1:35 Michael Anthony from *Van Halen* 2:30 Geddy Lee from *Rush* 3:16 Flea from *RHCP* 4:18 John Myung from *Dream Theater* 4:52 Les Claypool from *Primus* 5:26 John Entwistle from *The Who* 6:02 Chris Squaire from *Yes* 6:44 Stu Hamm 7:39 Cliff Burton from *Metallica* 9:02 Billy Sheehan from wherever the hell he's from
I met Billy Sheehan while walking down a street in Anaheim, California. I got to shake his hand and talk with him for a few minutes. He was super nice. I then went home and started shredding and sweeping on my bass like never before. So glad to see that you included John Myung.
I saw that too. He did the old Sicilian mafioso style, fingers pointed up in the air move. In subtext, it would be like "What have I done to deserve such awful rhythm on this, the day of my daughter's wedding?"
Billy owns ALL the bass Compression and Distortion in the world. So much so that there was a worldwide shortage in the mid-2000’s until they struck a massive deposit in Alaska
John "Thunder Fingers" Entwistle is my favorite. He is why I started playing bass when I was 10 years old, now I'm going on 53 years old and still enjoy listening to John.
He is one of the best studio drummers of all time because he has a great mixer who can fix all his timing problems except for the mess that was the Snare happy St Anger
@@Screwball316 yeah he is probably "good" if he has a "good" day, but the rest of the band is excellent. Average good doesnt mix well with excellent ;)
I’ve always been a Geddy guy, and also love his influences, Squire and Entwistle. Stu, Cliff, and Les... really like them, too. But honestly: Billy Sheehan is on another planet!
I love how each of these guys put so much personality in their solos. Some are more technical than others, but it's those individual touches that make em shine! My personal favorites, who also happen to be the players that inspire me the most are Michael Anthony, Chris Squire and Stu Hamm. Awesome stuff!
Bassist for Gillan, Glasgow Apollo 1979. Front of stage, spotlighted & accompanied by only hi-hat.......cracked a tin of beer, downed it in one and then.....for next 2 minutes ran the empty can up and down the neck of the bass !!! Brilliant !
Agreed, but theyre less bass solos and more just great playing in a song. The bass during the guitar solos on powerslave does hit different tho, one of my all time favs
The best solo here was Cliff's. It had the most soul and energy. Having said that I was blown away by Billy's uncanny friggin' solo. Especially the ending's finger tapping he did.
Sheehan shredded it. Over and above the rest. You're right, mind blowing and like no other I've seen or heard. That's pretty inspiring.....and yet unreachable for a meager bassist.
^^^ This ^^^^ Michael Anthony is an amazing bass player and allround cool guy. Sammy Hagar has nothing but praise for the man. Plus.... He is an incredible backing vocalist.
I like each bassist on that list, and I love each one’s style of playing, but I definitely liked Cliff the most. Not only because I love Metallica and Thrash Metal in general, but his style of bass playing was absolutely phenomenal. He was so young, and is known as one of the best bassists of all time. Who knows how good he would be today. RIP Clifford Lee Burton 😢
My favorite hands down is Cliff. Granted I may be biased, but his playing on Kill...is reason why I picked up the bass. I think some people forget how young he was when he passed. Basically a kid. These other guys have had a lifetime to practice their craft. We can only wonder what his music and playing would be now 34 years later. Thanks Scotty for putting this together. Love your videos. \m/
If Cliff didn't die either Metallica would not have become the biggest prostitute of rock music or Cliff would have left the band soon after James and Lars hiring Bob Rock...
Im not really crazy about distortion and bass effects as they distract sometimes what a bassist can really do on the instrument. But with that said Cliff Burton and Michael Anthony were impressive and Entwistle has always been on of my favorites. Billy Sheehan sounded truly amazing but my favorite here has to be Stu Hamm. Hamm not only got a beautiful bass guitar tone but is clearly the most skilled and versatile of the bunch. Also he clearly is comfortable playing jazz and soul music.
Geddy!!! Not the flashiest, but always has his mind on the overall piece. I have nothing but admiration for those that go off the rails, it takes not only talent but dedication to practice to pull off. I just don't gravitate to soloing for the sake of soloing.
