Best prog bassist?

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- Khashoggi disse...
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- Jul 8 2010, 19h28
Best prog bassist?

I searched the whole forum for this topic, but I could not find it, so I decided to make it myself. So, who do you think deserves the title of best progressive rock bass guitarist?

I have a few favourites myself, but the one and only Gary Thain of Uriah Heep has to be the one I am most fond of. He is one of the few (Pink Floyd-reference, heh) bassists who (for me) made the instrument interesting and fun to listen to. His bass lines are creative and fits perfectly in the music and very often steals the show, probably because he was the best musician in Heep before his gruesome death.

Other favourites include:

John Glascock & Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond (Jethro Tull) - Unfortunately, I have only listened to two albums he played on ("Songs From the Wood" and "Heavy Horses"), but I adore both of these albums and his skills are amazing, very precise and technically brilliant. R.I.P.
I like Hammond-Hammond, because of the Aqualung-album, a great bassist.

Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) - While he has never been a brilliant musician, Waters was the brain behind the middle era of Pink Floyd, but certainly had some nice input to the music as well. His best known bass line has to be "Money", very simple and very catchy, but why not? "Aqualung" has also a very simple riff, but the song is brilliant. He is also one of the very few bassists who has continued playing and he is even better at this age (67 this year!). But for me, my favourite musical work of Waters has to be the entire "Animals" album from 1977. He really shines on this, both lyrically and musically and really did it his own way ("Pigs" and "Dogs" f.example). Without checking a list of Pink Floyd-songs, "Interstellar Overdrive" and "One of These Days" also pops up when I am thinking of Waters. HIGHLY underrated.

Colin Bass (Camel) & Doug Ferguson (Camel) - Also one of the ones I have listened to too little. I love "Nude" and his playing is just as good as his soothing voice. Early Camel also includes Doug Ferguson and although I am not overwhelmed by his abilities, he really delivered on "Snow Goose" and "Moonmadness".

Guy Pratt (Pink Floyd, David Gilmour) - As well as being a jolly hilarious chap, Pratt really filled the shoes of Waters musical input from the "Momentary Lapse of Reason" - tour and onwards. Very talented bassist who has also played with David Gilmour after the disbandment of Pink Floyd.

So let me hear your opinions!

[quote][b][user]Khashoggi[/user][/b] disse: I searched the whole forum for this topic, but I could not find it, so I decided to make it myself. So, who do you think deserves the title of best progressive rock bass guitarist? I have a few favourites myself, but the one and only Gary Thain of Uriah Heep has to be the one I am most fond of. He is one of the few (Pink Floyd-reference, heh) bassists who (for me) made the instrument interesting and fun to listen to. His bass lines are creative and fits perfectly in the music and very often steals the show, probably because he was the best musician in Heep before his gruesome death. Other favourites include: John Glascock & Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond (Jethro Tull) - Unfortunately, I have only listened to two albums he played on ("Songs From the Wood" and "Heavy Horses"), but I adore both of these albums and his skills are amazing, very precise and technically brilliant. R.I.P. I like Hammond-Hammond, because of the Aqualung-album, a great bassist. Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) - While he has never been a brilliant musician, Waters was the brain behind the middle era of Pink Floyd, but certainly had some nice input to the music as well. His best known bass line has to be "Money", very simple and very catchy, but why not? "Aqualung" has also a very simple riff, but the song is brilliant. He is also one of the very few bassists who has continued playing and he is even better at this age (67 this year!). But for me, my favourite musical work of Waters has to be the entire "Animals" album from 1977. He really shines on this, both lyrically and musically and really did it his own way ("Pigs" and "Dogs" f.example). Without checking a list of Pink Floyd-songs, "Interstellar Overdrive" and "One of These Days" also pops up when I am thinking of Waters. HIGHLY underrated. Colin Bass (Camel) & Doug Ferguson (Camel) - Also one of the ones I have listened to too little. I love "Nude" and his playing is just as good as his soothing voice. Early Camel also includes Doug Ferguson and although I am not overwhelmed by his abilities, he really delivered on "Snow Goose" and "Moonmadness". Guy Pratt (Pink Floyd, David Gilmour) - As well as being a jolly hilarious chap, Pratt really filled the shoes of Waters musical input from the "Momentary Lapse of Reason" - tour and onwards. Very talented bassist who has also played with David Gilmour after the disbandment of Pink Floyd. So let me hear your opinions![quote]
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- Camel93 disse...
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- Jul 8 2010, 20h10
I must say, I adore this thread!

