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luvwild
Brooklyn, NY
age: 44
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Who do you think is the best bass guitarist? Who do you think is the worst?
I think Jaco and Jack Bruce are two of the best.
One of the absolute worst is Gene Simmons.
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| 6/8/2008 12:49:49 AM |
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frqntflyr
Georgetown, TX
age: 50
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Who do you think is the best bass guitarist? Who do you think is the worst?
I think Jaco and Jack Bruce are two of the best.
One of the absolute worst is Gene Simmons.
Luv dear, first, I absolutely agree with your worst pik. Gene.....don't get me started on Kiss..... Jaco & Jack are monsters....and I am old school,kinda like you....but older school......
I pick....
Chris Squire
Geddy Lee
Mel Schacher
Thelonius Monk
James Myung
Tim Bogart
Billy Sheehan..............$20 to the person who can name the bands these guys played with.
If you "google" it,you cheated.....go back to school.
nice topic LW.....
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| 6/8/2008 7:21:48 AM |
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tryingtoforget
East York, ON
age: 40
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i have to agree gene simmons is not vary good he can how ever put on a show ,but his ego ruined kiss (one of my favoret bands )
best bass players in my mind steve harris -iron maiden
peter steele - type o negative
les claypol-primus
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| 6/8/2008 8:34:15 AM |
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luvwild
Brooklyn, NY
age: 44
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Who do you think is the best bass guitarist? Who do you think is the worst?
I think Jaco and Jack Bruce are two of the best.
One of the absolute worst is Gene Simmons.
Luv dear, first, I absolutely agree with your worst pik. Gene.....don't get me started on Kiss..... Jaco & Jack are monsters....and I am old school,kinda like you....but older school......
I pick....
Chris Squire
Geddy Lee
Mel Schacher
Thelonius Monk
James Myung
Tim Bogart
Billy Sheehan..............$20 to the person who can name the bands these guys played with.
If you "google" it,you cheated.....go back to school.
nice topic LW.....
Monk played bass, but when did he pick up a bass guitar?
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| 6/8/2008 9:10:22 AM |
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oldmanrocker
Gladstone, OR
age: 50
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Who do you think is the best bass guitarist? Who do you think is the worst?
I think Jaco and Jack Bruce are two of the best.
One of the absolute worst is Gene Simmons.
Luv dear, first, I absolutely agree with your worst pik. Gene.....don't get me started on Kiss..... Jaco & Jack are monsters....and I am old school,kinda like you....but older school......
I pick....
Chris Squire
Geddy Lee
Mel Schacher
Thelonius Monk
James Myung
Tim Bogart
Billy Sheehan..............$20 to the person who can name the bands these guys played with.
If you "google" it,you cheated.....go back to school.
nice topic LW.....
I'm in TOTAL agreement with frqntflyr on this (especialy when it comes to Chris Squire) And Luvwild & myself aready had this discussion on Gene Simmonds and are BOTH in TOTAL agreement on this as well!!! 
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| 6/8/2008 9:44:48 AM |
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paintswithair
Flint, MI
age: 43
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Chris Squire
Geddy Lee
Mel Schacher
Thelonius Monk
James Myung
Tim Bogart
Billy Sheehan..............
Squire...YES
Lee......RUSH (the best power trio ever)
Schacher..GRAND FUNK RAILROAD (from right here in my hometown, Flint, MI)
MONK......trick question?
Myung.....never heard of this man, sorry
Bogert....VANILLA FUDGE
Sheehan...played with David Lee Roth after the VH breakup, then the band MR. BIG
Some favs of mine.....Jack Bruce, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee, Victor Wooten, Lee Sklar, Chi Cheng, Jaco Pastorius
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| 6/8/2008 11:37:05 AM |
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frqntflyr
Georgetown, TX
age: 50
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Who do you think is the best bass guitarist? Who do you think is the worst?
I think Jaco and Jack Bruce are two of the best.
One of the absolute worst is Gene Simmons.
Luv dear, first, I absolutely agree with your worst pik. Gene.....don't get me started on Kiss..... Jaco & Jack are monsters....and I am old school,kinda like you....but older school......
I pick....
Chris Squire
Geddy Lee
Mel Schacher
Thelonius Monk
James Myung
Tim Bogart
Billy Sheehan..............$20 to the person who can name the bands these guys played with.
If you "google" it,you cheated.....go back to school.
nice topic LW.....
Monk played bass, but when did he pick up a bass guitar?
Oh please Luv, your going to differentiate and get me on a technicality??? Your just picking on me.....
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| 6/8/2008 11:50:25 AM |
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frqntflyr
Georgetown, TX
age: 50
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Chris Squire
Geddy Lee
Mel Schacher
Thelonius Monk
James Myung
Tim Bogart
Billy Sheehan..............