@@MrJKCummings yeah, that's what impresses me most. The abilities of Billy, Stu, Les, Victor Wooten etc really do impress, just, I don't know... I keep referring to Steve Harris who tells people he doesn't understand what a solo really means, there just flash. A caveat, Les seems to have figured out how to make songs of flashy riffs. Cheers.
Geddy Lee's and Flea's solos were the best for me. Geddy's was the best middle ground between flying licks and groove, while Flea's melody there was just so tasteful imo. Great video again Scott!
Billy Sheehan did a version of "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" when he was touring with David Lee Roth. I'm pretty sure that there were only about 15 people that night who knew what it was that he was playing.
Geddy's solos are always incredible. Also love John Myung's solo on Dance Of Eternity. That man is legendary. Another band that has great bass solos is Haken. Sun, Cockroach King, and The Architect are all incredible!
Billy Sheehan is one of a kind. Out of this world. Some credit must also be given to Scott with amazing solo. I signed in on his course at scott's bass lessons and i am impressed by the quality of his playing and teaching skills. Fantastic!!!
It's a weird thing to see how my own musicals tastes and preferences have changed over the years and now I have a very different criteria to put anybody among my favourites. For years my favourite rock bass player was Billy Sheehan..until I dig in into Rush... Now Geddy is my man. Nowadays I value musical and classy playing more than flashy soloing.
Entwistle's technique involves using long, strong fingers and basically hanging the strings against the fret board. Stu Hamm did that about 30 years ago. Cliff Button was before that. I think he was like 19 years old (I could be completely wrong on his age). Cliff Button is my favorite. I'mpressive shred, but more MUSICAL, and more feeling, than a lot of amazing playing.
John Entwistle played bass through a whole Who concert as one long solo. No tho verses or chori the same. But you really surprised me with Billy. I did't know he combines techniques so wildly like Eddie van Halen.
One of the albums that really got me into music was one I got fron my dad: Van Halen's Live Right Here Right Now double album, and Michael Anthony's super dirty tone tone on that solo was so awesome and different than any bass I had heard before that
Cliff Burton for me... I'm a huge fan of most of the people here, but he was on a completely different level. And, he was only just getting started... Can only imagine the things he would've composed if he was still around today. Great list, Scott!! 🤘🏼😎
Can't believe this wasn't on here! Or Axiom. I really feel Max should have been on here over a couple of these. Great melodic sense to Matt Freeman's solos and just all over the neck. I remember the first time I heard it when I was a teenager. Totally changed my approach for a long time before I moved onto other genres.
I attribute 3 bassists as influential to my bass playing and they were all in this list. In no particular order, Michael Anthony, Geddy Lee and Billy Sheehan. These guys can play, and they can sing while doing it. I learned to sing and play at an early age thanks to these guys!
Nice video Scott. Couldn’t agree more about Billy Sheehan. Some of the stuff he did in the 80’s was amazing. Loved the Dave Lee Roth ‘supergroup’ featuring him and Steve Vai riffing off one another. Absolutely love his playing in the song Agrionia by Tony Macalpine. Billy manages to anchor the whole song with subtle bass playing and his brief tasteful solo shows off his 3-fingered right hand technique beautifully.
Damn! So good, Mr. Sheehan has my vote for just about using every type of bass playing technique, the solo is ridiculous 🤯🤯 in addition to this, I’ve had online conversations with him and he seems to be the most humble, down to earth, lovely blokes there is. Always get replies from him when asking questions, probably very lame a man of such immense talent, but never has he made me feel like I’m not worth his time. Oh, did I mention this solo is ridiculous? How?? Amazing (not taking anything from the others, Stu Hamm and Paul Myong blow my mind also) Great video Scotty, thanks
As much as these players deserve their place in the spotlight, it's (personally) pretty damned disconcerting and annoying that any time "best bass" this or "best bass" that is mentioned, they're basically the *_SAME_* tired people that appear on these "lists". As if there are no other bass players worthy of mention or praise. I'd rather listen to lots of other bass players, both that are well known as well as those that aren't that well known or technically proficient but, who just play solid bass lines and riffs on the music they play(ed). I mean, it's 2020 and these lists are essentially the same as they've been since the 70's and 80's. We as bass players get hardly any recognition by other musician groups - why are we doing that in our own community? Isn't it time to break this ancient mold and start celebrating bass players from so many other genres and bands? Just cause someone can play a million notes per second or slap at a million miles an hour, that doesn't mean there aren't those worthy of praise and recognition who can just hold off and play solid, complimentary bass parts without having to be given an award for technical prowess.
