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Music Radar's 25 greatest bass players of all time

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Posted By : ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMUNITY! | Comments : 30

Myung is a class act but JPJ should have been higher up the chart



www.musicradar.com/.../25#content

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# Posted by Asparagus Now - 24/09/2010, 12:28 (GMT)

Think it's just all kiddies that have voted - I mean, Slipknot, Metallica and Dream theater in the top 5? Glad to see some Bootsy in there.



My top 5:

Flea
Glenn Hughes
John Entwistle
Billy Sheehan
John Paul Jones

How about you guys?


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# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 24/09/2010, 12:35 (GMT)

It's all subjective. My five would be (in no particular order):

John Paul Jones
John Myung
John Entwistle
Flea
Mark King


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# Posted by Steve Dixon (The Subliminals) - 24/09/2010, 13:06 (GMT)

ME

then John Entwistle, Scott Thunes, John Paul Jones, Jaco Pastorius


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# Posted by Delirium - 24/09/2010, 13:57 (GMT)

I think it's a good list of iconic and/or influential bassists!
The order isn't really that important is it?
I won't do a top 5 but has anyone noticed how's Flea's basslines guesting for others (eg The Mars Volta. Alanis Morrissette) are often better than his Chili Pepper ones?
Jon


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# Posted by Asparagus Now - 24/09/2010, 15:00 (GMT)

Couldn't agree more Jon, his bass playing on frusciante's solo stuff is phenomenal:


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# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 24/09/2010, 15:25 (GMT)

What a shit list....
Where's Bruce Foxton...?
Where's Ali McMordie...?
Where's Gary Walker...?
It's a disgrace...


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# Posted by Whatever! - 24/09/2010, 15:33 (GMT)

Gary Walker

I am sure a wise man once said

"Gary Walker, he isnt even the best bass player in LGIT"


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# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 24/09/2010, 15:45 (GMT)

There are no 'wise men' in WHATEVER.....


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# Posted by The Cottonhouse Shakers - 24/09/2010, 15:45 (GMT)

Jaco, Bootsy, Geddy, James Jefferson....All greats BUT...Where is Norman Watt-Roy????


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# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 24/09/2010, 15:45 (GMT)

Gary - they are listed on the "Top 3 punk bass players that Gary likes" list lol

Foxton came in at 26 I think ;o)


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# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 24/09/2010, 15:49 (GMT)

Hey, I've just spotted you lot are on in Frodsham tomorrow...sorry I can't make it as LGIT and the worlds number ONE bassist are atThe Bath in Morecambe...but I'll put a nice ad on my Facebook for you.....good luck trying to entertain the 6 toed Jowyheads.....


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# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 24/09/2010, 15:58 (GMT)

I wouldn't advertise it on Facebook Gary. We won't be there. It got cancelled ages ago!!


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# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 24/09/2010, 16:00 (GMT)

WHY THE FUCK HAVE YOU STILL GOT IT ON YOUR GIG GUIDE THEN.....BLOODY AMATEURS....you try and help some people.....tisk....


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# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 24/09/2010, 16:03 (GMT)

Don't shout Gary. I don't know why it's still there. I don't use the Whatever log in, so I can't remove it.


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# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 24/09/2010, 16:12 (GMT)

I put a really nice, supportive message on FB as well.....so I've deleted it now.....


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# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 24/09/2010, 16:19 (GMT)

Ah well, the thought was there Gary. It's appreciated. Have a good un yourself. Another double header this weekend?


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# Posted by Rumble Fat Band - 24/09/2010, 16:23 (GMT)

In no particular order:
James Jamerson
Jaco,
Norman Watt-Roy
Stanley Clark
Victor Wooten
Adam Nitti
Victor Bailey
Me'Shell Ndegéocello
Rchard Bona
Janek Gwizdala
Bond
Hadrien Feraud
Stefan Redtenbacher
TM Stevens
Yolanda Charles
Bootsy Collins
Marcus Miller


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# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 24/09/2010, 16:24 (GMT)

Hey ASA, how's things goin' with WHATEVER.....have you got a new guitarist yet, one that can stay in tune, maybe one with hair this time eh.....


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# Posted by Ian - Rocking Horse - 24/09/2010, 16:25 (GMT)

Stanley Clarke
Jaco Pastorious
Marcus Miller
Bernard Edwards
James Jamerson

Definitely subjective but I reckon technically there won't be anyone in the rock world to touch these 5


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# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 24/09/2010, 16:30 (GMT)

Thanks for asking Gary. Should be able to tell you more next week when things have settled down a bit. Chris and I have both had other things on our minds (moreso Chris tbf) but hopefully we'll be sorted soon.


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# Posted by Whatever! - 24/09/2010, 17:03 (GMT)

Oi Gaz ya cheeky fook.

i still stand by my words!!!!!!!


Aiden


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# Posted by The Sanity Clause - 24/09/2010, 17:47 (GMT)

Don't know about the best but the coolest looking bassist ever was Paul Simonon of The Clash


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# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 24/09/2010, 18:04 (GMT)

Mr Sanity Clause...I agree mate.....


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# Posted by 45's - 24/09/2010, 18:29 (GMT)

John Entwistle
Stanley Clarke
J P Jones
Tony Levin
Flea

are amongst my faves,

Rick.


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# Posted by The Cottonhouse Shakers - 24/09/2010, 19:13 (GMT)

Oh and what about Charlie Mingus? (as well as Norman Watt-Roy)
Humph!


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# Posted by Bass-tard - 24/09/2010, 21:41 (GMT)

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# Posted by Bass-tard - 24/09/2010, 21:42 (GMT)

sorry about that boys, I couldnt resist


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# Posted by Rumble Fat Band - 25/09/2010, 00:44 (GMT)

@ Ian Runciman.

Correct Ian
and forgot
Larry Graham and Francis "Rocco" Prestia.


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# Posted by Bass Bloke - 25/09/2010, 03:05 (GMT)

Hmmm ! tons for me, here a few that stand out , also cant believe no one mentioned Paladino !

Mr GOD Paladino
Stanley Clarke
Jaco Pastorious
Marcus Miller
J Entwistle
Jack Bruce
Bootsy
Steve Harriss
JPJ
Lemmy
Phill Lynot
Flea
etc etc etc etc


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# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 26/09/2010, 15:15 (GMT)

Flea
Billy Sheehan
Phil lynott
Stu Hamm
Jack Bruce
Pino palladino
Nathan east
Neil murray
Steve Harris
James jamerson
Donald duck Dunn
John deacon
Michael Anthony
Geezer butler

So many favourites!


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