YA'LL SLIPPIN!!!!! YA'LL BETTA GO TO THE RECKA STOW AND GET DAT MADHOUSE ALBUM!!! PRINCE'S BASSLINE & SOLO ON MADHOUSE'S "ONE" SHUTS THIS WHOLE THING DOWN!!!! CAN U SAY "PURPLE JAZZ"??? soundcloud.com/brian-b-nyce-irving/madhouse-one
She’s an excellent player. I can’t speak to her status in the Danish funk scene. But she’s not in the same league as Andrew Gouche, Rhonda Smith, Sonny T and Brownmark. That said, she clearly has great talent and will continue to improve as well. There’s no shame in being Prince’s bassist but not being quite as good as Gouche, Rhonda, Sonny, Mark or Cymone. That list is hard to eff with.
It’s a shame we didn’t get to hear the full connection between Prince and MonoNeon develop. I think out of all the players ,Dywane would have shown to be the one closest to Prince himself in creativity. I think Prince saw a lot of himself in Dywane,and I think they were about to take the world by storm.
Brown Mark is incredible. I witnessed him through all the epic tours with prince, The controversy tour 1999 & Purple rain tour. He is simply the truth.
I don't have anything against Mark...I very Much, dig the fact he brought Mazarati to the table....IS IT JUST ME, OR WERE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS, WHAT, ON RECORD? IT SEEMED MIXED-DOWN, OR UNDER??!! I can't recall to my Spirit, what was his contribution ON RECORD ONLY!!! On record, it was all Prince in the studio, except for notable circumstances.. Back on the 'DirtyMind' lp: who was the drummer, then:. Prince or 'BobbyZ,'??? (Iknowhoitwas)
I like Andre Cymone. I think he had a lot of good bass patterns that Prince probably wouldn't bother with at the moment. What he did for Jody Watley was excellent work.
For me the best player Prince ever had was Rhonda Smith. She was the most versatile, solid, and imaginative bass player he ever had. The fact that she didn't show all the time the slappy pyrotecnics as other bassists Prince had before and after her does not mean anything wrong. She just simply was on another, superior musical level. She could play jazz, rock, funk, soul, blues or pop with the same level of sound quality and precision. Most of the other bass players Prince had could shine on one musical aspect, but it wasn't a choice, it was because they did not mastered other different musical languages and styles. In Rhonda's case, she did master all of them. She could funk and slap, but also play fusion fretless, or solid rock, or jazzy double bass, or whatever Prince or the music needed. Sonny T was also really, really good and versatile, but a little step below Rhonda regarding tone and sound.
Rhonda Smith sho nuff funky, but I think Ida Nielsen truly was the best, Ida both a technical and very musical bass player. Her funk so incredible Prince was learning from her.
I have a feeling that outside of the drummer position, Prince is probably going to outrank everyone on all of the other intrument list. It actually makes perfect sence, well at least to me lol
Not necessarily. I saw an excerpt from a live show where PRINCE did a kinda bass battle with either IDA or RHONDA and they smoked him. Obviosly PRINCE was an amazing multi-instrumentalist, but that doesn't necessarily mean he excelled equally on all of them. I read that he was strongest on guitar and keyboards.
@@andrewilson7538......FACTS & I just recently checked out that “VladTv” interview with Morris Day & an old Donnie Simpson “Video Soul” interview with Jesse Johnson & they spoke open & candidly about some of the foul, fkd up shit that Prince did to the majority of musicians who were around him when he was at the height of his career & that shit was not cool!!! I’m a multi-instrumentalist & have been playing & singing over 30yrs & I’ve definitely crossed paths with dudes & dudettes like Prince & I would let them know EARLY on, that I LOVE music & the opportunities it brings, but I will NEVER lower my standards & allow ANYONE to disrespect me & if they chose to disregard my words I’d casually tell them.....”thank you for the opportunity, but FUCK YOU VERY MUCH” & bounce or I’d be fired!!! And I’ll admit that it’s caused me to miss out on some opportunities, but I had to & still have to be able to look at myself in the mirror & in the eyes of my 4 Sons (who are all grown, successful young Men, with their Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees) & COMMAND RESPECT, as well as gives it to everyone they’ve come in contact with!!!!🙌🏽🙏🏽✊🏽💪🏽
Sonny T., Prince, Mark Brown, bring that 'extra', outer-dimensional, je-ne-sais-quoi, cant'-put-it-to-words, edge? funk? vibe? to Prince's music - live performances in particular - that I do not feel to the same extent with the other players, although all of them are rock solid gold. I've put Sonny T. first because I've heard him do stuff I still do not understand up to this day, I only feel it. Maybe it's because he plays like he's doing the dishes indeed, like Jimi Hendrix or perhaps Miles Davis; it starts off by the way in which they hold their instrument, like it's part of their body.
Loved this..This video blog was very educational on the line up of various bass players and their roles as collaborators and musicians in the journey of Prince career. It was also very respectful, entertaining and effervescent. Keep it coming 'Prince Friend'.
Very excited for this video to finally be out. Took weeks to get it just right. I also unveiled my new camera in this video, so you should see a discernible difference in video quality for my portions. Let me know what you think.
Ida Nielson is fantastic,but I need to hear more from her besides Prince's work with her.Anyway, I think out of fun it was fairly critiqued. Our scathing reviews on these more than skilled musicians are futile. But,its fun to participate in the dialogue.