@Budgie Cat Seems like you missed my point. This isn't about my "list(s)". Again, it's about the lists made by those in music media (via various mediums) who project *_THEIR_* lists onto everyone else that is watching/listening to them. Lists that rarely if ever shine the spotlight on anyone new and wind up being boringly predictable and stale. I am not in music media. Therefore; this is not about my "list(s)" since I don't reach a huge audience. Not to mention, it's about our own community getting fed the same thing over & over again, year after year, decade after decade, instead of promoting and recognizing good, solid bass players of all genres, over decades. What's the point of making new videos of "best bass" this or that if it's gonna be the same people that we've seen again and again, time after time in a hundred other videos, countless magazines, documentaries etc. etc.? I hope this clears things up.
Scott you should check out Tim Sterace of YYNOT!! They cover a lot of Rush flawlessly but his original bass lines slay me!!! Specifically "Chemical Burn" and "YYNOT".
All were unbelievable so not one could be referred to as my favorite, however I have another for you... the late jaco’s solo during the 1980 Joni Mitchell’s shadows and light shows. I believe you have seen it because when it comes to the bass you are very informed, there just is not enough time to include it here. I thank you again for your wonderful input into music history. Most Sincerely, Pops Fitch. USA
I saw Mr.Big in Rome a few years ago .. I was right in front of Billy Sheehan, on the front line in front of him ... when i got home I was almost tempted to become gay 🤣🤣 ... !! Beyond it all, I have never felt so much groove in my face in my life. I got a crazy adrenaline rush, better than drugs.. 😁💖 Billy!
My list is Entwistle, Squire, JPJones, Geezer, Geddy, Jack Bruce. Unreplaceable in their respective bands. Billy Sheehan is an incredible performer, needs more good songs.
maybe you were not listening to a well played bass solo...or you are just oblivious to the technical aspect involved which takes years of hard work to develop and that's were the admiration comes in.
@@Lamster66 i assure you i pick the ones i listen to and of course i can tell you i do have acquired a good taste in music...having lived thru nearly 4 decades of it.
I actually expected Matt Freeman with Maxwell Murder’s solo, he certainly kills it there, and can definitely shut those who keep saying playing with a pick makes you a less skilled bass player.
After seeing all this, I'm at a loss for words. Of course, Cliff Burton is basically my idol, and I love the fact that you included him because he was a truly remarkable player, and had an amazing stage presence, and the way he played his bass was almost like he was connected to it. Billy Sheehan making it to the top didn't come as a surprise either, but I was absolutely blown away by some of these solos, some of which I'd never seen before. John Entwistle I knew was a good bassist, and I knew that he was known for doing some crazy solos but that was insane! Honestly, I don't think I could ever play like these guys, and seeing them play at this level simoultaneously encourages me to, and discourages me from, practicing.
I got to see Billy Sheehan do a bass clinic at my local guitar store and it was one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Got to meet him and get a picture, a very talented and cool individual. However, Geddy Lee is my favorite. I'm so glad you included the Leave That Thing Alone bass solo from Time Machine 🤙
For me Bass and fuzz don't go together, to my ears its a racket. I also feel that bass solos belong in the realm of jazz ,fusion, soul and funk. When played in the rock genre they often come across as a dodgy guitar solo in the lower strings.
@@jbognap No actually all of those bass solos were great live if you dont like it f off anyone can have a solo whenever they want they dedicated there life to music your just a person indulging in a moment. There plenty of people who actually wish they saw some of these moments. Some muscians dont play for you but to release there own passion and love for music.
@@ixa-3140 my point had more to do with sound reinforcement and venues associated with rock concerts being less than optimumal for discerning the notes of a bass solo.
1:35 Michael Anthony from *Van Halen*
2:30 Geddy Lee from *Rush*
3:16 Flea from *RHCP*
4:18 John Myung from *Dream Theater*
4:52 Les Claypool from *Primus*
5:26 John Entwistle from *The Who*
6:02 Chris Squaire from *Yes*
6:44 Stu Hamm
7:39 Cliff Burton from *Metallica*
9:02 Billy Sheehan from wherever the hell he's from
Merci !