Squire...YES
Lee......RUSH (the best power trio ever)
Schacher..GRAND FUNK RAILROAD (from right here in my hometown, Flint, MI)
MONK......trick question?
Myung.....never heard of this man, sorry
Bogert....VANILLA FUDGE
Sheehan...played with David Lee Roth after the VH breakup, then the band MR. BIG
Some favs of mine.....Jack Bruce, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee, Victor Wooten, Lee Sklar, Chi Cheng, Jaco Pastorius
WOW, excellent! Monk....kind of a trick question Myung plays for Dream Theater, the baddest a** prog rock band ever. JMO I think Bogert did some of his best work with Jeff Beck in the early mid 70's "Beck,Bogart,& Appice." (his rythym co-hort in Fudge) if you can find it it is a textbook for out front bass playing. Check it out! Schacher, I can only give you 1/2 credit....homeboy Schacher, and Lee Dorman (Iron Butterfly) made me go out and buy a cheap a** bass w/ my paper route money. My Dad was not pleased.
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| 6/8/2008 6:59:25 PM |
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baconhollow
Glen Burnie, MD
age: 59
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...true bass, Percy Heath (Heath Bros), Miroslav Vitous (Weather Report-dbl neck bass), Larry Taylor (John Mayall), Dave Holland (ECM), ..& Ron Carter, acoustic bass,...
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| 6/8/2008 7:00:59 PM |
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baconhollow
Glen Burnie, MD
age: 59
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oh yeah Billy Sheehan, early band Talas..
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| 6/8/2008 7:49:29 PM |
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luvwild
Brooklyn, NY
age: 44
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...true bass, Percy Heath (Heath Bros), Miroslav Vitous (Weather Report-dbl neck bass), Larry Taylor (John Mayall), Dave Holland (ECM), ..& Ron Carter, acoustic bass,...
I can't believe I forgot about Miroslav Vitous and Ron Carter...both great bassists.
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| 6/12/2008 9:32:59 PM |
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paintswithair
Flint, MI
age: 43
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Jaco Pastorious also played with Weather Report.
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| 6/13/2008 1:24:30 AM |
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tansudragon
Thaxton, MS
age: 52
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And just what is it that makes Gene Simmons a BAD bassist? I admit he's no Sheehan, Harris, or Lee, but he's not a BAD bassist.
I have seen MANY bands in concert - including the original KISS in 78, KISS with Vinnie Vincent, KISS with Kulick, and the original KISS on the reunion tour in 96.
All in all KISS has been on of the tightest bands, musically, and sound wise, I have ever seen. (The Vinnie Vincent version was the least entertaining).
One of the worst sounds and sloppiest performances I have ever seen was Whitesnake - incidentally Rudy Sarzo was playing bass at that show.
Perhaps you don't like KISS's music - that's your perrogative - musical taste is subjective, and only snob thinks there tastes are BETTER than someone else's. But as far as being a BAD bassist, I have to totally disagree with your opinion of Gene Simmons.
In case you wonder -i like MANY types of music - jazz, rock, metal, blues, classical, rockabilly, even some country.
Ray
PS - I am also a musician - guitarist and some keyboarding
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| 6/16/2008 1:06:30 PM |
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frqntflyr
Georgetown, TX
age: 50
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And just what is it that makes Gene Simmons a BAD bassist? I admit he's no Sheehan, Harris, or Lee, but he's not a BAD bassist.
I have seen MANY bands in concert - including the original KISS in 78, KISS with Vinnie Vincent, KISS with Kulick, and the original KISS on the reunion tour in 96.
All in all KISS has been on of the tightest bands, musically, and sound wise, I have ever seen. (The Vinnie Vincent version was the least entertaining).
One of the worst sounds and sloppiest performances I have ever seen was Whitesnake - incidentally Rudy Sarzo was playing bass at that show.
Perhaps you don't like KISS's music - that's your perrogative - musical taste is subjective, and only snob thinks there tastes are BETTER than someone else's. But as far as being a BAD bassist, I have to totally disagree with your opinion of Gene Simmons.
In case you wonder -i like MANY types of music - jazz, rock, metal, blues, classical, rockabilly, even some country.
Ray
PS - I am also a musician - guitarist and some keyboarding
C'mon TD....really. Gene Simmons? Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I don't begrudge you for that. But Gene never hit any note other than "root/5th/octave". I will admit to liking the little "double pick" "fill" in Detroit Rock City. But overall....NO!!
How do you think RUSH would have sounded if Gene had to step in an take over Geddy's place??? I shudder at the implications.......
