and he's STILL the funkiest man on the planet!

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[XsoGol]

Hmmm....toss up for me between Glenn Cornick from Jethro Tull (he has the Jack Cassady coolness going on)

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and Jerry Only from The Misfits

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BUT, then there IS, as always, Cliff:

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[XsoGol]

Nice pants (and cape)!!!
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Dig the Tux!!
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Do they come any cooler?
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Who da man?!
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The Godfather....
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[Dude]

Tom Petersson

 

[Meyekul]

I've always had a soft spot for Sean Yseult.

Ok, so maybe its not such a soft spot...

 

[Sippy]

Paige Haley from Orgy or Jaco.. those are my two choices

 

[Tash]

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[lamarjones]

So, three that are TB members that have serious style are Adrian, Caldwell, and Jauqo III-X

I totally agree with Rob Trujillo and Hub.

So, the two that I need to add then are.....

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And of course.....god I love this chick.....

 

[j-raj]

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[Jonki]

Steve Harris
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Jaco

Les Claypool
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[pauljacksonfan]

+1 On Hub and on the pic in question George Porter Jr looks like the coolest mofo ever.

For the bootsy fans: check out this really weird site
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And here's a few picks of Tha Man.
Give to 'em Chuck

 

[Chunk-O-Funk]

No one is cooler looking than the top dawg himself! NO ONE!

 

[jazzbasta]

Al Caldwell on 9 string

We need to hear more from this man! I downloaded "No Punks Allowed" awhile back and for the first time in a long time heard a fresh sound from the bass guitar. I love that opening riff he does.

 

[JamesM]

flea and trevor(mr bungle etc), both pretty cool.