So, none of Jack C’s work on “After Bathing At Baxter’s”?
Talas,..by way of Buffalo NY
@@strawhousepig Mr Big, live in San Francisco, 28th March 1992.
Mr Big live in San Francisco
I met Billy Sheehan while walking down a street in Anaheim, California. I got to shake his hand and talk with him for a few minutes. He was super nice. I then went home and started shredding and sweeping on my bass like never before.
So glad to see that you included John Myung.
Maybe Billy was at the Nam show in Anaheim?
@@rickh4971 Yeah. I was an exhibitor there and coming out of the main event that night and ran into him while he was going into a club.
you do that because you toch his hand and get a blessed power
@@henriqueoliveiracosta6965 Yes, sir! That magic was transferred that day. 😉
That dude must be able to crack walnuts with just his fingers.
Love how on Cliff’s solo, you can see him get frustrated with lars lol. didn’t know when to come in, like always.
I saw that too. He did the old
Sicilian mafioso style, fingers pointed up in the air move.
In subtext, it would be like
"What have I done to deserve such awful rhythm on this, the day of my daughter's wedding?"
Cliff em all
Well thats our lars...
Yep.......
And dustbins for all.
Billy owns ALL the bass Compression and Distortion in the world. So much so that there was a worldwide shortage in the mid-2000’s until they struck a massive deposit in Alaska
😂😂😂
Hahahahahahahaha
I choked ROFL
John "Thunder Fingers" Entwistle is my favorite. He is why I started playing bass when I was 10 years old, now I'm going on 53 years old and still enjoy listening to John.
My favorite is definitely Cliff Burton. No words to describe the innovation back in the day. He's one of the greatest for sure.
Gotta be Cliff. Plus he gets bonus points for waving his hand at Lar's dumb ass for not coming in on time!!
He is one of the best studio drummers of all time because he has a great mixer who can fix all his timing problems except for the mess that was the Snare happy St Anger
wearethefallenmusic i bet james records the drums after lars leaves the studio
Lars is good. Piss off
@@Screwball316 yeah he is probably "good" if he has a "good" day, but the rest of the band is excellent.
Average good doesnt mix well with excellent ;)
TheEvilKlown316 Lars is a good composer or arrenger but mediocre drummer
I’ve always been a Geddy guy, and also love his influences, Squire and Entwistle. Stu, Cliff, and Les... really like them, too.
But honestly: Billy Sheehan is on another planet!
I’m all for old thunder fingers. Rip John entwhistle
Oh man, Geddy. This didn't showcase his keyboards, bass, and singing at the same time. Volcanic extra points for that.
lol
All 3 members of Rush (RIP Neil) were / are amazing musicians.
@Jonathan Tripp about to do the same.
Holy shit he finally mentioned Les Claypool. Never thought I'd see the day
He talked about Les here and there I remember
@@jdssurf he should talk about les and john myung more
Guy Pratt’s Money bass solo (while Pulse tour with Pink Floyd) is absolutely sick too
All great, but that Billy Sheehan solo has always been my favorite. It’s not only a killer solo, it’s also great showmanship. Outstanding!
I love how each of these guys put so much personality in their solos. Some are more technical than others, but it's those individual touches that make em shine! My personal favorites, who also happen to be the players that inspire me the most are Michael Anthony, Chris Squire and Stu Hamm. Awesome stuff!
bass solo in The Who "My Generation" was the first bass solo i heard so i became bassist because of it
Lol. For me it was "The Real Me " from Quadrophenia.
Same😊
Bassist for Gillan, Glasgow Apollo 1979. Front of stage, spotlighted & accompanied by only hi-hat.......cracked a tin of beer, downed it in one and then.....for next 2 minutes ran the empty can up and down the neck of the bass !!! Brilliant !
"Alien of a human being" was that a scientology reference? Lol
Lol
I have to say Entwistle is my fav. Seems that he is one of the original off-the-wall bassists and one I was introduced to when I learned to play.
Steve Harris - Rime of The Ancient Mariner and Powerslave
This!!!
Run To The Hills as well.
Agreed, but theyre less bass solos and more just great playing in a song. The bass during the guitar solos on powerslave does hit different tho, one of my all time favs
@@Mabufu381 the solo on Run To the Hills is a rather short one but technically mindblowing.