I have a question Prince's Friend. I've seen you do a review on Michael Jackson's work as well. I want to request from you a review if I may . I'm an enamor of both Michael's work and Prince's. There is a movie that I feel for it's time didn't get a fair shake with critics. It's Michael Jackson's movie debut "The Wiz" Michael's performance got rave reviews. But,the critics pounded hard on the film. It can be a cult favorite. My childre as I write this are watching it again. They request it frequently to view. So if you can ,review it. It was released back in 78 . It could be a children's favorite. My 4yr. old requested it. Along with my 10yr old. Ok have a good one.
Good post, I really thought Brown Mark would’ve been higher, he played with Prince when he was definitely into choreography, so doing those steps and handling the bass parts too puts him higher than a 33 to me...
I would say Prince, Sonny T, Andre, Brown Mark, Rhonda, Levi, Ida, Josh. Honorable mention for after show performances would be Victor Wooten, and Larry Graham...
Really enjoying this series if for no other reason than to highlight all the various musicians Prince has worked with over the years. The rankings and whatnot are cool and obviously subjective but the best part is the opportunity to praise the sometimes unsung heroes that helped Prince achieve his visions.
Agreed! The scores are just for fun and to have some sort of “reason” for us all to come together. I love highlighting not only the artists but also the other channels and friends I have on as judges. Wins all around
Top of the ranks is Prince. I've seen Prince play bass live a few times, especially during his Emancipation tour where he made it part of his set. Best slap bass and rythm bass player I've seen. Even playing it under one leg while standing on one leg with heels. But as far as his cohorts, iron sharpens iron. They're all good!
Larry might not have the technical skills of some of the players in Prince’s actual regular band... but Larry is easily one of the most important electric bassists to ever pick up the instrument. Any argument to the contrary will just make one sound foolish.
Great Review guys!! I have two favorite Prince bassists. Sonny T. is just a great bassist no matter how how you stack it. My second choice is Rhonda Smith because she’s second to none imo, while performing live concerts... I love Mark Brown and Andre’ too! love the Bass! Lol! Tough category to choose....
Tough category this one glad i had to do the drums instead!!! Think it's deff between Prince, ida and sonny t. Good 2 see Ida getting some love as she is amazing saw her live in a pub function room last year in London and she was off the hook. She also commands respect for the way she has carried herself since prince passed. She's out there doing her own thang. Saw Josh and cc Dunham with Prince at one of the indigo2 aftershows back in 07 and they were incredible and what transpired was one of those famous nights. It's in Hamish wittas book about the best bootlegs just incredible.
Andre Cymone, he actually invented that Minneapolis sound with Prince. I named my son after him. Listen to his songs Trouble, Ritz Club, MOTF, and Mrs Jody Watley Still a Thrill. Which he played bass and lead guitar on and produced.
Rhonda Smith in my opinion is one of the best Bass players the way she plays it is phenomenonal I'm going to give her a nine also prince is a great Bass player as well i give him a ten too he is the greatest instrumentalist of all time that's why he is the best no one will ever compare 2 him rip prince 💜🙏😔😍😘
Awesome break down of the purple one's bass players. I do think that although he wasn't an official member..Larry Graham deserves the most honorable mention.. when playing with Prince he was by far the best bassist to have played with him. Sonny T and Ida are up there but no one can touch Larry. The other honorable mention that should have been in there is Mononeon. Although he didn't get to tour with Prince he did play with him at Paisley park and after hours shows and is such a monster on the bass that I'd put him and Sonny about equal. Just my humble opinions.. other than leaving the two of them out..I think everything else is pretty much on point. 💜✌️
Great video Bro. But it's unfair to put Prince on that list. EVERYBODY knows when LOVE calls You gotta go. And Prince is Mr. EVERYTHING & that's WHY PRINCE should not have been on that GREAT list of Bass Players. But that Ms. Nielsen is a SERIOUS BEAST of a Bass Player.
Love this big fan. Brown Mark style is the America and Computer Blue holds down the one got a good slap. However the Head breakdown from June 1981 in Paris you played I believe is Andre thinking this is his last tour so this boosts Andre for me. Him and Prince in the early days played really similarly. Cheers bro.
Great topic! I make my living primarily playing bass inspired by all of these cats, but I just want to highlight the importance of chemistry in a rhythm section - Sonny T and Michael B, Rhonda and John, Sticky like glue... But Prince over anyone I'm still perplexed as to what he did on this instrument - as with anything he played, he didn't play the instrument, he played the music. Chemistry...? He was the whole damn periodic table! P.s Ida, I'm waiting for you in China!
I am a bassist and a huge fan, but I think this has many sides. Andre Cymone and Brown Mark are my top two. Both can move effortlessly while still holding it down. No other bassist can do both like them.
This is a hard one for me, since I favor the bass guitar and each of these players are superb. Prince aside, my favorites are #1 Sonny T, #2 Rhonda, and #3 Brown Mark, with special props to Ida for sheer talent.
