10 Best Rock + Metal Bassists of All Time

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  • @MochiLofi.
    @MochiLofi. 4 роки тому +755

    Cliff was only around 4 years but is still one of the best bassists ever

    • @enduromate1492
      @enduromate1492 3 роки тому +12

      Ah yes my favorite Beethoven from them all 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻.

    • @pigalasjohn7890
      @pigalasjohn7890 3 роки тому +6

      Steve Harris and Cliff are my favourite

    • @lucasgaffney4273
      @lucasgaffney4273 3 роки тому +2

      Good take, Barack Obama

    • @thedeccc3252
      @thedeccc3252 3 роки тому

      yeah, and?

    • @angle.0255
      @angle.0255 3 роки тому +11

      Didn't know cliff burton was only 4 years old when he died

  • @walrus3479
    @walrus3479 7 років тому +861

    R.I.P. Lemmy, John Entwistle and Cliff Burton

    • @roshangupta1403
      @roshangupta1403 7 років тому +5

      Bully Plays Not on the list, but also Jimmy Bain. Dio's original bassist who died last year.

    • @A7xeno
      @A7xeno 6 років тому +2

      Ian Hoswell Dio as a band is underrated as fuck.

    • @marciacarl718
      @marciacarl718 6 років тому +9

      RIP Jack Bruce

    • @michaelyoung890
      @michaelyoung890 5 років тому

      And Jack Bruce who should be number 1.

    • @HydroBread54234
      @HydroBread54234 5 років тому

      Tim McCord

  • @CodyTheBananaManGamingMusic
    @CodyTheBananaManGamingMusic 3 роки тому +388

    I really appreciate Iron Maiden's bassist because he is so often not at all playing what the guitars are playing, especially in verses and choruses, and you can actually hear it.

    • @riptideog8783
      @riptideog8783 3 роки тому +5

      That's what most bassists do

    • @CodyTheBananaManGamingMusic
      @CodyTheBananaManGamingMusic 3 роки тому +32

      @@riptideog8783 I’d have to disagree lol usually it’s really boring or exactly what the guitar is playing but only on the E string

    • @hiseverest9074
      @hiseverest9074 3 роки тому +2

      @@CodyTheBananaManGamingMusic it depends on the song, for me that is

    • @isaacalfaro1098
      @isaacalfaro1098 3 роки тому +8

      @@riptideog8783 nope

    • @simonebolognani1586
      @simonebolognani1586 3 роки тому +12

      that's right, that's why he's the best.

  • @ozancanca9740
    @ozancanca9740 4 роки тому +808

    Imagine Cliff lived he aged like the others o_o
    he would be the greatest for sure

    • @zekecortez1404
      @zekecortez1404 4 роки тому +44

      Ozan Canca Metallica might be makin good music still

    • @carterpayte9463
      @carterpayte9463 4 роки тому +38

      Zeke they do hardwired was nice

    • @rohantiwari7801
      @rohantiwari7801 4 роки тому +7

      Nope😂

    • @cowboyhootie
      @cowboyhootie 4 роки тому +25

      Ozan Canca James might even be in better shape. I think Burton’s death still eats at him.

    • @drmemer3633
      @drmemer3633 4 роки тому +6

      @@carterpayte9463 a bit but it would be much better if cliff didn't die

  • @TrashMojo
    @TrashMojo 8 років тому +2741

    this list undoubtedly has some of the best bassists there are in rock and metal. but that order is really wacky.

    • @cheesecake4084
      @cheesecake4084 8 років тому +230

      It's not a top 10, it's just a list

    • @TrashMojo
      @TrashMojo 8 років тому +80

      they should stop putting numbers on it. cuz everytime i read it as a top 10. it doesnt help that all their other channels, these are always top 10s

    • @yeahman2767
      @yeahman2767 8 років тому +24

      +TrashMojo i was going to say the same thing wtf flea in front of les wrong lemmy in front of les wrong myiung or whatever is pretty nasty though

    • @Gunner-qk1ig
      @Gunner-qk1ig 8 років тому +2

      +I play da drums b0ss It IS a top 10 list. The title is "The 10 Best...of All Time". It's not just a list of bass players.

    • @yugnikufesin666
      @yugnikufesin666 8 років тому +9

      I am with you but Steve Harris always will be the best!!!

  • @BigCheech-wy9os
    @BigCheech-wy9os 5 років тому +685

    HARRIS AND BURTON ARE THE BEST HANDS DOWN!!
    Rest In Peace Cliff truly missed!!
    Long Live Steve truly loved!!

  • @stevenzwier8974
    @stevenzwier8974 4 роки тому +274

    Les number 10.
    Already incorrect in the first 3 seconds.

    • @DannyBoi2112
      @DannyBoi2112 4 роки тому +15

      Its not in any order tho

    • @demon9554
      @demon9554 3 роки тому +3

      @@DannyBoi2112 yes it is

    • @DannyBoi2112
      @DannyBoi2112 3 роки тому +21

      @@demon9554 well its a shit order then

    • @hellhound320
      @hellhound320 3 роки тому +18

      Les sucks as much as Primus sucks! He should be much higher on the list i agree if list is in order.

    • @SLAYER.APO.VOLO.
      @SLAYER.APO.VOLO. 3 роки тому +3

      Although Lemmy is my favorite bassist, Les is wayyyy down in this list. He's way better than both Harris and Flea.

  • @Amadeus-ms9lt
    @Amadeus-ms9lt 4 роки тому +169

    Dave Ellefson

    • @dinobambino7724
      @dinobambino7724 3 роки тому +1

      First of all is david no dave, second he is one of the best with pick the only pick in the top was lemmy david has no chanse with this legends

    • @Amadeus-ms9lt
      @Amadeus-ms9lt 3 роки тому

      @@dinobambino7724
      Every David is a Dave, no matter what the politically correct brigade suggest.