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| 6/21/2008 10:21:56 AM |
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tryingtoforget
East York, ON
age: 40
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THAT MAKES SENSE ,BUT YOU CANT REALLY COMPIRE RUSH TO KISS ,COME ON NOW. IN THE 70'S LIKE IT OR NOT KISS WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST BANDS ON THE PLANET ,IM NOT DEFENDING KISS THE TICKET SALES AND RECORD SALES SPEAKS FOR ITS SELF. I GREW UP IN CANADA SO I KNOW HOW IMPORTANT A BAND LIKE RUSH WAS,BUT KISS WAS A GUITAR DRIVEN BAND.ITS A TOALY DIFFERENT ANIMAL. BOTH BANDS ARE GOOD.AND DEPENDING ON YOUR TASTE ONE BAND WILL ALWAYS BE THE FAVORET
GENE WAS THE BACK UP FOR ACE AND PAUL,IF GENE PLAYED IN RUSH I DONT THINK THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A KISS OR A RUSH,AND THAT WOULD HAVE SUCKED
IN ANY CASE IM GLAD TO SEE MUSICIANS ON HERE TALKIN ABOUT THESE THINGS
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| 6/21/2008 5:49:30 PM |
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bishopwg
Danville, IN
age: 30
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Why dont I see any blues players here? Muddy Waters? BB King? Anyone?
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| 6/21/2008 7:55:38 PM |
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dogen
Augusta, ME
age: 34
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im not much of an expert but someone mentioned him
Les Claypool is pretty good
and as far as the worst goes ill nominate myself ive never even picked one up, though i had an interest.
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| 6/21/2008 10:30:39 PM |
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6stringmagic
Pocomoke City, MD
age: 29
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Flea, Les Claypool, Martin Mendez are great bass players.
For worst I would have to say Sid Vicious
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| 6/22/2008 10:17:12 PM |
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frqntflyr
Georgetown, TX
age: 50
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THAT MAKES SENSE ,BUT YOU CANT REALLY COMPIRE RUSH TO KISS ,COME ON NOW. IN THE 70'S LIKE IT OR NOT KISS WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST BANDS ON THE PLANET ,IM NOT DEFENDING KISS THE TICKET SALES AND RECORD SALES SPEAKS FOR ITS SELF. I GREW UP IN CANADA SO I KNOW HOW IMPORTANT A BAND LIKE RUSH WAS,BUT KISS WAS A GUITAR DRIVEN BAND.ITS A TOALY DIFFERENT ANIMAL. BOTH BANDS ARE GOOD.AND DEPENDING ON YOUR TASTE ONE BAND WILL ALWAYS BE THE FAVORET
GENE WAS THE BACK UP FOR ACE AND PAUL,IF GENE PLAYED IN RUSH I DONT THINK THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A KISS OR A RUSH,AND THAT WOULD HAVE SUCKED
IN ANY CASE IM GLAD TO SEE MUSICIANS ON HERE TALKIN ABOUT THESE THINGS [/quote
Not comparing Rush to Kiss....who could? I don't like Kiss because they put show over substance. They were a "one trick pony". granted, they played that one trick for millions. But this column is about Bass players, and I'm sorry.... Gene will never be remembered as a one of the "greats" JMO
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| 6/23/2008 5:49:24 PM |
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luvwild
Brooklyn, NY
age: 44
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THAT MAKES SENSE ,BUT YOU CANT REALLY COMPIRE RUSH TO KISS ,COME ON NOW. IN THE 70'S LIKE IT OR NOT KISS WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST BANDS ON THE PLANET ,IM NOT DEFENDING KISS THE TICKET SALES AND RECORD SALES SPEAKS FOR ITS SELF. I GREW UP IN CANADA SO I KNOW HOW IMPORTANT A BAND LIKE RUSH WAS,BUT KISS WAS A GUITAR DRIVEN BAND.ITS A TOALY DIFFERENT ANIMAL. BOTH BANDS ARE GOOD.AND DEPENDING ON YOUR TASTE ONE BAND WILL ALWAYS BE THE FAVORET
GENE WAS THE BACK UP FOR ACE AND PAUL,IF GENE PLAYED IN RUSH I DONT THINK THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A KISS OR A RUSH,AND THAT WOULD HAVE SUCKED
IN ANY CASE IM GLAD TO SEE MUSICIANS ON HERE TALKIN ABOUT THESE THINGS [/quote
Not comparing Rush to Kiss....who could? I don't like Kiss because they put show over substance. They were a "one trick pony". granted, they played that one trick for millions. But this column is about Bass players, and I'm sorry.... Gene will never be remembered as a one of the "greats" JMO
Rush bores me.
In defense of Gene Simmons' bass guitar playing, when the band first got together, Gene was supposed to play rhythm guitar. But Paul Stanley said Gene should play bass because he (Paul) was going to play rhythm guitar. So Gene played bass guitar even though they all knew he was a better rhythm guitarist.
