RussFM Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Can't remember his name, but the guy from Bouncing Souls is pretty good. Always like Rise Against's basslines too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 [quote name='RussFM' post='231557' date='Jul 2 2008, 08:11 PM']Can't remember his name, but the guy from Bouncing Souls is pretty good. Always like Rise Against's basslines too.[/quote] Agreed Chris from Anti-Flag is an awesome bassist too. But i think we can all agree that Matt Freeman is the best bassist in Punk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 The geezer from Subhumans was pretty good IIRC. No idea what his name is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondee Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 +1 A Wilhelm Scream FTW. Behold: [url="http://vimeo.com/629705"]http://vimeo.com/629705[/url] not seen many other punk/hxc bassists come anywhere near this guy in skillz. and he plays with his fingers too which is raaare for punk rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Jean-Jacques Burnel isn't too shoddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 [quote name='jakesbass' post='231246' date='Jul 2 2008, 12:31 PM']I don't really listen to punk these days although I loved the Stranglers and the Clash when I was a kid. The bass player with Frank Zappa for the latter years of his bands is what I can only describs as a punk bassist. Absolutely superb bass player massively energetic and very musical. If you haven't heard him check him out.[/quote] You talking about this guy Jake? [url="http://www.cidanka.nl/keneally/stbp0397.htm"]http://www.cidanka.nl/keneally/stbp0397.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 What about Punk basslines? Some of my faves All Of Me - NOFX Six Pack - Black Flag Maxwell Murder - Rancid (obviously) Murderers Shoe - Wonk Unit Press Corpse - Anti-Flag Crazy - Me First And The Gimme Gimmes American Jesus - Bad Religion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='231748' date='Jul 3 2008, 07:45 AM']What about Punk basslines?[/quote] Big Dick - nomeansno (no guitars either). Edited July 3, 2008 by johnnylager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlbbb Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 [quote name='simondee' post='231587' date='Jul 2 2008, 09:15 PM']+1 A Wilhelm Scream FTW. Behold: [url="http://vimeo.com/629705"]http://vimeo.com/629705[/url] not seen many other punk/hxc bassists come anywhere near this guy in skillz. and he plays with his fingers too which is raaare for punk rock![/quote] +1! The best punk band I've seen live, and his (Brian Robinson) basslines on the whole of 'Career Suicide' are insane, especially the short solo in the middle of 'Jaws 3, People 0' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 [quote name='simondee' post='231587' date='Jul 2 2008, 09:15 PM']+1 A Wilhelm Scream FTW. Behold: [url="http://vimeo.com/629705"]http://vimeo.com/629705[/url] not seen many other punk/hxc bassists come anywhere near this guy in skillz. and he plays with his fingers too which is raaare for punk rock![/quote] He is good but i really don't like the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) [quote name='RussFM' post='231557' date='Jul 2 2008, 08:11 PM']Can't remember his name, but the guy from Bouncing Souls is pretty good. Always like Rise Against's basslines too.[/quote] Brian Kienlen is his name, he's a great bass player and a really friendly dude, I've had the pleasure of interviewing the 'Souls. [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='231562' date='Jul 2 2008, 08:17 PM']Agreed Chris from Anti-Flag is an awesome bassist too. But i think we can all agree that Matt Freeman is the best bassist in Punk.[/quote] I know people who've played with Anti-Flag. They're a great band but they're massive c*nts apparently. And I'm going to disagree with Matt Freeman being the best bassist in punk. He's tremendously talented, but best bass player award goes to Daryll Jennifer of Bad Brains I reckon. Bit of self-censorship there, apparently the plural of the C-word slips through the swear net. Edited July 3, 2008 by jono b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='231562' date='Jul 2 2008, 08:17 PM']But i think we can all agree that Matt Freeman is the best bassist in Punk.[/quote] +1 (excluding me, obviously ) [quote name='Oscar South' post='231650' date='Jul 2 2008, 10:51 PM']Jean-Jacques Burnel isn't too shoddy.[/quote] +1, and paul simonon is great. matt freeman's better though. Edited July 3, 2008 by lwtait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I am suprised nobody has put a shout in for Glen Matlock and he is still playing either with the Pistols on their "silly" tours...( I am a huge Pistols Fan but come on guys give it a rest) or Slinky Vagabond. Sid Vicious ruined the Pistols and I remember hating the guy in my teens. And then theres always Bruce Foxton one of my earliest influences. Punk is alive and well in Sunny Chorley and my "local" The Railway has its summer music festival on Saturday the 5th July with a mix of cover, rock and punk bands ,I can recommend it for anyone in the area as a good afternoon / night out. My mates lad is a bassist / vocalist with (don't quote me on this) Three Blind Dwarfs I think ???? and his main influence is Paul Simonon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 tbh i dont think theres anything special about glen matlock... he was ok i suppose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Brian from A Wilhelm Scream is awesome. He plays mad bass lines and still nails al those vocal harmonies too. I think the Joe Raposo from Rich Kids on LSD is once of my favourite punk bass players. All time favourite would have to be Karl Alvarez from The Descendents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 A great one man and his bass punk song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Just heard the best description of Punk ever. "great music played by sh*t musicians" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 It's funny reading this thread after sifting through all the snobbery in the 'do I need to learn theory' thread. Punk theory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I once auditioned for a punk band. Upon asking them what sort of bass style they were hoping for, thinking maybe JJ or Simonian the singer said: "Basic stuff really, simple like Matt Freeman..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Matty' post='286001' date='Sep 17 2008, 03:58 PM']I once auditioned for a punk band. Upon asking them what sort of bass style they were hoping for, thinking maybe JJ or Simonian the singer said: "Basic stuff really, simple like Matt Freeman..."[/quote] ....simple! Edited September 17, 2008 by Waldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I finally got to hear the famous Maxwell Murder solo earlier this week. For the longest time I incorrectly assumed it'd be quite bland/dull. I stand totally corrected. I see [i]entirely[/i] why it's raved about so much. Cos it's great! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 [quote name='mcgraham' post='286028' date='Sep 17 2008, 04:34 PM']I finally got to hear the famous Maxwell Murder solo earlier this week. For the longest time I incorrectly assumed it'd be quite bland/dull. I stand totally corrected. I see [i]entirely[/i] why it's raved about so much. Cos it's great! Mark[/quote] Have you seen the video of the extended live version at the very start of this thread? Simply astonishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_In_Yer_Face Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Great bass solo. Don't go a bundle on Rancid except for 'Ruby Soho'...sound too much like a poor man's Clash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I put Maxwell Murder on for a mate of mine recently, and he was unimpressed... until the solo. "It's just a ska punk walking bassline, what's so special about... oh. OH. BLIMEY!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I remember I went to see them when that album came out. I wasn't a fan particularly, I just went to see any band that came within range, but anyway yeah me and my girlfriend went along to see Rancid and the venue was full of 13-year-olds with their parents. So we left again. I think we ended up catching G Love & Special Sauce at a place just down the street so it wasn't so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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