They Said These Are the Top 10 Bassists of All Times...

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  • Reacting to the top 10 bassist list.. from Flea to Les Claypool and Cliff Burton.. Who's the best??
    Let's see what they said...
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  • @Davie504
    @Davie504  2 роки тому +5198

    Who's your fav bassist???

  • @mr.brightside1823
    @mr.brightside1823 2 роки тому +3015

    dang i cant believe davie taught all off these bassists and never mentioned it before. so humble

  • @bamboo8967
    @bamboo8967 2 роки тому +624

    Davie: Plays "Enter Sandman of Puppets"
    All metalica fans: Wait, something is not right...

    • @Yxzjvc
      @Yxzjvc 2 роки тому +42

      He also trolled us in the last video where he named the master of puppets riff as enter sandman riff x)

    • @user-kp1gb7cp8g
      @user-kp1gb7cp8g 2 роки тому +47

      I like that he says that he will play Cliff Burton's bassline, and just plays guitar part of Master of Puppets instead of Burton's version xd

    • @bamboo8967
      @bamboo8967 2 роки тому +1

      @@Yxzjvc Yeah i remember ;D

    • @mikew1374
      @mikew1374 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah, your spelling of Metallica lolol

    • @Batmannerz
      @Batmannerz 2 роки тому +6

      "And Puppets For All" when?

  • @runefoonman4103
    @runefoonman4103 4 місяці тому +49

    Mick Karn deserves at least an honorable mention here. Another fretless bass player, his contribution to Japan is essential. Pino Paladino is another honorable mention. Both of them worked with Gary Numan, who has had some incredible bassists playing for him.

    • @concertina
      @concertina 3 місяці тому

      LOVE Mick Karn! Dali's Car too!

    • @SuperFlyingGlydon74
      @SuperFlyingGlydon74 2 місяці тому

      Another Japanese player who is exceptionally great is Toshiya from Dir En Grey

  • @stevesmyka7611
    @stevesmyka7611 4 місяці тому +11

    Jack Bruce and John Entwistle my faves in rock, Stanley Clarke, Ron Carter and the GOAT, Jaco Pastorius in jazz... great video and list.

  • @uncaged8407
    @uncaged8407 2 роки тому +169

    He definitely got me on the Cliff Burton thing. I was in shock at the quick rejection. Thank you for clearing that up Davie.

    • @cletusawreetusawrightus1491
      @cletusawreetusawrightus1491 Рік тому +4

      that was f'n highlarious!

    • @argonunya6768
      @argonunya6768 19 днів тому

      Yea... inwas blasting him for it when he said "GOTCHA"!!! The way the guys treated Jason Newsted after 15 years was just dirty! Hetfield's EGO is what gets in the way... (after the "untimely death" of Cliff I no longer really cared much for them. It's as if between "MASTER OF PUPPETS" & their "break-out" multi-platnium "BLACK ALBUM" the whole "feel" ofnthe band changed. They weren't as "gritty/raw/unhinged" as the garage days/Kill Em All/Ride the Lightning/ Master of Puppets. Just ridiculously powerful head-banging/thrashing/mosh-pit stomping music.
      Then "Sandman (Kinda bubblegum sound) like they SOLD OUT!

    • @ninacuk
      @ninacuk 5 днів тому

      Hahaha ye I was speachless and didn't know what to say

  • @Foeisudhxj
    @Foeisudhxj 4 місяці тому +39

    Jaco pastorious is the goat. Not only was he an incredible bassist just skill wise alone, but an incredible all around musician as well. He was an amazing composer. Portrait of Tracy is one of the most beautiful songs to ever be played on a bass. And he composed some of the best songs EVER period. Havona, teen town, Donna Lee and so much more. He is truly an example of how some people are just built different.

    • @rubberduck8631
      @rubberduck8631 Місяць тому

      Donna Lee is by Charlie parker, not Jaco pastorius, he is still a goat tho

    • @hamham9047
      @hamham9047 Місяць тому

      What rubber duck said, Donna lee is a song by charlie parker but for jaco to play it is like a declaration to the music world that he CAN play melody and that bass is more than a glorified rhythm keeper

    • @Foeisudhxj
      @Foeisudhxj Місяць тому

      @@hamham9047 yeah my bad

  • @raissaerisgrimm5084
    @raissaerisgrimm5084 5 місяців тому +45

    Good list! But I think James Jamerson deserves a place in it. His basslines are legendary!

    • @goober8798
      @goober8798 Місяць тому

      Thank you. "Bernadette" and "I was made to love her" one finger master.

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 2 роки тому +1234

    Davie: "WatchMojo don't disappoint me"
    WatchMojo: *Proceeds to disappoint Davie*

    • @georodin8785
      @georodin8785 2 роки тому +22

      hes almost everywhere this random anime guy without a mustache...

    • @jacobtapianieto9655
      @jacobtapianieto9655 2 роки тому +7

      For one reason Twosetviolin nicknamed that channel "DumbMojo"

    • @user-hi3dr1lr8j
      @user-hi3dr1lr8j 2 роки тому +8

      Can u stop commenting on every goddamn video i watch

    • @babisbabinos8075
      @babisbabinos8075 2 роки тому +3

      @@user-hi3dr1lr8j Είδες;😁

    • @user-hi3dr1lr8j
      @user-hi3dr1lr8j 2 роки тому

      @@babisbabinos8075 eida

  • @davidnissim589
    @davidnissim589 7 місяців тому +172

    Les Claypool is my favorite, mostly because there is literally no one else who plays like him. He re-invented what the bass could do, just like Geddy Lee, Chris Squire, and Flea.