Okay, my favourite is wihtout as much as a shred of a doubt: Gary Thain. He made so many of Uriah Heep's would-be boring songs into some of the most interesting and epic songs in music history... His work on the songs "Why", "Circle of Hands" and "Easy Livin'" is just... EPIC. Heep were pretty good before Thain entered, they were EPIC when he was a member, they were disappointing after he left, and when Ken Hensley left too, they lost everything, in my mind anyway. Thain's most unique quality was his outstanding feel, no bassist ever came close... Rest in Peace, you glorious man.

My second favourite would have to be John Glascock. He was a true bassplayer, and I do believe his basslines were some of the most demanding the world of music has ever seen. Take the songs "Heavy Horses", "Cup of Wonder" and "Hunting Girl" for instance, the bass is out of this world. He also did what no other yet has done: He matched Barriemore Barlow, and the pair made out the best rhythm section the world has ever witnessed. Rest in Peace.

My third favourite bassist is Doug Ferguson of Camel. He may not have been the best technical bassist in the world, but he certainly had "the feel". In addition to fantastic basslines, he also brought stability and reliability to Camel, which they sorely needed... His work on "Rhayader", "Lady Fantasy" and "Air Born" is just fantastic, and he is one of the most underrated bassist in this world.

My fourth favourite bassist must be... Colin Bass. His sound is simply unique and his techinque is great. His work on all the Camel albums he has appeared on is fantastic, but the songs that comes to my mind are: The Hour Candle, Mother Road and Fox Hill.

Number five for me is Glenn Cornick. Okay, when he was in Jethro Tull they weren't 100 % prog, but it was the begginning... In all likeliness the most technically skilled bassist I've ever heard and his solo on "Bourée"... Well... EPIC.

The sixth place is for me shared by Dave Hope of Kansas and Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond of Jethro Tull. Dave Hope was an important part of the music, and he was a technically good bassist. While Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond may not have been the greatest bassist on the globe, he certainly was the most entertaining to watch. On stage he wore a Zebra suit and a played a Zebra bass... He NEVER stood still.

[quote][b][user]Camel93[/user][/b] disse: I must say, I adore this thread! Okay, my favourite is wihtout as much as a shred of a doubt: [b]Gary Thain[/b]. He made so many of Uriah Heep's would-be boring songs into some of the most interesting and epic songs in music history... His work on the songs "Why", "Circle of Hands" and "Easy Livin'" is just... EPIC. Heep were pretty good before Thain entered, they were EPIC when he was a member, they were disappointing after he left, and when Ken Hensley left too, they lost everything, in my mind anyway. Thain's most unique quality was his outstanding feel, no bassist ever came close... Rest in Peace, you glorious man. My second favourite would have to be [b]John Glascock[/b]. He was a true bassplayer, and I do believe his basslines were some of the most demanding the world of music has ever seen. Take the songs "Heavy Horses", "Cup of Wonder" and "Hunting Girl" for instance, the bass is out of this world. He also did what no other yet has done: He matched Barriemore Barlow, and the pair made out the best rhythm section the world has ever witnessed. Rest in Peace. My third favourite bassist is [b]Doug Ferguson[/b] of Camel. He may not have been the best technical bassist in the world, but he certainly had "the feel". In addition to fantastic basslines, he also brought stability and reliability to Camel, which they sorely needed... His work on "Rhayader", "Lady Fantasy" and "Air Born" is just fantastic, and he is one of the most underrated bassist in this world. My fourth favourite bassist must be... [b]Colin Bass[/b]. His sound is simply unique and his techinque is great. His work on all the Camel albums he has appeared on is fantastic, but the songs that comes to my mind are: The Hour Candle, Mother Road and Fox Hill. Number five for me is [b]Glenn Cornick[/b]. Okay, when he was in Jethro Tull they weren't 100 % prog, but it was the begginning... In all likeliness the most technically skilled bassist I've ever heard and his solo on "Bourée"... Well... EPIC. The sixth place is for me shared by [b]Dave Hope[/b] of Kansas and [b]Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond[/b] of Jethro Tull. Dave Hope was an important part of the music, and he was a technically good bassist. While Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond may not have been the greatest bassist on the globe, he certainly was the most entertaining to watch. On stage he wore a Zebra suit and a played a Zebra bass... He NEVER stood still.[quote]

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- crimsonking93 disse...
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- Jul 15 2010, 10h59
Hugh Hopper (Soft Machine and many other bands), Richard Sinclair (Caravan, Hatfield and the North, Camel), Chris Squire (Yes) and Jannik Top (Magma).

