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paradox and equilibrium When: 06 Feb 10 10:03

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzXepFaV1pU&feature=related

Billy Sheehan could play a bit.

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digdeep When: 06 Feb 10 10:08

John Entwhistle

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Paddy Mayne When: 06 Feb 10 10:24

Here is some footage of Norman Watt-Roy ..

He still plays like that!! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwwOVRSi63A

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gelding When: 06 Feb 10 10:27

Gerry McAvoy

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aziraphale When: 06 Feb 10 11:04

another shout for the bloke from the Blockheads (Norman Watt-Roy)

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johnn When: 06 Feb 10 11:11

Andy Fraser.

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BigglesFlysUndun When: 06 Feb 10 11:15

Stanley Clark

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Andy Arb When: 06 Feb 10 11:25

I put forward Peter Hook, and call as evidence two of my favourite pieces of his work with Joy Division

24 Hours
Atmosphere

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Hoss When: 06 Feb 10 11:46

Trever Bolder, from The Spiders from Mars to Uriah Heep ;)

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thebandit When: 06 Feb 10 12:48

Garry Mounfield

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attitude adjuster When: 06 Feb 10 13:02

a few unsung heroes of mine

Jean Jacques Burnel
Jah Wobble
Caz Campbell
Barry Adamson
Tina Weymouth

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Wedontneednostinkinbadges When: 06 Feb 10 19:33

andy arb. look out for his new band freebass. releasing very shortly a debut E.P. 2 worlds collide.

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Trading Places When: 06 Feb 10 20:03

Pino Palladino, fretless bass guru

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notosoundeffectsontvracing When: 06 Feb 10 20:09

Charles Mingus ,Paul Chambers,Slam Stewart,Oscar Petiford,Reggie Workman,Jimmy Blanton....

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Journeyman When: 06 Feb 10 20:12

Tina Weymouth and jah Wobble are geat shouts.
Experts at the art of keeping things minimal but effective.

Once in a lifetime is a great example.
You couldn't imagine a simpler bassline but it's perfect for the song.

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pox doctors clerk When: 06 Feb 10 20:13

have to agree with sir denis eton hogg, bernard edwards innit

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DaveEdwards When: 06 Feb 10 20:15

John Entwistle obvious choice.

Also Bootsie Collins. Not heard his later stuff, but some of his work with James Brown was top drawer.

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Thebas When: 06 Feb 10 22:27

spot on there dave ... bootsie's work with james brown was exceptional

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G1_Jockey_4 When: 06 Feb 10 22:38

ed king

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kabcast When: 07 Feb 10 06:43

craig from bros

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Cardinal Scott When: 28 Jan 20 16:23

Bernard Edwards Why - Carly Simon a great example of his playing or Everybody Dance - Chic or Spacer - Sheila B Devotion

The Master

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salmon spray When: 28 Jan 20 16:31

I'm glad to see Jaco Pastorius gets quite a few mentions. I first heard him on "Don Juan's Reckless Daughter" and was trying to work out what that strange new instrument was.
In rock Fraser and Bruce were interesting as they both basically soloed,allowing Kossof and Clapton just to play relatively short licks on top.

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Coachbuster When: 28 Jan 20 16:36

so many to choose from ,so since i'm listening to the Stranglers as i speak, i'm gonna list

Jean Jacques Burnel

some good choices so far

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sofiakenny When: 28 Jan 20 16:41

Gaye Advert.

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Cardinal Scott When: 28 Jan 20 16:42

I like John McVie sparse minimalist style like for example on Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac

I also don't mind synth basslines when there done well like Stepping Out - Joe Jackson or Long Hot Summer - Style Council or even Rip It Up Orange Juice

On graphical equalizers I always move the bass to full.

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Lady Faye Verrit When: 29 Jan 20 15:01

Late to the party, and don't fancy trawling through 6 pages, so apologies if it's been said, but leland sklar must be up there,
as a much sought after session bassist.....

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Percy Filth When: 29 Jan 20 15:59

John Paul Jones & Roger Glover

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lfc1971 When: 29 Jan 20 16:18

Love the bass playing to Marmalades 'Reflections of my Life' ohh what a song.

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Coachbuster When: 29 Jan 20 16:26

something occured to me earlier ..but has there every been a guitarist or drummer who is gay ?

i mean there are thousands of musical artists but they all appear to be sonwriters,dancers , singers or pianists

famous examples

elton john ,freddie mercury ,george michael ,michael jackson ,prince, boy george,marc almond,brian moko ,holly johnson ,tom robinson ,jimmy somerville, andy bell ...i could go on and on ...there are loads .

just an interesting thought

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Coachbuster When: 29 Jan 20 16:26

all singers but no guitar except as a prop (as in george michaels case )

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Percy Filth When: 29 Jan 20 16:34

Stefan Olsdal of Placebo is gay, I believe

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RacingCert When: 29 Jan 20 16:45

What a pointless thread.
Bass players are best when they are competent.
Anything flashy is just showing off and I don’t like show offs.

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mesi When: 29 Jan 20 16:47

Chris Squire Yes

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Coachbuster When: 29 Jan 20 16:48

i was gonna write something similar racing queen about the showiness part

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Coachbuster When: 29 Jan 20 16:49

racing cert*

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lfc1971 When: 29 Jan 20 16:49

yep, not about how many notes played but how they are played.

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Coachbuster When: 29 Jan 20 16:51

yes good shout Percy ... for those who know Stefan

...anyone more famous than him i wonder ?

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RacingCert When: 29 Jan 20 17:10

Thanks, Coach. I think.
John Entwistle wasn’t bad though.

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Coachbuster When: 29 Jan 20 18:07

awsome mate ..

spent his final night in bed with a stripper and a bag of cocaine ...what a way to fall off the perch

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Cardinal Scott When: 29 Jan 20 18:18

Entwhistle was fast and flashy almost playing lead bass but I can't recall a single memorable bass line from him that lives on its own.

Bernard Edwards in contrast almost never served up an unmemorable one.