  • @charnettmoffett4513
    @charnettmoffett4513 4 місяці тому +18

    I respect the fact you added Jaco, Graham, Wooten and Miller. 100 percent agree but how could you forget Stanley Clarke and Charnett Moffett.

  • @rvp102
    @rvp102 3 місяці тому +9

    Maybe not top-10 but an honourable mention might be in place for Nick Beggs (?). Also happy to see someone mentioned Mick Karn, my personal favourite. Great channel btw

  • @TheLunarNights123
    @TheLunarNights123 2 роки тому +796

    Top 10 Bassists of all time
    1. Davie504
    2. Davie504
    3. Davie504
    4. Davie504
    5. Davie504
    6. Davie504
    7. Davie504
    8. Davie504
    9. Davie504
    10. Davie504

  • @scaldwell462
    @scaldwell462 2 роки тому +300

    No one ever mentions Stanley Clarke. This legend put the bass front and center back in the 70's winning jazz awards into the 2010s.

    • @hugh-johnfleming289
      @hugh-johnfleming289 2 роки тому +1

      Amazing melodic player, very influential.

    • @springbloom5940
      @springbloom5940 2 роки тому

      Maurice Gibb 🙄

    • @blamejez
      @blamejez 2 роки тому +7

      I was just about to ask: where's Stanley? Victor Wooten #1 but no SC? Remiss.

    • @badgermike1231
      @badgermike1231 2 роки тому

      Awesome! The first thing I did after watching this video was go watch Clarke perform School Days live, then I came back here to see if anybody had mentioned Clarke. True story. 😎

    • @PERRYS_PROPS
      @PERRYS_PROPS 2 роки тому +3

      This list is ridiculous

  • @KiteShopDude
    @KiteShopDude 4 місяці тому +29

    I agree that Geddy Lee isn't the best bassist of all time. He is, however, an unimaginable talent who is my favorite musician. He doesn't just play bass, keyboard and sing at the same time. He plays incredibly complex and difficult bass parts while singing. The distinction is important. Geddy Lee is strictly a unique God of music as is the entire band called Rush

    • @trajan6927
      @trajan6927 4 місяці тому +2

      Geddy and Chris Squire were influenced by, The Bassist Of The Millenium John Entwistle. All three are my favorite. Great players.

    • @TheNoseman1
      @TheNoseman1 3 місяці тому +1

      Couldn't agree more

  • @jeffreydeeds9225
    @jeffreydeeds9225 4 місяці тому +8

    I agree with your list. I was surprised Pastorius and Wooten didn't make their list.

  • @jamesheinz6325
    @jamesheinz6325 2 роки тому +87

    Victor Wooten is approved 100%
    he even smiles the whole time playing ... because he knows

  • @BurstingVeins1
    @BurstingVeins1 2 роки тому +162

    The fact that Mojo's list didn't have Victor Wooten anywhere on their list is an embarrassment.

    • @Aether7300
      @Aether7300 2 роки тому +3

      Or Lemmy? Maybe one of the most iconic musicians of the '80s/ '90s and they just stiffed him

    • @Behemoth138
      @Behemoth138 2 роки тому +3

      100% agreed

    • @dux657
      @dux657 2 роки тому +2

      It´s a list of top ten ROCK bassits.

    • @abrenvillanueva8623
      @abrenvillanueva8623 2 роки тому

      Mojo's list are always shit.

    • @thegrinch7989
      @thegrinch7989 2 роки тому

      @@dux657 and it's STILL not that good

  • @ericpoland7389
    @ericpoland7389 Місяць тому +1

    I found you, and you expanded my musical universe with great bassists! Thank you. One neglected, in my opinion, is Stu Hamm. He’s a favorite of Joe Satriani and Steve Vai.

  • @merlin6955
    @merlin6955 3 місяці тому +19

    Nick Beggs, was Kajagoogoo in the 80's and his opening riff on Shy, shy is a masterpiece.

    • @argonunya6768
      @argonunya6768 19 днів тому

      🤣🤣🤣 FROO-FROO TUNES terrible band/even worse fans!

  • @LongshanMusic
    @LongshanMusic 2 роки тому +185

    “He was the first to play fretless bass.”
    Every double bassist in the world:
    WUT?!?

    • @fallcones1
      @fallcones1 2 роки тому +5

      That's not what he said

    • @LongshanMusic
      @LongshanMusic 2 роки тому +11

      @@fallcones1
      You're right.
      "He was one of the first bassists to play a fretless bass.”
      Every double bassist in the world:
      STILL WUT?!?

    • @psalms4us
      @psalms4us 2 роки тому +4

      He left off "electric"

    • @TheOneAndOnlyFroBoy
      @TheOneAndOnlyFroBoy 2 роки тому +1

      nani?!

    • @Photosounder
      @Photosounder 2 роки тому +2

      haha yeah not much of an achievement when everybody in jazz was already doing that

  • @65Antonis
    @65Antonis 2 роки тому +64

    Pino Palladino, Abraham Laboriel, Stanley Clarke, Nathan East, Mark King...The list is endless!

    • @timfolly7323
      @timfolly7323 2 роки тому +5

      You listed the ones that jump into my head first. Stanley Clarke was a pioneer that elevated bass to a feature instrument.

    • @steffomca762
      @steffomca762 2 роки тому +2

      What about Larry Graham? I mean he invented the slap bass technique we all know about

    • @peteandurnot
      @peteandurnot 2 роки тому +2

      Lee Sklar, Steve Harris, Pino Palladino, Mike Porcaro, Scott Thunes, my list goes on.........oh and Davie504 too lol

    • @gloubax
      @gloubax 2 роки тому +3

      John Pattitucci

    • @timfolly7323
      @timfolly7323 2 роки тому +3

      David Hungate and Jimmy Haslip

  • @nattykhail301
    @nattykhail301 3 місяці тому

    The original list was scaring me...your list made me realize there's are some good ears out there!!! Thank you bro!!

