Great Performances: Bass Guitar

[Black Diamond Vol]

As promised, here's Geddy Lee and Rush, doing what they do.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/XMdsAy5MUaU" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/XMdsAy5MUaU</a>

It's kind of hard to take Primus seriously, but there's no doubting Les Claypool's ability.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/hMsJlJdWof8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/hMsJlJdWof8</a>

Here's Cream, doing their version of Robert Johnson's "Crossroads".  If you can somehow get past Clapton's brilliance, listen for Jack Bruce's amazing bass work.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/becWr0vc6cA" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/becWr0vc6cA</a>

[VinnieVOL]

In all seriousness, Gene $immons is viewed as one of these rock stars who is all about marketing and money first and music second, but he's a very underrated bass player.  He's no Geddy Lee, obviously but he's a perfectionist and his playing is at very least consistent.

[GreggO]

If Jack Bruce hadn't been on this list, I would have considered all the lists no longer had merit.


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[Orange Rampage]

This one was over from the initial post. Would submit Steve Harris from Iron Maiden or Chris Squire from Yes, but not above Geddy or Les. Les is a weird dude, but he is good.

All I can say about Vinnie's submission is: Man if you ever get this guy on your side he will always have your back! Brought Gene into the discussion. I'm not gonna argue. I may need Vinnie to back me up one day. Heh

-No submission. Thread conceded. gg-

[RIPLEYVOL]

From a not so well known band.....but a bass monster!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_3yAgljlCU

[VoLynteer]

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=5001922897556&set=a.1895266113078.2089460.1584338149&type=1&theater

[Inspector Vol]

The bass line in this song is what makes it. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrZRURcb1cM