80's bass players

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3004 Age : 55

Not including supermen like Sheehan, Hamm, Harris, or crowd-favs like Burton, Araya, Ellefson, Geezer, Anthony etc. Name the best out of these!

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3004 Age : 55

I hate to go against Nibbs, or one of my heroes, Johnny Rod - But I think Baltes was the best and most emotional player out of these.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 7234 Age : 53

I went for Jimmy Bain.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 40887 Age : 56

Joey Vera for me.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Lemmy. If I voted otherwise, lighting would strike me down.

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Road Warrior Number of posts : 17180 Age : 48

From this list, Tony Franklin. I think his fretless bass style stands out.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 7640 Age : 56

I voted Lemmy with Jimmy Bain a close second.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 4009 Age : 48

I went with Nikki Sixx with Jimmy Bain a close second.

Metal student Number of posts : 118 Age : 53

Where's Steve Harris?

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ohwellmonkey wrote:: Where's Steve Harris?

Read the first post again.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5014 Age : 55

Tony Franklin, I like his fretless style.

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

UNCLE SAXON'S KICKASS CDS wrote:: Not including supermen like Sheehan, Hamm, Harris, or crowd-favs like Burton, Araya, Ellefson, Geezer, Anthony etc. Name the best out of these!

Good move

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

Super tempted to vote for Nibbs Carter, but I go for Peter Baltes.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3004 Age : 55

ohwellmonkey wrote:: Where's Steve Harris?

Smartass! haha

Scurvy Skalliwag Number of posts : 12851 Age : 60

Johnny Rod was an animal, great player and wild onstage. (IMHO)
Nibbs was late to the game (IMHO)
Tony and Joey are the better musicians (IMHO)

My personal favorite is Jimmy O' Green (BC Action baby)

I'll stick with the list so John won't blow a gasket, my vote goes to Mr. Rod

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Subject: Re: 80's bass players Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:12 am

Tony Franklin

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3222 Age : 60

When I think of bass players -
I often think of their gutiarist as well -
they just seem to go hand on hand on stage -
that's a big part of being good - fit-in-ability.
Their vocals too - can be just as powerful as the bass playing -
Michael Anthony should of been on the list - POW !

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 2348 Age : 46

Someone should list the bands these guys go with. I only know Lemmy, Sixx and Pilson by name. Wasn't Jimmy Bain the dude that was in Aerosmith for a little while?

Also, I don't even know how to determine if someone is a good bass player?

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Peter Baltes - Accept
Jeff Pilson - Dokken
Lemmy - really?
Nibbs Carter - Saxon
Nikki Sixx - Sixx A.M. Razz

Ian Hill - Judas Priest
Joey Vera - Armored Saint
Johnny Rod - WASP
Jimmy Bain - DIO (he was never in Aerosmith, that was Jimmy Crespo)
Tony Franklin - Blue Murder

Some of these guys played in other bands as well, but I'm assuming Sax was going for their primary roles.

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Heart of Metal Number of posts : 2348 Age : 46

MetalGuy71 wrote:: Peter Baltes - Accept
Jeff Pilson - Dokken
Lemmy - really?
Nibbs Carter - Saxon
Nikki Sixx - Sixx A.M.
Ian Hill - Judas Priest
Joey Vera - Armored Saint
Johnny Rod - WASP
Jimmy Bain - DIO (he was never in Aerosmith, that was Jimmy Crespo)
Tony Franklin - Blue Murder

Some of these guys played in other bands as well, but I'm assuming Sax was going for their primary roles.

Thanks, man. Now I can make my vote informed by which band I like the best. Which is still Lemmy, anyway...but at least now I know (half the battle and all).

And there was no moment there where I had to slap my head in disbelief that I didn't remember such and such guy was in a particular band. As much as I've listened to most of those bands (except Blue Murder--I still cannot find the appeal), I can honestly say I never had a clue who played bass.

I can name the singers for the bands listed...some of the guitar players. That's about it.

mini boss Number of posts : 21101 Age : 54

Lemmy because he plays a bass like a guitar, unique style, as far as technique would probably be Tony Franklin.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

ZombieHavoc wrote:: Also, I don't even know how to determine if someone is a good bass player?

I tend to judge them on their ability to swing their bass around their bodies or their best bass licking techniques. Which brings to question why isn't Eric Brittingham or Rudy Sarzo on this list?

80's bass players Vandenberglicking

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Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1939 Age : 53

Tony Franklin...just can't beat the fretless tone and chops.

Metal Wanker Number of posts : 6039 Age : 56

I've heard of this band called King's X and that the bass player is pretty ok.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3004 Age : 55

They only let a poll have 10 contestants. You guys are TAXING YOUR FAV UNCLE! Where is Heath Miller???

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