When KISS first started out, they were all determined to be rock musicians. They came up with the costumes because they wanted to do something a little different from the bands they had been listening to.
Still, it is true that Gene Simmons will not be remembered as a bass guitarist. He was never a great or even good musiican.
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| 6/23/2008 11:01:52 PM |
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frqntflyr
Georgetown, TX
age: 50
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LUV, you are absolutely killin' me!!! Rush bores you? What are you smoking?!? Is the ozone too thick up there in NY? We've had our disagreements,and I respect your opinion, but I must put my foot down on this one. you've gone too far this time missy. I ought to put you over my knee!!! I'm calling Geddy right now!!
oh yea...Gene was an accountant before he started KISS, I read in an interview years ago they went for the costumes because they even knew they weren't that good, and they wanted to make money and get laid.....how esoteric......
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| 6/24/2008 11:32:52 AM |
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luvwild
Brooklyn, NY
age: 44
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LUV, you are absolutely killin' me!!! Rush bores you? What are you smoking?!? Is the ozone too thick up there in NY? We've had our disagreements,and I respect your opinion, but I must put my foot down on this one. you've gone too far this time missy. I ought to put you over my knee!!! I'm calling Geddy right now!!
oh yea...Gene was an accountant before he started KISS, I read in an interview years ago they went for the costumes because they even knew they weren't that good, and they wanted to make money and get laid.....how esoteric......
Okay, so you like Rush and Yes. I just find both those bands BORING!!!!!!!!!!! I just don't find anything about their music exciting or stimulating.
You can call Geddy Lee. I'd tell him I think he is over-rated and Rush is boring.
Cliff Williams is a more interesting bass guitarist.
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| 6/24/2008 12:55:38 PM |
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frqntflyr
Georgetown, TX
age: 50
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LUV, you are absolutely killin' me!!! Rush bores you? What are you smoking?!? Is the ozone too thick up there in NY? We've had our disagreements,and I respect your opinion, but I must put my foot down on this one. you've gone too far this time missy. I ought to put you over my knee!!! I'm calling Geddy right now!!
oh yea...Gene was an accountant before he started KISS, I read in an interview years ago they went for the costumes because they even knew they weren't that good, and they wanted to make money and get laid.....how esoteric......
Okay, so you like Rush and Yes. I just find both those bands BORING!!!!!!!!!!! I just don't find anything about their music exciting or stimulating.
You can call Geddy Lee. I'd tell him I think he is over-rated and Rush is boring.
Cliff Williams is a more interesting bass guitarist.
OH....THAT"S IT!!!! It is so "ON" Luv dear, You better count your lucky stars you are 1200 miles away! I'm going to tell Canada what you said aboot Rush. Don't be surprised if a couple of Mounties show up at your door!!!! Now strictly for clarification purposes, I will tell you I'm in love with old Rush,74' - 85'. By the mid 80's, I started to lose interest. But I saw Rush 2 mos. ago,(for the 9th time) and those old farts played for almost 3 hrs. and rocked like youngsters. I respect the hell out of them. Beg, borrow, or steal, "Caress of Steel" 1975, "A Farewell to Kings" 77',or "Hemispheres" 78' Then tell me they are boring.
No....don't tell me that, I'll just come unfreakin'glued. My daddy taught me to not beat up on ladies. har de har har. and who the hell is Cliff Williams? I want to know, so i can "bash" him.......luvyaluv
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| 6/24/2008 2:15:21 PM |
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luvwild
Brooklyn, NY
age: 44
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LUV, you are absolutely killin' me!!! Rush bores you? What are you smoking?!? Is the ozone too thick up there in NY? We've had our disagreements,and I respect your opinion, but I must put my foot down on this one. you've gone too far this time missy. I ought to put you over my knee!!! I'm calling Geddy right now!!
oh yea...Gene was an accountant before he started KISS, I read in an interview years ago they went for the costumes because they even knew they weren't that good, and they wanted to make money and get laid.....how esoteric......
Okay, so you like Rush and Yes. I just find both those bands BORING!!!!!!!!!!! I just don't find anything about their music exciting or stimulating.
You can call Geddy Lee. I'd tell him I think he is over-rated and Rush is boring.
Cliff Williams is a more interesting bass guitarist.
OH....THAT"S IT!!!! It is so "ON" Luv dear, You better count your lucky stars you are 1200 miles away! I'm going to tell Canada what you said aboot Rush. Don't be surprised if a couple of Mounties show up at your door!!!! Now strictly for clarification purposes, I will tell you I'm in love with old Rush,74' - 85'. By the mid 80's, I started to lose interest. But I saw Rush 2 mos. ago,(for the 9th time) and those old farts played for almost 3 hrs. and rocked like youngsters. I respect the hell out of them. Beg, borrow, or steal, "Caress of Steel" 1975, "A Farewell to Kings" 77',or "Hemispheres" 78' Then tell me they are boring.