@kiki the gerbil record your performance of that one, let's compare.
The best part of this vid is watching Scott loving the legendary performances.
The best solo here was Cliff's. It had the most soul and energy. Having said that I was blown away by Billy's uncanny friggin' solo. Especially the ending's finger tapping he did.
Chris Squire had the skills and the tunes and the band to back it all up. The man, the legend.
Sheehan shredded it. Over and above the rest. You're right, mind blowing and like no other I've seen or heard. That's pretty inspiring.....and yet unreachable for a meager bassist.
There’s no question that Billy Sheehan has the most technicality and knowledge, but without a doubt Cliff has the most feel, my God he gives me chills
Billy sheehan has the most feel. Others are kids compared with him
Billy was the best. Michael Anthony was a suprise, an underappreciated bassist.
Surprised to see Anthony as well but I am a fan of his period so no complaints.
^^^ This ^^^^
Michael Anthony is an amazing bass player and allround cool guy. Sammy Hagar has nothing but praise for the man. Plus.... He is an incredible backing vocalist.
Billy Sheehan is from out of this world! I've seen him live three times already and he blows my mind in a different way every time
I like each bassist on that list, and I love each one’s style of playing, but I definitely liked Cliff the most. Not only because I love Metallica and Thrash Metal in general, but his style of bass playing was absolutely phenomenal.
He was so young, and is known as one of the best bassists of all time. Who knows how good he would be today.
RIP Clifford Lee Burton 😢
John Myung is absolutely one of my favorites! Love that album Images and Words!
Chris Squire, Cliff Burton, John Entwistle
Our fallen brothers, thank you for leaving these things for us
So happy to see Michael Anthony on this list. One of my favorites and totally underrated. Love his work on Women and Children first in particular.
My favorite hands down is Cliff. Granted I may be biased, but his playing on Kill...is reason why I picked up the bass. I think some people forget how young he was when he passed. Basically a kid. These other guys have had a lifetime to practice their craft. We can only wonder what his music and playing would be now 34 years later.
Thanks Scotty for putting this together. Love your videos. \m/
If Cliff didn't die either Metallica would not have become the biggest prostitute of rock music or Cliff would have left the band soon after James and Lars hiring Bob Rock...
Juan Iparraguirre of course metallica wasn’t ever the same
Really great list, seriously. Sheehan... I've ran out of words))) He always blow my mind with those fingerstyle shred licks.
Im not really crazy about distortion and bass effects as they distract sometimes what a bassist can really do on the instrument. But with that said Cliff Burton and Michael Anthony were impressive and Entwistle has always been on of my favorites. Billy Sheehan sounded truly amazing but my favorite here has to be Stu Hamm. Hamm not only got a beautiful bass guitar tone but is clearly the most skilled and versatile of the bunch. Also he clearly is comfortable playing jazz and soul music.
@@thierry18 To each his own.
Billy has a jazz trio named Niacin, here's a link to some stuff in concert, he's not just a rock bassist.th-cam.com/video/n63CWqX6RA0/w-d-xo.html
Glad that you made the 10 best excluding the TOP word, because we really need less competition and more share of knowledge!! All great musicians!
Billy Sheehan-He is number one for me!
It was thanks to him that I started playing bass!
Geddy!!! Not the flashiest, but always has his mind on the overall piece. I have nothing but admiration for those that go off the rails, it takes not only talent but dedication to practice to pull off. I just don't gravitate to soloing for the sake of soloing.
Peter Veres - I’m with you, exactly! Service to the song! Chris Squire & Geddy Lee. And both sing while playing intricate bass.
@@MrJKCummings yeah, that's what impresses me most. The abilities of Billy, Stu, Les, Victor Wooten etc really do impress, just, I don't know... I keep referring to Steve Harris who tells people he doesn't understand what a solo really means, there just flash. A caveat, Les seems to have figured out how to make songs of flashy riffs. Cheers.
Entwhistle is my favorite. What a tone... Gezz
Geddy Lee's and Flea's solos were the best for me. Geddy's was the best middle ground between flying licks and groove, while Flea's melody there was just so tasteful imo. Great video again Scott!
Billy Sheehan did a version of "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" when he was touring with David Lee Roth. I'm pretty sure that there were only about 15 people that night who knew what it was that he was playing.
