streak85 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 IMO, the best in progressive rock bass with Geddy first. Both exceptional bass players and on either lead vocals or noticeable backing vocals/harmonies. Variations in their style: the syncopation of Geddy and Neil to the syncopation of Chris Squire and Bill Bruford / Alan White. Geddy slides in here with a defintive rhythmic bass line and melodic vocals while Chris Squire pounds a melodic bass line with choral type of vocals. Lee and Squire both display similarities in bass sound with the Rickenbacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I know Squire was a huge influence on Geddy in the early days. I remember reading an interview with Ged back in 1980 where he said he bought a Rickenbacker because of Squire's bass sound. I would say that Squire and Jack Bruce were the pioneers of the busy, melodic bass style in rock music. Guys like Geddy owe a debt to them, but it's also cool that Geddy developed his own style and didn't continue copying them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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theworkingman Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Theres a discussion going on about this in NWW. I'm not sure if it's about who is the better bassist though. Both fantastic bassists though. The Best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdog2112 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 QUOTE I would say that Squire and Jack Bruce were the pioneers of the busy, melodic bass style in rock music. John Entwistle was certainly part of that group. He was practically a lead bassist and he's also a huge influence on Geddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borough of Shmeng Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Not a fan of bass players that use a pick. Ged for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 QUOTE (snowdog2112 @ Jun 11 2008, 06:28 PM) QUOTE I would say that Squire and Jack Bruce were the pioneers of the busy, melodic bass style in rock music. John Entwistle was certainly part of that group. He was practically a lead bassist and he's also a huge influence on Geddy. Don't underestimate Paul McCartney. Macca deserves some mention. Geddy even said so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenCleanAirsystem Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 QUOTE (snowdog2112 @ Jun 11 2008, 05:28 PM) QUOTE I would say that Squire and Jack Bruce were the pioneers of the busy, melodic bass style in rock music. John Entwistle was certainly part of that group. He was practically a lead bassist and he's also a huge influence on Geddy. Entwistle was a Monster, much more of an influence on Geddy than Chris Squire I'd say. As an aside, I'd say Geezer Butler's a well underestimated bass player, but maybe that's not fore here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 squire kick's ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRocinanteKid Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Geddy Lee Pete Trewavas Mike Rutherford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1974FAN Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Many Interesting comments and opinions here. I agree, Geddy is the main man now. As far back as 1977, I remember reading how Squire, Entwistle & Bruce were big influences on him and how he tried to emulate them. Jaco Pastorius was a big jazz influence on him as well. They were/are all great in their own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Geddy and Squire are my two favorite rock bassists, and a big reason for why I play bass. Fans of Squire/Yes should check out Chris's first solo album, Fish Out of Water (1975). I'm a big fan of the album and would love to see it get more recognition. Very progressive, very Yes-ish. As for Jaco, I've never heard him mentioned by Geddy or in connection with Rush... until the recording of Snakes and Arrows, when Geddy received a Jaco Pastorius fretless Fender Jazz and played it on "Malignant Narcissism." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jun 12 2008, 10:05 AM) Geddy and Squire are my two favorite rock bassists, and a big reason for why I play bass. Fans of Squire/Yes should check out Chris's first solo album, Fish Out of Water (1975). I'm a big fan of the album and would love to see it get more recognition. Very progressive, very Yes-ish. As for Jaco, I've never heard him mentioned by Geddy or in connection with Rush... until the recording of Snakes and Arrows, when Geddy received a Jaco Pastorius fretless Fender Jazz and played it on "Malignant Narcissism." jaco............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliasOfDelaware Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Though my allegiance is to YES first then Rush in a close second as far as favorite bands, Geddy is the better bassist. Not that I'm a "no picks" guy at all, I think Squire's a genius, but Geddy is faster and quite imaginative. Squire does an irreplaceable job singing harmonies for YES and has created some of the most unique bass lines I've ever heard. Frustrated, large-handed lead guitarist, it seems. Now, Les Claypool is sick. It's a different style of bass and it shows an enormous amount of talent and practice. I wouldn't put it in the same class as Squire/Geddy but it sure is enjoyable to hear/watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvmusic Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Agreed to all, but I'd like to add in a seldom appreciated bass player to the mix. Dave Meros of Spock's Beard. Another Ric player and you can hear a huge Squire influence in his playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 QUOTE (drvmusic @ Jun 12 2008, 10:47 AM) Agreed to all, but I'd like to add in a seldom appreciated bass player to the mix. Dave Meros of Spock's Beard. Another Ric player and you can hear a huge Squire influence in his playing. Definitely Squire-influenced; he plays progressive Rickenbacker lines with a pick. But he seems to downplay the Squire influence; I think I read something he once wrote, where he lists Mike Rutherford as his biggest influence. If you want still another progressive Rickenbacker bass player, there's Jon Camp from Renaissance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 QUOTE (OliasOfDelaware @ Jun 12 2008, 10:28 AM) Now, Les Claypool is sick. It's a different style of bass and it shows an enormous amount of talent and practice. I wouldn't put it in the same class as Squire/Geddy but it sure is enjoyable to hear/watch. Les was the reason I started playing bass in '91. Back then hearing Tommy the Cat, Mr. Knowitall, or Jerry was a Race Car Driver was totally unique and insane. I know he's not the first to tap on a bass, but damn if he can't do everything else on the thing too! Fun fact: He used a fretless 6-string Carl Thompson to record "Sailing the Seas of Cheese" and later said he didn't even know how to play it. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgyspice Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jun 12 2008, 07:59 AM) Definitely Squire-influenced; he plays progressive Rickenbacker lines with a pick. But he seems to downplay the Squire influence; I think I read something he once wrote, where he lists Mike Rutherford as his biggest influence. Whoa, really? I've often lamented the fact that Rutherford switched to guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRocinanteKid Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 QUOTE (edgyspice @ Jun 12 2008, 06:04 PM) QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jun 12 2008, 07:59 AM) Definitely Squire-influenced; he plays progressive Rickenbacker lines with a pick. But he seems to downplay the Squire influence; I think I read something he once wrote, where he lists Mike Rutherford as his biggest influence. Whoa, really? I've often lamented the fact that Rutherford switched to guitar... Mike Rutherford owns! His bassline on ...In That Quiet Earth is one of my all time favourites to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushian King Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I like The White Stripes' bassist the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacebrtha Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Doug Wimbish - Living Colour. It should be illegal to be that good. Especially live. If you haven't heard them live then you haven't heard them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgyspice Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 QUOTE (TheRocinanteKid @ Jun 12 2008, 09:09 AM) QUOTE (edgyspice @ Jun 12 2008, 06:04 PM) QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jun 12 2008, 07:59 AM) Definitely Squire-influenced; he plays progressive Rickenbacker lines with a pick. But he seems to downplay the Squire influence; I think I read something he once wrote, where he lists Mike Rutherford as his biggest influence. Whoa, really? I've often lamented the fact that Rutherford switched to guitar... Mike Rutherford owns! His bassline on ...In That Quiet Earth is one of my all time favourites to play. Quick, let's revive the Genesis thread! *runs over to the "Music of the Spheres" forum* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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