  • @Joel-vn3bh
    @Joel-vn3bh 7 років тому +582

    WTF man David Ellefson is so underrated

    • @denzellucca32
      @denzellucca32 5 років тому +23

      True man,my favorite bass player

    • @polarisrust
      @polarisrust 5 років тому +17

      Joel 795 he should replace Lemmy

    • @polarisrust
      @polarisrust 5 років тому +23

      F.B.I Agent all Lemmy did was play with a pick and over drive on his bass. What Dave Ellefson did was use a pick and play the instrument incredible well. I still love Motörhead but come on, he was not that good. Sorry if you’re offended.

    • @polarisrust
      @polarisrust 5 років тому +6

      F.B.I Agent I have a poster of Hendrix on my wall

    • @johnscorpion4114
      @johnscorpion4114 5 років тому +47

      Any bass, drum, or guitar player that can keep up with Mustaine should be on any list.

  • @schinza
    @schinza 8 років тому +490

    How is Les at 10!??!

    • @DylanTyler238
      @DylanTyler238 8 років тому +56

      +sahe kek its not a top 10 countdown

    • @kolfoy
      @kolfoy 8 років тому +1

      +DylanTyler238 oh

    • @slmmdgg
      @slmmdgg 8 років тому +2

      +sahe kek Les is NOT METAL

    • @schinza
      @schinza 8 років тому +28

      +slmmdgg did you read the title? To add, critics have categorized Primus as funk metal. In the end though, Primus is Primus.

    • @schinza
      @schinza 8 років тому +1

      +DylanTyler238 if it wasn't, then they might as well name is "Best bassists in Rock and Metal.

  • @zackzallie8735
    @zackzallie8735 4 роки тому +89

    John Paul Jones had always snubbed in most best bassists list. He was the secret weapon of Led Zeppelin. He had amazing basslines Led Zeppelin had to offer like Ramble On and How Many More Times. He was totally overshadowed by his own bandmates. He definitely should be in the list.

    • @jackyboi8832
      @jackyboi8832 2 роки тому

      My fav led zeppelin Bassline is over the hills and far away

    • @racoon6299
      @racoon6299 2 роки тому +2

      John Paul Jones is nothing compared to Geezer Butler.

    • @christian9146
      @christian9146 2 роки тому

      @@racoon6299 yup

    • @christian9146
      @christian9146 2 роки тому +2

      Jpj is the most basic bassist to be here. Steve Harris and even cliff Burton outplayed him

    • @zackzallie8735
      @zackzallie8735 2 роки тому +1

      @@christian9146 Ok metalhead

  • @XDXD-tt1bd
    @XDXD-tt1bd 2 роки тому +43

    Rex brown is still one of the most underrated bassists ever

    • @nikhil8650
      @nikhil8650 2 роки тому

      Yes

    • @redacted2275
      @redacted2275 9 місяців тому

      Not really... he's decent.

    • @XDXD-tt1bd
      @XDXD-tt1bd 9 місяців тому

      He is underrated, you havent listened to pantera and you are not even a musician quiet @@redacted2275

  • @lance4842
    @lance4842 5 років тому +235

    WHERE THE HECK IS JOHN PAUL JONES?!

    • @IThinkMottoMottolikesyou
      @IThinkMottoMottolikesyou 4 роки тому +5

      I agree

    • @SLAYER.APO.VOLO.
      @SLAYER.APO.VOLO. 3 роки тому +9

      In the garbage bin with every single Led Zeppelin song. The guy was the least influential and one of the most overrated bassists to ever walk earth

    • @titorialiano2419
      @titorialiano2419 3 роки тому +5

      Yes fuck john paul jones is proo player fuck lodwire

    • @raspberrycrowns9494
      @raspberrycrowns9494 3 роки тому +27

      @@SLAYER.APO.VOLO. what the hell's your deal, you got a personal vendetta against JPJ or something?

    • @robertoiorio390
      @robertoiorio390 3 роки тому +3

      Be couse he s average, Chris squire amd sir Paul are missing and it’s a crime

  • @claypot2748
    @claypot2748 7 років тому +361

    It doesn't say top ten... So really it is just a list of great players in whatever order they felt like. Everything is subjective.

    • @nathangaspar4989
      @nathangaspar4989 7 років тому +3

      That's a good point

    • @eltiburon1079
      @eltiburon1079 7 років тому +16

      Could be true but why would they count down then?

    • @arsenico70
      @arsenico70 7 років тому

      agree

    • @oguzkaanboga
      @oguzkaanboga 7 років тому +5

      It says "best". So?
      And no, everything isn't subjective.

    • @claypot2748
      @claypot2748 7 років тому +1

      It is subjective is you prefer Geddy Lee, Steve Harris or Cliff Burton.

  • @avunz125
    @avunz125 3 роки тому +23

    i'm a simple man, I see Steve Harris I click

  • @ritabiswas2284
    @ritabiswas2284 4 роки тому +684

    where is the tall italian guy who eats spegatti, pizza?

    • @guitarguy7847
      @guitarguy7847 4 роки тому +39

      Rita Biswas I think I know who you mean. He’s called David or something. He’s 6’9”

    • @ritabiswas2284
      @ritabiswas2284 4 роки тому +20

      approaved

    • @ebguitarist375
      @ebguitarist375 4 роки тому +38

      OMG SLAP LIKE NOW!!!

    • @ebguitarist375
      @ebguitarist375 4 роки тому +23

      I believe he is called Davie504

    • @guitarguy7847
      @guitarguy7847 4 роки тому +5

      Epic Leaf That’s what his name is

  • @seangall5965
    @seangall5965 6 років тому +210

    No John Paul Jones?
    RYAN MARTINIE?????

    • @Lp-kh5kf
      @Lp-kh5kf 5 років тому +6

      Ber ber deng

    • @justinwilder3514
      @justinwilder3514 4 роки тому +10

      Thank you.. finally someone who agrees Ryan is dumped on by every one of these lists..

    • @spamsingles5948
      @spamsingles5948 4 роки тому +3

      Ryan yes, John no

    • @garrettMk3
      @garrettMk3 4 роки тому +1

      Ryan should definitely be on this list

    • @ssawws1898
      @ssawws1898 4 роки тому +1

      Ber Ber DENG Ber Ber DENG

  • @Mike_Oxshlong
    @Mike_Oxshlong 8 років тому +144

    Loudwire HQ "hey let's put les clay pool in tenth place and see how many people we can piss off!"