  • @trixbox7
    @trixbox7 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for correcting that list!

  • @brianferris1
    @brianferris1 2 роки тому +75

    Victor Wooten gave me a 30 minute bass lesson after a 3.5 hour show, when I was 15 years old. Victor is an incredible bassist. But an even better person

    • @blucy10
      @blucy10 2 роки тому +4

      Yin and Yang is one of my all time favorite albums.

  • @Dangansona
    @Dangansona 2 роки тому +180

    Every time I see Cliff Burton play, I can't help but just sit there in awe.

    • @jimi1943
      @jimi1943 2 роки тому +12

      Same, he was awesome but imagine how good he would he be if he didint die so young

    • @badasstrader69
      @badasstrader69 2 роки тому +7

      Cliff RIP - Best Bassist of all time!

    • @djr11472
      @djr11472 2 роки тому +4

      Glad he didn't keep on with that pretend Cliff hate for another couple seconds, I was about 2-3 away from down-vote and unsubscribe...

    • @PapaShongo25
      @PapaShongo25 2 роки тому

      @@jimi1943 right? He was a virtuoso

    • @cnake4617
      @cnake4617 2 роки тому

      same, but i do that while seeing alex webster play his bass too, dude's an absolute machine with the fingers

  • @robertengland1231
    @robertengland1231 4 місяці тому +6

    Mick Karn from Japan and Dali's Car an 80's fretless icon who imbued both bands with such a distinctive sound.

  • @fadetoal
    @fadetoal 5 місяців тому +2

    Your list is great and you almost added my top 5 bassist. My list includes Stu
    Hamm, Cliff Burton, Billy Sheehan, Larry Graham, Geddy Lee, in no specific order.

    • @jeremychapman1560
      @jeremychapman1560 Місяць тому +1

      Glad to see someone else mention Stu Hamm, he'd definitely make top 10 in my opinion.

    • @ericpoland7389
      @ericpoland7389 Місяць тому +1

      @@jeremychapman1560 I just found this page, and Stu Hamm was the one I commented on being neglected. He’s always been a favorite of Vai and Satriani.

    • @jeremychapman1560
      @jeremychapman1560 Місяць тому

      @@ericpoland7389 for sure man, one of the greats and often overlooked as evidenced here. Check out "Gambale Hamm and Smith" they did two really good fusion albums together, it's good stuff and showcases some of his excellent playing. Not to mention the good company of Frank Gambale and Steve Smith...

  • @theburnix
    @theburnix 2 роки тому +177

    "Lets play another cliff burton classic" starts playing master of puppets but Les Claypool style

    • @Existensmaximum
      @Existensmaximum 2 роки тому +8

      Exactly. How about playing it the way Cliff did, the way it's intended? 😅

    • @himankudeka1208
      @himankudeka1208 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah I was looking for this comment lol

  • @efeozturk5253
    @efeozturk5253 Рік тому +183

    I'm not sure if Cliff ever reached his true potential, his technical improvement between 3 albums is insane. Alas, he never had chance.

    • @BigBass-xf5yi
      @BigBass-xf5yi Рік тому +20

      Sadly no. I believe that the best of Burton was still to come. Very unfortunate

    • @outerspacern
      @outerspacern Рік тому +1

      I agree

    • @covertops540
      @covertops540 Рік тому +7

      It should have been Lars😢

    • @Levi_the_Med
      @Levi_the_Med 11 місяців тому +12

      @@covertops540 how can you say that lad, he is the founder of the band. nobody should have died there

    • @blurplebear8573
      @blurplebear8573 11 місяців тому +4

      He was 24 when he died, of course he didn't. It's the same with Randy Rhoads. If both of them were still alive the music scene would be a lot different and more robust.

  • @user-jo2ce6ij4w
    @user-jo2ce6ij4w 4 місяці тому +11

    I'm a little sad that nowhere on the list, or in any of the comments that I read through (most of them) was Robert Trujillo (recently with Metallica and previously with Ozzy Osbourne,) but his work with Suicidal Tendencies and especially Infectious Grooves was awe inspiring. I'm not a bassist, so I'm probably not the best judge of bassists, but I thought he deserves at least an honorable mention, if not a spot on the list.

  • @remus9247
    @remus9247 5 місяців тому +1

    Solid, i agree with you davide

  • @shockjockey5274
    @shockjockey5274 2 роки тому +43

    Damn. I was so ready to hear "(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth" when you mentioned Cliff Burton

  • @TheBamfinator
    @TheBamfinator 2 роки тому +64

    JPJ is a bluesy monster on bass, I'd have swapped him with Entwistle on the WatchMojo list.
    Lemon Song, Achilles Last Stand, Dazed and Confused, Good Times Bad Times, Ramble On, way too many songs I could list.

    • @NotDingse
      @NotDingse 2 роки тому +4

      I would have switched him with Burton or Geddy. Entwistle deserves to be around JPJ. JPJ played everything with complete professionalism and technique. For his time he was probably the best non-Motown bassist on the charts.

  • @annickbourgeois9901
    @annickbourgeois9901 3 місяці тому +1

    my personal favorite bassists may be Robert Trujilo (in the INFECTIOUS GROOVES), Fat Mike for the compositon (in NOFX, The Decline), and for sure Victor Wooten for mostly everything ! 🤘

  • @JimmyCapricorn77
    @JimmyCapricorn77 4 місяці тому +4

    Bunny Brunel is a phenomenal bassist. I wonder why he’s never mentioned as a top 10 bassist. He teaches slapping and many other various techniques.

