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- Lilldjuret90 said...
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- 19 Dec 2005, 18:55
Biggest idol amongst bassists?

My biggest idol has to be Jason Newsted..
Great bassplayer. It's sad he didn't get to do all of his stuff back in the days when he played with Metallica. Great solos. ^^

I swear there ain't no heaven and I pray there ain't no hell - Blood, Sweat And Tears

[quote][b][user]Lilldjuret90[/user][/b] said: My biggest idol has to be Jason Newsted.. Great bassplayer. It's sad he didn't get to do all of his stuff back in the days when he played with Metallica. Great solos. ^^[/quote]

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- The Creed said...
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- 23 Dec 2005, 14:37
Probably Cliff Burton or Jason Newsted.
Jason does some awesome basswork in Flotsam and Jetsam.

[quote][b][user]The Creed[/user][/b] said: Probably Cliff Burton or Jason Newsted. Jason does some awesome basswork in Flotsam and Jetsam.[/quote]

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- Chemin said...
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- 24 Dec 2005, 02:18
Hmm.. Steve Harris :) He's awesome!

"Don't eat a mushroom stem and see colors, eat the whole bag and see God."
~Doug Stanhope

[quote][b][user]Chemin[/user][/b] said: Hmm.. Steve Harris :) He's awesome![/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 25 Dec 2005, 10:59
Geddy Lee pwns all

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: Geddy Lee pwns all[/quote]

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- The Creed said...
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- 27 Dec 2005, 07:59
Who? :D

[quote][b][user]The Creed[/user][/b] said: Who? :D[/quote]

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- Chemin said...
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- 27 Dec 2005, 15:19
Yeah.. Who?

"Don't eat a mushroom stem and see colors, eat the whole bag and see God."
~Doug Stanhope

[quote][b][user]Chemin[/user][/b] said: Yeah.. Who?[/quote]

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- DocterD said...
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- 2 Jan 2006, 19:24
Stuart Zender ;)

[quote][b][user]DocterD[/user][/b] said: Stuart Zender ;)[/quote]

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- Chemin said...
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- 3 Jan 2006, 16:53
And who's that? :D Hah

"Don't eat a mushroom stem and see colors, eat the whole bag and see God."
~Doug Stanhope

[quote][b][user]Chemin[/user][/b] said: And who's that? :D Hah[/quote]

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- Minuteflag said...
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- 3 Jan 2006, 20:09
Mike Watt

[quote][b][user]Minuteflag[/user][/b] said: [artist]Mike Watt[/artist][/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 10 Jan 2006, 17:49
John deacon is a great bassist. his personality was eclipsed by theose of the rest of Queen but his basslines stand out as AMAZING. great musician and hugely underrated.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: John deacon is a great bassist. his personality was eclipsed by theose of the rest of Queen but his basslines stand out as AMAZING. great musician and hugely underrated.[/quote]

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- funkdynasty21 said...
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- 10 Jan 2006, 23:30
Well, this is tough...I really like what Stefan Lessard does for the Dave Matthews Band...he is very solid and does a great job of holding all the other band members together, but he is never boring. Also, he is awesome to watch live, always on point and a very good improvisor (not to mention that he was a prodigy and started playing on an upright when he was barely a teenager). Out of any bassist, I try to take the most from his style of play. Jaco Pastorius, of course, influences me quite alot. And I like Vic Wooten, although he definitely goes overboard with the slapping sometimes.

And I forget, sometimes, to remember.

[quote][b][user]funkdynasty21[/user][/b] said: Well, this is tough...I really like what Stefan Lessard does for the Dave Matthews Band...he is very solid and does a great job of holding all the other band members together, but he is never boring. Also, he is awesome to watch live, always on point and a very good improvisor (not to mention that he was a prodigy and started playing on an upright when he was barely a teenager). Out of any bassist, I try to take the most from his style of play. Jaco Pastorius, of course, influences me quite alot. And I like Vic Wooten, although he definitely goes overboard with the slapping sometimes.[/quote]

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- TheTaint said...
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- 16 Jan 2006, 02:43
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[quote][b][user]TheTaint[/user][/b] said: ...[/quote]
Edited by TheTaint on 27 Aug 2011, 17:03

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 21 Jan 2006, 00:01
has ANYONE said Duff Mackagan from GNR? hes flipping amazing

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: has ANYONE said Duff Mackagan from GNR? hes flipping amazing[/quote]

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- iterimpius said...
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- 21 Jan 2006, 03:34
Cliff Burton
Kristoffer Gildenlöw
Jaco Pastorious
Geddy Lee

