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Bass. How hard can it be ?
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Edited Aug 12, 2008, 19:15
Re: Bass solos that don't suck
Aug 12, 2008, 19:11
sakedelic wrote:
Bob Babbit in Dennis Coffey's "Scorpio" - when the guitar drops out, the mighty Funk Brothers rhythm section kicks the tune into orbit. Bob Babbit's solo isn't showy, just fun. You'd have to be a witless, drooling mouth-breather to hate on this beast.

Bootsy Collins - When Bootsy gets live with his Mutron & Echoplex, it's always a highlight of the gig.

Geezer Butler - N.I.B., the sound Al Cisneros copped for Sleep's "Dragonaut" (Al's bass solo at the end would be the fourth bass solo that doesn't suck).

Does Chris Squire's 'The Fish' (Yes) count as a solo? It's kind of a bass concerto, but it truly kicks butt (until Jon Anderson comes in at the end with his vegetarian vocals).

Janik Top (Magma) should pay a personal visit to anyone who said bass solos suck. He will change your mind for you!



"The Fish" certainly is a bass solo. Wonderful thing it is too with those chiming guitar harmonics underneath. If one can get over those post-punk prejudices.

Andy Fraser's solo on "Mr Big" from Free Live comes into this section.

Oh and Donna Summer's "Love To Love You Baby". Not a solo as such though the track would barely exist if you take the bass away. Ditto The Stones' "Fingerprint File".

What is it about the English that they are so suspicious of technique? Whether it is centre halves, painters, bass players or opening batsmen. God forbid you should be seen to be ... y'know .... make an effort at developing your craft.
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