It’s All About The Bass (Part 3)

In this episode of #ITWWSS we dive deeper into the bottom end, with some of Rock N’ Roll’s greatest bass players. From Chas Chandler, John Entwistle, John Paul Jones, and Paul McCartney, to John Deacon, Geddy Lee, Rhonda Smith, Jack Bruce, Jerry Scheff, Walter Becker, Chuck Rainey, Barry Oakley, and Bootsy Collins.

Songs from a few of Britain’s finest… The Animals, The Who, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie and Queen, Rush, Jeff Beck, and Cream. Rush, a Canadian export. And a few (for good measure) from the U.S.A… The Doors, Steely Dan, The Allman Brothers Band, and James Brown.

All in all, some of rock’s greatest recordings. Although, the choices are overwhelming. There are so many more examples of great bass driven songs that a part four is inevitable.

All three Yardbirds guitarists, Eric Clapton in Cream, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page in Led Zeppelin, are included. You’ll hear some of their most legendary work. Jeff Beck, who never rests on his laurels, is heard live with bass player Rhonda Smith (Prince), drummer Jonathan Joseph, and guitarist, Nicolas Meier.

The Allman Brothers have been a favorite since the original release of Live At Fillmore East. Recorded 50 years ago, in March 1971, their performance sounds as good today, as it did then. Talking about the original Jam Bands, forget about it!

Bootsy Collins is known for his persona, as much as his bass playing. As James Brown’s bassist, along with his brother on guitar, they helped define some of the Godfather of Soul’s funkiest tracks. It doesn't get any funkier than "Sex Machine" (it was never substantiated that the song was about me, but rumors still exist. The same goes for that Carly Simon song)

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