ashgeezer Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Im sat here listening to Sabbath on my mp4 player (better than watching britains got talent) and wondering who everyone thinks is the best rock/metal bassist. I"m expecting a lot of diversity and probably names i"ve never even heard off but it should be interesting (no arguments guys this is a bit of fun). My personal fave has to be "Geezer Butler" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 None cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 [quote name='ashgeezer' post='207636' date='May 27 2008, 10:13 PM']Im sat here listening to Sabbath on my mp4 player (better than watching britains got talent) and wondering who everyone thinks is the best rock/metal bassist. I"m expecting a lot of diversity and probably names i"ve never even heard off but it should be interesting (no arguments guys this is a bit of fun). My personal fave has to be "Geezer Butler"[/quote] Lemmy - not just for Motorhead but for the brilliant propulsive playing in Hawkwind (Space Ritual is a genuine must-have album) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 me only kidding steve digiorgio for me check out sadus if you have never heard of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Derek Smalls!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashgeezer Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 yeah i agree, i"m a big fan of lemmys as well, i think i"ve got space ritual on my player somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 PS, while on subject of Hawkwind, Lemmy's long-time replacement Alan Davey is a cracking and underrated bass player too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el-gnomo Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Phil Lynott.... and he sang, and wrote too !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Les Claypool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 [quote name='el-gnomo' post='207659' date='May 27 2008, 10:32 PM']Phil Lynott.... and he sang, and wrote too !![/quote] +1 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizbat Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 [quote name='dood' post='207651' date='May 27 2008, 10:26 PM']Derek Smalls!!![/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny B Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Rock = John Paul Jones Metal = Cliff Burton Rock/Metal = Geezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 there are so many players that have influenced the bass 'scene' i find it impossible to name just one. I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Steve Harris yet! but don't forget Cliff, Geezer big +1 to steve DiGiorgio Billy Sheehan John Entwhistle etc, etc, etc, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 All of the above mentioned so far had a huge impact on me....one other chap who I reckon always deserves a tip of the hat is Burke Shelley BUT!!! the best ever for me is (already mentioned) Billy Sheehan. I LOVE "BEST EVER THREADS" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Obviously Geddy or Entwistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashgeezer Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 This man has to be on my list as well, very underated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc B Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'd go with John Paul Jones, John Entwhistle and Billy Gould Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkThrust Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I vote for Glenn Hughes based on his time with Deep Purple. Not just a superb player but awesome sound and one of the greatest voices in Rock music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbass Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Steve Harris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 The Ox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galilee Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Ry-know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hmm, my faves altho maybe not the best: Steve Harris Dave Ellefson John Myung Freeman from rancid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Again Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 [quote name='el-gnomo' post='207659' date='May 27 2008, 10:32 PM']Phil Lynott.... and he sang, and wrote too !![/quote] +1 He was great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) +1 for [b]Cliff Williams[/b] - classic minimalist style, gets the job done and then some. Ditto for [b]Frank Bello[/b] (Anthrax). When I think Metal bass, I don't usually think "flashy" - but [b]Rob Trujillo[/b] (Metallica) has been a monster for years, way back to the days of Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves: Edited May 28, 2008 by bnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Cass Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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