It's Larry Graham even before I watch the video find out who really wins Larry Graham or brown mark. Mogul...the kid on the panel makes Me laugh doesn't even look old enough to know the history hahahaha
If only Prince was around longer, we would have heard more from Mononeon. Prince saw this guy as a beast too. Sadly, he only played with him briefly. 😔
Bro, with all your subscribers you have to give the guy a shout out. 👍🏽. He very easily is among the top even if it’s brief. All the others are well known and planted. This guy is still building a legacy you have to help him out. Make a brief pt 2. Tuff enuff was a song prince performed with him. But Mono wrote it. Prince did the vox. 👍🏽
Cool video. I like Levi a lot. He's probably my favorite, other than Prince himself - but I must admit I'm not that familiar with the work of some of his later bassists. Sign O' The Times (movie) and Lovesexy (album and tour) is enough evidence for me, though. It's fine if some like others more, but I don't think it's fair to rank him lower because he plays (or prefers) guitar. After all, Prince played a bit of guitar, too ;-) Anyway, Levi played bass with Prince before moving to guitar. Sonny T played guitar also; Prince once said in a magazine interview (Guitar World, I think) that Sonny T was his favorite guitarist.
Mark Brown hands down. Sonny was great also. Levi wasn't bad either! But that's it! Can't top that triage of thunderous bottom greasy Funk n Roll! End of discussion! ----Gary (Did I every post a story about Prince playing 777-9311 on his One-Eyed bass like 6, 8 feet in front of me, and I was the only fan present? Well I can tell you from first hand experience... Prince was Prince's greatest player!)
As a bass player, I think how the top 3 shook out is fairly accurate. Prince probably has the bigger music vocabulary of the 3, but I think Sonny T's technique and execution (especially of his own musical ideals), is better. Ida's technique is up there with Sonny, but I don't get the sense that she can sing everything she's improvising. Sonny T, Marcus Miller (my 1st fav), Esperanza Spalding (my 2nd fav), Richard Bona and Oteil Burbridge can sing (or hum) everything they're improvising...in real-time :-)
All of these bass players should get a 10....I've seen all of these bass players live and they all play there asses off, not to mention prince all ways keep top notch musicians in all of his bands...THEY ALL GET A 10....
Andre Cymone was on the early Prince recordings. He wasn’t credited, but was definitely the player you credit Prince as playing. Taking nothing from Prince, but Cymone should be credited for what contributed.
Hahaha...this was fun😄 I love all of Prince bass players but if I was to cheat and include live performers my three favourites are Prince first, next Rhonda, then Ida.There’s just something so amazing about Rhonda..she looks like she’s loving every moment performing live, I just have to watch her. But listening to the music on your video I would chose Prince first, next Sony T, then Ida
Another great video! I agree, Prince had a style that nobody else had. My favorite bass solo on a Prince song is on the long version of La La La, He He Hee.. Is that him? That song is sooo funky...Have you done research on that song? There is so much going on in that song! It is amazing ..
I agree with the evaluation esp. the top three. I think the others are good too, but the top three would make you sit up an take notice and inquire into who they are if you didn't already know.
My List.. 1) Andre Cymone *( Andre Played Bass on many early Prince songs.*uncredited..like Let's work..Dirty mind project) 2) Larry Graham 3) Rhonda Smith 4) Mark Brown 5) Sonny Thompson 6) Levi Seacer Jr 7) IDA Nelson
Andre Cymone and Prince had Obviously learned a Whole Lot from EachOther while they were growing up in Minneapolis-St.Paul and I would give Andre the same as Prince either 9 or 10 !
Fantastic show!! I thought Prince & Ida should share the #10 spot and all the other bassists fall into place by you and the judges!! Prince is superb!! Ida really puts on a show, can play a variety of styles and has a dynamic sound and is always so fresh and funky!!🎸🎸🎸
I really enjoy these “who was Prince’s best drummer, etc! One thing I realize is that I grew up listening to music of all kinds + lots of it so I’m not near as much of a “Prince Friend” as the host of this channel + his guests today. Could I ask what the name of the first “funky” tune you played when you mentioned Prince as a contestant- Thanks! Love the show!
Prince's Friend I figured as much! Ever thought of positioning, + hiding the camera, putting “the song” on.....+ getting him at his best!!! Just a thought?!?!☺️
Prince of course!! The bass on Partyman is superb. When Eric Clapton was asked how he felt about being the best guitarist of his generation , he said, I don't know ask Prince.
1 Prince/Larry Graham (Larry Graham is god ! How can you forgot him ?!) 2 Andre Cymone 3 Brown Mark 4 Rhonda Smith 5 Levi Seacer Jr. 6 Sonny T 7 Josh Dunham 8 Ida Neilsen
Love Prince as a bassist... but Ida all the way! 10000000! Because she continues to explore in the Prince way! Love Sonny, Rhonda, and Brown Mark too for their accomplishments!
Enjoyed watching and seeing many of the prominent bass players Prince connected with. All are superior and extraordinary musicians. I don't know if I agree that Prince was "the best" bass player among all these people because I don't think bass was his bread and butter. Regardless, Prince's talent was of the highest caliber. Thanks for sharing.
I like ALL OF THEM! You HAD to bring it when playing with him. I have NO favorite. But BrownMark, Rhonda Smith, Sonny T, & ida Nielsen definitely brought the funk!😌🎶👍🏾
The best bassist Prince ever has was himself, the best instrumentalist Prince has was himself considering he mastered over two dozen instruments. Prince 4ever.
