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alt_ex · 09-14-2014, 05:42 PM

Alright, here we go.

- Eric Avery, Jane's Addiction
Avery put out some mad, fat, melodic basslines back in the late '80s. He hasn't recorded with JA since their first breakup, but he left a big footprint on the '90s alternative scene, influencing later acts such as Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine.

- Geddy Lee, Rush
Everybody's favorite Canadian. What can I say that hasn't been said? This guy is probably the top bassist in the last 30 years. Don't believe me? See: YYZ.

- D'Arcy Wretzky, The Smashing Pumpkins
D'Arcy has a simple style that works well with the Pumpkins' versatile array of music. I particularly admire her work on their first album, Gish.

- Timmy C, RATM
Damn, Tim is one mean bassist. His gnarly basslines fuse with Tom Morello's explosive guitar playing to create one of the most unique sounds of the '90s.

- Mike Inez, Alice in Chains
Inez's broody, dark style is the perfect fit for a Seattle band. I personally think Inez is the catalyst which put AiC above many of the other grunge bands.

- Ben Shepherd, Soundgarden
Shephard is talented with his bass, sure, but where he really shines is with songwriting. Remember "Head Down"? Yeah, that was all Ben's idea. And like Wretzky of TSP, I've always had the feeling that Shephard was the glue that kept the band together until their inevitable breakup in '97.

- Paul D'Amour, formerly of Tool
It's a shame that Paul D'Amour left (NOT kicked out of) Tool so early because he showed a lot of promise. "Intolerance" is one of the most pervasive bass tracks I've ever heard.

- Tina Weymouth, Talking Heads
Weymouth is funky as hell. She's not a complementary bassist: she drives the songs, particulary on Remain in Light. She's also great live, as is the rest of the band (I love bands that mix **** up. Why go to a show if you have the album at home?)

- Ronnie Wood, The Rolling Stones
Wood is great because he, like Tina Weymouth, isn't afraid to mix **** up! He trades licks with Keith Richards like the two are playing ping pong. And let us not forget that he is a long-standing member of one of the greatest-ever rock 'n' roll bands, which alone is enough to warrant a place on this list.

Just a handful of many great bassists, I'm sure. But they're my favorites.

I may add to this in the future. We'll see.

09-14-2014, 05:42 PM	#189 (permalink)
alt_ex Groupie Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1	Alright, here we go. - Eric Avery, Jane's Addiction Avery put out some mad, fat, melodic basslines back in the late '80s. He hasn't recorded with JA since their first breakup, but he left a big footprint on the '90s alternative scene, influencing later acts such as Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine. - Geddy Lee, Rush Everybody's favorite Canadian. What can I say that hasn't been said? This guy is probably the top bassist in the last 30 years. Don't believe me? See: YYZ. - D'Arcy Wretzky, The Smashing Pumpkins D'Arcy has a simple style that works well with the Pumpkins' versatile array of music. I particularly admire her work on their first album, Gish. - Timmy C, RATM Damn, Tim is one mean bassist. His gnarly basslines fuse with Tom Morello's explosive guitar playing to create one of the most unique sounds of the '90s. - Mike Inez, Alice in Chains Inez's broody, dark style is the perfect fit for a Seattle band. I personally think Inez is the catalyst which put AiC above many of the other grunge bands. - Ben Shepherd, Soundgarden Shephard is talented with his bass, sure, but where he really shines is with songwriting. Remember "Head Down"? Yeah, that was all Ben's idea. And like Wretzky of TSP, I've always had the feeling that Shephard was the glue that kept the band together until their inevitable breakup in '97. - Paul D'Amour, formerly of Tool It's a shame that Paul D'Amour left (NOT kicked out of) Tool so early because he showed a lot of promise. "Intolerance" is one of the most pervasive bass tracks I've ever heard. - Tina Weymouth, Talking Heads Weymouth is funky as hell. She's not a complementary bassist: she drives the songs, particulary on Remain in Light. She's also great live, as is the rest of the band (I love bands that mix ** up. Why go to a show if you have the album at home?) - Ronnie Wood, The Rolling Stones Wood is great because he, like Tina Weymouth, isn't afraid to mix ** up! He trades licks with Keith Richards like the two are playing ping pong. And let us not forget that he is a long-standing member of one of the greatest-ever rock 'n' roll bands, which alone is enough to warrant a place on this list. Just a handful of many great bassists, I'm sure. But they're my favorites. I may add to this in the future. We'll see. Last edited by alt_ex; 09-14-2014 at 06:28 PM.