  • @andrewmurray9898
    @andrewmurray9898 2 роки тому +67

    Finding this channel has been a god send. Before having kids I was an avid bass player. Hadn’t picked my Ernie Ball up in 4 years and now I’m playing again. Thanks for the motivation Davie.

    • @user-wz3eu6us9k
      @user-wz3eu6us9k 2 роки тому +3

      You go

    • @oldironsides4107
      @oldironsides4107 День тому

      You can’t play for shit. You know neither dick nor ass about playing the bass
      And I challenge you to a fight. 3 million dollar match winner take all

  • @tiffsaver
    @tiffsaver 2 роки тому +202

    GREAT list, man. Excellent. I'm 74, so I'm glad you listed John Entwhistle, who was playing bass before most of your fans were even born, Larry Graham, who virtually invented slapping, and of course, Jaco. Thanks again.

    • @ptmmatssc13
      @ptmmatssc13 2 роки тому +1

      Jaco always gets overlooked

    • @jamesdrake2378
      @jamesdrake2378 2 роки тому +3

      Jack Bruce and James Jamerson are two players I've always liked.

    • @tiffsaver
      @tiffsaver 2 роки тому +1

      @@jamesdrake2378
      I saw Jack Bruce during Cream's farewell performance. Of the entire group, Bruce's playing impressed me the most... and I was actually leaning on his Sunn amplifier, only feet away. He was brilliant.

    • @jamesdrake2378
      @jamesdrake2378 2 роки тому

      @@tiffsaver That is amazing to have been there. , I watched the movie they made out that performance and the Spoonfull rendition was I thought fantastic. James Jamerson was not recognized as much as he could have been I think. He played with the one finger style.

    • @Revilik
      @Revilik 2 роки тому

      @@ptmmatssc13 Which absolutely bows my mind. His music isn't something I listen to for pure entertainment, but I know when to respect absolute talent.

  • @dotcom843
    @dotcom843 4 місяці тому

    Thanks Davie, you’re the best 🤟🏻
    What do you think about Stuart Hamm?
    Cheers😎

  • @philyates7670
    @philyates7670 2 роки тому +321

    Justin Chancellor for me. The Pot, Schism, Aenima are all great examples and pretty much the whole of the Fear Inoculum album. He's incredible and makes it so musical. He's a fabulous composer.

    • @chriskline5159
      @chriskline5159 Рік тому +9

      Not even a mention? Hmm...

    • @ScottieFarrowelvisKong
      @ScottieFarrowelvisKong Рік тому +6

      💯 agree. Was going to reply the same.

    • @Jim87_36
      @Jim87_36 Рік тому +1

      I would say one of the best/most memorable composers but not one of the best BASSISTS.

    • @petrepetreski7482
      @petrepetreski7482 Рік тому

      That means you are very young :)

    • @snoboater
      @snoboater Рік тому

      He's a personal fave of mine and a massive influence on my playing but I don't think I could put him in the Top 10, maybe Top 20

  • @M2Mil7er
    @M2Mil7er 2 роки тому +37

    Featured: Cliff Burton - plays Claypool's version of that bass line.
    Featured: John Paul Jones - plays Robert Trujillo's version of that bass line. 😁

  • @alanholt9704
    @alanholt9704 4 місяці тому +8

    I think Chris Wolstenholme needs to be on this list. He literally drives Muse and his riff ability allows Matt to go and do his thing.
    Check out Boh from the Kami Band playing in strange time signatures and driving BM along. Listen to a couple of his solos too as they are next level. 6 stringer and needs them all!!!!!

  • @thepatriot7429
    @thepatriot7429 3 місяці тому +8

    Steve Harris is musical genius, his song writing is immaculate with all of the albums hes made. And Cliff Burton is amazing as well, if he wasn't taken away from us so early he would be much higher, I'll miss him, CLIFF EM ALL!

    • @liamcarey4957
      @liamcarey4957 3 місяці тому +2

      even with how young he was, he is still the best and we all miss him

  • @OrlandoBreloom
    @OrlandoBreloom 2 роки тому +71

    It’s like the people who make these lists forget that soul, funk, blues, rhythm and blues and gospel and many other genres exist

    • @dezmodium
      @dezmodium 2 роки тому +4

      Victor Wooten isn't even on the list for crying out loud!

    • @barutaji
      @barutaji 2 роки тому +2

      Jazz

    • @reidwhitton6248
      @reidwhitton6248 2 роки тому +2

      @@barutaji Jazz: Mingus, Richard Davis, Ron Carter, Gary Willis, Stanley Clarke, Esperanza Spalding, Matthew Garrison, Hadrian Feraud, Anthony Jackson, John Patitucci.

    • @GORF_EMPIRE
      @GORF_EMPIRE 2 роки тому +1

      Fusion.

    • @GORF_EMPIRE
      @GORF_EMPIRE 2 роки тому +1

      @@reidwhitton6248 The list is dozens longer than even the ones you mentioned but you mentioned a lot of really monster ones.

  • @mrdavisdance
    @mrdavisdance 2 роки тому +83

    I'm going to throw Mark King as an honorable mention. He's a true slapper.

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 2 роки тому +2

      Totally! Such a slapper! 😄

    • @clabiaxidegiorgi2428
      @clabiaxidegiorgi2428 2 роки тому +2

      totally agree

    • @welshster71
      @welshster71 2 роки тому +1

      He was a right 80s slapper 🤣🤣🤣

    • @EpicSpence
      @EpicSpence Рік тому

      Great singer too. He slapped his vocal chords often.

  • @damo6449
    @damo6449 4 місяці тому +2

    Billy Sheehan does a pretty awesome solo in the song - 'I'm the hell outta here' from G3: Live in Denver (2004). I play guitar so no, I'm not a bass player but this solo from sheehan is one of my favourite parts of the whole concert. You probably have to purchase the whole live concert to see it though. i've searched for the isolated solo segment on YT but with no luck. Pretty sure you can purchase the concert on YT.