[quote][b][user]crimsonking93[/user][/b] disse: Hugh Hopper (Soft Machine and many other bands), Richard Sinclair (Caravan, Hatfield and the North, Camel), Chris Squire (Yes) and Jannik Top (Magma).[quote]

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- TehObeng disse...
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- Jul 24 2010, 2h27
i choose Geddy Lee (RUSH) because, he doesn't only play bass, He sings & played Keyboard & Pedal Synth...

I don't like Dream Theater that much, but I had RUSH and DMB now, so what the Fuck...

[quote][b][user]TehObeng[/user][/b] disse: i choose Geddy Lee (RUSH) because, he doesn't only play bass, He sings & played Keyboard & Pedal Synth...[quote]

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- ArrakisYouZebra disse...
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- Jul 26 2010, 17h12
Tony Levin. Although he's a stickist at heart.

"The computer can't tell you the emotional story. It can give you the exact mathematical design, but what's missing is the eyebrows." - Frank Zappa

[quote][b][user]ArrakisYouZebra[/user][/b] disse: Tony Levin. Although he's a stickist at heart.[quote]

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- oldwaldorf disse...
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- Ago 4 2010, 16h37
Geddy Lee of course!!! He's an excellent bassist and also splendid singer!!!

[quote][b][user]oldwaldorf[/user][/b] disse: Geddy Lee of course!!! He's an excellent bassist and also splendid singer!!![quote]

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- Maz1982 disse...
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- Ago 4 2010, 21h05
Chris Squire, John Deacon and Paul McCartney. I love their melodic bass-lines. i.e. Roundabout, Close to the Edge, You're My Best Friend, or almost anything by The Beatles.

[quote][b][user]Maz1982[/user][/b] disse: Chris Squire, John Deacon and Paul McCartney. I love their melodic bass-lines. i.e. Roundabout, Close to the Edge, You're My Best Friend, or almost anything by The Beatles.[quote]

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- Bookman1974 disse...
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- Ago 6 2010, 8h04
Squire - for me no one else comes close. Also a surpisingly good singer.

List.fm is not the same thing at all

[quote][b][user]Bookman1974[/user][/b] disse: Squire - for me no one else comes close. Also a surpisingly good singer.[quote]

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- FuckingHipsters disse...
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- Ago 9 2010, 3h00
Lol OP. Aqualung was Jethro Tull, not Pink Floyd. And on Pigs (Three Different Ones), Gilmour played bass. Not Waters.

As for me, I'd have to say Chris Squire of Yes.

[quote][b][user]FuckingHipsters[/user][/b] disse: Lol OP. Aqualung was Jethro Tull, not Pink Floyd. And on Pigs (Three Different Ones), Gilmour played bass. Not Waters. As for me, I'd have to say Chris Squire of Yes.[quote]

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- Khashoggi disse...
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- Out 19 2010, 0h38
FuckingHipsters:

Yes, I know, but I compared the riff to the first song I could think of, which was "Aqualung" by Jethro Tull.. I am now also fully aware of the fact that Waters did not play bass on Pigs, but I did not want to edit it (editing=cowardness) and to be honest, I think Gilmour is a better bass player! :D

[quote][b][user]Khashoggi[/user][/b] disse: FuckingHipsters: Yes, I know, but I compared the riff to the first song I could think of, which was "Aqualung" by Jethro Tull.. I am now also fully aware of the fact that Waters did not play bass on Pigs, but I did not want to edit it (editing=cowardness) and to be honest, I think Gilmour is a better bass player! :D[quote]

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- lizard-- disse...
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- Out 21 2010, 20h47
chris squire