[quote][b][user]iterimpius[/user][/b] said: Cliff Burton Kristoffer Gildenlöw Jaco Pastorious Geddy Lee[/quote]

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- thebigo said...
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- 21 Jan 2006, 05:26
Weak

At least people have mentioned Jaco, nobody has mentioned Mike Gordon, if he gets an endorsement from Leo Kottke he is ok by me. The Ox hasn't been mentioned, Bootsy isn't up here, Michael Henderson isn't up here. No Les Claypool? Geddy Lee but no Sting?

do the worm on the Acropolis
slamdance the cosmopolis

[quote][b][user]thebigo[/user][/b] said: Weak At least people have mentioned Jaco, nobody has mentioned Mike Gordon, if he gets an endorsement from Leo Kottke he is ok by me. The Ox hasn't been mentioned, Bootsy isn't up here, Michael Henderson isn't up here. No Les Claypool? Geddy Lee but no Sting?[/quote]

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- lazarus_bass said...
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- 22 Jan 2006, 15:20
Cliff Burton (Metallica)
David Ellefson (Megadeth)
Duff Mackagan (GnR/Velvet Revolver)
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
Tim Commerford (Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave)

To a lesser extent:
John Deacon (Queen)
Jason Newstead (Metallica and various other bands)
Chris Wolstenholme (Muse)
Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy)
Tom Arya (Slayer)

[quote][b][user]lazarus_bass[/user][/b] said: Cliff Burton (Metallica) David Ellefson (Megadeth) Duff Mackagan (GnR/Velvet Revolver) Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) Tim Commerford (Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave) To a lesser extent: John Deacon (Queen) Jason Newstead (Metallica and various other bands) Chris Wolstenholme (Muse) Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy) Tom Arya (Slayer)[/quote]

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- buckethead said...
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- 24 Jan 2006, 18:15
Jaco of cource, no question about it :)

[quote][b][user]buckethead[/user][/b] said: Jaco of cource, no question about it :)[/quote]

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- HamStar said...
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- 24 Jan 2006, 18:30
John Deacon, Flea and Sting have been my biggest idols for a long time, especially when I was younger and listened to them more often. Haven't listened to Sting for a while but the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Queen are still high on my playlist.

In more recent years, I've gained a great deal of respect for:
-Tim Commerford (RatM/Audioslave)
-Nate Mendel (Foo Fighters, especially on the album "there is nothing left to lose" and to a lesser extent "the colour and the shape")
-Mike Dirnt (Green Day, I started out playing simple punk stuff on bass and he's been a huge influence on my style. I especially like "When I come around")

Also, I saw Mark King live once. He's pretty amazing on bass, but it's not my favorite music. The same goes for a lot of other amazing bassplayers out there. I've heard they're incredible and I've been meaning to check them out but I can't find the time, inbetween listening to my own music.

Lastly, why hasn't anyone mentioned Paul McCartney yet? Since I've started delving into Beatles songs I've gained great respect for the man.

Worship me for I am the HamStar

[quote][b][user]HamStar[/user][/b] said: John Deacon, Flea and Sting have been my biggest idols for a long time, especially when I was younger and listened to them more often. Haven't listened to Sting for a while but the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Queen are still high on my playlist. In more recent years, I've gained a great deal of respect for: -Tim Commerford (RatM/Audioslave) -Nate Mendel (Foo Fighters, especially on the album "there is nothing left to lose" and to a lesser extent "the colour and the shape") -Mike Dirnt (Green Day, I started out playing simple punk stuff on bass and he's been a huge influence on my style. I especially like "When I come around") Also, I saw Mark King live once. He's pretty amazing on bass, but it's not my favorite music. The same goes for a lot of other amazing bassplayers out there. I've heard they're incredible and I've been meaning to check them out but I can't find the time, inbetween listening to my own music. Lastly, why hasn't anyone mentioned Paul McCartney yet? Since I've started delving into Beatles songs I've gained great respect for the man.[/quote]

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- thebigo said...
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- 27 Jan 2006, 03:03
I can't beleive so many people put Jason Newstead on here. He's not even close, he's not even the best metal bassist. Mind you, that same band didn't hire Les Claypool because he was "too good" (read as: he upstaged Kirk Hammett) -- even Metallica knows Newstead is average, you should too.

