Cliff vs. Ian

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1635 Age : 50

You're starting a rock band. You just need a bassist. Your choices are Cliff Williams and Ian Hill. Who do you hire and for what reason?

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Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1939 Age : 53

Ian Hill

He is so solid and is totally locked in with the drums, a true professional.

Ate his vegetables Number of posts : 4958 Age : 34

They'd both have their advantages.

With Cliff I could write one song in A for 30 years and alter the words. Which would be fun.
With Ian, I could write one song in G for 30 years and alter the words, but be less successful.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 2256 Age : 40

Ian Hill - Same reason as Bassman (hit the nail!), and he's just too damn cool! headbanger

mini boss Number of posts : 21101 Age : 54

Cliff Williams because he is steady and two he was bandmates with Bon Scott

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3325 Age : 53

Either one would be fine. Neither are great in my book, but they are solid. The kicker is, they're easy to please. With either Cliff or Ian, all you do is outline the foot marks on stage where they're going to stand for the rest of the evening (and tell them not to move from that spot). They seem to listen and maybe get one spot light that night on them, which like I said is probably gratifying for both men. Then you pay them in sandwiches or t-shirt sales from that night and head onto the next gig...

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1226 Age : 56

either one, though Cliff is a bit more of a showman so I would probabaly take him, just due to liking what & how he did in the Let There be Rock movie

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37963 Age : 54

Ian Hill, cuz he's got that bitchin' 'stache.

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Master Sailboat Number of posts : 9301 Age : 45

i'd pick Ian because i'd be more likely to start a metal band than a rock band.

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Metal master Number of posts : 994 Age : 32

Fat Freddy wrote:: Ian Hill, cuz he's got that bitchin' 'stache.

+1

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 19337 Age : 53

Ian-he was in Priest!

mini boss Number of posts : 21101 Age : 54

Cliff on the other hand was bandmates with this man Cliff vs. Ian Bon_Scott_singing

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 2256 Age : 40

Leatherface wrote:: Ian-he was in Priest!

He still is! $\'arry \'eadbanger$

Road Warrior Number of posts : 17180 Age : 48

bassman wrote:: Ian Hill

He is so solid and is totally locked in with the drums, a true professional.

Ate his vegetables Number of posts : 4958 Age : 34

Cliff is also a decent vocalist, so I might have to go with him. I'd say Ian is a better player, but Cliff at least has some personality.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9948 Age : 49

Ian. He's simply more talented.

The Prophet of Dio Number of posts : 1348 Age : 29

Schbopo wrote:: Cliff is also a decent vocalist, so I might have to go with him. I'd say Ian is a better player, but Cliff at least has some personality.

Ian for these same reasons; I would want a band with as little personality as possible, while still being extremely skilled.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 15680 Age : 51

Cliff Williams definitely. I am an AC/DC fanatic! I love Ian Hill as well.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 6719 Age : 53

Cliff Williams for the groove...

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mini boss Number of posts : 21101 Age : 54

Shawn Of Fire wrote:: Cliff Williams for the groove...

You forgot to mention to other important reason, he worked with Bon Scott!!!

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3908 Age : 52

Ian Hill because he's metal as hell!

Metal graduate Number of posts : 328 Age : 34

Cliff all the way, it's not even close.

He has a ridiculous punchy groove.

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