Best Bassist?

007MCoupe · 12-24-2011, 01:04 PM

Sorry, as a bass player I've got to give my peeps some due! haha

There's so many to choose from with so many different styles, thus why I left out the 'rock' in the title.

I'd have to say my top 2 are

P Nut (311..)

and Captain Reckless from a little known Psychobilly band Zombie Ghost Train

Solo starts about 2:25

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nailer335 · 02-16-2012, 09:44 AM

Victor Wooten no questions asked

zgood4u · 02-16-2012, 02:43 PM

James Jamerson set the bar, not many have crossed it.

adrenaline · 03-08-2012, 04:57 AM

cliff burton (metallica)
chi cheng (deftones)
fieldy (korn)
steve harris (iron maiden)
Justin Chancellor (tool)
David Ellefson (Megadeth)
Jason Newsted (Metallica)
Ben Shepherd (Soundgarden)
Rex Brown (Pantera)
Mike Starr (Alice In Chains)
Mike Inez (Alice In Chains)
Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory)
Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)
Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down)
jeff ament (pearl jam)
Krist Novoselic (Nirvana)
Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Sam Rivers (Limp Bizkit)
Jeordie White (A Perfect Circle)

OOOSQ · 03-08-2012, 05:14 AM

Les Claypool

NYC6 · 03-08-2012, 08:02 AM

"The Ox" John Entwistle.

mike the snake · 03-08-2012, 08:19 AM

Stuart Hamm,
Geddy Lee (Rush),
Tony Levin (King Crimson),
All are great

panicos81 · 03-08-2012, 09:11 AM

cliff

Augenbrauezug · 03-08-2012, 09:33 AM

Victor Wooten is awesome, but I've always loved Flea.

BMWinNorthdakota · 03-08-2012, 12:15 PM

I like flea

Augenbrauezug · 03-08-2012, 12:19 PM

YES

Babydragon · 03-28-2012, 11:06 AM

Looks like everyone forgot John Paul jones.

Augenbrauezug · 03-28-2012, 11:14 AM

and Willie Dixon, who might be one of the greatest bass players and song writers of all time.

BigDog · 03-28-2012, 05:21 PM

Steve Harris

ShopVac · 03-28-2012, 05:55 PM

Now...

My vote goes to Christopher Wolstenholme of Muse. This guy is incredible in what he can do for extended periods of time. Beginning of Hysteria is awesome.

Classic...Chris Squire of Yes.

But, I'd lose all my brownie points if I didn't say my daughter was #1, Who's band is playing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday.

3er · 03-28-2012, 06:52 PM

Pino Palladino
Les Claypool

Bartman619 · 03-28-2012, 10:51 PM

Less Claypool
Cliff
Flea

Johnny D · 03-28-2012, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC6

"The Ox" John Entwistle.

Came to post this. RIP!

KingOfJericho · 03-29-2012, 09:04 AM

Les Claypool and Tony Levin. I enjoy P Nut as I was a die hard 311 fan growing up but I wouldn't put him in my top 5.

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