They say he played over 2 dozen instruments. But I never believed that. I only saw him play guitars , drums, piano. He was on a sax and a violin in the video Face Down. But he wasn't really playing that sax or violin. Eric Leeds his old sax player even said, Prince didn't play a sax.
Of all the instruments I wish I played, the bass is it! I love the bass in Prince's music because Prince's music is soo funky! They are all amazing and it is a difficult one. I personally like Prince, Sonny, and Rhonda the most. I actually like Levi, especially during the Flesh and other side projects. Just learning about Josh, who is good. By the way, can you do a top list for Prince's backup singers, like Jill, Boni, Shelby, etc.
Tough category because many of his bassists were tour bassists and they played what Prince created. I was in love with Ronda so I pick her hands down. I wonder what 3rdEyeGirl would have sounded like with her, no offense to Ida but they made great music together. Brownmark was part of the iconic years, but how much did he create outside of what Prince laid down? Really, all of the bassists played what Prince laid and we only got to see them chop it up during live performances and some of the bassists were around when Prince was all about precision so they didn't get to show a lot of out of the box stuff.
Surely educational here in music terminology … Loving this 1 P's Friend & all here in tow … Peace Love always love her breakdowns … may U all keep up the good works here & as always keep it Funkay :-) Ida Neilsen ~~~ Denmark
As a Grammy winner with 35 years in the business, including 40 tours, & countless session work with TLC, the Gap Band, DJ-Quik & Jamie Foxx. Not to mention having Alex Al as my brother. I have to say Andre Cymone is #1, (I believe AC pioneered & shaped Prince's signature bass sound) Prince #2, & then a tie between Brown Mark & Sonny Thompson! With an honorable mention nod to Ms. Ida Neilson...she's a killer!
I always assumed that Prince only played bass in concert. Prince shouldn't count hes a given, we know this already. Andre is my favorite on Bass that bias won't change.
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For the record Josh Dunham Played a 4 string Ritter bass during his stay with Prince!
So glad you got that Chanel together it never gets old..
Lots of material though😂
Ida Nielsen is a legend! and a great representative of the funk scene for denmark.
I need to disagree. She’s not up as the best but I’m proud of ida
She’s an excellent player. I can’t speak to her status in the Danish funk scene. But she’s not in the same league as Andrew Gouche, Rhonda Smith, Sonny T and Brownmark. That said, she clearly has great talent and will continue to improve as well. There’s no shame in being Prince’s bassist but not being quite as good as Gouche, Rhonda, Sonny, Mark or Cymone. That list is hard to eff with.
She's CLEARLY not his best bass player...not even top 3...stop lying
Ida’s nice. She has great sound and feeling.
She's so beautiful and talented. That alone puts her as my favorite.
It’s a shame we didn’t get to hear the full connection between Prince and MonoNeon develop.
I think out of all the players ,Dywane would have shown to be the one closest to Prince himself in creativity.
I think Prince saw a lot of himself in Dywane,and I think they were about to take the world by storm.
Agree!!
Brown Mark is incredible. I witnessed him through all the epic tours with prince, The controversy tour 1999 & Purple rain tour. He is simply the truth.
I don't have anything against Mark...I very Much, dig the fact he brought Mazarati to the table....IS IT JUST ME, OR WERE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS, WHAT, ON RECORD? IT SEEMED MIXED-DOWN, OR UNDER??!! I can't recall to my Spirit, what was his contribution ON RECORD ONLY!!! On record, it was all Prince in the studio, except for notable circumstances..
Back on the 'DirtyMind' lp: who was the drummer, then:. Prince or 'BobbyZ,'??? (Iknowhoitwas)
He is even greater in person! Truly a nice guy…I miss hangin’ out with him in Mpls. 😊
I like Andre Cymone. I think he had a lot of good bass patterns that Prince probably wouldn't bother with at the moment. What he did for Jody Watley was excellent work.
"Her name is Rhonda..." Y'all know the rest...😸
The first shot of Live at Aladdin: with that lip pout. 😻😻😻😻😻♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
The power trio of P, Michael B and Sonny T were just amazing.
The bunkers boys
Ida Nielsen 100! Slap bass to eternity! Ms Funkhauser is in the HOUSE!
Prince and Andre made up that unique Minneapolis sound bassline...🎶🎵🎸
For me the best player Prince ever had was Rhonda Smith. She was the most versatile, solid, and imaginative bass player he ever had. The fact that she didn't show all the time the slappy pyrotecnics as other bassists Prince had before and after her does not mean anything wrong. She just simply was on another, superior musical level. She could play jazz, rock, funk, soul, blues or pop with the same level of sound quality and precision. Most of the other bass players Prince had could shine on one musical aspect, but it wasn't a choice, it was because they did not mastered other different musical languages and styles. In Rhonda's case, she did master all of them. She could funk and slap, but also play fusion fretless, or solid rock, or jazzy double bass, or whatever Prince or the music needed. Sonny T was also really, really good and versatile, but a little step below Rhonda regarding tone and sound.
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Rhonda and ida
Check the Prince interview with Chris Rock: Bass - Rhonda
Rhonda Smith sho nuff funky, but I think Ida Nielsen truly was the best, Ida both a technical and very musical bass player. Her funk so incredible Prince was learning from her.