Cliff Burton is spinning in his grave at this thread, and rightly so.

do the worm on the Acropolis
slamdance the cosmopolis

[quote][b][user]thebigo[/user][/b] said: I can't beleive so many people put Jason Newstead on here. He's not even close, he's not even the best metal bassist. Mind you, that same band didn't hire Les Claypool because he was "too good" (read as: he upstaged Kirk Hammett) -- even Metallica knows Newstead is average, you should too. Cliff Burton is spinning in his grave at this thread, and rightly so.[/quote]

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- gcouture said...
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- 28 Jan 2006, 10:44
Billy sheehan... Has anyone seen his live battle against paul gilbert... ouffff

[quote][b][user]gcouture[/user][/b] said: Billy sheehan... Has anyone seen his live battle against paul gilbert... ouffff[/quote]

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- gcouture said...
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- 28 Jan 2006, 10:46
Billy sheehan... Has anyone seen his live battle against paul gilbert... ouffff

[quote][b][user]gcouture[/user][/b] said: Billy sheehan... Has anyone seen his live battle against paul gilbert... ouffff[/quote]

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- Bionic_Fog said...
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- 28 Jan 2006, 20:45
Re:

Quoth gcouture:
Billy sheehan... Has anyone seen his live battle against paul gilbert... ouffff

shit you bet i have... goddam wut a tapping god!

anyways, it's definately a fact that Jaco Pastorius is the most influencial bass player of all time (all though there are many close contenders such as James Jamerson, known for simple but memorable basslines, Larry Graham who invented slap technique and John Entwistle who was possibly the first to play bass like lead guitar)

My biggest influence probably started out as Les Claypool who made me wanna pick up the bass. Until I heard Primus, I had just never heard bass playing like that.

Nowadays my biggest bass influences go to (in no particular order, with some of their best performances listed):

Les Claypool of Primus
Songs: Tommy the Cat, DMV, Jerry Was A Racecar Driver
Albums: Sailing the Seas of Cheese, Frizzle Fry, Pork Soda

Geddy Lee of Rush
Songs: YYZ, Tom Sawyer, Freewill, La Villa Strangiato
Albums: Moving Pictures, Hemispheres, and any of the early stuff

Jaco Pastorius of Weather Report and solo
Songs: Donna Lee, Teen Town, Come On Come Over
Albums: Jaco Pastorius

Victor Wooten
Songs: Classical Thump, Me & My Bass Guitar and pretty much everything else
Albums: A Show of Hands

Chris Squire of Yes
Songs: Heart of the Sunrise, Roundabout, Long Distance Runaround, Yours Is No Disgrace, Close to the edge
Albums: Close To the Edge, Fragile, The Yes Album

Steve Harris of Iron Maiden
Songs: Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Powerslave, Number of the Beast
Albums: Any of the 80s stuff is great

Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers
Songs: Coffee Shop, Aeroplane, Higher Ground, Around the World
Albums: Blood Sugar Sex Magick and the early albums show the bass playing much better

Billy Sheehan
Songs and Albums: check out some stuff he did with Mr. Big and Niacin

John Entwistle of The Who
Songs: My Generation, Won't GET Fooled Again, Boris the SPider
Albums: Who's Next, Quadrophenia

Jack Bruce of Cream
Songs: Crossroads, White Room, Sunshine of Your Love, Badge
Albums: I suggest a compilation such as Very Best of Cream

Tony Levin
just look up one of many of his projects

Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath
Songs: N.I.B, War Pigs
Albums: Paranoid, Black Sabbath

Greg Lake of Emerson Lake & Palmer
Songs: Karn Evil 9, Trilogy
Albums: Brain Salad Surgey, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Tarkus

Stuart Hamm
Look for solo stuff such as Kings of Sleep album

John Myung of Dream Theater
Songs: Metropolis Pt. 1, Dance of Eternity, The Ytse Jam, Erotomania
Albums: Scenes from a Memory, Images & Words, Awake

and many many others!

I suggest anyone who hasn't heard these bass players check out the songs and albums I listed. They are highly recommended if you're learning how the play bass.

