Comments on: Our Ten Best- Episode 14: Classic Rock Bassists

By: SumGuy

SumGuy — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:29:07 +0000

Geddy Lee, Bob Daisley, Steve Harris, Guy Pratt…

By: rick leblanc

rick leblanc — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:01:44 +0000

Andy Fraser ? Felix Pappalardi ? they made this list ?? wow !! ok , they’re good bassists, but nowhere near the sheer brilliance of GEDDY LEE and STEVE HARRIS, who are not on the list…………. and while we’re at it , how about MEL SCHACHER of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD ? listen to GRAND FUNK LIVE ALBUM ( from 1970) and you’ll realize how awesome this guy really was , and deserved a lot more recognition ……..

By: RealBigSwede

RealBigSwede — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:09:16 +0000

I love this list the only thing I don’t agree with is 4 â€“ Paul McCartney (Beatles and Wings) I think he dosen’t even should be on the list. All on the HM list are all much better I personal think he dosent even should be on the HM list!!

By: Jim Thompson

Jim Thompson — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:51:00 +0000

Although not around as long as these other classic bassists, I cast my vote for Oteil Burbridge. He’s worked with the Allman bros, Govt Mule,Trey Anastasio, and the Derek Trucks band with whom his brother is the keyboardist.Still love the website, and have been passing it on to my friends. Keep up the good work.
Jim

By: J.D. Stephens

J.D. Stephens — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:05:48 +0000

A great read, Steve. Bass players don’t get written up in “Best Of” lists to the same degree as Guitarists, Drummers or Vocalists. I heartily agree with most of these choices, but leaving out Geddy Lee is a crime worthy of 40 lashes. I’d also like to cast my vote for Dee Murray. An oft-overlooked bassist, he WAS the Elton John sound. Just take a listen to the sound of the albums released after he left the band (Rock of The Westies & Blue Moves) and compare to the sound on those that came before to see what I mean. I’m also a sucker forTiran Porter ….