I was wondering what people thought for the best bass guitarist of all time? Tell me what you think.?

Question

I, honestly, would have to say Cliff Burton from Metallica, but feel free to speak your opinion.

Answer 1

Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Answer 2

Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath! He wrote most of the song lyrics, and revolutionised Bass playing - as Wikipedia says:

"Geezer is noted as being one of the first bassists to use a Wah-wah pedal on his bass, as showcased at the beginning of N.I.B. which inspired many later bassists, such as Cliff Burton who cited him as an influence. He was also one of the first bassists to de-tune ( tune lower than the standard E tuning), in order to match Iommi when he started tuning his guitar to C# (one and a half steps down). De-tuning was soon adopted as a standard in most heavy metal bands to follow."

he is also "the seventh son of a seventh son, born on the seventeenth day of the seventh month (July 17) in the forty ninth year (1949), which is equal to seven times seven. "

If you don't/haven't listened to Sabbath for a while, please go and listen to them - the bass lines are genius - amazingly catchy, rhythmic, well played..AND he even thought of the name black sabbath.

Also, you have to give credit to Carol Kaye, probably the greatest bassist of all time - played on EVERY SONG IN THE WORLD
look-
http://www.carolkaye.com/www/library/basshits.htm

But Geezer wrote his own stuff and you like Cliff Burton, so he comes first.

Answer 3

No particular order

John Paul Jones (zep)
Booty Collins (p-funk)
Flea (peppers)
Jack Bruce (cream)
Noel Redding (the jh experience)
Sting (the police)
Geddy Lee (rush, he sings, plays base with his feet and keyboard with his hands all to different melodies all at the same time - props, had to make room)
Les Claypool (primus, c2b3 - also like buckethead))
Guy Pratt (studio, floyd)
Tony Levin (studio - floyd, king crimson)

I think Cliff was awesome, but I prefer this list.

Kirk made it on my top guitarist list though for 'Orion'

Answer 4

Herbie Flowers.

Has been THE man on the bass for years. He is the guy the Megastars get in when they are in the studio. He is the guy that you often hear when you think you are hearing your favourite band's bass player.

He is the guy who can turn up, play the bass part perfectly, first time, no fuss, no hassle - no matter what style of music

Answer 5

Tony Levin, King Crimson

Answer 6

I honestly can't pick a fave,but ones i admire are;
Flea-Red Hot Chilli Peppers,
John Paul Jones-Led Zeppelin,
Mike Mills-REM,
Steve Harris-Iron Maiden,
Glenn Hughes-Deep Purple.

Answer 7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_8NtbKsYuA also yes Les Claypool


Andy Frazer of Free was a brilliant bass player just listen to Mr Big....

to ray m Eric Clapton is a lead guitarist and Ginger Baker a drummer so come on use your grey matter.

Answer 8

I'd say either Level 42's Mark King or Mani of the Stone Roses. Both bands are brilliant.

Answer 9

Mike Rutherford of Genesis. Perhaps. Or John Entwistle from the wjo

Answer 10

Richard Sinclair of Caravan, Camel, Hatfield and the North