I love THAT Billy's solo, I've been listening to it for years and years...his tone and techinque are amazing...
wtf!? where is geezer butlers nib solo?! or do you guys count it as metal? top 10 metal bass solos next?
10jass or big band solos please
Cliff is there.
you mean the intro?
Facts nib solo is too good
Cliff was metal but metallica was not and never will be metal.
I just realized, how is it possible that you haven't reached 1m suscribers? I'm part of your online school. It has heped me a lot. Keep on rocking.
Because not alot of people are appreciative of the bass. The few that are though are the coolest of the bunch.
Geddy's solos are always incredible. Also love John Myung's solo on Dance Of Eternity. That man is legendary. Another band that has great bass solos is Haken. Sun, Cockroach King, and The Architect are all incredible!
I love and admire Billy Sheehan. His humble personality and his bass playing is beyond. Gave me an new approach to my basses. Thank you
Doug Wimbish would be somewhere close to the top 10 (in my top). Billy is THE MAN! Thanks for the Michael Anthony love!
Agreed on Doug Wimbish!
All my favourites in one video... Thanks Scott!
Has to be Cliff! Though Billy is awesome. In fact they are all amazing 🤟
Billy Sheehan is one of a kind. Out of this world. Some credit must also be given to Scott with amazing solo.
I signed in on his course at scott's bass lessons and i am impressed by the quality of his playing and teaching skills.
Fantastic!!!
It's a weird thing to see how my own musicals tastes and preferences have changed over the years and now I have a very different criteria to put anybody among my favourites.
For years my favourite rock bass player was Billy Sheehan..until I dig in into Rush... Now Geddy is my man. Nowadays I value musical and classy playing more than flashy soloing.
That was amazing..... so many incredible players that I haven't heard of!
John Myung's solo from Metropolis pt 1 is also incredible!
There are much better live Entwistle solos out there - he wins for me everytime!!
Billy, Stu, and Chiff...Just straight up Awesome!
Entwistle's technique involves using long, strong fingers and basically hanging the strings against the fret board.
Stu Hamm did that about 30 years ago.
Cliff Button was before that. I think he was like 19 years old (I could be completely wrong on his age).
Cliff Button is my favorite. I'mpressive shred, but more MUSICAL, and more feeling, than a lot of amazing playing.
Thanks for recognising Michael Anthony, I always feel he’s criminally under appreciated
John Entwistle played bass through a whole Who concert as one long solo. No tho verses or chori the same. But you really surprised me with Billy. I did't know he combines techniques so wildly like Eddie van Halen.
no im not ready to rock... i wanna listen the solo on the end over and over again. it just blew me away
All great but the ones that really broke my brain were Entwistle and Sheehan.
nooooo you stopped Cliff's solo before the tapping harmonics, legit coolest thing I've ever heard!
One of my favorite bass solo is the one on "Brother to Brother" from Gino Vanelli band (idk the bassist, but the job in that song is just amazing)
That is an impressive list I really enjoyed David Margen playing with Santana Rockpalast 1980 Runnin" solo
One of the albums that really got me into music was one I got fron my dad: Van Halen's Live Right Here Right Now double album, and Michael Anthony's super dirty tone tone on that solo was so awesome and different than any bass I had heard before that
Cliff Burton for me... I'm a huge fan of most of the people here, but he was on a completely different level. And, he was only just getting started... Can only imagine the things he would've composed if he was still around today. Great list, Scott!! 🤘🏼😎
Maxwell Murder by Rancid (Matt Freeman) is a really fun one.
Should have absolutely been included.
Can't believe this wasn't on here! Or Axiom. I really feel Max should have been on here over a couple of these. Great melodic sense to Matt Freeman's solos and just all over the neck. I remember the first time I heard it when I was a teenager. Totally changed my approach for a long time before I moved onto other genres.
Matt was the first that came to my Mind
EXACTLY!
You are one of the good teacher and a bassist its been 4 years watching you you never makes us irriate nice job 💗💗💗 love from Nepal
I haven't watched yet but Anastasia pulling teeth better be here
Didn't know Meg Ryan performed a bass solo.
Am so happy u had Geddy on ur list Scott, he’s a legend bass player, seen him live I was just dumbfounded by him , 🤙🏽🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥
Gotta hand it to Cliff. His style was definitely the most hardcore.
