John Entwistle (The Who) vs John Paul Jones (Led Zep)

Paul Smeenus · 01-04-2014, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Moss

I knew someone would slam in through the out door if I mentioned it but I love that album.

I like it a lot

**Janszoon** · 01-04-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

I like it a lot

Me too.

Forward To Death · 01-04-2014, 09:05 PM

John Paul Jones, because "The Lemon Song".

Cool ass bass.

Aichuk · 01-04-2014, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Moss

I need more info. Is this strictly bass playing or as an all around musician? JPJ basically wrote most of In through the out door, played some mean keyboards in zep, played mandolin. For stricly bass I go with the ox. For all around I go with JPJ.

Mainly due to their bass playing. But if you can't decide between either, than you can use their other musician qualities as a tie breaker.

Puffnstuff · 01-05-2014, 05:04 AM

I voted for JPJ and ITTOD is a good album. I definitely prefer zep to the who and both have done lots to contribute to music. But if you want to talk about a talented bassist only one name comes to my mind and that's Geddy Lee of Rush.

Moss · 01-05-2014, 10:47 AM

Actually many names come to mind which I will not start listing.

And good call on the lemon song. I have played in many bands with many bass players and few want to tackle that beast.

Paul Smeenus · 01-10-2014, 06:02 AM

Personally, the most difficult Zeppelin bass lick to cover, by a MILE, is the chorus of The Immigrant Song. He plays seven full major scales in about as many seconds. It is a BITCH in the EXTREME to play.

Forward To Death · 01-10-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

Personally, the most difficult Zeppelin bass lick to cover, by a MILE, is the chorus of The Immigrant Song. He plays seven full major scales in about as many seconds. It is a BITCH in the EXTREME to play.

I can see that, even though I've never touched a bass (I'm looking to buy a cheap one soon though). I love the bass from "The Lemon Song", though. Cool bass throughout the song.

Moss · 01-11-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

Personally, the most difficult Zeppelin bass lick to cover, by a MILE, is the chorus of The Immigrant Song. He plays seven full major scales in about as many seconds. It is a BITCH in the EXTREME to play.

Yeah, no singer really wants to touch that one either.

Varg90 · 01-11-2014, 10:38 AM

That's tuff, but I'm going with The Ox.

View Poll Results: John Entwistle vs JPJ
John Entwistle (Bassist of The Who)	5	33.33%
JPJ (Bassist of Led Zeppelin)	10	66.67%
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01-05-2014, 05:04 AM	#15 (permalink)
Puffnstuff Symphonic Metal Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 136	I voted for JPJ and ITTOD is a good album. I definitely prefer zep to the who and both have done lots to contribute to music. But if you want to talk about a talented bassist only one name comes to my mind and that's Geddy Lee of Rush. __________________ I love symphonic metal. http://www.last.fm/user/Puffnstuff

01-04-2014, 09:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Forward To Death Trolier Than Thou Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,336	John Paul Jones, because "The Lemon Song". Cool ass bass.

01-05-2014, 10:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
Moss Scuttle Buttin' Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boulder Colorado Posts: 972	Actually many names come to mind which I will not start listing. And good call on the lemon song. I have played in many bands with many bass players and few want to tackle that beast.

01-11-2014, 10:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
Varg90 Groupie Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.S.A. via Norway.. Posts: 2	That's tuff, but I'm going with The Ox.