jwbassman Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Hey guys just got back from seeing jools holland at the Southport Summer Classics... and my vote for the coolest bass player has to go to mr dave swift - he was awesome... just layed it down all night, which is no mean feat playing with the likes of 'monster left hand' jools and gilson... he was using a EBS 4x10 cab, not sure what amp but it wan't the ebs on his website - he used a rob allen 5 all night and it sounded fantatsic - [url="http://www.daveswiftbass.com/pages/basses/roballen.html"]more info here[/url]... he just stood there in his wrap around shades (it was dark by the time they had finished) and barely moved all night, only from the elbow down and the head going... that guy is too cool just looked so relaxed it was so easy for him, not a dot of music all night and never missed a beat... superb any other guys out there that should be on this list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 After a bit of research I think it was a Walter Woods amp he was using tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 In any list of 'Cool' bass players, you have to put Phil Lynott near the top. Gay Byrne (TV chat show host), "Phil, what's it like to be black and Irish?" - Phil, "It's like being a pint of Guinness." Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsymoth Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 the one and only Rockette Morton. he gets his own list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Richard Bona! Coolest cat I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_MaN Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Jason Newsted....c'mon he's a cat. And that Wooten character's quite chilled lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 [quote name='Hamster' post='38724' date='Jul 30 2007, 12:44 AM']In any list of 'Cool' bass players, you have to put Phil Lynott near the top. Gay Byrne (TV chat show host), "Phil, what's it like to be black and Irish?" - Phil, "It's like being a pint of Guinness." Hamster[/quote] That's great - drinking guinness comes second only to bass playing in terms of the top things to do in my house [quote name='E_MaN' post='38757' date='Jul 30 2007, 08:13 AM']Jason Newsted....c'mon he's a cat. And that Wooten character's quite chilled lol[/quote] I must agree Victor is pretty cool - once again he makes it all look so easy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Cass Lewis is at the top of my cool list. Stuart Zender isn't far behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Alive - Tony Levin. Dead - The Ox - standing like a statue amongst the chaos bringing forth thunder from his fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_MaN Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 [quote name='Mike' post='38754' date='Jul 30 2007, 07:55 AM']Richard Bona! Coolest cat I know![/quote] He's a really great player, epxeptional musician and awesome song writer. Would like to meet him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Got to agree with; Tony Levin Cass Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Zender takes the top spot for me...But Paul Turner is definitely a VERY cool cat indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I like dan Veall, but I think he is way under rated lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 [quote name='Higgie' post='39041' date='Jul 30 2007, 04:11 PM']Zender takes the top spot for me...But Paul Turner is definitely a VERY cool cat indeed.[/quote] Amen brother. Big Dave Swift is a top geezer, seen him play a couple of times, and yes he nails it every time. Mind you, even if he played a bum note, I doubt anyone would have the guts to tell him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 (edited) [quote name='dood' post='39060' date='Jul 30 2007, 04:32 PM']I like dan Veall, but I think he is way under rated lol[/quote] Edited July 30, 2007 by jwbassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 [quote name='Wil' post='38784' date='Jul 30 2007, 09:30 AM']Cass Lewis is at the top of my cool list.[/quote] Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_in_ya_face Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Paul Simonon...end of debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 [quote name='bass_in_ya_face' post='39142' date='Jul 30 2007, 06:38 PM']Paul Simonon...end of debate.[/quote] Yes, saw him with The Good The Bad and The Queen a few months back, a very dapper chap indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizbat Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Who,s this dan fellow???. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 On the bloody bass, Jean Jacques Burnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='jwbassman' post='38699' date='Jul 29 2007, 11:27 PM']Hey guys just got back from seeing jools holland at the Southport Summer Classics... and my vote for the coolest bass player has to go to mr dave swift - he was awesome... just layed it down all night, which is no mean feat playing with the likes of 'monster left hand' jools and gilson... he was using a EBS 4x10 cab, not sure what amp but it wan't the ebs on his website - he used a rob allen 5 all night and it sounded fantatsic - [url="http://www.daveswiftbass.com/pages/basses/roballen.html"]more info here[/url]... he just stood there in his wrap around shades (it was dark by the time they had finished) and barely moved all night, only from the elbow down and the head going... that guy is too cool just looked so relaxed it was so easy for him, not a dot of music all night and never missed a beat... superb any other guys out there that should be on this list?[/quote] Maybe not the best, but definetley the coolest Paul simmonon. The reason i started playing the bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazz Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I'd throw norman watt roy into the mix. He is definately enthusiastic about what he plays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='bass_in_ya_face' post='39142' date='Jul 30 2007, 06:38 PM']Paul Simonon...end of debate.[/quote] +1000 Think London Calling Album cover never has a white person looked so cool IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacedabass Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Timmy C!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='bass_in_ya_face' post='39142' date='Jul 30 2007, 06:38 PM']Paul Simonon...end of debate.[/quote] Mani as a close second? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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