I have a feeling that outside of the drummer position, Prince is probably going to outrank everyone on all of the other intrument list. It actually makes perfect sence, well at least to me lol
Correct. We're judging from the level of 'PRINCE music.'. He defines 80's Funk. "Air-body" was IMITATING HIM!!!
Best bassist is Prince himself!!!!!!
Not necessarily. I saw an excerpt from a live show where PRINCE did a kinda bass battle with either IDA or RHONDA and they smoked him. Obviosly PRINCE was an amazing multi-instrumentalist, but that doesn't necessarily mean he excelled equally on all of them. I read that he was strongest on guitar and keyboards.
@@andrewilson7538......FACTS & I just recently checked out that “VladTv” interview with Morris Day & an old Donnie Simpson “Video Soul” interview with Jesse Johnson & they spoke open & candidly about some of the foul, fkd up shit that Prince did to the majority of musicians who were around him when he was at the height of his career & that shit was not cool!!!
I’m a multi-instrumentalist & have been playing & singing over 30yrs & I’ve definitely crossed paths with dudes & dudettes like Prince & I would let them know EARLY on, that I LOVE music & the opportunities it brings, but I will NEVER lower my standards & allow ANYONE to disrespect me & if they chose to disregard my words I’d casually tell them.....”thank you for the opportunity, but FUCK YOU VERY MUCH” & bounce or I’d be fired!!!
And I’ll admit that it’s caused me to miss out on some opportunities, but I had to & still have to be able to look at myself in the mirror & in the eyes of my 4 Sons (who are all grown, successful young Men, with their Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees) & COMMAND RESPECT, as well as gives it to everyone they’ve come in contact with!!!!🙌🏽🙏🏽✊🏽💪🏽
1. Prince
2. Brownmark
3. Andre Cymone
Prince, Mark Brown, & Sonny Thompson all day...
Sonny T., Prince, Mark Brown, bring that 'extra', outer-dimensional, je-ne-sais-quoi, cant'-put-it-to-words, edge? funk? vibe? to Prince's music - live performances in particular - that I do not feel to the same extent with the other players, although all of them are rock solid gold. I've put Sonny T. first because I've heard him do stuff I still do not understand up to this day, I only feel it. Maybe it's because he plays like he's doing the dishes indeed, like Jimi Hendrix or perhaps Miles Davis; it starts off by the way in which they hold their instrument, like it's part of their body.
Prince all day!
Loved this..This video blog was very educational on the line up of various bass players and their roles as collaborators and musicians in the journey of Prince career. It was also very respectful, entertaining and effervescent. Keep it coming 'Prince Friend'.
Very excited for this video to finally be out. Took weeks to get it just right. I also unveiled my new camera in this video, so you should see a discernible difference in video quality for my portions. Let me know what you think.
Its much sharper definitely and the colour looks warmer and richer! :)
Andre Cymone.Brown Mark,Levi Seacer Jr, Sonny T Rhonda Smith Larry Graham Josh Dunham,Ida Neilson
The best player is hard, although I don't like to be astute.. Where was Larry Graham on this list? Maybe he didn't play as much on Prince's records.
Ida Nielson is fantastic,but I need to hear more from her besides Prince's work with her.Anyway, I think out of fun it was fairly critiqued. Our scathing reviews on these more than skilled musicians are futile. But,its fun to participate in the dialogue.
I have a question Prince's Friend. I've seen you do a review on Michael Jackson's work as well. I want to request from you a review if I may . I'm an enamor of both Michael's work and Prince's. There is a movie that I feel for it's time didn't get a fair shake with critics. It's Michael Jackson's movie debut "The Wiz" Michael's performance got rave reviews. But,the critics pounded hard on the film. It can be a cult favorite. My childre as I write this are watching it again. They request it frequently to view. So if you can ,review it. It was released back in 78 . It could be a children's favorite. My 4yr. old requested it. Along with my 10yr old. Ok have a good one.
Brown Mark
nuff said
Good post, I really thought Brown Mark would’ve been higher, he played with Prince when he was definitely into choreography, so doing those steps and handling the bass parts too puts him higher than a 33 to me...
Brown Mark is great, but there is some stiff competition too
I would say Prince, Sonny T, Andre, Brown Mark, Rhonda, Levi, Ida, Josh. Honorable mention for after show performances would be Victor Wooten, and Larry Graham...
My faves are Sonny T and Rhonda Smith
Really enjoying this series if for no other reason than to highlight all the various musicians Prince has worked with over the years. The rankings and whatnot are cool and obviously subjective but the best part is the opportunity to praise the sometimes unsung heroes that helped Prince achieve his visions.
Agreed! The scores are just for fun and to have some sort of “reason” for us all to come together. I love highlighting not only the artists but also the other channels and friends I have on as judges. Wins all around
For sure. Stone seems like he’s the coolest cat ever.
Ida Neilsen, I saw her in her first band ZAP MAMA. She was amazing.
Mononeon jammed with Prince in his later years, that dude is a beast, to me he is on another pedestal.
WORD!
mono's great, I love him... tho too technical imo, for the rawness
He’s tremendous. Just funky as hell.
@@jimmymack9440 the beauty of mono to me at least, is how sloppy he sounds through all of it
Top of the ranks is Prince. I've seen Prince play bass live a few times, especially during his Emancipation tour where he made it part of his set. Best slap bass and rythm bass player I've seen. Even playing it under one leg while standing on one leg with heels. But as far as his cohorts, iron sharpens iron. They're all good!
