Greatest bass lines in popular music

[Gregory2Smith1]

Steve Harris Iron Maiden , superb !!

agreed,Steve Harris is an awesome bassist!

 

[lawros left foot]

and, intriguingly, no one seems to know who the bass player was, take your pick from

James Jamerson
Clarence Isabell
Tony Newton
Bob Babbitt
Eddie Watkins

Marvellous song, truly one of Motowns best, if not the best

 

[tinycowboy]

I've always enjoyed the bass line of This Charming Man. Am I allowed LFO by LFO? That packs quite a punch.

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

Andy Fraser on 'Mr. Big' by Free

John Entwhistle on 'The Real Me' by The Who

(plus virtually anything by Jack Bruce during the 'Cream' era)

 

[brakespear]

Some really good ones already - other favourites of mine:


Colin Moulding is pretty much my favourite bassist. I should have probably picked 'Mayor of Simpleton' because I've heard it's a lot harder to play. But I prefer this one.

 

[Weststander]

Peter Hook, Joy Division - at the beginning of Heart and Soul

Adam Clayton, U2 - various in New Years Day

Jean-Jacques Burnel, Stranglers - several have been mentioned in this thread already

Derek Forbes, Simple Minds - Waterfront

Bernard Edwards, Chic - tons of great bass lines

 

[Weststander]

2 of my personal faves

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Wow. Thanks for reminding me about New Dawn Fades - one of the greatest and most original tracks ever!

 

[Elvis]

Kim Deal of the Pixies. Debaser,Hey and Gigantic spring to mind.

 

[ant457]

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[AIT76]

Simple yet effective:

 

[bassking]

Hysteria ...muse

 

[Norman Potting]

I don't think this has been pointed out but Herbie Flowers (Walk on the wild side) is/was a resident of the fair county of Sussex. Another fact is that he wrote "Grandad" as performed by Clive Dunn.

Surprised that Lemmy hasn't had a mention yet.

 

[jakarta]

Nothing by Mr Ian Fraser Kilmister yet? Shame on you all......

EDIT: 1 minute late!

 

[Norman Potting]

Two great minds etc.

Will this do?

 

[tweenster]

The Jam 'Down in the tube station at midnight', as a teenager this just blew me away when I first heard it.

 

[The Modfather]

The Jam 'Down in the tube station at midnight', as a teenager this just blew me away when I first heard it.

Beat me to it.

 

[Crispy Ambulance]

Can't believe we've got this far without a mention for Jah Wobble's intro on Public Image.

But agree, Hooky is king.

 

[Willow]

Horace Panter on The Specials' Nightclub.

 

[BN9 BHA]

How about Paul Simomon on The Clash version of 'Police and Thieves' - love that one!!

One of my favourites from The Clash and yes brilliant bass on that.

 

[beorhthelm]

i find myself playing this on youtube, mostly for the fine bass.

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