Someone in the Japan thread mentioned Mick Karn, and I was re-reminded of what an incredible bass player he is. His brillant (un) fret work made much of Japan's (and Dalis Car's etc) sound possible. Which begs the question: Who do you think were/are the outstanding technical or imagnative bass players in NW?
I list off the top of my head:
Mick Karn
Mark King (Level 42)
Tony Butler (Big Country)
Nigel Ross-Scott (Re-Flex)
Mike Mills (R.E.M.)
John Taylor (Duran Duran)
Simon Gallup (The Cure)
David Steele (English Beat/FYC)
Graham Maby (Joe Jackson Band)
Mark Lickley (ABC bassist on The Lexicon of Love)
David J (Love and Rockets)
Honorable mention: Les Claypool--I know not NW, but Damn what a bass player
Others I've forgotten?
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by NuWaveRx » Sat Jun 04, 2005 7:34 am
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by Drew » Sat Jun 04, 2005 7:56 am
the bassist for Magazine
the bassist for Simple Minds
the session bassist that plays on "I, Assassin" by Gary Numan
Mick Karn is clearly above all though I think.
I'm glad someone mentioned REM's bass work, it's really overlooked sometimes.
the bassist for Simple Minds
the session bassist that plays on "I, Assassin" by Gary Numan
Mick Karn is clearly above all though I think.
I'm glad someone mentioned REM's bass work, it's really overlooked sometimes.
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by Frau_Blucher » Sat Jun 04, 2005 7:59 am
God I hate being such a predictable ass!
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by Frau_Blucher » Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:54 am
[quote][i]Originally posted by marvymarv[/i]
<br>Yeah, I'm with Blir. The man plays bass like no other. THE most memorable bass playing. Al
<br>Yeah, I'm with Blir. The man plays bass like no other. THE most memorable bass playing. Al
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by dearly beloved » Sat Jun 04, 2005 9:34 am
Jah Wobble of Public Image Ltd. (and other notables). As far as versatility, ingenuity and style, he was/is remarkable.
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by WolverineSyr » Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:12 pm
Gaye Advert from the Adverts played her one chord wonderfully, and looked pretty damn awesome doing it.
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