  • @user-ep2es1mp5r
    @user-ep2es1mp5r 3 місяці тому

    Never big on the bass guitar but love your channel

  • @DanielOrion74
    @DanielOrion74 2 роки тому +102

    Yeah, Chris Squire and Mark "the Ace of Bass" King EASILY deserve to be in the top 10.

    • @psalms4us
      @psalms4us 2 роки тому +3

      Chris Squire is one of my favorite bassists, but he plays with a pick. Checkmate.

    • @SymptomSerpico
      @SymptomSerpico 2 роки тому

      Paul D’Amour? Incredible bassist.

    • @DriftingThroughSpace
      @DriftingThroughSpace 2 роки тому +3

      I'm glad someone here mentioned Mark King

  • @IKR_C
    @IKR_C 2 роки тому +125

    "Enter Sandman of Puppets"
    You almost got it right this time 👌

  • @jeffkalmar7871
    @jeffkalmar7871 6 місяців тому +3

    Oh and while I'm at it - Leland Sklar!
    Really there need to be multiple lists - Top 10 Rock bassists, Jazz bassists, Studio bassists, etc. There's not enough room in one list. Jaco and Stanley Clarke really belong on a different list than Squire and Entwistle.

  • @user-md7fq8ls2l
    @user-md7fq8ls2l Місяць тому

    Your list is incredible and true!

  • @grantkimura
    @grantkimura 2 роки тому +975

    Chris Squire is a criminally underrated bassist! Esp considering how much of an influence he had on Geddy Lee's style!

    • @kellylucas2633
      @kellylucas2633 2 роки тому +39

      I love his solo album fish out of water

    • @danchstas
      @danchstas 2 роки тому +33

      he best bassist in the world of all time

    • @nathaniellawrence3395
      @nathaniellawrence3395 2 роки тому +34

      His bass is amazing on the entire Close To The Edge, Fragile and Relayer albums

    • @vtruo
      @vtruo 2 роки тому +16

      I agree, perhaps not the 1st but at least should be in top 10, but Davie does not like pick so .... Criminal

    • @stevenlewis4385
      @stevenlewis4385 2 роки тому +28

      Geddy Lee was practically apologizing when he inducted Yes belatedly into the Hall of Fame. Geddy's tone was totally Chris Squire, although Chris's was a bit better.

  • @plhector
    @plhector 2 роки тому +98

    8:51 “He was one of the first bassist to play a fretless bass”
    Every up-right bass player: 👁👄👁

    • @Fernito
      @Fernito 2 роки тому +6

      Insert *jazz music stops* meme here

    • @plhector
      @plhector 2 роки тому

      @@Fernito someone has to make the meme using letters and symbols (I forgot the name of the art)

    • @Fernito
      @Fernito 2 роки тому +1

      @@plhector ASCII art :D

    • @carlamoran3625
      @carlamoran3625 2 роки тому +1

      Is about fretless electric bass🙄.

    • @plhector
      @plhector 2 роки тому

      @@carlamoran3625 lmao I know 😂

  • @madrew2003
    @madrew2003 4 місяці тому

    Too funny! Love the delivery.

  • @xxLonniExx
    @xxLonniExx Місяць тому +3

    My fave bassist probably Steve DiGiorgio, his work on Autopsy's Severed Survival got me into him. I was impressed, right on :)

  • @stephanehoueix4587
    @stephanehoueix4587 2 роки тому +48

    My favorite is Tony Levin.
    He has done a lot of great bass lines with King Crimson, Peter Gabriel and many others.
    And of course with a Chapman Stick also.

  • @LIVEvil789
    @LIVEvil789 2 роки тому +119

    I think "the Lemon Song" is one of John Paul Jones' best bass lines. Would have been a much better choice to showcase his melodic style.
    Also, Geddy Lee is a wizard and is probably in the top 3, but definitely above Cliff, as much as I like him.

    • @seanvelasquez2220
      @seanvelasquez2220 2 роки тому +12

      yea i was kinda :/ at immigrant song being chosen

    • @RonZApter
      @RonZApter 2 роки тому +12

      Yeah it's such a great bassline all zeppelin fans say he's underrated but he is well known in the bass community

    • @bungalo50
      @bungalo50 2 роки тому +2

      yes, yes and yes.

    • @bastardcommieguitarman
      @bastardcommieguitarman 2 роки тому +3

      yeah that and his work with them crooked vultures, simply marvellous

    • @IAmInfinitus208
      @IAmInfinitus208 2 роки тому +4

      Geddy Lee rocks!

  • @snarsgames703
    @snarsgames703 5 місяців тому

    You got me with Cliff Burton there I also luv the song you played enter sandman of puppets 🤣

  • @perseus9428
    @perseus9428 Рік тому +297

    My Top One: Flea. I listened to him when Red Hot Chili Peppers were warming up to perform at the student center at UCLA , almost thirty years ago. They were well known locally but not superstars yet. All the guys were warming up and tuning on stage and I just walked into the student center. No one was there. I sat down in the middle rows. Flea was playing around and tuning his guitar and then started playing . He played for a good five minutes before the other guys joined in and they just started jamming for fun....to an audience of one. Needless to say, it was a very special experience for me and I appreciate the moment even more today because I don't think anyone else will get to listen to the RHCP play just for them.

