Mr. Not Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Your own personal top 5 bassists. Go for it. Edited September 7, 2016 by Mr. Not 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) 5. Geddy LeeWhile I'm no longer all that much of a Rush fan (I blame this forum, it really caused me to burn out on the guys...), Geddy's bass playing is undeniably fantastic and he really carried the band through with each and every album. 4. Colin EdwinSecond to Gavin, Colin complimented on Steven Wilson's genius very well. True, there aren't many songs in which you think "man that bass playing really stands out", but that just makes it clear that he's a very humble bassist. When he did show off - he did it right. Don't hate him... ;) 3. Dennis DunawayBe honest, back in the late 60's & early 70's, no one could touch this guy. I challenge you to find me someone who made so many involved rock bass-lines at the time. And the thing is that I don't think he ever got that many chances to fully shine while playing with Alice, which is sort of a shame, but at the same time it makes his legacy all the more great. , Generation Landslide 2. Colin GreenwoodA very melodic bass player, being one of the earliest collaborators of Thom he's a key component of Radiohead. If you're a bass player, learn to play some Radiohead songs on the instrument... You'll notice that there's something extremely therapeutic in the calm manner that Colin plays, and, naturally, it sounds this way too. (bridge / ending), 1. John Myung#1 has to be John.. There's just no other true competition. A complete maestro who can both play crazy lines as well as very simplistic ones for the pocket... And everything in between! , Edited September 7, 2016 by Mr. Not 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunter Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 The guy from Stryper, the guy from Firehouse, the guy from Cinderella, the guy from Motley Crue and Sheryl Crow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Geddy LeePhil LynottGeezer ButlerChris SquireSteve Harris 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Geddy LeeChris SquireRay ShulmanLothar MeidGlenn Cornick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 In no order: Geddy LeeJohn EntwistleBilly SheehanJon EvansJack Bruce 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Geddy LeeGeddy LeeGeezer ButlerJohn DeaconTony Levin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchmothesnowdog Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 EnrwistleLes ClaypoolBootsy CollinsChris.SquireGeddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 5. Geddy Lee4. John Decon3. Colin Greenwood2. John Myoung1. Paul Mccartney Mick 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relayer2112 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Geddy Chris Squire Mike Rutherford John Glascock Roger Waters 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 EntwistleLeeClaypoolAllen WoodySquire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Tom PeterssonTom PeterssonGeddy LeeJohn EntwistleChris Squire Edited September 7, 2016 by Surrender74 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Geddy LeeGraham LewisPaul McCartneyChris SquireSting I chose my top five based purely on playing melodic lines. I don't care how fast you can play, I don't care how many notes you play, I only care if it's catchy and anchors the song. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I agree wholeheartedly with ReRushed as far as what makes a favorite .. There's got to be more in it for me than just a guy who wants to show off how much he has practiced - Geddy Lee - Phil Lynott - Chris Squire - Squid - Gene Simmons 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Geddy LeeJohn EntwistleStingDave HopeStu Hamm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy Jazz Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Gedd ( 1st, sorry, no offense intended for the other "5" hall of famers of the Low End ** )HarrisJacoBruceSquireOx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super25Smasher Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 In no particular order:Geddy LeeFleaMark HoppusPaul McCartneyJack Blades 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natural Scientist in 2112 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) 1. Geddy Lee (undoubtedly my favorite bassist, as he made me want to pick up a bass myself) 2. Les Claypool 3. John Entwistle 4. Chris Squire 5. Cliff Burton (was hard to decide between him and Geezer Butler for this spot) Edited September 7, 2016 by Natural Scientist in 2112 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteen Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 1. Geddy Lee Followed in no particular order by: Geezer ButlerGene SimmonsSteve HarrisRick James.............biatch! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakesideShark Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Markus GrosskopfChris SquireLauri PorraGeddy LeeDavid Ellefson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 GeddyCharles MingusAllen WoodyChris SquireSven Pipien 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 geddysquirefleaclaypooljaco (what? no love for jaco yet?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meow Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 John EntwistleGeddy LeeJohn Paul JonesJaco PastoriusJohn Myung 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Sir PaulGeddyThe OxGeezerBurke Shelley 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Geddy leeSteve harrisGeezer butlerStanley clarkeChris squire 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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