    • @jyggalag9838
      @jyggalag9838 5 років тому +14

      It is not a Top 10 idiot. I know your comment was from 2 years ago but c'mon.

    • @seriousbismuth2173
      @seriousbismuth2173 4 роки тому

      @@jyggalag9838yeahhh... but if it *were* they'd totally be right 😂

    • @eduardoGentile720
      @eduardoGentile720 3 роки тому

      Yeah...

  • @n0M4c
    @n0M4c 4 роки тому +44

    2:34 When she asks you to "do that thing again".

    • @discus7602
      @discus7602 4 роки тому

      Haha that's a good one.

  • @lizardjesus
    @lizardjesus 4 роки тому +150

    Considering this is a Loud Wire List, I'm really surprised they decided not to put Justin Chancellor on the list.

    • @ashleykrpata8913
      @ashleykrpata8913 4 роки тому +6

      Lizard Jesus tbh deserves to be here

    • @lizardjesus
      @lizardjesus 4 роки тому +21

      @@ashleykrpata8913 I love Justin Chancellor as a bassist, but I think we can all admit that Tool is basically porn to loud wire, and they will find any reason to put anything involving them on a list.

    • @amamediaq
      @amamediaq 4 роки тому +7

      @@lizardjesus With good reason, though! Tool is - hands down - porn for the ears

    • @eduardoGentile720
      @eduardoGentile720 3 роки тому

      Chancellor and Jones in my opinions (Tool is my favorite band of all time so I may overrate them) have an incredible chemistry, Jones uses the guitar more to create atmospheres than to actually play like an ordinary guitarist, he indeed uses a lot of pedals, and this basically lets you hear pretty clearly the bass riffs, I'm also glad that he plays with a pick, because his bass lines looks just a little more like a guitar witch is fundamental for Tool's sound

    • @gigidf10ch
      @gigidf10ch 3 роки тому +1

      It's impossible to make a list of only 10, but I agree that Chancellor should be in this list (maybe Loud Wire could make another list of "bass heroes" for the Billy Sheehans and similar)

  • @cameronnaim9300
    @cameronnaim9300 7 років тому +636

    JOHN PAUL JONES ANYBODY

    • @davidatienza5700
      @davidatienza5700 7 років тому +3

      Is he not here??

    • @insertname8999
      @insertname8999 7 років тому +30

      Cameron Naim sadly nope. no jpj, paul McCartney, justin chancellor or david ellefson

    • @remy7092
      @remy7092 7 років тому +1

      Cameron Naim that's some absolute bs

    • @skipmichaels6184
      @skipmichaels6184 7 років тому +7

      John Paul IS par excellent actually. I don't think he would make a mistake even if he was passing a kidney stone ( and let me tell you, those bastards hurt).

    • @mouloudrafidoui5711
      @mouloudrafidoui5711 7 років тому +1

      Cameron Naim they aren't the best bassists they just played in famous bands

  • @Jacob-hw9bo
    @Jacob-hw9bo 5 років тому +125

    Geezer should be recognized more for his songwriting then his bass skills

    • @yash1140
      @yash1140 3 роки тому +19

      If it wasn't for him, extreme lyricism wouldn't have been a thing in Music, regardless of genres. The man was ballsy enough to explore untouched lyrical themes.

    • @Random-ul2gv
      @Random-ul2gv 2 роки тому +1

      Pink Floyd fans: sweats nervously

    • @avelinopereira9773
      @avelinopereira9773 2 роки тому +3

      @@yash1140 bro ,Johnny Cash existed before him😂you wanna hear extreme lyricism listen to him doing it already from the late 50s

    • @christian9146
      @christian9146 2 роки тому

      @@avelinopereira9773 yes Johnny cash his songs are masterpieces

  • @leonardopolato2634
    @leonardopolato2634 4 роки тому +54

    Guys, where is Ryan Martinies, the bassist of Mudvayne, he has one of the most unusual ways to play his instrument

  • @senseiskellig4878
    @senseiskellig4878 4 роки тому +17

    My favourite is Justin Chancellor, because rather that playing an occasional solo, he can implement cool riffs in actual songs.

  • @quinnmott6451
    @quinnmott6451 7 років тому +177

    This can't be Top 10 in order. Les Claypool is such a technical player

    • @arvindshastry1178
      @arvindshastry1178 4 роки тому +38

      When Cliff Burton died Les Claypool went for the audition they rejected him by saying you're too good to be the bassist of Metallica

    • @megacahh870
      @megacahh870 4 роки тому +1

      @@arvindshastry1178 lol

    • @arvindshastry1178
      @arvindshastry1178 4 роки тому +7

      @@megacahh870 Yeah that's true

    • @megacahh870
      @megacahh870 4 роки тому

      @@arvindshastry1178 yep, I know

    • @christianretel1228
      @christianretel1228 4 роки тому +5

      Quinn Mott there is no point in being technical if doesn’t sound good

  • @Skrapeg0at
    @Skrapeg0at 8 років тому +301

    Les Claypool is number 1, even though I don't listen to Primus very much...

    • @garretttanner7436
      @garretttanner7436 8 років тому +9

      +BlackHat9029 plz tell me you're kidding Steve Harris is a fucking god

    • @juanmendoza2993
      @juanmendoza2993 8 років тому +12

      +Garrett Tanner Steve Is So Basic

    • @garretttanner7436
      @garretttanner7436 8 років тому +6

      +Javier Reed fuk u Steve is a fucking legend les is overrated af

    • @juanmendoza2993
      @juanmendoza2993 8 років тому +5

      Neh
      Steve Is Overrated, But
      Is Your Opinion.

    • @garretttanner7436
      @garretttanner7436 8 років тому

      +Javier Reed meh

  • @jorgeelcurioso5659
    @jorgeelcurioso5659 4 роки тому +27

    My Top 10
    10) Justin Chancellor (Tool)
    9) Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead)
    8) Cliff Burton (Metallica)
    7) Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
    6) John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin)
    5) John Entwistle (The Who)
    4) Chris Squire (Yes)
    3) Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
    2) Les Claypool (Primus)
    1) Geddy Lee (Rush).

