Who do u think is the best bassist

It's not showing off when you play the best you can. If you can't put your talent on an album what are you suppose to do with it? Guitar players "show off" all the time but I rarely hear shit about it.
 
If that was for me... If the song is centred around the bass, it's in context.
i.e; not being flash for the sake of it.
I'm agreeing with you.

But if it's a brilliant "bass solo" which adRAB nothing...it's bollocks.
 
it was in reference to urban.

And urban, no, you did not directly say that. But did demean live guitar solos but didnt say anything about having a dislike for Bach's
 
Lets not forget Andres Segovia.

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^ Yeah I second that.
Rush are amazing and Geddy is really talented. Playing the bass, keyboard and singing at the same time is so cool.

Also, Steve Harris- I'm a huge Maiden fan
Lemmy from motorhead

and Cliff Burton was really talented too.
 
I'm not a fan of songs myself, i prefer music.

Excuse me, did you just call jazz a big wanking ego trip?... Dear god.... Is that really what you think?... What are you?... A rock n roll and nothing else type?.... A little narrow minded are we?... If all you like is that kinda thing, then fine, but you don't have to insult every kind of music you just don't happen to like and call it crap.
 
I hear the guy from Rancid is actually really talented.

Cliff Burton will melt your face, in my opinion, he is the reason that Metal is as high end as it is, well, at least 1/3rd the reason.
 
Classical isn't know for its bass guitar work.

Some of the bassists that were suggested did make me think that 'good' can often equate to 'wank' (Jaco Pastorius for one. Technically amazing, but I've never heard a piece he played on that I liked... he even messed up that pop song with his farting bass), while others (like Wooten) really add a depth with their bass playing that supports what are already great songs.
 
Yeah but Oasis for all their faults write memorable songs which to me is far more important.

You ever been in a pub with about 200 people and they`ve all started singing a Primus song in unison?

Thought not.
 
My favorite bassist at the moment is Tony Levin (King Crimson).... Who has also played for practically every band that has ever existed. :laughing:

EDIT: Decided to add Tony to my avatar.

No, it's not Patrick Stewart with a mustache.
 
No

But you can`t deny some of it is

Edit: Oh look you edited it again afterwarRAB , I never said it was crap I said it wasn`t to my taste
 
Didn`t I just say (I think this is the 9th time now) WHEN IT`S DETRIMENTAL TO THE SONG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If it`s written like that it can`t be detrimental because thats how it`s supposed to be played.
 
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