Yea I agree about the Emancipation tour. He was flawless
Prince's sample bass lines should have included 777-9311 and Alphabet St
True, BUT the drum line in 777-9411... SIMPLY ICONIC!!!
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I know he wasn’t his bassist but I LOVE Prince’s collabs and live performances with Larry Graham.
I was fortunate enough to see Larry Graham play with Prince at the Hop Farm Festival in the UK mind blowing
Dr. Simple Beauty 300 Me to..Prince and Larry were most awesome together live😀😀😀
If Larry is on the list, he'd be #1. If he isn't on the list, he should be.
Larry might not have the technical skills of some of the players in Prince’s actual regular band... but Larry is easily one of the most important electric bassists to ever pick up the instrument. Any argument to the contrary will just make one sound foolish.
Prince and Rhonda Smith are the only people that I know that can make that bass pop like they do.
CyberShadow 411 u havent listened to a lot of bass at all lol
Have you heard of Larry Graham?..or Bootsy Collins?...
Andre Cymone and Brown Mark are my two favorites
Great Review guys!! I have two favorite Prince bassists. Sonny T. is just a great bassist no matter how how you stack it. My second choice is Rhonda Smith because she’s second to none imo, while performing live concerts... I love Mark Brown and Andre’ too! love the Bass! Lol! Tough category to choose....
Eye'm always gonna say Prince is the best bassist! He's the best at EVERYTHING!
Tough category this one glad i had to do the drums instead!!! Think it's deff between Prince, ida and sonny t. Good 2 see Ida getting some love as she is amazing saw her live in a pub function room last year in London and she was off the hook. She also commands respect for the way she has carried herself since prince passed. She's out there doing her own thang. Saw Josh and cc Dunham with Prince at one of the indigo2 aftershows back in 07 and they were incredible and what transpired was one of those famous nights. It's in Hamish wittas book about the best bootlegs just incredible.
Brownmark, was the best. Super underrated bass player.
Prince himself, he called it the B.A.S.E instead of bass.
I think that other than drums, Prince is gonna win all the instrument contests. Just saying.
U think better on the keys than Jimmy Jam
Brownmark style was the best for the revolution period. Sonny t for Npg.
Drums, too. Just saying.
Of course Prince tops the list. My personal favs in no particular order are Sonny T, Rhonda, and Ida. Brown Mark is also a top in my book.
Andre Cymone, he actually invented that Minneapolis sound with Prince. I named my son after him. Listen to his songs Trouble, Ritz Club, MOTF, and Mrs Jody Watley Still a Thrill. Which he played bass and lead guitar on and produced.
When you have Voctor Wooten saying your a great bass player then you are without a doubt Great!
Victor Wooten is overrated. Mono Neon is way more expansive.
Prince 💯💜🙌🏽💜
Rhonda Smith in my opinion is one of the best Bass players the way she plays it is phenomenonal I'm going to give her a nine also prince is a great Bass player as well i give him a ten too he is the greatest instrumentalist of all time that's why he is the best no one will ever compare 2 him rip prince 💜🙏😔😍😘
Rhonda Smith. Seriously she was a whole package.
Awesome break down of the purple one's bass players. I do think that although he wasn't an official member..Larry Graham deserves the most honorable mention.. when playing with Prince he was by far the best bassist to have played with him. Sonny T and Ida are up there but no one can touch Larry. The other honorable mention that should have been in there is Mononeon. Although he didn't get to tour with Prince he did play with him at Paisley park and after hours shows and is such a monster on the bass that I'd put him and Sonny about equal. Just my humble opinions.. other than leaving the two of them out..I think everything else is pretty much on point. 💜✌️
Great video Bro. But it's unfair to put Prince on that list. EVERYBODY knows when LOVE calls You gotta go. And Prince is Mr. EVERYTHING & that's WHY PRINCE should not have been on that GREAT list of Bass Players. But that Ms. Nielsen is a SERIOUS BEAST of a Bass Player.
I like Ida Nielsen the best!
Love this big fan. Brown Mark style is the America and Computer Blue holds down the one got a good slap. However the Head breakdown from June 1981 in Paris you played I believe is Andre thinking this is his last tour so this boosts Andre for me. Him and Prince in the early days played really similarly. Cheers bro.
Great topic! I make my living primarily playing bass inspired by all of these cats, but I just want to highlight the importance of chemistry in a rhythm section - Sonny T and Michael B, Rhonda and John, Sticky like glue... But Prince over anyone I'm still perplexed as to what he did on this instrument - as with anything he played, he didn't play the instrument, he played the music. Chemistry...? He was the whole damn periodic table! P.s Ida, I'm waiting for you in China!
Prince's best bass player was Prince himself.
It’s ironic of all the names mentioned, it was Prince who said that Brown Mark was the best bassist he ever had.
Sonny T Hands down!
Live:Sonny T, Biggest influence on Prince:Larry Graham, co-creator of Minneapolis sound: Andre Cymone
One thing not mentioned about Rhonda Smith: didn't she play the fretless bass on the Newpowersoul and NEWS albums? I believe so, but was not sure.
