SteveXFR

Now I understand. You're one of those people who thinks what doesn't fit your personal taste is just bad. Punk and metal are definitely about music. Metal in particular is often incredibly technical (nu metal and hair metal excepted) and a lot of punk, especially ska punk is pretty complex.

Like I said, If you're getting the right sounds, why would it matter how you get them? Lemmy, like all metal musicians are aiming for a sound which you may not consider quality but many others do. I think Lemmy's bass lines were often pretty much perfect for Motorhead's punk/metal crossover sound so where's the lack of quality? As for not being influential. Motorhead are listed as influences by nearly every major metal and heavy rock band including Foo Fighters and Metallica

Lemmy made a huge amount of money writing and playing music that millions of people enjoyed and travelled the world playing to enormous crowds and has influenced probably the majority of metal bands who came after. Id consider that to be a fairly accomplished bassist. Does the actual technique used really matter if the sound that comes out is good? As far as I'm concerned that's the ultimate aim of playing any musical instrument. I agree, learn the right techniques to start with but maybe later do what works best for you to get the sounds you want.

Disinformation - Ministry

Donald Trump - Mac Millar

There's a lot of very famous pro bassists who have made enormous amounts of money and made some great music playing with what some may call bad technique. Lemmy, Peter Hook, JJ Burnel and Steve Harris all had some techniques that weren't as per the textbooks. Imagine if Larry Graham had stuck with the technique that his teacher taught him rather than trying something different.

Blowing Speakers - Busta Rhymes

Surely if Lemmy did it then it can't be wrong.

I'm exactly. Perfectly happy with a pick and will never slap. I do want to learn to play without the pick though

No More heroes - Stranglers

Scream bloody gore - Death

If you've ever had a conversation with someone who is on cocaine you'll know they talk rubbish and have dumb ideas for things they think will be great. These groove slots must be what made Mr Escobar a billionaire.

Watching that video hasn't made me want to take an angle grinder to my bass frets.

You know what they say about men with big hands...... ....they need big gloves

True but Lemmy used performance enhancing substances

Fat old sun - Pink Floyd

My bass teacher told me that muting the E string with the left thumb over the top of the fret board is poor technique. Obviously I do it all the time. Why is it bad?

That would go nicely on a perfect balance guitar

Heaviest matter in the universe - Gojira

Going Blind - Melvins

In the end - Anthrax

One and only - Chesney Hawks

Living dead girl- Rob Zombie

Hero of War- Rise Against

As I suspected, a few different techniques. I think I'll have to sit down and spend several hours with each practicing scales to see what feels right