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Post by bluecheer on Apr 18, 2012 11:34:22 GMT -5
I could name quite a few bands where the bass player is very important. Anyone ever hear of Rush? Or how about Iron Maiden?
Anyway, can anyone please explain why Bass players get little respect in the music business?
I think that they deserve respect. What do you guys think?
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Post by spacel0rd on Apr 18, 2012 12:03:49 GMT -5
Sometimes I think you make shit up that's not really true....just so you have something else to bitch about.
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Post by bluecheer on Apr 18, 2012 14:23:13 GMT -5
Sometimes I think you make shit up that's not really true....just so you have something else to bitch about.  |
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Post by spacel0rd on Apr 18, 2012 18:56:41 GMT -5
Looks like something from The Onion.
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Post by Jesse on Apr 19, 2012 7:18:33 GMT -5
SOME people may disrespect bass players, but I don't think MANY do. Bass players are the glue that holds everything together in a band and when you have a really good one, the need for a rhythm guitar is nil. At one time, maybe bass players were disrespected by the general public, but I think you may have to go back pretty far to get to that time. At least pre-John Entwistle.  |
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Post by spacel0rd on Apr 19, 2012 10:50:16 GMT -5
The bass isn't as "up front," loud or flashy as the lead guitar. I get that. But here is a long list of bass players who get a LOT of respect:
(some sing lead too, I understand...but I included them anyway)
Geezer Butler
John Entwistle
SteveHarris
Paul McCartney
Flea
Jack Bruce
Lemmy
Gene Simmons
Jeff Ament
Roger Glover
Timothy B Schmit
Bootsy Collins
John McVie
Roger Waters
Duff McKagan
Billy Sheehan
Bill Wyman
Geddy Lee
John Paul Jones
Cliff Burton
Jason Newsted
Mike Gordon
Michael Anthony
Sting
Phil Lynott
Dusty Hill
Les Claypool
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Post by Equinox on Apr 19, 2012 12:27:19 GMT -5
Looks like something from The Onion. The original story even notes that it is satire. |
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Post by bluecheer on Apr 20, 2012 12:39:06 GMT -5
I'm just sick of the people that think Bass players are replaceable. Bunch of bullshit.
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Post by snakesandladders on Apr 20, 2012 12:52:50 GMT -5
I never really noticed that people do that to bass players.....something to ponder about  |
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Post by snakesandladders on Apr 20, 2012 12:54:20 GMT -5
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Post by Speedy on May 1, 2012 20:48:50 GMT -5
It's interesting. I play bass in the current band I am in...even though I have been a guitar player for about 30 years, taught adult guitar at the local tech school and been a superior guitar player to most guys I played bass in bands with(see KISS Tribute)  Once in awhile someone will hear or see me play guitar in a live situation...they ALWAYS act like it's some miraculous feat " YOU can play guitar!!!". I NEVER looked down on bass and love playing it...but it is so annoying and stupid to assume because I am the bassist I am some kind of dumbass. It's an EGO check to play bass because it's so derided. Most guys play bass because it's an easy gig to get anhd they aren't ego driven, ham, prima donnas who have to have the spotlight...well there IS Gene Simmons |
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