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5.19am
13 June 2010
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I'd say second, behind John Entwistle (The Who).
What do you think?
P.S. I'm a major Beatles fan, and Paul blows John E out of the water overall, but John E is a bit better at playing the bass, let's be honest here.
When I Twish And Shout, it makes the Girl say "What Goes On?", and than I say, "I do this Here, There and Everywhere", and than she finishes by saying "Honey Don't".
7.17am
8 April 2010
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It's hard to say. Entwistle's bass solo in My Generation is pretty awesome, but then you've got basslines like I Saw Her Standing There , Old Brown Shoe , Rain and I Want You. I think, though, Entwistle is probably better.
7.22am
13 June 2010
Offline I agree with all of that. It's kind of hard to admit that Entwistle is probably better, but hey, losing to John E isn't nothing to be ashamed of for sure. 
When I Twish And Shout, it makes the Girl say "What Goes On?", and than I say, "I do this Here, There and Everywhere", and than she finishes by saying "Honey Don't".
7.24am
8 April 2010
Offline Yeah, he really is a good bass player. It's sort of sad that bass players get almost no recognition
7.26am
13 June 2010
Offline I agree, without bass, well that just isn't something I want to even think about. I am thinking about talking up the bass, but I don't want to get away from my drumming, or singing. I guess Paul did them all, but I am NOT Paul. 
When I Twish And Shout, it makes the Girl say "What Goes On?", and than I say, "I do this Here, There and Everywhere", and than she finishes by saying "Honey Don't".
7.42am
8 April 2010
Offline I play the drums, but I've sort of started with bass recently. Try it, it's really fun. You can learn easily from tab sites. I know about 5 or 6 songs now 
1.05pm
19 April 2010
Offline Both John E and Paul M are great bass players and I have seen both live in concert. To me Paul wins because he plays amazing bass lines and sings incredible vocals at the same time. Unless you've tried that – you have no idea how difficult that is.
Although the Beatles didn't do some of their most amazing stuff live, Paul does it live now (nad has been for awhile). Again to play those lines while singing those parts – forget it – Paul wins hands down.
My humble opinion.
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2.11pm
13 June 2010
Offline Robert, you've made some good points, got me thinking, although I think I'll stick with John E, I'll give Paul a fighting chance.
(Like he cares if I think he's the best bassist).
When I Twish And Shout, it makes the Girl say "What Goes On?", and than I say, "I do this Here, There and Everywhere", and than she finishes by saying "Honey Don't".
2.12pm
13 June 2010
Offline Paulrus said:
I play the drums, but I've sort of started with bass recently. Try it, it's really fun. You can learn easily from tab sites. I know about 5 or 6 songs now
Alright, I think I'll give it a whirl, thanks. 
When I Twish And Shout, it makes the Girl say "What Goes On?", and than I say, "I do this Here, There and Everywhere", and than she finishes by saying "Honey Don't".
3.27pm
4 September 2009
Offline I don't know if I can pick a “best” bass player. Some greats that come to mind besides Paul M and John E are:
Stanley Clarke
Donald Dunn
James Jamerson
Geddy Lee
Flea
Bootsy Collins
Geezer Butler
Sting
Gene Simmons (lol just kidding)
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3.30pm
13 June 2010
Offline c64wood said:
I don't know if I can pick a “best” bass player. Some greats that come to mind besides Paul M and John E are:
Stanley Clarke
Donald Dunn
James Jamerson
Geddy Lee
Flea
Bootsy Collins
Geezer Butler
Sting
Gene Simmons (lol just kidding)
I had respect for you, till I seen Gene, but the just kidding, made me very happy.
These are some great bassists too, I hate Flea, but I can respect his talent on the bass.
When I Twish And Shout, it makes the Girl say "What Goes On?", and than I say, "I do this Here, There and Everywhere", and than she finishes by saying "Honey Don't".
6.24pm
4 April 2010
Offline John Entwistle is an amazing bassist (also, he has the same birthday as the late great Lennon) and he should get every ounce of credibility he deserves. Larry Graham and James Jamerson are also great bass players. Paul is easily in my Top 50 for Bass, Guitar, Drums, Vocals, and Songwriting.
"The best band? The Beatles. The most overrated band? The Beatles."
7.03pm
13 June 2010
Offline 50?
Paul's in my top 10 for all of that. Well, maybe not drums. 
When I Twish And Shout, it makes the Girl say "What Goes On?", and than I say, "I do this Here, There and Everywhere", and than she finishes by saying "Honey Don't".
12.14am
1 December 2009
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c64wood's got the right idea! I'd throw Rickenbacker titans Chris Squire and Lemmy Kilmister in there as well.
GEORGE: In fact, The Detroit Sound. JOHN: In fact, yes. GEORGE: In fact, yeah. Tamla-Motown artists are our favorites. The Miracles. JOHN: We like Marvin Gaye. GEORGE: The Impressions PAUL & GEORGE: Mary Wells. GEORGE: The Exciters. RINGO: Chuck Jackson. JOHN: To name but eighty.
1.37am
4 September 2009
Offline vonbontee said:
c64wood's got the right idea! I'd throw Rickenbacker titans Chris Squire and Lemmy Kilmister in there as well.
Thanks Von. But were any of the other guys mentioned influenced by Paul?
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1.47am
13 June 2010
Offline I'm sorry, but I have to mention Cliff Burton, I'm not a huge fan of metal, but I can respect his talent.
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7.17am
29 December 2009
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Paul is my favorite bassist, but I think Entwistle beats him out no question. In terms of actual melodicsm in bass though, I think Paul might be the best.
10.42pm
20 December 2010
Offline I think Paul is the best bassist in rock music history. He inspired so many people to play bass but as a guitarist, I think he is not very good.
Long Live George Harrison . 
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10.43pm
9 June 2010
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10.44pm
19 September 2010
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