    • @FlikkieFloekieFlakkie
      @FlikkieFloekieFlakkie Рік тому +11

      I am genuinely jealous but happy for you at the same time haha great story! I am such a big fan of Flea as well since I was 3 yrs old and I am 30 now still listening to the peppers religiously

    • @UCLASeraph
      @UCLASeraph Рік тому +1

      Awesome

    • @jennieJen99
      @jennieJen99 Рік тому +1

      Flea rhcp snow

    • @thomascacioppo3785
      @thomascacioppo3785 Рік тому +1

      Man that must be one of the greatest moments in your life. Not a big fan of RHCP but have always said Flea is one of my favorites. Not just his playing but the way he shows his talent while jumping out of the sky hitting the stage, banging his head. The Mthrfkr rocks like no other bassist.

    • @perseus9428
      @perseus9428 Рік тому

      @@thomascacioppo3785 He's the genuine article. Absolutely.

  • @PointyTailofSatan
    @PointyTailofSatan Рік тому +92

    Glad to see you included Jaco. Jaco was more than great. He was a virtuoso. But as others have mentioned, Chris Squire's absence is criminal. Yes was practically a bass lead band, and his bass work was some of the most complex in rock.

    • @wiccanwarrior9
      @wiccanwarrior9 Рік тому +3

      Major oversight in my opinion.

    • @wiggy009
      @wiggy009 Рік тому +1

      I agree

    • @MrKeithcl
      @MrKeithcl Рік тому +3

      SQUIRE Yes., And Jaco. Weather Report was so good.

    • @seamusforever7081
      @seamusforever7081 Рік тому

      I agree Chris should've been on the list, but Steve Howe had the leading role in Yes, imo.

  • @jimboAndersenReviews
    @jimboAndersenReviews 5 місяців тому

    Me, having played in a school band getting in, late in a school year, learning to play keyboard; I have later found that the instruments that others do not pick as "first", still shapes the player.
    I did not play base, but I highly appreciate, that it takes skill.
    Also, greetings from my friend, Jens.
    We are having some beer and rum. It's Friday.

  • @jeraldjackson6109
    @jeraldjackson6109 4 місяці тому

    I had so much fun watching this video!

  • @_turquoise_
    @_turquoise_ 2 роки тому +152

    Davie: "Enster Sandman of Puppets"
    People who have seen the last video: I see what you did there

  • @javaks
    @javaks 2 роки тому +90

    "Can you perform under pressure?"
    "No but I can try Bohemian Rhapsody."

  • @delphiamacon7869
    @delphiamacon7869 5 місяців тому

    I 100% agree with your top 10! The only bass player I can think of that didn't make either list is John patitucci! He played When You Wish Upon a Star on a stand-up and made me cry.

  • @kylemcclure4685
    @kylemcclure4685 4 місяці тому

    Only 2 and 1/2 minutes in and I had to pause 'till I quit laughing, 3hrs later. Man, you make the best vids. Iconic is such a versatile word.

  • @GoldenFridge64
    @GoldenFridge64 2 роки тому +67

    Just so you know, im gonna start bass because of you Davie.

    • @fapking9033
      @fapking9033 2 роки тому +6

      Me too, I was planning to buy a new phone, but NO. I already decided which bass and amp I'll buy

    • @GoldenFridge64
      @GoldenFridge64 2 роки тому +11

      @@fapking9033 *Wise Choice*

    • @drogsenok
      @drogsenok 2 роки тому +2

      Approved 👍

    • @GoldenFridge64
      @GoldenFridge64 2 роки тому +1

      I have been *APPROVED* to play 🅱ASS by Davie504 himself

  • @rush9560
    @rush9560 2 роки тому +493

    I almost lost my mind on Cliff Burton not being among the greatest. You definitely got me, Davie504

  • @natelliott3931
    @natelliott3931 4 місяці тому

    Love the Victor Wooten shout out at number one on your list.

  • @dunkpayne2166
    @dunkpayne2166 4 місяці тому

    Excellent!

  • @Bukhalodin
    @Bukhalodin 2 роки тому +33

    2:27 Davie plays with a pick... Mindblowing!

  • @anandsumesh
    @anandsumesh 2 роки тому +153

    We should really thank Mr. Davide Biale’s Bass teacher.
    And his teacher was Mr. Davie504.

    • @anandsumesh
      @anandsumesh 2 роки тому +9

      Thank you so much for giving me a heart Sir. You made my day.
      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @theterminator4793
      @theterminator4793 2 роки тому

      *The ultra legend Who started it all!*

    • @ashtonhoward529
      @ashtonhoward529 2 роки тому +1

      Took me too long to realise that was his actual name

  • @AndyTriggWhitegoodshelp
    @AndyTriggWhitegoodshelp Місяць тому +2

    I can't find any mention of Mark King? He used to be a drummer, which informs his very percussive style. He was super fast but always kept a great groove and great melody

  • @lindzrasta11
    @lindzrasta11 6 місяців тому

    Perfect list

  • @darkether1170
    @darkether1170 2 роки тому +959

    Seems like Chris Squire of Yes deserves at least a mention somewhere.

  • @NightDocs
    @NightDocs 2 роки тому +485

    Man I didn’t think Victor Wooten would get love just because most people I talk to have no idea who he is haha

    • @yutubabe
      @yutubabe 2 роки тому +14

      Until they see him playing..

    • @NightDocs
      @NightDocs 2 роки тому +7

      @@yutubabe oh ya first time I was like 10 and it’ll never leave me

    • @tyrantravealpha
      @tyrantravealpha 2 роки тому +15

      Victor deserves a lot more recognition

    • @postpunk6947
      @postpunk6947 2 роки тому

      Interesting

    • @TheGodshatter
      @TheGodshatter 2 роки тому +1

      Really? Lol

  • @newcec
    @newcec 4 місяці тому

    love it!!

  • @jolass22
    @jolass22 4 місяці тому

    back in his hay day with return to forever stanley clarke was a real force on the bass. I believe he should be on anyones top ten list. there are many more so i guess some just get left off but he is one of my favorites.

