Possibly Underrated Bassists?

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I don't know that Greg Lake was ever discussed as a great bass player. Now don't get me wrong. I think He WAS ! But he was thought of more as a singer and acoustic guitar player in my opinion. But I always pipe up during bass discussions to say "Just listen to it". Forget the keys and the drums and even the singing. Focus on that bass play. He was an incredible bassist.

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JD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 07 2009 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 18375	Post Options Post Reply Quote JD Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: November 12 2021 at 18:26
	I don't know that Greg Lake was ever discussed as a great bass player. Now don't get me wrong. I think He WAS ! But he was thought of more as a singer and acoustic guitar player in my opinion. But I always pipe up during bass discussions to say "Just listen to it". Forget the keys and the drums and even the singing. Focus on that bass play. He was an incredible bassist.
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presdoug Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 24 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 8115	Post Options Post Reply Quote presdoug Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: November 12 2021 at 17:59
	What springs directly to mind is Helmut Koellen of Triumvirat, who sadly left us on May 3rd, 1977. Unfairly in the shadow of big name players like Chris Squire and Greg Lake, Helmut was also very good at vocals, and six and twelve string guitar, as well! It is his prowess on the Rickenbacker bass guitar, though, that I find the most appealing of all. As a musician/singer/songwriter, the "soul" of Triumvirat, it must be said, but rarely mentioned in magazines or books devoted to bass players. I do what I can to generate interest in this "from the heart" musician. RIP, Helmut Koellen.

Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Status: Offline Points: 32891	Post Options Post Reply Quote Logan Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: November 12 2021 at 17:43
	I don’t know if Francis Moze is exactly underrated, but I do feel he is overlooked and overshadowed by other bassists, particularly in Magma. Yeah, maybe he is underrated in comparison to Top and Paganotti and Bussonet. And I like Moze for his Gong work. I don’t know what the general consensus would be for people who know Moze work on how highly they would regard him on bass, and I don’t recall reading disparaging comments about him, but, yes, he does get overshadowed. Maybe he is less showy generally, but I doubt many would not consider him to be competent. I can’t really judge it well from a technical standpoint or have much data to say how people feel about him. But possibly underrated, oh yes, I do think so, and I strongly suspect he is most probably underrated by some. Or should that be Moze probably? Edited by Logan - November 12 2021 at 17:48
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Grumpyprogfan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 09 2019 Location: Kansas City Status: Offline Points: 10100	Post Options Post Reply Quote Grumpyprogfan Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: November 12 2021 at 17:23
	Bryan Beller. The Aristocrats, Mike Keneally, solo, Joe Satriani, and others. Fierce player with a killer groove.

Cylli Kat (0fficial) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 10 2017 Location: Right Here Status: Offline Points: 331	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cylli Kat (0fficial) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 12 2021 at 16:49
	Another player that comes to my mind is the late, great Charles Tumahai (Be Bop Deluxe). In the pocket, or wandering 'round, that man could play!!!
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	Randy Coven!!! Not possibly, but definitely extremely underrated. R.I.P. BTW. He passed away several years ago.

Cylli Kat (0fficial) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 10 2017 Location: Right Here Status: Offline Points: 331	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cylli Kat (0fficial) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 12 2021 at 16:03
	My apologies if this topic has been touched on prior to this... I was just listening to Fates Warning's Perfect Symmetry and it struck me how really solid the playing of Joe DiBiase is. So, I thought it might be nice to show some love for some possibly underappreciated bassists out there. I'm interested in seeing your selections and who I've overlooked!
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