Jeff ament doesn't belong in the top 10 and more so ahead of the ox. Jeff ament plays simple basslines that any bassist can play. having jeff number 3 is just being bias and a very poor opinion.
No, it's just my opinion. It says at the top a list of my favourite - not necessarily the technical best, it is therefore unsurprising that the bassist from my absolute favourite band features high on the list
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I would build my rankings like a tree....start with strong roots composed of Sir Paul, John Paul Jones & Mr. Entwhistle, add a trunk composed of John Wetton (check out any live recording of "Starless" featuring John on vocals and bass), Geddy Lee, Tony Levin (of King Crimson & Peter Gabriel's band) and Chris Squire (of Yes) and then some branches such as Sting (from the Police days), Jeff Ament and Les Claypool.
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I guess maybe it wasn't that he was too good, but here's why I thought this,
But modest Claypool says Metallica fromtman James Hetfield is being too kind when he suggested in an interview that the tie-up never took place because his audition was just too impressive.
He tells CityPages: “I’d say that’s an untrue story.
“James said that I was too good in an interview – but he and I were hanging out quite bit during the time they did that interview. And I said, ‘What the hell are you guys talking about?
“‘You didn’t want me – you thought I was a freak!’ James just laughed.”
Claypool admits Hetfield and co may have had a point: “I showed up for the audition with a bleach-blond mohawk, wearing baggy skater pants and two different-coloured tennis shoes. And they were all in black with tight pants and the whole bit.”
After Newsted got the job Claypool, who’d invited Metallica to jam an Isley Brothers tune, went on to form Primus. And when the thrash role became available again in 2003, he didn’t apply.
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jeff doing entwistle's lines on the real me qualifies jeff to be in the category IMNSHO
Anyone can play that... I'm an average guitar player and I can play that... The genius is that the ox wrote it.
Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
Also what about Fieldy from Korn? I personally always thought he was pretty decent.
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1. John Entwistle (I get goosebumps listening to the quick bass solos in 'My Generation')
2a. Flea (funk rock, baby)
2b. Geddy Lee (why doesn't Rush ever get any credit?)
4. Chris Squire (one of many talented guys on Yes)
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2a. Flea (funk rock, baby)
2b. Geddy Lee (why doesn't Rush ever get any credit?)
4. Chris Squire (one of many talented guys on Yes)
5. Jack Bruce & Phil Lynott (just enjoy hearing these guys play)
I think this is a good list, but id have to find a way to get John Paul Jones in there. IMO, Entwistle is a clear number 1. And i certainly wouldnt argue with Cliff Burton or Tony Levin on any list. One bassist i currently really enjoy is Oteil Burbridge from the Allman Brothers (their previous bass players were pretty good as well!)
Eric Wilson, Sublime - I don't listen to them all that much anymore but damn, does this guy have some great lines.
Tim Commerford, Rage Against The Machine & Audioslave - Unbelievable stuff with both bands.
Stefan Lessard, Dave Matthews Band - Even if you don't care for the band, there's no denying Lessard's bass playing ability, they are all top-shelf musicians, really.
Justin Chancellor, Tool - Another amazing bassist. Some great stuff on Lateralus and 10,000 Days.
Victor Wooten/Mike Gordon/Colin Greenwood/Jaco Pastorius/John Stirratt/Les Claypool/Justin Chancellor/John Paul Jones/Larry Graham(Sly & The Family Stone)/Charles Mingus
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No, it's just my opinion. It says at the top a list of my favourite - not necessarily the technical best, it is therefore unsurprising that the bassist from my absolute favourite band features high on the list
The bassists I would rate most highly, in making the most striking contribution the music I listen to, are
Pino Paladino
John Paul Jones
Gary Peacock (plays with Keith Jarrett - jazz)
Jeff Ament
Cliff Burton
Send my credentials to the house of detention
But modest Claypool says Metallica fromtman James Hetfield is being too kind when he suggested in an interview that the tie-up never took place because his audition was just too impressive.
He tells CityPages: “I’d say that’s an untrue story.
“James said that I was too good in an interview – but he and I were hanging out quite bit during the time they did that interview. And I said, ‘What the hell are you guys talking about?
“‘You didn’t want me – you thought I was a freak!’ James just laughed.”
Claypool admits Hetfield and co may have had a point: “I showed up for the audition with a bleach-blond mohawk, wearing baggy skater pants and two different-coloured tennis shoes. And they were all in black with tight pants and the whole bit.”
After Newsted got the job Claypool, who’d invited Metallica to jam an Isley Brothers tune, went on to form Primus. And when the thrash role became available again in 2003, he didn’t apply.
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Also what about Fieldy from Korn? I personally always thought he was pretty decent.
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1. John Entwistle (I get goosebumps listening to the quick bass solos in 'My Generation')
2a. Flea (funk rock, baby)
2b. Geddy Lee (why doesn't Rush ever get any credit?)
4. Chris Squire (one of many talented guys on Yes)
5. Jack Bruce & Phil Lynott (just enjoy hearing these guys play)
I think this is a good list, but id have to find a way to get John Paul Jones in there. IMO, Entwistle is a clear number 1. And i certainly wouldnt argue with Cliff Burton or Tony Levin on any list. One bassist i currently really enjoy is Oteil Burbridge from the Allman Brothers (their previous bass players were pretty good as well!)
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LOL...well said though.
Eric Wilson, Sublime - I don't listen to them all that much anymore but damn, does this guy have some great lines.
Tim Commerford, Rage Against The Machine & Audioslave - Unbelievable stuff with both bands.
Stefan Lessard, Dave Matthews Band - Even if you don't care for the band, there's no denying Lessard's bass playing ability, they are all top-shelf musicians, really.
Justin Chancellor, Tool - Another amazing bassist. Some great stuff on Lateralus and 10,000 Days.
I'll go with you on that.
What about Charlie Haden, Charles Mingus, Tommy Caldwell, James Jamerson?
C'mon guys!!