i have a funny feeling that if it weren't for the ox there wouldn't be a flea.

they both push the envelope but in flea's case that envelope had already been pushed open quite a bit by guys exactly like entwistle. they're both gateway musicians that offer insights to fans to find new and better musicians. anyone calling claypool the top of the pile really needs to check out squarepusher.

as for the sock thing being indicative of a mental disorder.... read up on the man a bit first. it's representative of the fact that they have absolutely nothing to hide with their music. he feels spiritually naked when playing, there's no facade to overcome, simply expression and the band chooses to reflect that in the choice of their stage wear (or lack of).

as for maccartney sucking at the bass. try singing one of his tunes while playing the bass.

So you don't like his music based on what he wears on stage?

Funkadelic did the diaper thing too, what a bunch of hacks.

Hahaha. No. :laughing:

Have you heard Live at Leeds? Yeah, you can barely tell the guy is there most of the time. :rolleyes:

There wouldn't be a Claypool without Entwistle.

Seriously, just shut up before you embarrass yourself any further. You obviously know little or nothing about this subject.

Skill isn't goddamn everything. That being said McCartney was not lacking in skill. He did a lot of basslines that were at least for the time, incredibly intricate. It's difficult to sing and play bass at the same time and considering how talented Paul was on both counts that shouldn't be written off.

McCartney was a very influencial and innovative bassist, if you listened to the late 60s Beatles you can tell that they had a lot more bass dominated songs than guitar dominated songs. He and Entwistle were the most important in elevating the role of bass to being more than just a connect the dots instrument, they were the first non R&B bassists in rock music to have whole songs structured around a bass riff or melody.

You know who did the first bass solo on a mainstream recording? Yep. Entwistle on My Generation.

But I guess that wasn't enough wanking for your taste.

Sting

please make your own thread for this.

I speak from experience when I saw Boo Boo's going to go ape **** and hate you for 1.5 years because you like Sting.

Thats if he takes the bait :D

...its boo boo. His diet is "bait."

In all seriousness though, I tell you who was a good bassist, Ronnie Lane

Who?

look him up?


not trying to be a d*ck, i'd actually like to know who that person is, too

Entwhistle, he was the best of his time. Tough to choose though 2 great players who put out a lot of great work and influenced a lot of people.