Golchen Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Ok, so I've been hanging around on this forum for quite a while now, and one thing that has always surprised me is that some very 'big' names in bass playing seem to get a fairly hefty bashing from some quarters. Two that spring immediately to mind are Victor Wooten and Mark King, and I seen to recall having read negativity on Pastorius and Flea as well. Without wishing to start a feeding frenzy for those that seem to enjoy slating bassists, I thought that it would be good to focus on bassists that everyone loves, those that can do no wrong. So a couple of nominations from me - Two bassists that I have yet to read a bad word on (I could have missed them of course!) are Pino Palladino and John Entwhistle. Anyone else agree (or not!) with that? Any other nominations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='Golchen' post='417167' date='Feb 23 2009, 09:23 AM']John Entwhistle.[/quote] +1 How about John Paul Jones? Is this just regarding basschat or say out & about in the music scene as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbatts2000 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I would agree with those suggestions. I love Pino's recent work with John Mayer. How about: James Jamerson Bernard Edwards Paul McCartney ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Duck Dunn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='rbatts2000' post='417182' date='Feb 23 2009, 09:31 AM']I would agree with those suggestions. I love Pino's recent work with John Mayer. How about: James Jamerson Bernard Edwards Paul McCartney ?[/quote] All the players listed so far have been criticised at one time or another here with the possible exception of Jamerson. Oh, Duck Dunn, too. Good call, Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Phil Lynott. Never put a foot wrong ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I'd go for James Jamerson, Duck Dunn, John Paul Jones, Guy Pratt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Duck. Willie Weeks. Mr. Pratt loses a point or two for playing a Jazz on a Floyd tour. What was he thinking of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='Golchen' post='417167' date='Feb 23 2009, 09:23 AM']Ok, so I've been hanging around on this forum for quite a while now, and one thing that has always surprised me is that some very 'big' names in bass playing seem to get a fairly hefty bashing from some quarters. Two that spring immediately to mind are Victor Wooten and Mark King, and I seen to recall having read negativity on Pastorius and Flea as well. Without wishing to start a feeding frenzy for those that seem to enjoy slating bassists, I thought that it would be good to focus on bassists that everyone loves, those that can do no wrong...[/quote] It's probably worth noting that many (most?) of us only put out our opinions on these people when directly asked to as part of question. A lot of the negative stuff is really just 'pub banter', nowt serious. Just because their music doesn't do anything for me doesn't mean that I've got anything at all against them personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I nominate Chuck Rainey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Norman Watt-Roy.. And Bootsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I'd agree with everyone on this page so far on the players they've listed. Pino is amazing, and it goes without saying that Chuck Rainey is a genius. Same for Willie Weeks. But... I really like Guy Berryman from Coldplay, he can do no wrong in my eyes... say what you want about the band, but can you argue with his bass lines? There's loads of bass players I love, I think the whole idea of people slagging off the likes of Flea or Pastorius is such a redundant argument, simply because it serves only to anger other people who like these sort of players. You can state stuff as fact but ultimately, it's only your opinion... IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantdosleepy Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Never read anyone on here ever bag on Mani or Peter Hook. The occiasional 'not my cup of tea' but that's as far as anyone's gone. I've definitely read criticisms of Enthwistle here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='417431' date='Feb 23 2009, 02:07 PM']Never read anyone on here ever bag on Mani or Peter Hook. The occiasional 'not my cup of tea' but that's as far as anyone's gone. I've definitely read criticisms of Enthwistle here.[/quote] I saw a thread on here recently that had some very negative comments about Peter Hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='liamcapleton' post='417392' date='Feb 23 2009, 01:33 PM']But... I really like Guy Berryman from Coldplay, he can do no wrong in my eyes... say what you want about the band, but can you argue with his bass lines?[/quote] Having listened to a lot of Coldplay, none of the basslines stand out to me as amazing. Have I missed something??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='spike' post='417350' date='Feb 23 2009, 01:09 PM']I nominate Chuck Rainey[/quote] I'll second that. Plus an honourable mention for Julian Crampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='417450' date='Feb 23 2009, 02:27 PM']Wobble[/quote] Indeed!! He does tend to get overlooked doesn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='417220' date='Feb 23 2009, 10:28 AM']Mr. Pratt loses a point or two for playing a Jazz on a Floyd tour. What was he thinking of? [/quote] Money.... [ not the song ] Dave Gilmour loved the sound of that Jazz Bass. Back OT... Lee Sklar Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='417431' date='Feb 23 2009, 02:07 PM']Never read anyone on here ever bag on Mani or Peter Hook. The occiasional 'not my cup of tea' but that's as far as anyone's gone. I've definitely read criticisms of Enthwistle here.[/quote] I think his tone often sucked. I'm going to go with Andy Rourke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='417220' date='Feb 23 2009, 10:28 AM']Mr. Pratt loses a point or two for playing a Jazz on a Floyd tour. What was he thinking of? [/quote] And another for living up to his name by telling my mate to bugger off when asked very politely for advice on bass playing - then letching over his bird. It's me that's supposed to do that John McVie for me , Entwhistle , Jamerson , Lynott , Roger Glover - so many pro's doing their jobs well by being more interested in what they should do rather than what they can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote]Having listened to a lot of Coldplay, none of the basslines stand out to me as amazing. Have I missed something???[/quote] Probably not. Why does a bass line have to be amazing? Can't it just be 'enough'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='417431' date='Feb 23 2009, 02:07 PM']Never read anyone on here ever bag on Mani or Peter Hook. The occiasional 'not my cup of tea' but that's as far as anyone's gone. I've definitely read criticisms of Enthwistle here.[/quote] Really weird you mention Mani, I was going to bring him up. Great player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Andy Rourke Stuart Zender Meshell Ndegeocello Harvey Brooks Ray Brown Byron Miller Wilbur Bascomb Will Lee Tony Levin Dave Holland ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='lowdown' post='417464' date='Feb 23 2009, 02:40 PM']Dave Gilmour loved the sound of that Jazz Bass.[/quote] IIRC, he actually disliked it, and specifically asked GP to stick to a P in future...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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