I like Sonny T and Rhonda Smith and Ida Nielsen
Awesome topic! This was a fun video to watch & listen to! Thx Prince's Friend! Jeannine
I am a bassist and a huge fan, but I think this has many sides. Andre Cymone and Brown Mark are my top two. Both can move effortlessly while still holding it down. No other bassist can do both like them.
This is a hard one for me, since I favor the bass guitar and each of these players are superb. Prince aside, my favorites are #1 Sonny T, #2 Rhonda, and #3 Brown Mark, with special props to Ida for sheer talent.
It's Larry Graham even before I watch the video find out who really wins Larry Graham or brown mark.
Mogul...the kid on the panel makes
Me laugh doesn't even look old enough to know the history hahahaha
Larry Graham was never a member of the band. And FunkChild is awesome. You don’t have to be old to appreciate the music.
If only Prince was around longer, we would have heard more from Mononeon. Prince saw this guy as a beast too. Sadly, he only played with him briefly. 😔
All the stories I've heard say you're 100% correct.
Bro, with all your subscribers you have to give the guy a shout out. 👍🏽. He very easily is among the top even if it’s brief. All the others are well known and planted. This guy is still building a legacy you have to help him out. Make a brief pt 2. Tuff enuff was a song prince performed with him. But Mono wrote it. Prince did the vox. 👍🏽
Prince, Sonny T., Larry Graham, Brown Marc, Andre Symone
Cool video. I like Levi a lot. He's probably my favorite, other than Prince himself - but I must admit I'm not that familiar with the work of some of his later bassists. Sign O' The Times (movie) and Lovesexy (album and tour) is enough evidence for me, though. It's fine if some like others more, but I don't think it's fair to rank him lower because he plays (or prefers) guitar. After all, Prince played a bit of guitar, too ;-) Anyway, Levi played bass with Prince before moving to guitar. Sonny T played guitar also; Prince once said in a magazine interview (Guitar World, I think) that Sonny T was his favorite guitarist.
Mark Brown hands down. Sonny was great also. Levi wasn't bad either! But that's it! Can't top that triage of thunderous bottom greasy Funk n Roll! End of discussion! ----Gary
(Did I every post a story about Prince playing 777-9311 on his One-Eyed bass like 6, 8 feet in front of me, and I was the only fan present? Well I can tell you from first hand experience... Prince was Prince's greatest player!)
As a bass player, I think how the top 3 shook out is fairly accurate. Prince probably has the bigger music vocabulary of the 3, but I think Sonny T's technique and execution (especially of his own musical ideals), is better. Ida's technique is up there with Sonny, but I don't get the sense that she can sing everything she's improvising. Sonny T, Marcus Miller (my 1st fav), Esperanza Spalding (my 2nd fav), Richard Bona and Oteil Burbridge can sing (or hum) everything they're improvising...in real-time :-)
Ida’s solo stuff is great, btw
All of these bass players should get a 10....I've seen all of these bass players live and they all play there asses off, not to mention prince all ways keep top notch musicians in all of his bands...THEY ALL GET A 10....
Andre Cymone was on the early Prince recordings. He wasn’t credited, but was definitely the player you credit Prince as playing. Taking nothing from Prince, but Cymone should be credited for what contributed.
Rhonda Smith. Hands down
And she's fine
Hahaha...this was fun😄 I love all of Prince bass players but if I was to cheat and include live performers my three favourites are Prince first, next Rhonda, then Ida.There’s just something so amazing about Rhonda..she looks like she’s loving every moment performing live, I just have to watch her. But listening to the music on your video I would chose Prince first, next Sony T, then Ida
Another great video! I agree, Prince had a style that nobody else had. My favorite bass solo on a Prince song is on the long version of La La La, He He Hee.. Is that him? That song is sooo funky...Have you done research on that song? There is so much going on in that song! It is amazing ..
True, one of his funkiest no doubt. Towards end of the long version it gets little chaotic but still stays funky
I agree with the evaluation esp. the top three. I think the others are good too, but the top three would make you sit up an take notice and inquire into who they are if you didn't already know.
Man, Look!!! Rhonda is MY GIRL!!!! SHE GETS A 10 FROM ME!!! She is Awesome!!!
My List..
1) Andre Cymone *( Andre Played Bass on many early Prince songs.*uncredited..like Let's work..Dirty mind project)
2) Larry Graham
3) Rhonda Smith
4) Mark Brown
5) Sonny Thompson
6) Levi Seacer Jr
7) IDA Nelson
Miss Rhonda! Miss Rhonda!💜💜💜
Andre Cymone and Prince had Obviously learned a Whole Lot from EachOther while they were growing up in Minneapolis-St.Paul and I would give Andre the same as Prince either 9 or 10 !
Fantastic show!! I thought Prince & Ida should share the #10 spot and all the other bassists fall into place by you and the judges!! Prince is superb!! Ida really puts on a show, can play a variety of styles and has a dynamic sound and is always so fresh and funky!!🎸🎸🎸
Dude Rhonda Smith was all over the Rainbow Children stuff playing her P Bass and her Vektor upright bass. She deserves a 9 easily.
1 of his best LPs ever, among many.
WHERE is Mono Neon?
Yes!
I really enjoy these “who was Prince’s best drummer, etc!
One thing I realize is that I grew up listening to music of all kinds + lots of it so I’m not near as much of a “Prince Friend” as the host of this channel + his guests today.
Could I ask what the name of the first “funky” tune you played when you mentioned Prince as a contestant- Thanks!
