Barking Spiders Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 The thread on Alex James prompted this. So, which bass players have such a presence in their bands that they, rather than the guitarists or vocalists, might be the ones to inspire and all that jazz. PS this isn't about who has the chops. Well it may've possibly been a bit studied but to be fair AJ cut the mustard with his casual posture, ciggie hanging out of his mouth Hooky - very recognisable with his bass down by his knees stance Suzie Quattro - well, she did the whole leather rock chick thing Kim Deal - saw the Pixies when she was in the band. Hard to keep your eyes off her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) From image alone I`m sure Sid Vicious had an impact on many of us, he sure did on me. In the video for Pretty Vacant I though he looked great. He probably inspired many to pick up the bass, without ever really getting to grips with it himself. Also Duff McKagan of Guns N Roses always had that cool aura about him, as did Sami Yaffa of Hanoi Rocks. Edited June 4, 2020 by Lozz196 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue for sure. And from around that same late 80s era, Rachel Bolan from Skid Row was one cool looking dude. Edited June 4, 2020 by bassbiscuits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 21 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: From image alone I`m sure Sid Vicious had an impact on many of us, he sure did on me. In the video for Pretty Vacant I though he looked great. He probably inspired many to pick up the bass, without ever really getting to grips with it himself. having listened to some of the live Pistols on the infamous USA tour he wasn't as bad as was made out, I suspect he was a victim of McLaren's "they can't play" publicity stunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykilz Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Doug Pinnick from King's X. Especially when he had his mohawk hair. The other guys are brilliant players but, to be fair, look like extras from a Beatles tribute band. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Just now, PaulWarning said: having listened to some of the live Pistols on the infamous USA tour he wasn't as bad as was made out, I suspect he was a victim of McLaren's "they can't play" publicity stunt Yeah, if Nancy and drugs hadn’t got to him he’d probably have got there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 5, 2022 by Jus Lukin 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Nicky Wire in the early Manics days was a very cool figure. When I first saw them, him and Richey Edwards were definitely the cool pair in the band. Such a stylish mess of animal prints, spandex, make up and nicotine, oozing confidence, arrogance and attitude. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) When I was a kid my first musical heroes were Slade. I always thought that Jim Lea and Don Powell were so cool - cooler than Noddy Holder and Dave Hill. I also thought Micky Finn in T Rex was cooler than Marc Bolan - well I was a kid at the time! In later years, in the late 70s, I saw UFO and was mesmerised by the bass player, Pete Way. He just looked so cool. A real rock star. Edited June 4, 2020 by Old Man Riva 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Mick Karn for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Tina Weymouth. Kool. Mario Cipollina. Those glasses. Jimmy Haslip. That hair - and can play compact stuff, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Back when I started, I always thought the bass player was the coolest one. It's what attracted me to the instrument. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbloke Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Jon Taylor. Great player and probably the unofficial most popular member of the band with teenager girls. Steve Harris. Pretty much the creative force behind Iron Maiden's best years. DD Verni (Overkill). If you were a thrash/metal fan in the 80s, then the image of DD Verni, BC Rich widow bass slung low and that bass sound. Tony Butler (Big Country). Tony bouncing around onstage, Black precision and a huge grin. That's my memory of BC on TOTP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysbass Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) Obviously the late, great John Entwistle. Aside from him letting his fingers do the talking; the icing on the coolness cake for me was his lack of participation in the smashing up of gear (at least on stage - I know he had his moments off stage) which I always considered crass and wasteful. Edited June 5, 2020 by Krysbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Jean-Jacques Burnel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Geddy Lee Chris Squire Glenn Hughes Phil Lynott Greg Lake Trevor Horn - Buggles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) I can't find it, but there was an ad in Bass Player long ago of a bassist probably playing a headless instrument. He had nearly orange hair, and sides of his hair were cut. His outlook resembled that 7up ad character. I associate him to Simply red, but this is just a hunch. Was he advertising strings, maybe, but the pic was fun. Anybody remember this? Edited June 5, 2020 by itu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 John Paul-Jones. Benjamin Orr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 59 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: Geddy Lee Chris Squire Glenn Hughes Phil Lynott Greg Lake Trevor Horn - Buggles I would say he is the only cool one! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) . Edited June 5, 2020 by Frank Blank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 35 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: Cool?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) . Edited June 5, 2020 by Frank Blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 It's got to be Steve Harris for me. Everyone else is replaceable. No Steve Harris, no Iron Maiden. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 43 minutes ago, ClassicVibes said: I would say he is the only cool one! You gotta say Glenn Hughes was pretty cool with Deep Purple. Not just about being cool tho. The OP asked for bassists that were inspirational in the band. All of the my suggestions fit that description. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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