| Author | Message | ||
| george_wright
Intermediate Member Username: george_wright Post Number: 141 Registered: 3-2005 |
From the article: Here are TEN kings of the four-string everyone should know about. (New window.) | ||
| 12stringwilson
Member Username: 12stringwilson Post Number: 55 Registered: 12-2008 |
Thanks. Pretty cool! | ||
| hydrargyrum
Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 751 Registered: 3-2004 |
I saw this link on Fark a few days ago. I imagine the lack of Stanley Clarked and Mark King will raise some eyebrows among this crowd. | ||
| tubeperson
Member Username: tubeperson Post Number: 84 Registered: 5-2005 |
Remember it said "10 Kings" not "The 10 Best Kings". We need to educate this site and others as to the greatness of Clarke and King. There are several others as well, part of the fun of having an opinion (just becasue I have an opinion does not make me a bad person!) Great link anyway, I shocked the Hell out of my employees by blasting this all of the sudden (Go Ox!) | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 700 Registered: 5-2009 |
Jack Casady, Phil Lesh, Rocco Prestia ,Stanley Clarke , John Paul Jones, & Jaco Pastorius , Mark Egan ,Donald" Duck" Dunn AND Charles Mingus Plus __ Scott Lafaro & Leroy Vinnegar , Paul Chambers. Ron Carter and Ray Brown were all a huge influence on me. (Message edited by sonicus on January 27, 2010) (Message edited by sonicus on January 28, 2010) | ||
| hydrargyrum
Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 752 Registered: 3-2004 |
Steve, I was actually impressed by the humility of the author when they stated that this list is by no means comprehensive. I just happen to know where the loyalties of this crowd typically lie, with regards to player preference.  | ||
| the_jester
Intermediate Member Username: the_jester Post Number: 140 Registered: 12-2009 |
Les Claypool Glide version was cool...but here's the original groove...By Pleasure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft_bFqS5K8w | ||
| the_jester
Intermediate Member Username: the_jester Post Number: 141 Registered: 12-2009 |
Percy Jones should be on that list too. Both Percy and Drummer Phil Collins, were in this Jazz Fusion band called: "Brand X" back in the late 70's. I would put this band on the same caliber as the RTF band. I love them both equally but with a edge going to RTF... because of the Alembic Bass sound (of course...) Peace and Love, Hal- (Message edited by the_jester on January 27, 2010) | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 204 Registered: 6-2005 |
even if we're just talking electric players, i could add like 30 to that list.... steve harris, mike watt, erik fratzke (seriously, guys, if you don't know fratzke i'm begging you to listen to happy apple. three musicians that are at the top of their respective instruments, unbelievable stuff), klaus flouride, oteil burbridge, allen woody, etc etc etc..... but, i respectfully agree to leave stanley clarke off the list. please and thank you. | ||
| pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 534 Registered: 11-2006 |
another list but no solo, just clinics.. http://www.bassplayer.com/Video.aspx?bctid=50179423001§ion=artists love & love (Message edited by pierreyves on January 27, 2010) | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 1355 Registered: 9-2002 |
All undeniably talented, but not my preference of ensemble-based playing. Don't remember who said it, but the quote was along the lines of 'bass solos are kind of like teaching a bear the ballet: He can do it, it's just not always very pretty!' J o e y | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1827 Registered: 6-2002 |
In addition to those mentioned above I'd include Aston Barrett, Robbie Shakespeare, Victor Bailey, Richard Bona, Doug Wimbush, Nathan East, Armand SABAL-LECCO | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 704 Registered: 5-2009 |
I REALLY ____have to include MICHAEL MANRING ! Who I think _ to my ears - is the BASS SOLOIST of unprecedented proportions ! what he has taught me first hand in the flow of continuousness during the musical process; in the pursuit of innovation is priceless. I was lucky to have taken one of his clinics in the early 1990's I can't play like him but he really opened my eyes !!! And EARS ! | ||
| tmoney61092
Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 334 Registered: 9-2008 |
one of the best lists i've seen, only thing is Jason Newsted should be on there somewhere with the Seattle '89 bass solo :-D ~Taylor | ||
| hb3
Senior Member Username: hb3 Post Number: 458 Registered: 2-2005 |
"I can't play like him but he really opened my eyes !!! And EARS !" Oh really? I'd like to hear about that. Have you heard the Windham Hill stuff he did w/ Michael Hedges? | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 425 Registered: 6-2006 |
Menage e Trios and Funky Avocado come to mind.  | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 207 Registered: 6-2005 |
ready or not is one of my favorite songs to play... fun to work out some solo arrangements to. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uzNDNdyJpI | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 705 Registered: 5-2009 |
I suggest for any one wanting to experience genius "in the moment" to see and hear Michael Manring play LIVE especially in his recent content . Check him out live______ SOLO ! | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 208 Registered: 6-2005 |
agreed. the solo record he put out a couple of years ago is probably the best solo bass stuff i've ever heard. | ||
| slawie
Intermediate Member Username: slawie Post Number: 158 Registered: 8-2002 |
If you would like to see Micahel Manring live check out http://www.manthing.com/Manthing/Upcoming_Events.html I wish I was in NJ or CA in Feb 2010 slawie | ||
| pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 536 Registered: 11-2006 |
the best slap solo: Armand Sabal-Lecco: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbzUM6y6jNY |