    • @sinsobresaltospodcast
      @sinsobresaltospodcast 3 роки тому +3

      Best list I've seen so far

    • @shanewilson199
      @shanewilson199 2 роки тому +2

      I’ll go with this one

    • @Patkilla7558
      @Patkilla7558 2 роки тому +1

      Lmfaoo cliff at #8?
      Cliff's bass playing literally revolutionized the entire genre of metal.

    • @Patkilla7558
      @Patkilla7558 2 роки тому

      And, at only 4 years into a professional career. Imagine if he were living til this day.

    • @TryhardEh
      @TryhardEh Рік тому

      Chancellor not making Loudwire's list is a joke honestly.

  • @raredinosaurXD
    @raredinosaurXD 4 роки тому +40

    10: cliff burton
    9:cliff burton
    8:cliff burton
    :Dave mustang
    7:cronos
    6:lemmy
    5:lemmy
    4:Steve harris
    3:Steve Harris
    2:Steve Harris
    :James hit field
    1:Steve Harris

  • @Ifoughtpiranhas
    @Ifoughtpiranhas 8 років тому +14

    Cliff Fucking Burton!

  • @chiken4107
    @chiken4107 7 років тому +166

    Ehh, where it Justin Chanchellor?

    • @chiken4107
      @chiken4107 7 років тому +1

      Is*

    • @judeau5320
      @judeau5320 7 років тому +3

      Look up bass covers for Schism and The Pot. Those distorted tapping parts after the first two-three verses are Justin.

    • @freeradicalpanda
      @freeradicalpanda 7 років тому +12

      Then you really haven't been paying attention :D They're all over the place: Jambi, Schism, Disposition, Reflection, Lateralus, The Pot, etc., etc...
      Maybe it's hard to hear because JC uses a whammy for a lot of stuff (high pitch = non-bass tone).

    • @Zinchorse
      @Zinchorse 6 років тому +2

      boi just listen to vicarious

    • @diamonddragonplays4500
      @diamonddragonplays4500 6 років тому +1

      Chiken it reeeaally makes me mad that Justin isn't here

  • @sla8441
    @sla8441 4 роки тому +47

    Cliff Burton 🤘

  • @ferox965
    @ferox965 3 роки тому +14

    Steve DiGiorgio and Alex Webster need to be a part of the conversation.

    • @haydenschmid760
      @haydenschmid760 3 роки тому

      Exactly my words

    • @duffzilla1292
      @duffzilla1292 2 роки тому +1

      Steve always gets overlooked, even though he is the person that made fretless bass a thing it metal. Also, Sean Malone should have been on here too

    • @ferox965
      @ferox965 2 роки тому +1

      @@duffzilla1292 His work on Individual Thought Patterns dropped my jaw when it came out. Good god, what a monster.

  • @pokernaze1256
    @pokernaze1256 8 років тому +123

    Where is Alex Webster ?

    • @Castvr
      @Castvr 8 років тому +12

      +Pokernaze Loudwire hates Death metal. They never mention the genre, like in the guitarists video, not a single death metal one. Despite that being one of the most physically demanding genres.

    • @bassman0704
      @bassman0704 8 років тому +8

      +Skip van der Zwaan (Neverminded47) that's a bummer. death metal has some of the most talented musicians I've ever seen.

    • @Castvr
      @Castvr 8 років тому +12

      bassman0704
      I agrre. Chuck Schuldiner, man.

    • @BlasphemousVerses
      @BlasphemousVerses 8 років тому

      +Pokernaze not even the best death metal bassist.

    • @EventHorizon1776
      @EventHorizon1776 8 років тому +4

      Disappointed he wasn't mentioned.

  • @DrewRandIsCool
    @DrewRandIsCool 5 років тому +97

    I will say this before there was Cliff Burton there was Geezer Butler he was even the first bass player to use a wah-wah petal

    • @polishcomrade8761
      @polishcomrade8761 3 роки тому +1

      Oh ok thanks 4 the info

    • @randyhenderson6166
      @randyhenderson6166 2 роки тому +1

      Geezer's wah wah on "Sign of the SOuthern Cross" is phenomenal. Takes that immense song from great to iconic!!!

  • @Spitson7771
    @Spitson7771 4 роки тому +150

    My 10 bass players list
    10: Cliff Burton
    9: Cliff Burton
    8: Cliff Burton
    7: Cliff Burton
    6: Cliff Burton
    5: Cliff Burton
    4: Cliff Burton
    3: Steve Harris
    2: John Myung
    1: Cliff Burton

    • @valv7
      @valv7 4 роки тому +2

      Yes
      Just yes

    • @damiensdarkcorner7924
      @damiensdarkcorner7924 4 роки тому +4

      You forgot Steve T from DragonForce
      PS: F

    • @megacahh870
      @megacahh870 4 роки тому +1

      You stole my list 👀
      Jk

    • @ayushjoshi9126
      @ayushjoshi9126 4 роки тому +1

      This makes lots of sense...they fcking kept cliff on 4... WTF

    • @Conundrums._
      @Conundrums._ 4 роки тому

      Thunder Chicken it’s not a top ten it’s just listening ten amazing players. There’s no order

  • @navneetsinghr4290
    @navneetsinghr4290 2 роки тому +8

    No one beats jack bruce for me, literally no one
    That man was a monster

  • @otalampipojat5611
    @otalampipojat5611 5 років тому +250

    STEVE HARRIS IS THE BEST!
    UP THE IRONS

  • @acenog123
    @acenog123 7 років тому +23

    Cliff Burton (RIP) will always be the best for me. The things he could with a bass were incredible. To make a bass sound like a guitar for a solo is a feat I had never seen before and haven't since.

    • @larsnilsson3438
      @larsnilsson3438 Рік тому +1

      Yes, Cliff was/is number one!