[quote][b][user]lizard--[/user][/b] disse: chris squire[quote]

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- [Usuário excluído] disse...
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- Out 31 2010, 13h34
Chris Squire (Yes), Tony Levin (King Crimson) or Geddy Lee (Rush). All three laid down some amazing basslines during their careers, so it's really hard to decide.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] disse: [b]Chris Squire[/b] ([artist]Yes[/artist]), [b]Tony Levin[/b] ([artist]King Crimson[/artist]) or [b]Geddy Lee[/b] ([artist]Rush[/artist]). All three laid down some amazing basslines during their careers, so it's really hard to decide.[quote]

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- fabiogremo disse...
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- Nov 2 2010, 14h11
Nick Beggs! He was GREAT during the last tour with Steve Hackett!

[quote][b][user]fabiogremo[/user][/b] disse: Nick Beggs! He was GREAT during the last tour with Steve Hackett![quote]

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- AlexandreT95 disse...
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- Nov 4 2010, 21h17
geddy lee. no doubts...

AlexandreTeitelbaum

[quote][b][user]AlexandreT95[/user][/b] disse: geddy lee. no doubts...[quote]

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- Rodrigo-TAS disse...
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- Nov 5 2010, 22h08
Richard Sinclair, for me. I like his creative style.
And, of course, Ray Shulman, from Gentle Giant.

[quote][b][user]Rodrigo-TAS[/user][/b] disse: Richard Sinclair, for me. I like his creative style. And, of course, Ray Shulman, from Gentle Giant.[quote]

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- hailthecrisis disse...
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- Dez 12 2010, 15h24
Geddy Lee, most definitely.

[quote][b][user]hailthecrisis[/user][/b] disse: Geddy Lee, most definitely. [quote]

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- jviola95 disse...
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- Dez 13 2010, 1h02
Geddy Lee
Chris Squire
Roger Waters
Greg Lake (not the best bassist, but he is an excellent singer)

[quote][b][user]jviola95[/user][/b] disse: Geddy Lee Chris Squire Roger Waters Greg Lake (not the best bassist, but he is an excellent singer)[quote]

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- [Usuário excluído] disse...
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- Dez 22 2010, 3h00
Martin Mendez from Opeth!

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] disse: Martin Mendez from Opeth![quote]

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- Misterfool2 disse...
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- Dez 26 2010, 23h16
John wetton, his "right in your face" style amazes me every time.

But just because a record has a groove
Don't make it in the groove
- Stevie wonder-

[quote][b][user]Misterfool2[/user][/b] disse: John wetton, his "right in your face" style amazes me every time.[quote]

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- gudmundura disse...
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- Jan 13 2011, 14h54
1) Chris Squire
2) Doug Ferguson
3) Geddy Lee

[quote][b][user]gudmundura[/user][/b] disse: 1) Chris Squire 2) Doug Ferguson 3) Geddy Lee [quote]

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- SenorELP disse...
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- Jan 16 2011, 9h45
Chris Squire and Justin Chancellor

[quote][b][user]SenorELP[/user][/b] disse: Chris Squire and Justin Chancellor [quote]

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- Ale3nt94 disse...
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- Jan 16 2011, 21h01
Chris Squire from the Yes! Absolutely!!!

Ale3nt94

[quote][b][user]Ale3nt94[/user][/b] disse: Chris Squire from the Yes! Absolutely!!![quote]

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- DagMadamMerci disse...
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- Abr 1 2011, 1h34
Listen to "Improvisation - Ekseption" and you'll hear a wonderful groovy bass solo by Cor Dekker.

[quote][b][user]DagMadamMerci[/user][/b] disse: Listen to "Improvisation - Ekseption" and you'll hear a wonderful groovy bass solo by Cor Dekker.[quote]

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- mahgni123 disse...
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- Abr 4 2011, 9h32
Charles Tumahai of Be Bop Deluxe and Steve Priest of Sweet both highly under rated bass players.

[quote][b][user]mahgni123[/user][/b] disse: Charles Tumahai of Be Bop Deluxe and Steve Priest of Sweet both highly under rated bass players.[quote]

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- victtor_tull disse...
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- Abr 8 2011, 3h14
John Glascock...

[quote][b][user]victtor_tull[/user][/b] disse: John Glascock...[quote]

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