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KWSN · 09-26-2004, 02:07 PM

Les Claypool and Charles Mingus are in a league of their own if you ask me.

Claypool is probably the most technically gifted bassist to ever live. Really. He's at the helm of a band where the GUITAR takes a total back seat to the bass, something almost unheard of in music. Plus he sings at the same time! He truly has a natural gift (plus some COLOSSAL fucking hands. See them live and you'll see what I'm talking about.) As for Mingus, he was THE first man to turn the bass into a melodic instrument, rather than (as someone on the board once said), a drum with four thin pads.

My personal favorite, however, while certainly not the most talented or innovative, is Bootsy Collins. There is nothing cooler than Bootsy.

EDIT: GASP!!! I was only the second person to mention Mingus on here!?! FOR SHAME!

09-26-2004, 02:07 PM	#36 (permalink)
KWSN green	Les Claypool and Charles Mingus are in a league of their own if you ask me. Claypool is probably the most technically gifted bassist to ever live. Really. He's at the helm of a band where the GUITAR takes a total back seat to the bass, something almost unheard of in music. Plus he sings at the same time! He truly has a natural gift (plus some COLOSSAL fucking hands. See them live and you'll see what I'm talking about.) As for Mingus, he was THE first man to turn the bass into a melodic instrument, rather than (as someone on the board once said), a drum with four thin pads. My personal favorite, however, while certainly not the most talented or innovative, is Bootsy Collins. There is nothing cooler than Bootsy. EDIT: GASP!!! I was only the second person to mention Mingus on here!?! FOR SHAME! __________________ Your arms are broken! Last edited by KWSN; 09-26-2004 at 02:15 PM..