    • @jumpy6879
      @jumpy6879 Рік тому

      rip

    • @amralaa2653
      @amralaa2653 Рік тому +1

      tbh if you think that making a bass sound like a guitar is a feat then first of all distortion pedals exist secondly john enwistle was the first to get that distorted as fuck sound in the 60s and that means you dont like bass because you want it to sound like another instrument cliff was great but people dont talk about him for his skill as often as they talk about him for his tone and his 3 year career and because he played with the most famous metal band ever i respect your opinion but the reasoning behind that opinion is wrong actually

    • @sttrsp9700
      @sttrsp9700 9 місяців тому

      I love Cliff, but overdrive isn't hard to turn on lol

  • @charlescrowe2249
    @charlescrowe2249 4 роки тому +101

    Look.... Lemmy was an okay bass player.
    That's it. Ok. No one in their right mind would think to put him at number 10.

    • @zackyagnich5944
      @zackyagnich5944 4 роки тому +1

      Man... he was a legend. One of a kind for sure. Its acquired though and I get that

    • @cj_hastings
      @cj_hastings 4 роки тому +7

      i agree. but he was revolutionary in the way he fucking played guitar on the bass

    • @no-man4600
      @no-man4600 3 роки тому

      I would

    • @ethanolhaines4139
      @ethanolhaines4139 2 роки тому

      I would

  • @RomanYakymi-dt3hb
    @RomanYakymi-dt3hb 11 місяців тому +2

    That transition from Cliff Burton to Geddy Lee was awesome.

  • @grahamgordon8817
    @grahamgordon8817 8 років тому +79

    No JPJ? Or Dave Ellefson?

    • @johnreed5242
      @johnreed5242 7 років тому +1

      Led Zeppelin!

    • @dylangreen9819
      @dylangreen9819 7 років тому +7

      ellefson is a great fucking player

    • @Mexico-rb6vz
      @Mexico-rb6vz 7 років тому +2

      agree with you JPJ should be there

    • @SexFuneral
      @SexFuneral 5 років тому

      Its because he used a pick and generally took a guitar approach to the craft. As for poor Newstead.......dude never had a chance

    • @jorozco13yearsago40
      @jorozco13yearsago40 5 років тому

      Ellefson never just took a guitar approach and who cares if he used a pick? Doesn't make it any less difficult dumbass

  • @reece0013
    @reece0013 8 років тому +117

    Where is Justin Chancellor!?

    • @thenoodleraider2073
      @thenoodleraider2073 8 років тому +7

      That man has the crunchiest tone I've ever heard

    • @reece0013
      @reece0013 8 років тому +1

      Toxic Potato Yep every single one of them

    • @reece0013
      @reece0013 8 років тому +1

      ***** Justin from tool

    • @reece0013
      @reece0013 8 років тому +3

      ***** Then I feel sorry for him

    • @viaspace8946
      @viaspace8946 8 років тому

      +Reece Crossley hes fucking some bitch up.

  • @roycenundahl7368
    @roycenundahl7368 3 роки тому +9

    I always like to think that Cliff was a guitar player forced to play bass and he just embraced so well.

    • @username-jo8kf
      @username-jo8kf 3 роки тому +2

      Based on that thinking i would really love to see buckethead play bass live

    • @panossyngounis6902
      @panossyngounis6902 2 роки тому

      Sorry but Thats what Lemmy did that's why I think lemmy doesn't deserve the spot

  • @masterklaw4527
    @masterklaw4527 Рік тому +15

    Part of what makes Les Claypool so great is that he completely embraces all the weird things he can do with his instrument.

    • @redacted2275
      @redacted2275 9 місяців тому

      "Embraces"? He only does that... he's great, you don't need to be delusional to suck up to him.

  • @slayerandgreendayfanboy9242
    @slayerandgreendayfanboy9242 5 років тому +547

    Lemmy is a great personality and a legend but his bass playing was(with a lot of good meaning) just ok. Other Bassist deserve to be more on the list like John Paul Jones, Robert Trujillo or John Deacon.

    • @sweetlady7317
      @sweetlady7317 5 років тому +63

      John Deacon is too underrated! He deserve to have more recognition esp. with QUEEN as the band

    • @barbaraayers1495
      @barbaraayers1495 4 роки тому +40

      Without lemmy you wouldn’t have any of these other people

    • @KWCDesigns
      @KWCDesigns 4 роки тому +12

      John Deacon is average. And Mike isn’t better than Steve. Steve is one of the most important bassists in metal history.

    • @janfarkas8953
      @janfarkas8953 4 роки тому +3

      @Ross Moriarty Slovakia. But i guess you dont even know where that is

    • @zemaneiro292
      @zemaneiro292 4 роки тому +17

      Lemmy is a legend, but I think other bassists deserve more that spot, like chris squire or justin chancellor

  • @themightymcb7310
    @themightymcb7310 8 років тому +168

    Replace Lemmy with Dave Ellefson or Justin Chancellor and this would be a pretty accurate list. Lemmy is a pretty good frontman, but he isnt particularly technically skilled. Les is miles ahead of him. Miles ahead of a lot of these guys actually

    • @Hellion73
      @Hellion73 8 років тому +3

      You hit the head on the nail...

    • @carlrubino7234
      @carlrubino7234 8 років тому +1

      Agreed

    • @tarekmustafa8625
      @tarekmustafa8625 8 років тому +5

      +Jake McB wtf are you saying?! being technically advanced doesn't mean you're better. Lemmy is way more important than all of those other people, he should be number 1.

    • @themightymcb7310
      @themightymcb7310 8 років тому +21

      Tarek Mustafa This list references the player's individual skill as a bassist. So yes, being technically better should put you higher on the list. Motörhead shows up on every fucking list under the sun as far as influential acts go, but there aren't many people out there that hear a Motörhead track and just marvel at the bass. However, with bands like Tool, Iron Maiden, early Metallica, Megadeth (see their newest single), Rush, and Primus, the technical skill of the bassist is evident in many of the songs, if not all of them.

    • @guibox3
      @guibox3 8 років тому +3

      +Jake McB Agreed. I just posted that I wouldn't have put Lemmy on this list.