No....don't tell me that, I'll just come unfreakin'glued. My daddy taught me to not beat up on ladies. har de har har. and who the hell is Cliff Williams? I want to know, so i can "bash" him.......luvyaluv
Cliff Williams plays bass guitar for AC/DC.
Go ahead and beat on me...I'll just get even hotter for you! I still won't care for the music of Rush or Yes, but I'll be HOT HOT for you.
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| 6/26/2008 1:06:08 PM |
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tryingtoforget
East York, ON
age: 40
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I LOVE THIS TOPIC,BUT ONCE AGAIN TOTALY DIFERENT ANIMAL,WITH KISS AND BANDS LIKE THEM SINCE,THE SHOW IS PART OF THE SUBSTANCE NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT...OR WANTING TO BE RICH OR GET LAID,IN THE 70'S EVERYONE WAS EATHER DRESSING LIKE HIPPES OR PUTTING SAFTY PINS IN THERE FACE.SO ,HOW DOES A BAND WITH FOUR AVERAGE MUSICIANS MAKE THE BIGGEST IMPACT,WELL THAY DID THE SMART THING AND DID WHAT ALICE COOPER DID,SOME MUSICIANS MIGHT LOVE TO BE BROKE(I DONT KNOW ANY),BUT OTHERS WANT TO BE NOTICED.YOUR NOT TRICKING ANYONE IF YOUR GIVEING THEM WHAT THAY WANT THATS ROCK AND ROLL JACK,IT ALL COMES DOWN TO TASTE.AND GOSH DARNET KISS IS JUST MORE FUN TO WATCH, A TRUE PARTY BAND.NO MATER WHAT PEOPLE SAY,ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC IS ABOUT FUN,HAVING A GOOD TIME,ESCAPING THE BULLSHITERY (YES THATS A WORD) OF LIFE, IF ONLY FOR A LITTLE WHILE. ITS BEEN THAT WAY FROM WILLE DIXON TO MARILYN MANSON...EVERY BAND HAS IT'S STRENGHS AND WEAKNESES .ROCK AND ROLL IS NOT ABOUT WHO'S MORE PROFICIANT THEN THE OTHER GUY,THATS CRAZY. THATS ALSO WHY I DONT LISTON TO JAZZ
SO YES GEDDY LEE IS A GREAT BASS PLAYER.GENE SIMMONS IS NOT.BUT IN A CROWDED ROOM SAY GEDDY LEE OR RUSH,THEN SAY GENE SIMMONS OR KISS ...NOW WHAT WAS THE QUESTION ?
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| 6/26/2008 4:14:15 PM |
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frqntflyr
Georgetown, TX
age: 50
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WOW....very well put TTF..... I think I know so much about music.....I sometimes lose sight of the "big picture" thanks for your input
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| 6/27/2008 7:23:10 PM |
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mcruzzer
Fairfax, VA
age: 56
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Some very good nominations here.
I liked Flea's work on the latest RHCP album a lot. I also like Adam Clayton's work...maybe understated but he's got great tone and really locks into the beat. Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten knock me out too!
As for the worst...hmmm...it would have to be REALLY bad for me to even remember the worst! 
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| 6/28/2008 6:32:09 PM |
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saxpistols
Temple, TX
age: 47
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Not to fluent in bassese (as opposed to japanese or chinese), but I like your picks, luv.
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| 8/19/2008 1:58:33 PM |
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musenut
Olympia, WA
age: 55
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I'm the worst bass player actually. But I've VERY enthusiastic ! 
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| 8/19/2008 7:29:29 PM |
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littlehenry
Dumont, NJ
age: 48
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Best Bass -Reverend Billy Cristiani: Bass & Vocals - Papa Hoodoo Medicine Show
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| 8/23/2008 3:39:04 AM |
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blueshand
Syracuse, NY
age: 59
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Jaco
Jack Bruce
Geddy Lee
Stanley Clark
Worst=Gene Simmons(all show, no go)
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| 8/23/2008 7:10:13 AM |
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bec_de_corbin
San Marcos, CA
age: 46
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Best Bassists:
Chris Squire - Yes
Geezer Butler - Black Sabbath
John Entwhistle - The Who
Les Claypool - Primus
Jon Camp - Renaissance
Most Overated Bassists:
Michael Anthony - Van Halen
Jason Newsted - Metallica after Cliff Burton's death
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| 8/23/2008 8:33:05 AM |
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crazygroupie
Murrieta, CA
age: 56
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Check out Jeff Beck's bass player Tal Wilkenfeld. I saw her perform with Beck on Eric Clapton's Crossroads 2007 CD. She's in her 20s and comes from Australia. Besides touring with Beck she has also toured with Chick Corea. Incredibly player!