  • @TheMonkeyGrinder
    @TheMonkeyGrinder 2 роки тому +103

    I think Stanley Clarke deserves to be in there somewhere.

    • @xmouse1121
      @xmouse1121 2 роки тому +2

      Most definitely

    • @ericmuetterties1984
      @ericmuetterties1984 2 роки тому +2

      Umm... yeah. Saw him play upright acoustic years ago with Jean Luc Ponty and Al Dimeola. Standing ovation for every song! Stanley play the bass so hard I thought he might break it. No one with his chops!

  • @SerpentStar_
    @SerpentStar_ 2 роки тому +77

    R.I.P Cliff Burton. Listened to Orion 1 million times, can listen to 1 million more and never get tired of hearing your basslines

  • @Forsaken22323
    @Forsaken22323 3 місяці тому +1

    My fav bassist list would be
    10. Les Claypool
    9. Rob Trujüilo (idk how to spell his last name)
    8. Geedy Lee
    7. Flea
    6. Billie Sheehan
    5. John Enwistle
    4. Jason Newstead (Many won’t know who this is but he was Metallicas bassist in the 1986-2003 era)
    3.Larry Graham (cuz of slap)
    2. Cliff Burton (The insane skill to play For Whom The Bell Tolls with all the distortion is amazing)
    1. Davie (The maker of bass)

  • @graematter
    @graematter 4 місяці тому +1

    Favorite is Ryan Martinie. What a wild man, with underrated skill in music.

  • @leandronicolas8848
    @leandronicolas8848 2 роки тому +43

    "Enter Sandman of Puppets" Love that song!
    Sad about JPJ, he's def one of the most underrated musicians, key to his band.

    • @JohnSmith-oe5kx
      @JohnSmith-oe5kx 2 роки тому +3

      @@Aethenthebored It is not all about technical proficiency. JPJ is better technically than Paul McCartney, that's for sure. But both of them were great musicians and ensemble players.

  • @guitarsnstuff4810
    @guitarsnstuff4810 2 роки тому +43

    I love you man but John Paul Jones is an incredible bassist listen to “good times bad times” and “what is and what should never be”

    • @drachireidnoc6659
      @drachireidnoc6659 2 роки тому +5

      Ramble On Isolated bass is awesome

    • @OmegaLulz666
      @OmegaLulz666 2 роки тому +9

      Agree, he's a fantastic player. Davie is just unware of his epic catalogue. FAIL!

    • @jbmw16
      @jbmw16 2 роки тому

      Listen to celebration day

    • @theskraful
      @theskraful 2 роки тому +1

      Or JPJ's work with Them Crooked Vultures - Reptiles.

  • @dannieberding662
    @dannieberding662 4 місяці тому

    My favorite bassist of all time is Vern rumsey from unwound. A little underground but he has written some of my favorite bass lines ever. December is sick

  • @paoloventurin2472
    @paoloventurin2472 3 місяці тому

    La tua lista è perfetta!

  • @TheDropForged
    @TheDropForged 2 роки тому +77

    Davie has obscure bassists on his list who actually have skill and not just bassists whose bands happen to be popular. I love it.

  • @christopherknight9600
    @christopherknight9600 2 роки тому +69

    You kinda did JPJ dirty, “The Lemon Song” is masterclass in blues bass. Chris Squire also needs a spot, maybe higher than JPJ

    • @TheBamfinator
      @TheBamfinator 2 роки тому +2

      I like this argument, but I'd put JPJ above Squire simply for his stuff outside of LZ being included. I'd say to check out Zooma(his 1st solo album) or Them Crooked Vultures for quick examples of cool shit.

    • @aquamarine99911
      @aquamarine99911 2 роки тому +5

      There are the technique bass players, and the song bass players. Entwistle and Flea straddle the two types. Obviously, JPJ and McCartney are "song" bass players. They're not showing off their speed, or taking solos (although "Lemon Song" is arguably one long bass solo, he's not playing fast). They're playing to make the song sound great. James Jamerson and Bob Babbitt from Motown also fit in this category.
      Davie appreciates the song guys, but he LOVES the technique guys, especially if they slap. Whatever.

    • @DrTomoculus
      @DrTomoculus 2 роки тому +7

      Not John Paul Jones, not Paul McCartney could do what Chris Squire did in Yes, at least not in the 1970's. And John Paul Jones is awesome. Chris Squire was a class unto himself. What Hendrix was to guitar. and Keith Emerson was to keyboards, Chris Squire was to bass. He took what Entwistle, McCartney, Bruce did, and went so much farther. Chris Squire NOT on this list, is an absolute joke. What Geddy Lee has done on Rush albums you can clearly hear was done on the first 5 Yes albums. It's Chris Squire.

    • @brismike56
      @brismike56 2 роки тому +3

      @@DrTomoculus You nailed it brother. Squire is the bomb.

    • @DrTomoculus
      @DrTomoculus 2 роки тому +4

      @@brismike56 All I know is, as a bass player, sitting down and learning Red Barchetta is not that hard.
      Sitting down and learning something like "Lucky Seven" "Tempus Fugit" or "The Gates of Delirium" ---- be prepared to be sitting down awhile. Chris Squire was not "constant". His bass lines change throughout a song. The argument of "pick" vs "fingers" I've never cared about. When I learned bass, I learned both. If the player played with a pick, I learned it with a pick. If they played it with their fingers, I learned it with my fingers. And then switched them around. I figure you should be able to play it in numerous amount of ways. Why limit yourself.