Love the show!
Here’s a video I did about it: ua-cam.com/video/vWgd6TTv6WU/v-deo.html
Thanks a lot!
It is one funky song!
It’d be neat if you could, if U think it’d be cool, to post a video clip of your 2 year old dancing to STARE!☺️
Trust me... I have tried. smh. The moment I pull the camera out, he stops. hahahah!
Prince's Friend I figured as much! Ever thought of positioning, + hiding the camera, putting “the song” on.....+ getting him at his best!!!
Just a thought?!?!☺️
I just came across this post. For the Prince vibe; Brown Mark is hands down da man!
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1. Ronda 40
2. Sonny 39
3. Ida 38
4. Prince 37
5. Andre 32
6. Levi 32
7. Mark 30
8. Josh 28
Prince and Brown Mark💜
Prince of course!! The bass on Partyman is superb. When Eric Clapton was asked how he felt about being the best guitarist of his generation , he said, I don't know ask Prince.
1 Prince/Larry Graham (Larry Graham is god ! How can you forgot him ?!)
2 Andre Cymone
3 Brown Mark
4 Rhonda Smith
5 Levi Seacer Jr.
6 Sonny T
7 Josh Dunham
8 Ida Neilsen
Didn’t forget Larry Graham. He was never officially part of Prince’s band and only played on like 2 tracks of any kind.
Alright. I had misunderstood, I was thinking mostly about concerts for Larry
Prince's Friend And oh yes I love Larry ! 😄
Love Prince as a bassist... but Ida all the way! 10000000! Because she continues to explore in the Prince way! Love Sonny, Rhonda, and Brown Mark too for their accomplishments!
Enjoyed watching and seeing many of the prominent bass players Prince connected with. All are superior and extraordinary musicians. I don't know if I agree that Prince was "the best" bass player among all these people because I don't think bass was his bread and butter. Regardless, Prince's talent was of the highest caliber. Thanks for sharing.
My top 3 would probably be the same top 3 in the video. Prince, sonny, and Ida.
like minds, my friend
Sonny T!
I like ALL OF THEM! You HAD to bring it when playing with him. I have NO favorite. But BrownMark, Rhonda Smith, Sonny T, & ida Nielsen definitely brought the funk!😌🎶👍🏾
Brown Mark always
PRINCE, SONNY T
Prince, Ida, and BM. Honorable mention: Sonny T.
Prince: ♾
Andre: 8
Mark: >10
Levi: 7
Sonny: 10
Rhonda: 7
Josh: 8
Ida: 9
also Nik West !!!!
Whats the names of the songs of the bass lines by prince
brownmark hands down and Levi seacer Jr
LEVI!
The best bassist Prince ever has was himself, the best instrumentalist Prince has was himself considering he mastered over two dozen instruments. Prince 4ever.
Watch and see if you’re right?
They say he played over 2 dozen instruments. But I never believed that. I only saw him play guitars , drums, piano. He was on a sax and a violin in the video Face Down. But he wasn't really playing that sax or violin. Eric Leeds his old sax player even said, Prince didn't play a sax.
His first 5 albums all instruments, and vocals were done by prince, with the exception of a couple of songs on the 1999 album.
Of all the instruments I wish I played, the bass is it! I love the bass in Prince's music because Prince's music is soo funky! They are all amazing and it is a difficult one. I personally like Prince, Sonny, and Rhonda the most. I actually like Levi, especially during the Flesh and other side projects. Just learning about Josh, who is good. By the way, can you do a top list for Prince's backup singers, like Jill, Boni, Shelby, etc.
We will eventually run out of instruments to compare. lol
rhonda in live was amazing there 's no discussion !!!
1. Prince
2. Brown Mark
3. Andre Cymone
4. Ida Nielsen
Tough category because many of his bassists were tour bassists and they played what Prince created. I was in love with Ronda so I pick her hands down. I wonder what 3rdEyeGirl would have sounded like with her, no offense to Ida but they made great music together. Brownmark was part of the iconic years, but how much did he create outside of what Prince laid down? Really, all of the bassists played what Prince laid and we only got to see them chop it up during live performances and some of the bassists were around when Prince was all about precision so they didn't get to show a lot of out of the box stuff.
Sonny T, Brown Mark and Rhonda ( Dear Mr Man is my joint) and then MYSELF! 😄
Brown Mark by far... watch him on Purple Rain tour live at Syracuse march 30 1985... He funks the world
Surely educational here in music terminology … Loving this 1 P's Friend & all here in tow … Peace Love always love her breakdowns … may U all keep up the good works here & as always keep it Funkay :-) Ida Neilsen ~~~ Denmark
Uh, I'm going to take a wild stab at this. Prince's best bassist of all was . . . . Prince?
As a Grammy winner with 35 years in the business, including 40 tours, & countless session work with TLC, the Gap Band, DJ-Quik & Jamie Foxx. Not to mention having Alex Al as my brother. I have to say Andre Cymone is #1, (I believe AC pioneered & shaped Prince's signature bass sound) Prince #2, & then a tie between Brown Mark & Sonny Thompson! With an honorable mention nod to Ms. Ida Neilson...she's a killer!
I always assumed that Prince only played bass in concert. Prince shouldn't count hes a given, we know this already. Andre is my favorite on Bass that bias won't change.