Also another of my favorite bass players is Billy Sheehan. Check him out with Steve Vai on Eric Clapton's first Crossroads (2006) CD.
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| 8/23/2008 8:41:25 AM |
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blueshand
Syracuse, NY
age: 59
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Check out Jeff Beck's bass player Tal Wilkenfeld. I saw her perform with Beck on Eric Clapton's Crossroads 2007 CD. She's in her 20s and comes from Australia. Besides touring with Beck she has also toured with Chick Corea. Incredibly player!
Also another of my favorite bass players is Billy Sheehan. Check him out with Steve Vai on Eric Clapton's first Crossroads (2006) CD.
Thanks for the reminder. I too have that CD and, she is one of the best! Another musician, you mentioned is Chick Corea. I especially like his work on :Return to Forever"(The Romantic Warriors}w/Al DiMeola....Hot music. Steve Vai is also another favorite along with Ry Cooder. I liked their "Crossrods" (movie) jam.
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| 8/23/2008 9:18:48 AM |
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crazygroupie
Murrieta, CA
age: 56
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Check out Jeff Beck's bass player Tal Wilkenfeld. I saw her perform with Beck on Eric Clapton's Crossroads 2007 CD. She's in her 20s and comes from Australia. Besides touring with Beck she has also toured with Chick Corea. Incredibly player!
Also another of my favorite bass players is Billy Sheehan. Check him out with Steve Vai on Eric Clapton's first Crossroads (2006) CD.
Thanks for the reminder. I too have that CD and, she is one of the best! Another musician, you mentioned is Chick Corea. I especially like his work on :Return to Forever"(The Romantic Warriors}w/Al DiMeola....Hot music. Steve Vai is also another favorite along with Ry Cooder. I liked their "Crossrods" (movie) jam.
I'll check out The Romantic Warriors...thanks. That Steve Vai/Ry Cooder jam is one of my favorites also. I've seen Steve Vai perform solo and with Dweezil Zappa in Zappa Plays Zappa, then got to meet him a month later at NAMM Show which was rerally exciting.
Also got to meet and go to a private Joe Satriani concert this year. Have you seen or heard Satriani's G3? The other 2 players vary. Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Yngwie Malmsteen have been some of the players with Satriani.
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| 8/23/2008 9:45:02 AM |
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blueshand
Syracuse, NY
age: 59
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Would love to get to a NAMM show. Ifrequent a lot of musician sites and, have heard rave reviews. The Gibson (by invite only) supposedly, had their greatest show ever. You certainly have good taste in guitar players! Satriani gives a great live show. I saw Eric Johnson open for BB King in Canandaigua,NY some years ago...Great! As for Malmsteen...I have 3 of his CD's. I am always amazed at his ability to evolve his Classical and rock talents. Some years back i opened for Leslie West and Billie Joel and was awed by their talents then. These were the club and college circuit days, before "Mountain" and before Billy Joel dumped his thieving agent. You might want to check out a little blues number; a compilation between Leslie West and the late Albert Collins, doing "Stormy Monday" (rare)!
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| 8/23/2008 4:11:06 PM |
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crazygroupie
Murrieta, CA
age: 56
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Would love to get to a NAMM show. Ifrequent a lot of musician sites and, have heard rave reviews. The Gibson (by invite only) supposedly, had their greatest show ever. You certainly have good taste in guitar players! Satriani gives a great live show. I saw Eric Johnson open for BB King in Canandaigua,NY some years ago...Great! As for Malmsteen...I have 3 of his CD's. I am always amazed at his ability to evolve his Classical and rock talents. Some years back i opened for Leslie West and Billie Joel and was awed by their talents then. These were the club and college circuit days, before "Mountain" and before Billy Joel dumped his thieving agent. You might want to check out a little blues number; a compilation between Leslie West and the late Albert Collins, doing "Stormy Monday" (rare)!
I bet that compilation is awesome! I'll have to look for it. Thanks! I saw Mountain perform a few months ago when I was taking photos for the opening band. I didn't get to meet Leslie West but did meet Corky Laing after missing him at NAMM a few weeks before.
I love going to the winter NAMM Show out here. It's a 4-day event and I'm usually there all 4-days. The after-hour parties are incredible with some of the hottest musicians performing at their sponsor's party. It's well worth the days of recovery afterwards.
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| 8/25/2008 7:25:34 PM |
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dao626
Swartz Creek, MI
age: 47
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LUV, you are absolutely killin' me!!! Rush bores you? What are you smoking?!? Is the ozone too thick up there in NY? We've had our disagreements,and I respect your opinion, but I must put my foot down on this one. you've gone too far this time missy. I ought to put you over my knee!!! I'm calling Geddy right now!!
oh yea...Gene was an accountant before he started KISS, I read in an interview years ago they went for the costumes because they even knew they weren't that good, and they wanted to make money and get laid.....how esoteric......