[quote][b][user]Bionic_Fog[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]gcouture[/user][/b]: Billy sheehan... Has anyone seen his live battle against paul gilbert... ouffff[/quote] shit you bet i have... goddam wut a tapping god! anyways, it's definately a fact that Jaco Pastorius is the most influencial bass player of all time (all though there are many close contenders such as James Jamerson, known for simple but memorable basslines, Larry Graham who invented slap technique and John Entwistle who was possibly the first to play bass like lead guitar) My biggest influence probably started out as Les Claypool who made me wanna pick up the bass. Until I heard Primus, I had just never heard bass playing like that. Nowadays my biggest bass influences go to (in no particular order, with some of their best performances listed): Les Claypool of Primus Songs: Tommy the Cat, DMV, Jerry Was A Racecar Driver Albums: Sailing the Seas of Cheese, Frizzle Fry, Pork Soda Geddy Lee of Rush Songs: YYZ, Tom Sawyer, Freewill, La Villa Strangiato Albums: Moving Pictures, Hemispheres, and any of the early stuff Jaco Pastorius of Weather Report and solo Songs: Donna Lee, Teen Town, Come On Come Over Albums: Jaco Pastorius Victor Wooten Songs: Classical Thump, Me & My Bass Guitar and pretty much everything else Albums: A Show of Hands Chris Squire of Yes Songs: Heart of the Sunrise, Roundabout, Long Distance Runaround, Yours Is No Disgrace, Close to the edge Albums: Close To the Edge, Fragile, The Yes Album Steve Harris of Iron Maiden Songs: Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Powerslave, Number of the Beast Albums: Any of the 80s stuff is great Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers Songs: Coffee Shop, Aeroplane, Higher Ground, Around the World Albums: Blood Sugar Sex Magick and the early albums show the bass playing much better Billy Sheehan Songs and Albums: check out some stuff he did with Mr. Big and Niacin John Entwistle of The Who Songs: My Generation, Won't GET Fooled Again, Boris the SPider Albums: Who's Next, Quadrophenia Jack Bruce of Cream Songs: Crossroads, White Room, Sunshine of Your Love, Badge Albums: I suggest a compilation such as Very Best of Cream Tony Levin just look up one of many of his projects Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath Songs: N.I.B, War Pigs Albums: Paranoid, Black Sabbath Greg Lake of Emerson Lake & Palmer Songs: Karn Evil 9, Trilogy Albums: Brain Salad Surgey, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Tarkus Stuart Hamm Look for solo stuff such as Kings of Sleep album John Myung of Dream Theater Songs: Metropolis Pt. 1, Dance of Eternity, The Ytse Jam, Erotomania Albums: Scenes from a Memory, Images & Words, Awake and many many others! I suggest anyone who hasn't heard these bass players check out the songs and albums I listed. They are highly recommended if you're learning how the play bass.[/quote]

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- leonruder said...
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- 30 Jan 2006, 03:36
Who can forget Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave's Tim Commerford? The man can certainly hold it down, with careful selection of effects so as not to overuse them. His fusion of hip hop style into rock (in the case of Rage, at any rate) worked seamlessly.

P-Funk's Bootsy Collins cannot be overlooked, either. While some may find his flashy, goofy appearance obnoxious (I personally love it), it is undeniable that he can groove like no other.

Those two are probably my greatest influences, along with Flea (as with most).

[quote][b][user]leonruder[/user][/b] said: Who can forget Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave's Tim Commerford? The man can certainly hold it down, with careful selection of effects so as not to overuse them. His fusion of hip hop style into rock (in the case of Rage, at any rate) worked seamlessly. P-Funk's Bootsy Collins cannot be overlooked, either. While some may find his flashy, goofy appearance obnoxious (I personally love it), it is undeniable that he can groove like no other. Those two are probably my greatest influences, along with Flea (as with most). [/quote]

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- Lilldjuret90 said...
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- 31 Jan 2006, 18:37
Re:

Quoth gcouture:
Billy sheehan... Has anyone seen his live battle against paul gilbert... ouffff

I, personally, don't like him that much.. Especially not his solos. Well, he's very skilled and got some cool things up his sleeves, but there is no feeling.. Just a bunch of scales. xD Matter of taste I guess.. :)

I swear there ain't no heaven and I pray there ain't no hell - Blood, Sweat And Tears

[quote][b][user]Lilldjuret90[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]gcouture[/user][/b]: Billy sheehan... Has anyone seen his live battle against paul gilbert... ouffff[/quote] I, personally, don't like him that much.. Especially not his solos. Well, he's very skilled and got some cool things up his sleeves, but there is no feeling.. Just a bunch of scales. xD Matter of taste I guess.. :)[/quote]

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- Batseba said...
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- 10 Feb 2006, 16:55
Melissa Auf Der Maur, I'm so truly fascinated of this woman. Incredible record, psycedelic heavy-rock rocks XD And the other work is also brilliant, I love her cover of Black Sabbath with Hand of Doom, altough she has the lead vocal and aren't playing our beloved instrument.

Not really you know.

[quote][b][user]Batseba[/user][/b] said: Melissa Auf Der Maur, I'm so truly fascinated of this woman. Incredible record, psycedelic heavy-rock rocks XD And the other work is also brilliant, I love her cover of Black Sabbath with Hand of Doom, altough she has the lead vocal and aren't playing our beloved instrument.[/quote]

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