  • @hugorahm7875
    @hugorahm7875 4 роки тому +9

    2:08 John coming with the most metal bass guitar ever

  • @olegsandr5396
    @olegsandr5396 5 років тому +8

    My #1 is geddy lee

  • @nicolasgralewicz4727
    @nicolasgralewicz4727 7 років тому +62

    Les Claypool only number ten?

    • @joe8124
      @joe8124 4 роки тому +4

      Daddy Dadinson it’s not a top ten list despite the misleading title

    • @janfarkas8953
      @janfarkas8953 4 роки тому

      Yes and fat fart Harris 1.

  • @hollowoxhollowox4870
    @hollowoxhollowox4870 7 років тому +38

    The sign of a great bass player ( or any musician in general ) is when you hear a song and you can tell it is him .

  • @swirtrollszarman106
    @swirtrollszarman106 4 роки тому +70

    Geddy Lee is the one trully king of basists

    • @rohantiwari7801
      @rohantiwari7801 4 роки тому +7

      Steve Harris.

    • @josephmeyer6232
      @josephmeyer6232 4 роки тому +13

      @@rohantiwari7801 Iron maiden's lines are not as complex as the rush's ones. And geddy also sings. Steve gets more recognition because he created a technique, though.

    • @rohantiwari7801
      @rohantiwari7801 4 роки тому +7

      @@josephmeyer6232 steve has the best basslines. He writes all those great Maiden songs and he does backup vocals.

    • @josephmeyer6232
      @josephmeyer6232 4 роки тому

      @@rohantiwari7801 best basslines in what aspect? Speed? In my opinion he would only win in speed.

    • @rohantiwari7801
      @rohantiwari7801 4 роки тому +2

      @@josephmeyer6232 geddy wins in technique but Harris wins on other spects.

  • @Leon.aka.Devil.s.D
    @Leon.aka.Devil.s.D 4 роки тому +10

    Ryan Martinie is so underrated. He should be on this list. At least No.5.

    • @men6074
      @men6074 Рік тому +1

      Yes, his playing is insane and the fret tapping in happy is so cut out of the mix

    • @eduardoGentile720
      @eduardoGentile720 Рік тому +1

      He's just insane

  • @majestydream5
    @majestydream5 8 років тому +17

    Good list, but it's missing Chris Squire, Justin Chancellor, and David Ellefson. And for everyone noting the order of the list, keep in mind its a list of 10 BEST BASSIST not a list of TOP 10 BEST BASSIST.

  • @idiotpictures579
    @idiotpictures579 7 років тому +87

    Chris Squire anyone?

  • @alexandruvaduva6519
    @alexandruvaduva6519 Рік тому

    Finally a good list! Especially glad to see Geezer got recognition!

  • @arontimoteusszabo9502
    @arontimoteusszabo9502 2 роки тому +4

    I felt so satisfied when i saw Geezer Butler and Steve Harris!
    They are the true metal bassist gods! 🤘🏻❤️

  • @OvercomerKZ
    @OvercomerKZ 5 років тому +17

    Geezer Butler and Cliff Burton are my two personal favorites.

    • @Silenceeify
      @Silenceeify 2 роки тому

      Geezer Butler and John Entwistle for me. Well, Geezer was inspired by Entwistle in the beginning.

  • @TheRyskwic
    @TheRyskwic 8 років тому +205

    Obviously Lemmy is a legendary rockstar and a true rock and roll icon. But his bass playing is not something that should be on this list. In my opinion, Ryan Martinie of Mudvayne on the other hand, should definitely be here, in top 5 at least.

    • @Krimson5pride
      @Krimson5pride 8 років тому +14

      i watched the video hoping to see ryan martinie over here. He is so under rated

    • @seangall5965
      @seangall5965 6 років тому +1

      Yep

    • @Zach-cz1xs
      @Zach-cz1xs 6 років тому

      Richard Hey, do you know what Motorhead song they were playing in this video?

    • @donnbedford7657
      @donnbedford7657 6 років тому

      Stay Clean an oldie from about 1979 I think ...

    • @socko2424
      @socko2424 5 років тому

      @@Zach-cz1xs stay clean

  • @hazardousenvironmentspart0540
    @hazardousenvironmentspart0540 2 роки тому +2

    The fact that Chris Squire from "Yes" and Justin Chancellor from "TOOL" aren't here is unforgivable.

  • @jumpy6879
    @jumpy6879 Рік тому +2

    1 cliff burton
    2 cliff burton
    3 cliff burton
    4 for whom the bells tolls
    5 orion

  • @ginnrollins211
    @ginnrollins211 8 років тому +70

    What no Jack Bruce, John Paul Jones, Justin Chancellor, Jeff Ament, Robert Trujillo, Mike Watt, Kira Roessler, or Ben Shepherd?

    • @angusyoung2640
      @angusyoung2640 8 років тому +9

      +ginnrollins211 it's only a top 10...

    • @HeyLook287
      @HeyLook287 8 років тому +1

      +ginnrollins211 It doesnt even matter, the entire order of the 10 they picked is horribly wrong... xD

    • @ginnrollins211
      @ginnrollins211 8 років тому

      +angusyoung2640 I know, but they are still worth mentioning.

    • @LuchoCastle_11
      @LuchoCastle_11 8 років тому +1

      They all are awesome, but not as awesome as these guys.

    • @thechairtosser4320
      @thechairtosser4320 8 років тому +3

      This list is only the top ten of the same list on their website. Most of the guys you mentioned are in between ten and twenty

  • @Leroux14
    @Leroux14 8 років тому +347

    well the list rally has best 10 bassists but not in order i guess..
    Cliff burton would always be my #1 i guess..

  • @whitesabbath6581
    @whitesabbath6581 3 роки тому +6

    10.) Les Claypool
    9.) Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister (1945-2015)
    8.) John Myung
    7.) Flea
    6.) Billy Sheehan
    5.) John Entwistle (1944-2002)
    4.) Cliff Burton (1962-1986)
    3.) Geddy Lee
    2.) Geezer Butler
    1.) Steve Harris

  • @stinkfist6422
    @stinkfist6422 3 роки тому +6

    Justin CHANCELLOR

  • @upliftmofo
    @upliftmofo 5 років тому +39

    That clip of Flea was pretty damn awesome!

