Any mid-to-late Rush track evinces how Geddy Lee could do fiendish complexity while still rocking hard enough to drive a power trio (watch him talk to uDiscover Music about his time with the band.
Hugh Hopper indeed. However I do not think his tone and sound has aged very well. Bill Wyman was a horrible player. I mean c’mon… When someone pokes the “bear” and makes him angry he “get’s down to business, shall we?… It’s time to stop plyin games”….
Billy Sheehan should be at least top 10 and that goes for Marc Anthony (Van Halen) as well… In this feature, we round up 10 of the best slap bassists to have laid down stone cold grooves and sizzlin' technique on some of music's biggest and best loved tracks. You must not listen to Rush. For me, the great innovator and extraordinary technician who is missing is the wonderful Colin Hodgkinson-look him up, lie back and listen….. Chris Squire (R.I.P.) Don't miss the latest deals, news, reviews, features and tutorials. The bass guitar is a surprisingly versatile instrument. I agree…Jack Bruce should be further up the chart! Subscribe for star interviews, essential gear reviews and killer tuition! Without that specific member, the band would not sound the same. This list does suck.
Tony Levin should be higher on the list , as should be Chris Squire. That’s what makes us – US ! Dont forget the STYLE of the bass player is very important. Tull bassists were always expected to be well rounded – even down to wielding the stand-up bass when needed. I don’t care if Steve Hanley would put himself in the list or not. Norman is probably in a league above this one! The Who’s ‘My Generation’ was one of those times. The girl has truly got it going on! That’s called innovation. This list is top 15 bass players in your white boy punk rock world. I don’t see the one and only Steve Knobles ! and Robert „Robbie“ Shakespeare. he should be recognised as one of the greatest! I have always been a big fan of bass players and when I say this listing I had to go down the list.
Aside from Cream, Bruce also played with such greats as John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Manfred Mann, Ringo Starr, John McLaughin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra, Robin Trower, and Rory Gallagher.
As the bass player in Black Sabbath, Geezer Butler is responsible for some of the most famous bass lines in rock. He’s done some much for the bass world. Squire’s melodic lines, played on his trademark Rickenbacker bass, are a major part of their sound. I could be here all day I’m thankful for each of them, and all the other unsung heroes of bass.
Give him a looping pedal and prepare to be impressed by his on-the-spot compositional skills. What about new guys like Hadrien Feraud or greats like John Pattitucci???!? Okay, list is posted on the Hatfield and the North page, and no one even mentions Richard Sinclair? “How to Prove You Know Nothing about Influencial Bassists in 50 Easy Steps”. Can’t believe you missed Matt Freeman of Rancid. Did I ever love Ian Dury and the Blockheads and Norman Watt Roy was half the reason. This studio musician brought classical & jazz training to rock, pop & soul bass. world underestimates what iron maiden made ! What about Jack Cassidy of Jefferson Airplane , Larry Taylor Of Canned Heat.
Wowsers! While he largely moved on from playing bass during his solo career, you can always revisit the atmospheric bassline to ‘Walking On The Moon’, which remains a thing of beauty. Where is Stanley, where is Richard Bona, Where is Talk Wikinfield?
I agree Cetera should have made the list as well as Mark King of Level 42. Mike Brooks David Paton? Cachao-cuban band leader and bassist- Center of the Earth bass playing everything revolves ,pulsating force. I can be a tool and loved that you called me a fucking idiot at the end of your message.