I attribute 3 bassists as influential to my bass playing and they were all in this list. In no particular order, Michael Anthony, Geddy Lee and Billy Sheehan. These guys can play, and they can sing while doing it. I learned to sing and play at an early age thanks to these guys!
0:59 Few notes from Green Tinted 60's Mind!
Nice video Scott. Couldn’t agree more about Billy Sheehan. Some of the stuff he did in the 80’s was amazing. Loved the Dave Lee Roth ‘supergroup’ featuring him and Steve Vai riffing off one another. Absolutely love his playing in the song Agrionia by Tony Macalpine. Billy manages to anchor the whole song with subtle bass playing and his brief tasteful solo shows off his 3-fingered right hand technique beautifully.
What about Matt Freeman? Check out Rancid - "Maxwell Murder" Live Punkspring
only person ive seen mention this. its my altime favourite solos but barely anyone knows it.
I love the subtle "I almost fucked up" you hear him say during the solo.
That solo is iconic
I remember trying to learn that solo when I was a kid! I gave up 😂. Rancid has great bass lines in almost every song
When I think of Bass player's, Matt Freeman is the first to come to mind.
Billy Sheehan's solo on Bass Day Jam is insane too. That solo should go down in history!
Giving my love to Michael Anthony for having a Jack Daniels bass
and a delay pedal
Damn! So good, Mr. Sheehan has my vote for just about using every type of bass playing technique, the solo is ridiculous 🤯🤯 in addition to this, I’ve had online conversations with him and he seems to be the most humble, down to earth, lovely blokes there is. Always get replies from him when asking questions, probably very lame a man of such immense talent, but never has he made me feel like I’m not worth his time. Oh, did I mention this solo is ridiculous? How?? Amazing (not taking anything from the others, Stu Hamm and Paul Myong blow my mind also)
Great video Scotty, thanks
As much as these players deserve their place in the spotlight, it's (personally) pretty damned disconcerting and annoying that any time "best bass" this or "best bass" that is mentioned, they're basically the *_SAME_* tired people that appear on these "lists". As if there are no other bass players worthy of mention or praise. I'd rather listen to lots of other bass players, both that are well known as well as those that aren't that well known or technically proficient but, who just play solid bass lines and riffs on the music they play(ed).
I mean, it's 2020 and these lists are essentially the same as they've been since the 70's and 80's. We as bass players get hardly any recognition by other musician groups - why are we doing that in our own community? Isn't it time to break this ancient mold and start celebrating bass players from so many other genres and bands? Just cause someone can play a million notes per second or slap at a million miles an hour, that doesn't mean there aren't those worthy of praise and recognition who can just hold off and play solid, complimentary bass parts without having to be given an award for technical prowess.
@Budgie Cat Seems like you missed my point. This isn't about my "list(s)". Again, it's about the lists made by those in music media (via various mediums) who project *_THEIR_* lists onto everyone else that is watching/listening to them. Lists that rarely if ever shine the spotlight on anyone new and wind up being boringly predictable and stale. I am not in music media. Therefore; this is not about my "list(s)" since I don't reach a huge audience.
Not to mention, it's about our own community getting fed the same thing over & over again, year after year, decade after decade, instead of promoting and recognizing good, solid bass players of all genres, over decades. What's the point of making new videos of "best bass" this or that if it's gonna be the same people that we've seen again and again, time after time in a hundred other videos, countless magazines, documentaries etc. etc.? I hope this clears things up.
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Sweet man, great clip...!! I'm off to watch Jack Bruce and Terry Butler.... 😊
Scott you should check out Tim Sterace of YYNOT!! They cover a lot of Rush flawlessly but his original bass lines slay me!!! Specifically "Chemical Burn" and "YYNOT".
All were unbelievable so not one could be referred to as my favorite, however I have another for you... the late jaco’s solo during the 1980 Joni Mitchell’s shadows and light shows. I believe you have seen it because when it comes to the bass you are very informed, there just is not enough time to include it here. I thank you again for your wonderful input into music history. Most Sincerely, Pops Fitch. USA
I saw Mr.Big in Rome a few years ago .. I was right in front of Billy Sheehan, on the front line in front of him ... when i got home I was almost tempted to become gay 🤣🤣 ... !! Beyond it all, I have never felt so much groove in my face in my life. I got a crazy adrenaline rush, better than drugs.. 😁💖 Billy!