Okay, so you like Rush and Yes. I just find both those bands BORING!!!!!!!!!!! I just don't find anything about their music exciting or stimulating.
You can call Geddy Lee. I'd tell him I think he is over-rated and Rush is boring.
Cliff Williams is a more interesting bass guitarist.
OK, I have to chime in here. Geddy Lee is one of the BEST bass players ever. Rush was and is amazing, but I guess you have to be a musician to fully appreciate what he does on the bass guitar. Of course I have to mention Alex Lifeson and Neil Pert of Rush as well because that are equally great.
That being said: I don't believe that Gene Simmons is one of the worst bass players either. I thought that although technically speaking he was not great,I do think he was a solid bass player and very entertaining.
Anyone heard of John Gallagher from a band called "Raven" He is a great bass player.
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| 9/4/2008 10:41:25 PM |
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musikman1
Erlanger, KY
age: 53
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You can throw me out for this one if you like:
How many bass players does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
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V
Sorry, couldn't resist. The guy that TOLD me the joke said that a musician guy told it to him, and he didn't understand why it was funny........ lololol!
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| 9/4/2008 11:53:17 PM |
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frqntflyr
Georgetown, TX
age: 50
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cute......as a bass player, i'm both offended and amused
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| 9/5/2008 2:18:59 PM |
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roberthunter80
Indianapolis, IN
age: 30
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in no specific order:
Great bassists
Les claypoole
Roger waters
Jack bruce
phil lesh
John paul jones
paul Mcartney
Mike gordon
Geezer Butler
Paul simonon
david ellefson
john entwistle
just to name a few
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| 10/2/2008 9:31:35 PM |
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kindanervous
East Hampstead, NH
age: 31
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Victor Wooten, hands down, unbelieveable, way beyond everyone i technical skill and actual emotional playing, funky as hell don't hurt either
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| 10/8/2008 5:40:43 PM |
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superstylist
Bethlehem, PA
age: 43
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Chris Squire
Geddy Lee
Mel Schacher
Thelonius Monk
James Myung
Tim Bogart
Billy Sheehan..............
Squire...YES
Lee......RUSH (the best power trio ever)
Schacher..GRAND FUNK RAILROAD (from right here in my hometown, Flint, MI)
MONK......trick question?
Myung.....never heard of this man, sorry
Bogert....VANILLA FUDGE
Sheehan...played with David Lee Roth after the VH breakup, then the band MR. BIG
Some favs of mine.....Jack Bruce, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee, Victor Wooten, Lee Sklar, Chi Cheng, Jaco Pastorius
James Myung???? I think maybe he means James "JJ" Young from Styx?
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| 10/8/2008 6:58:26 PM |
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gremlet
Fort Worth, TX
age: 40
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Best: Entwistle
Worst: The S.O.B. who filled-in for me last week.
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| 10/8/2008 7:20:07 PM |
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frqntflyr
Georgetown, TX
age: 50
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James Myung???? I think maybe he means James "JJ" Young from Styx?
No my dear, James Myung from my favorite band....Dream Theater
By the way......James young played guitar for Styx
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| 10/8/2008 7:44:22 PM |
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superstylist
Bethlehem, PA
age: 43
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No my dear, James Myung from my favorite band....Dream Theater
By the way......James young played guitar for Styx
Sorry... I thought James Myung was a typo
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| 10/8/2008 8:04:48 PM |
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frqntflyr
Georgetown, TX
age: 50
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Sorry... I thought James Myung was a typo[/quote
No problem, I am here to educate, and entertain myself and others.....check out "Dream Theater"
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| 10/22/2008 11:31:45 PM |
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kindanervous
East Hampstead, NH
age: 31
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worst bass solo ever- Michael Anthony from Van Halen on a live video the title of ehich i am currentyl forgetting.....that guy was in the wrong friggin band
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| 11/11/2008 9:39:39 AM |
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krspo
Killeen, TX
age: 39
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Paul Mcartney and John Paul Jones are my 2 favs, thou there are many music styles and many good bassists around...PS; even thou gene simmons sucks playing bass, i think he does the job for kiss(lol) worst: Juan Croucier from Ratt and Poison's Bobby Dall
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| 11/14/2008 2:03:35 AM |
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meeah
Agoura Hills, CA
age: 54
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Best Bass Guitarists......De De Ramone.
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| 12/14/2008 11:45:17 PM |
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thatbtheone
Fallon, NV
age: 41
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Does everyone forget Bootsy Collins?