    • @Taproot_
      @Taproot_ 3 роки тому +6

      If only it wasn't in 3p quality

  • @thomasservo9231
    @thomasservo9231 8 років тому +5

    And he was playing NIB, just as I expected.

  • @davidtimms9615
    @davidtimms9615 4 роки тому +10

    John Paul Jones and Chris Squire didn't make the list? Michael Anthony, Roger Glover and Rudy Sarzo at least should have been honorable mentions. Restricting the list to just ten does a lot of injustice to so many talented bassists.

  • @kevinlokitsjr6820
    @kevinlokitsjr6820 5 років тому +39

    DAMN RIGHT STEVE HARRIS 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

  • @steelingcable6350
    @steelingcable6350 5 років тому +20

    And the Oscar goes to...* Les Claypool waits * Steve Harris! Les: *inhales* boi

  • @joshj8597
    @joshj8597 8 років тому +18

    No Alex Webster,Rex brown, Tim commerford, or rob Trujillo? Besides Metallica he did amazing stuff in infectious grooves and suicidal tendnecies

  • @skipme8059
    @skipme8059 4 роки тому +18

    Where is Roger Glover?!

    • @heisenberg1788
      @heisenberg1788 3 роки тому

      Нечего Гловеру в топ 10 делать

  • @melek1108
    @melek1108 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for including Geezer Butler on the list.

  • @francescoiemma6315
    @francescoiemma6315 7 років тому +21

    My list :
    01. Geddy Lee
    02. Geezer Butler
    03. John Entwistle
    04. Steve Harris
    05. Cliff Burton
    06. John Paul Jones
    07. John Myung
    08. Paul McCartney
    09. Lemmy Kilmster
    10. John Deacon

    • @feloxxolef9891
      @feloxxolef9891 2 роки тому +3

      Where is les claypool ?

    • @joeburt9717
      @joeburt9717 Рік тому

      ​@@feloxxolef9891 maybe he just doesn't have an interest is Les?

    • @haraldtheyounger5504
      @haraldtheyounger5504 Рік тому

      Where's Jean-Jacques Burnel, or Captain Sensible, or Jack Bruce

  • @CandidaCorpse
    @CandidaCorpse 6 років тому +28

    where's John Paul Jones and Chris Squire?

  • @bailydanzeisen5288
    @bailydanzeisen5288 4 роки тому +2

    1. Cliff
    2. Jason Newsted
    3. Flea
    4. David Ellefson
    5. Duff McKagen
    6. Les
    7. JPJ
    8. Rick Savage
    9. Lemmy
    10. Nikki Sixx

  • @normanpapa5981
    @normanpapa5981 4 роки тому +3

    My favs are Gary Thain(RIP), Geezer Butler, John Paul Jones, Roger Glover, John Enwistle.

  • @GutturalReef
    @GutturalReef 8 років тому +24

    No Alex Webster?

    • @robertkerns3488
      @robertkerns3488 4 роки тому

      THANK YOU!!!!

    • @nicolesmrekar2046
      @nicolesmrekar2046 4 роки тому

      @@robertkerns3488 He really isnt that great, but most tech death bassists are better than most on here, namely Digirgio.

    • @robertkerns3488
      @robertkerns3488 4 роки тому

      @@nicolesmrekar2046 He isn't that good? You serious? Alex Fucking Webster, from Cannibal Corpse, who has played and jammed with the likes of and is respected as a peer by Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey? THAT Alex Webster isnt that good? Right. Opinions are like buttholes, everyone has one and most stink. I'm not one to criticize much, but, I respect those who I know are THAT GOOD, whether I like them or not. I will agree to disagree with you, as I think most anyone will.

    • @nicolesmrekar2046
      @nicolesmrekar2046 4 роки тому

      @@robertkerns3488 Dominic Lepointe, you're welcome. Not only that, but listen to how much more alive tech death bassists are than he is, because he became one after tech death exploded, as a reaction to it more than for the love of it.

  • @DWMCrasher98
    @DWMCrasher98 7 років тому +4

    Am I the only one that prefers Jason Newsted over Cliff Burton. Yeah sure Cliff with Anastesia, Orion and FWTBT was awesome and all, but Jason Newsted, for me, was just on another level.

  • @harrisonmauldin5090
    @harrisonmauldin5090 Рік тому

    cliff burton is my favorite for sure, he's a big reason why i got into bass and using wah and distortion for my bass haha

  • @AD-xi9hy
    @AD-xi9hy 4 роки тому +7

    Duff Mckagen...Mckagen beers Mckagen

  • @imadeyoureadthis.9743
    @imadeyoureadthis.9743 7 років тому +115

    10. *Justin Chancellor* (Tool)
    9. *John Myung* (Dream Theater)
    8. *Cliff Burton* (Metallica)
    7. *Geezer Butler* (Black Sabbath)
    6. *John Paul Jones* (Led Zeppelin)
    5. *Flea* (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)
    4. *Steve Harris* (Iron Maiden)
    3. *Les Claypool* (Primus)
    2. *John Entwistle* (The Who)
    1. *Geddy Lee* (Rush)

  • @TheBushwooky
    @TheBushwooky 8 років тому +7

    didn't expect them to give John Myung any love, glad to see him on the list.

  • @leonardschleuning3070
    @leonardschleuning3070 5 років тому

    I like the list, feel that there should be some others in there too. Such as Nolly, even though he doesn’t tour anymore.

  • @ilaybenshoshan7567
    @ilaybenshoshan7567 4 роки тому +17

    The video starts at 2:48 and ends at 3:03

    • @ryo3412
      @ryo3412 4 роки тому +1

      So you are saying that Lemmy, Butler ect ect... don't deserve to be on this list?