Dude, even amongst this list Cliff Burton’s playing stands out. What a god. Gone way too soon. 😢
My list is Entwistle, Squire, JPJones, Geezer, Geddy, Jack Bruce. Unreplaceable in their respective bands. Billy Sheehan is an incredible performer, needs more good songs.
Man, your montage now is so good.
Another really good bass solo is in the chain by Fleetwood Mac
Normally I'd say Geddy Lee as I'm a huge Rush fan but the Billy Sheehan clip was on another level. Great performance showcasing his talent.
As a bassplayer I get bored if a basssolo is longer than 16 bars.
i agree. And back in the seventies, long drum solos were the rage. Interesting if you're a drummer, maybe.
Totally agree. Same when I played drums. Had no interest in long drum solos. Anything over four bars and I’ve switched off.
Watch MISA. I could watch her and Akane play together for hours.
maybe you were not listening to a well played bass solo...or you are just oblivious to the technical aspect involved which takes years of hard work to develop and that's were the admiration comes in.
@@Lamster66 i assure you i pick the ones i listen to and of course i can tell you i do have acquired a good taste in music...having lived thru nearly 4 decades of it.
I actually expected Matt Freeman with Maxwell Murder’s solo, he certainly kills it there, and can definitely shut those who keep saying playing with a pick makes you a less skilled bass player.
Say it loud! I pick and I'm proud!
I loved them all but Cliff Burton was my favourite. Such a unique and gifted player.
After seeing all this, I'm at a loss for words. Of course, Cliff Burton is basically my idol, and I love the fact that you included him because he was a truly remarkable player, and had an amazing stage presence, and the way he played his bass was almost like he was connected to it. Billy Sheehan making it to the top didn't come as a surprise either, but I was absolutely blown away by some of these solos, some of which I'd never seen before. John Entwistle I knew was a good bassist, and I knew that he was known for doing some crazy solos but that was insane! Honestly, I don't think I could ever play like these guys, and seeing them play at this level simoultaneously encourages me to, and discourages me from, practicing.
Geddy will always be God in my mind.
But of these: Three way tie with Billy, Stu, and Les.
Brett Marlar - especially considering that Geddy sings against syncopated bass lines and then sometimes synth pedals too!
I got to see Billy Sheehan do a bass clinic at my local guitar store and it was one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Got to meet him and get a picture, a very talented and cool individual. However, Geddy Lee is my favorite. I'm so glad you included the Leave That Thing Alone bass solo from Time Machine 🤙
For me Bass and fuzz don't go together, to my ears its a racket. I also feel that bass solos belong in the realm of jazz ,fusion, soul and funk. When played in the rock genre they often come across as a dodgy guitar solo in the lower strings.
The title should have included the word "live" - the absolute worst place to listen to a rock bass solo.
I think your just what we call a snob and the sad thing is your a snob who cant play
@@jbognap No actually all of those bass solos were great live if you dont like it f off anyone can have a solo whenever they want they dedicated there life to music your just a person indulging in a moment. There plenty of people who actually wish they saw some of these moments. Some muscians dont play for you but to release there own passion and love for music.
I cant stand the jazz snobs and bass solo haters what absolute bafoons.😂
@@ixa-3140 my point had more to do with sound reinforcement and venues associated with rock concerts being less than optimumal for discerning the notes of a bass solo.
Huge Stu Hamm fan and have met him before, very gracious and funny gentleman. Billy Sheehan is THE MAN however and was my favorite here.Thanks Scott!
Cool vid but I’m sorry that bass tone sounds like a fart
“Elephant Gun” will always be my favorite Sheehan solo. Concise and brutal.
Great choice!! 🔥🔥🔥
Matt freeman in maxwell murder live
They are really one of the best in the world, thanks for sharing🎶
You left out Jack Bruce on Zappa's Excentrifugal Forz.
Apostrophe mate but that is a ripper, so many great lines
"Oke..Very Nice Guys"
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"Steve Harris..??"
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Never heard this Chris Squier solo, it’s great!
Everything by Chris Squire is great
Billy Sheehan's NV43345 is over 2 minutes of bass goodness.