  • @Groundx1
    @Groundx1 3 місяці тому

    Good call on Larry Graham. May I ask your opinion of Duck Dunn, James Jamerson, Tommy Cogbill and Carol Kaye? Try Who's makin love (Jonnie Taylor), That's the Way love is (Marvin Gaye), Funky Broadway (Wilson Pickett) and These Boots are made for Walkin (Nancy Sinatra).

  • @trush0t1
    @trush0t1 16 днів тому

    thank you for adding jaco. my dad introduced me to him and i always thought he was the best bass player in the world.

  • @marcinkapusta5096
    @marcinkapusta5096 Рік тому +221

    I feel like Christopher Wolstenholme is such a underrated bassist. His skills get me chills almost every time I listen to Muse. Some of those riffs are truly impressive

    • @HotRod12667
      @HotRod12667 Рік тому +16

      Hysteria, especially!

    • @Lord_Khan
      @Lord_Khan Рік тому +12

      @@HotRod12667 thats just the prime example, he has a ton of incredibly complex basslines

    • @ivanjulian2532
      @ivanjulian2532 Рік тому +5

      Underrated is the most overrated word on UA-cam. It's used by every twit who thinks he knows something nobody else knows.

    • @Cyclone_363
      @Cyclone_363 Рік тому

      This comment was just what i was looking for.

    • @darrellandrean8691
      @darrellandrean8691 Рік тому +3

      @@HotRod12667 Chris didn't write hysteria bassline. Aside from that, his playing is still very impressive. Liquid State is his own song at muse and got a fantastic bassline there

  • @TheJuniorqmpb
    @TheJuniorqmpb 2 роки тому +78

    When Davie was talking about his top ten bassists I really felt the love and passion he has for music and musicians that inspire him, that's REALLY cool!
    RESPECT!!

    • @AI-ke9pp
      @AI-ke9pp 2 роки тому

      .*italian accent: But.. I don’t think your opinion should make the top ten list.

    • @antoniocaruso5169
      @antoniocaruso5169 2 роки тому +1

      I totally agree!! Also, it's disappointing that watchmojo didn't put Jaco Pastorius on top of the list. He's the jimi hendrix of the bass.

  • @duckkillerclydeclyde
    @duckkillerclydeclyde 4 місяці тому

    I'm two years late but I love this video. LOL. Great job Davie504.

  • @robertoperfecto9041
    @robertoperfecto9041 3 місяці тому

    very entertaining!

  • @tomliebold4732
    @tomliebold4732 2 роки тому +24

    The one I fell in love with the Bass was Chris Squire. Close to the Edge” Getty Lee’s inspiration. Pick player so never make a list of yours. When your 12 and you hear Chris playing on three albums within 2 years is a lifetime memory you will never forget and cherish till I die.

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 2 роки тому

      Most of my own favourite bassists actually play with a pick! For some reason I often forget Chris did, too! 😀

    • @hyacinthlynch843
      @hyacinthlynch843 2 роки тому +1

      Actually, Squire's bass line on - 'No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed' - is what inspired Lee to take up the bass.

  • @lazymaou-sama5838
    @lazymaou-sama5838 2 роки тому +93

    Fun Fact: Davie only shows facial expression emotions when he plays _B A S S_

    • @mikeycourington2011
      @mikeycourington2011 2 роки тому +2

      Davie HAS no emotion unless he is playing bass. He is a stone wall. Exhibit A - his "try not to laugh" videos. Exhibit B - Omegle when he's not actively playing. Exhibit C - the fact that he slaps me every time I watch his videos.

    • @musicmanxii
      @musicmanxii 2 роки тому +1

      And thumbnails lol

  • @kinglenry1236
    @kinglenry1236 2 місяці тому

    as a drummer, i am beginning to now learn bass too because of Flea, you should check out one of their songs, subway to venus, absolutely love that song, i can play it on drums, but not on bass :(

  • @ursrieger2049
    @ursrieger2049 Місяць тому

    Mike Porcaro ( TOTO), Mohini Dey, Marcel Jacob ( from Talisman, R.I.P.), Leland Sklar, Mark King ( Level 42), Bryan Beller

  • @wyvern4588
    @wyvern4588 2 роки тому +198

    Hmm, Geddy lee is damn impressive, especially in their lesser known songs. He is my favorite bassist of all time and is why I play bass.
    There is no "best" but Geddy would easily fit in the top 5 of all bassists only using finger style- he has some impressive right hand speed and attack along with the brains to know how to write music (not lyrics like Peart)
    Also Ryan Martinie is nowhere on the list yet the guy can do pretty much anything on a bass from rock to slap to funk to jazz, the guy is a madman.

    • @ItsCarlnotCarla
      @ItsCarlnotCarla 2 роки тому +29

      He needs to be in the top 3 using Davie's reasoning
      Geddy can play anything Cliff Burton can play, but could Cliff Burton play say Freewill while playing synthesizer with his foot and sing? Doubtful.
      My guess is Davie has not listened to enough Rush

    • @JonnyRottenn__
      @JonnyRottenn__ 2 роки тому +8

      Ryan Martinie deserves more love in the music world. He seems to be a bassists bassist.

    • @iamgribs
      @iamgribs 2 роки тому +9

      Geddy lee is the guy who caught my attention with the bass.

    • @undinism69
      @undinism69 2 роки тому +4

      @@ItsCarlnotCarla we don't know, he never tried, but cliff could do crazy stupid solos banging his head so far, he might be able to play synth since he was a trained pianist. But we just will never know.

    • @waynetang1763
      @waynetang1763 2 роки тому +14

      Seriously? Geddy played with Neil. Talking about nowhere to hide. Geddy had to show up with his A game everyday and vice versa.

  • @johnhooton7403
    @johnhooton7403 2 роки тому +68

    This is why I do not like the “best” and “top” whatever lists. Too much talent to compare. I just enjoy each for thier playing.