    • @ilaybenshoshan7567
      @ilaybenshoshan7567 4 роки тому +1

      @@ryo3412 Im saying Cliff should be higher like...first

    • @jeppyjep
      @jeppyjep 4 роки тому +3

      @@ilaybenshoshan7567 cliff? First? Lol

    • @caseywilhite6029
      @caseywilhite6029 4 роки тому

      Thank you for saying something that I agree with about this list

    • @sinsobresaltospodcast
      @sinsobresaltospodcast 3 роки тому

      @@ilaybenshoshan7567 no

  • @yellowlabs619
    @yellowlabs619 7 років тому +98

    John Paul jones from Zeppelin has got to be in this, absolute bullshit

    • @anselm0124
      @anselm0124 6 років тому +2

      he's not that skilled

    • @A7xeno
      @A7xeno 6 років тому +2

      John Price He is.

    • @anselm0124
      @anselm0124 6 років тому +1

      he is but not quite in the top 10, top 15 is more reasonable

    • @A7xeno
      @A7xeno 6 років тому

      John Price Hey do you know what Motörhead song was that? I've been asking in comments for more than 2 weeks and nobody replied. Can you help?

    • @TheUltramarine762
      @TheUltramarine762 6 років тому

      Clorox Bleach Stay Clean from the Overkill album

  • @joshwd3152
    @joshwd3152 8 років тому +101

    Wow. As a bass player this list made me very mad.

    • @tomwalker3687
      @tomwalker3687 8 років тому

      +The Good King Aegeus Same

    • @erickesquivel6150
      @erickesquivel6150 8 років тому +10

      I've noticed that loudwire list are usually based on popularity not on skill or technique

    • @erickesquivel6150
      @erickesquivel6150 8 років тому

      Agreed.

    • @garretttanner7914
      @garretttanner7914 8 років тому

      +Green Razor Jack is 18 Justin is 15 and Jeff is 49

    • @garretttanner7436
      @garretttanner7436 8 років тому +2

      +Green Razor I mean I like lemmy as well but I mean I figured dave ellefson would've been in the top 10 not number 11

  • @slayer2546
    @slayer2546 4 роки тому +4

    From my point of view flea deserves a better position

  • @DavidHerrera-gw5iv
    @DavidHerrera-gw5iv Рік тому

    Totally agree with the list!

  • @sinisterlollypop
    @sinisterlollypop 7 років тому +9

    Nice! Steve Harris as number one. I wouldn't have expected it, even though he is my favorite bassist....what a showman!

  • @melaniewilsonmusic
    @melaniewilsonmusic 7 років тому +111

    Can't believe John Paul Jones isn't here

    • @christian9146
      @christian9146 2 роки тому

      Basic bassist he don't deserve to be here

  • @evanlewis9313
    @evanlewis9313 4 роки тому +2

    Cliff was barely even given a change how knows what he would have done if we still had him, undoubtedly he’s the number one.

  • @naomifike8028
    @naomifike8028 3 роки тому

    One of the best lists!

  • @innickwetrust6657
    @innickwetrust6657 8 років тому +6

    My list
    10.Justin Chancellor-Tool
    9.Fieldy-Korn
    8.John Myung-Dream Theater
    7.Flea-RHCP
    6.les Claypool-Primus
    5.Cliff Burton-Metallica
    4.John Paul jones-Led zeppelin
    3.Steve Harris-Iron Maiden
    2. Geddy lee-Rush
    1.John entwistle-The who

    • @MrWizwag
      @MrWizwag 8 років тому

      i feel like fieldy doesn't get the credit he deserves

    • @innickwetrust6657
      @innickwetrust6657 8 років тому

      +TheMainQuarter Yea, i was actually going to swap him to Robert Trujillo from Metallica, but i still think he's a great bassist and his style really suits Korn

    • @manuelbeltronsformer3515
      @manuelbeltronsformer3515 7 років тому

      innickwetrust665 name of the song flea was playing the solo for?

    • @inferno12O9
      @inferno12O9 6 років тому

      yeah I wouldn't put Fieldy, but his slap-style is amazing for Korn (coming from a die-hard Korn fan)

  • @wutangklan5084
    @wutangklan5084 8 років тому +129

    as much as I like iron maiden, I don't think that Steve Harris is better than Geddy Lee. Lee at #1, Harris at #2. Geddy was the first bass God.

    • @mrprogrock1
      @mrprogrock1 8 років тому +14

      no chris squire and entwistle first bass gods,geddy would agree, but geddy prob master

    • @tysmith7767
      @tysmith7767 7 років тому +8

      Geddy lee is shit compared to Sid vicious

    • @Mexico-rb6vz
      @Mexico-rb6vz 7 років тому

      lol

    • @Mexico-rb6vz
      @Mexico-rb6vz 7 років тому +2

      Agree with you geddy is the best

    • @TheFalcoSparverius
      @TheFalcoSparverius 7 років тому +3

      Harris is a close second, but even he can't get Geddy's tone.

  • @kalebmarsh4218
    @kalebmarsh4218 4 роки тому +2

    Cliff burton inspired me to play bass

  • @peterhino6433
    @peterhino6433 4 роки тому +4

    Geddy Lee jams!!

  • @21SHINOABURAME
    @21SHINOABURAME 8 років тому +11

    Fieldy anyone?

  • @nicksguitars5543
    @nicksguitars5543 5 років тому +8

    Dude cliffs tone made my spine shiver what a legend

  • @hydro0759
    @hydro0759 4 роки тому +4

    10) Steve Harris
    9) Steve Harris
    8) Steve Harris
    7) Steve Harris
    6) Steve Harris
    5) Steve Harris
    4) Steve Harris
    3) Steve Harris
    2) Steve Harris
    1) Steve Harris and Cliff Burton

  • @zethpadilla3159
    @zethpadilla3159 4 роки тому +1

    My list would include:
    1) Flea (undoubtedly the best bass player ever) 2) Geddy Lee (a unique bass monster) 3) Chris Squire, from Yes 4) John Entwistle 5) Steve Harris 6) Victor Wooten 7) Stanley Clarke 8) John Paul Jones 9) Marcus Miller 10) John Deacon.
    Great video, anyway!

    • @MatysRacette
      @MatysRacette 4 роки тому

      Zeth Padilla where the fuck is cliff

    • @jorgesequera2818
      @jorgesequera2818 4 роки тому

      @Kiss-Horváth Ferenc
      They mentioned Funk bassist And Not Rock And Metal bassists