Sting (very good timing with a fat sound)
Robert Trujillo
Definately Geddy Lee and Victor Wooten.
John Pattitucci
Otille
But what about the bass players who really knew bass and did their job as a bass player? Doobie Bros. and Boston (for example). They kept time and knew when to throw the bass run into a song to keep it from sounding thin.
Worst Bass player - Motley Crue, Poison - most of the hair bands that played the bare minimum to get to by. Best way to check a good bass player - play along with them. If you get bored in the first three minutes - they sucked 
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| 12/15/2008 8:42:18 AM |
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guitarmanrocks
Myrtle Beach, SC
age: 47
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And just what is it that makes Gene Simmons a BAD bassist? I admit he's no Sheehan, Harris, or Lee, but he's not a BAD bassist.
I have seen MANY bands in concert - including the original KISS in 78, KISS with Vinnie Vincent, KISS with Kulick, and the original KISS on the reunion tour in 96.
All in all KISS has been on of the tightest bands, musically, and sound wise, I have ever seen. (The Vinnie Vincent version was the least entertaining).
One of the worst sounds and sloppiest performances I have ever seen was Whitesnake - incidentally Rudy Sarzo was playing bass at that show.
Perhaps you don't like KISS's music - that's your perrogative - musical taste is subjective, and only snob thinks there tastes are BETTER than someone else's. But as far as being a BAD bassist, I have to totally disagree with your opinion of Gene Simmons.
In case you wonder -i like MANY types of music - jazz, rock, metal, blues, classical, rockabilly, even some country.
Ray
PS - I am also a musician - guitarist and some keyboarding
I agree with you brother
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| 12/26/2008 2:01:06 PM |
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rollinrebel
Asheville, NC
age: 34
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I agree the worst is Gene Simmons. I pick 1st John Paul Jones, 2nd Stu Hamm, 3rd Roger Glover from Deep Purple, 4th John Mcvie from Fleetwood Mac, and 5th Geiser Butler from Black Sabbath.
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| 1/5/2009 6:08:46 PM |
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maketa60
Grand Rapids, MI
age: 62
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Jack Bruce, Stanley Clarke, worst, don't really know.
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| 1/13/2009 1:37:26 PM |
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hungryrabbit
Corning, NY
age: 50
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My Fav's would have to be Geddy Lee, Chris Squire, Paul McCartney, Greg Lake, Dave Hope, Terry "Geezer" Butler, John Entwistle, John Paul Jones, Jack Bruce, Lee Sklar, Joe Bouchard, Ross Valory, Tom Hamilton, Roger Waters, Peter Cetera, Flea, Phil Lynott-I forgot him on my bring back from the dead list, Sting is ok, there's a couple more but, I can't remember...anyway these guys have influenced me and at times impressed me...
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| 2/23/2009 6:40:33 PM |
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69billy
Baltimore, MD
age: 41
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Gene wasn't great but he sure had attitude. I still like old Kiss. I don't care what anyone says.
Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten are probably the best virtuoso bassists
Tony Levin, Chris Squire, Ronnie Lane (The Faces), Paul McCartney, Glenn Cornick (original Jethro Tull bassist), John Entwistle, and John Paul Jones are some of the best with feeling.
Jeff Pinkus (Butthole Surfers), Dusty Hill (ZZ Top), and Tommy Shannon are great bare=bones, true-grit players
Roger Waters is okay.
Ashton Fletcher is a Baltimore, Md local who is a briliant bassist.
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| 2/23/2009 10:48:23 PM |
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mountainflower
Salida, CO
age: 45
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yeah Bootsy, also Flea and Tina Weymouth
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| 2/24/2009 5:27:17 PM |
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wildmusician
Brooklyn, NY
age: 44
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I'm not going to argue about KISS. I like KISS...well, the original KISS anyway. Peter Criss was a great drummer who actually took lessons from the great Gene Krupa. Ace Frehley was/is a great musician. Paul Stanley is a great showman, but a mediocre musician. But Gene Simmons is less than mediocre. His singing voice is better than Paul's, but he sucks as bass guitarist. He couldn't keep time if you gave him a clock.
Geddy Lee may be a good musician, but I'm not a fan of Rush.
IMO, Jack Bruce is the greatest. He was great with double bass AND bass guitar. He was a fantastic jazz, blues, and rock n roll musician. 
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| 2/25/2009 2:00:51 PM |
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jaxfreeballin
Jacksonville, FL
age: 23
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one of the best = peanut (chili peppers)
hmm worst?... iono
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| 2/26/2009 5:33:38 AM |
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rawblacksmith
Pahoa, HI
age: 47
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best...one you may not know...les claypool of primus! (they do the southpark theme if you're not hip)
mike watt, flea, entwistle.
worst...me!!
just got '77 fender fretless pbass.
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