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Favorite glam/hair band bass player

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  • Started 4 years ago by Syndrome477
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  • poll: Who was your favorite bassist from the seventies and eighties?

    John Deacon : (1 votes)

    1 %

    Steve Priest : (3 votes)

    4 %

    Rick Savage : (9 votes)

    13 %

    Gene Simmons : (8 votes)

    12 %

    Geddy Lee : (2 votes)

    3 %

    Jack Blades : (1 votes)

    1 %

    Nikki Sixx : (34 votes)

    50 %

    other : (10 votes)

    15 %

    57 votes


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  1. Syndrome477

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    We all know that the seventies and eighties were a great period for glam rock and hair bands. Who was your favorite bassist from that period?

    "I even had a little mini skirt and waistcoat made for Wig Wam Bam. The skirt was so short, my undercart hung beneath the hem. I thought it best to keep my underwear on"-Steve Priest
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  3. Stanley

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    STEVE PRIEST or GENE SIMMONS for the 70's.

    NIKKI     had it down for the 80's

    You forgot to mention BOBBY DALL

    "I'M BACK!!"
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  4. Syndrome477

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    I listed the ones that came off the top of my head.
    Nobody put in a vote for Jack Blades??
    You could have checked off "other" if you noticed your favorite was not in the list.
    You have the option of voting more than once!
    :)

    "I even had a little mini skirt and waistcoat made for Wig Wam Bam. The skirt was so short, my undercart hung beneath the hem. I thought it best to keep my underwear on"-Steve Priest
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  5. RockNeverDies

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    Talent-wise, I would have to say Geddy Lee. One of the finest bassists in rock history, and an excellent song-writer. However, I find it hard to consider him or Rush glam at any point in their career. Going strictly by glam bands, Nikki Sixx would have my vote.

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  6. Syndrome477

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    Still no vote for Jack Blades? (Night Ranger)

    "I even had a little mini skirt and waistcoat made for Wig Wam Bam. The skirt was so short, my undercart hung beneath the hem. I thought it best to keep my underwear on"-Steve Priest
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  7. Stanley

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    Thanks Cindy! Will do! :-)

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  8. Syndrome477

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    Rick Savage and Jack Blades got no votes :(

    ...and poor John Deacon...

    "I even had a little mini skirt and waistcoat made for Wig Wam Bam. The skirt was so short, my undercart hung beneath the hem. I thought it best to keep my underwear on"-Steve Priest
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  9. glamster

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    Bass players are boring....(yawn)

    *cheerz&glamrock.com*bobby
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  10. Syndrome477

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    glamster what's happening to you? You're turning into a grouch. LOL

    "I even had a little mini skirt and waistcoat made for Wig Wam Bam. The skirt was so short, my undercart hung beneath the hem. I thought it best to keep my underwear on"-Steve Priest
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  11. glamster

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    It's the anger management classes that I'm taking. They are fucking pissing me off!!!!

    *cheerz&glamrock.com*bobby
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  12. Syndrome477

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    awww...glamster...you know I love ya!
    ;)

    "I even had a little mini skirt and waistcoat made for Wig Wam Bam. The skirt was so short, my undercart hung beneath the hem. I thought it best to keep my underwear on"-Steve Priest
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  14. Stanley

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    In a way, Glamster is right. The bass technique in most glam rock songs is relatively simple from a musicians perspective. Often they are overshadowed by the flashiness and skill of guitarists, drummers and vocalists. But this gave the bass players a better opportunity to run around and put on a show. And when you look at guys like Steve Priest, Gene Simmons and Nikki Sixx, those guys were outrageous!!

    Of course there are exceptions where some bass players stood out technically. Like Billy Sheehan for instance...

    "I'M BACK!!"
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  15. Syndrome477

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    ...and Geddy Lee. That man just brings the skill of playing the bass guitar to another level. He plays the bass as if it had six strings. Just plays it...awesome! Now the secret's out...I'm a Rush fan! (hahaha)

    "I even had a little mini skirt and waistcoat made for Wig Wam Bam. The skirt was so short, my undercart hung beneath the hem. I thought it best to keep my underwear on"-Steve Priest
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  16. motleyguy

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    Nikki Sixx is the pick out of that bunch. His playing is simple but he does it exceptionally well and is an integral part of the Motley sound.

    Motley at low volume sounds like typical radio shit. Turn it up and turn up the bass, that's what Motley Crue is about.

    Rock & roll over babe
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  17. aXemAn

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    When I think of bass guitarists, the first one that comes to mind is Nikki Sixx.
    So, I voted for him...

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  18. metalrulesall

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    rick savage is the best bassist of all time...with acception of jason newsted from metallica ...even tho thier not glam or hair metal

    " into the flood again same old trip it was back then "
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  19. BachFan4Ever

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    I had to vote for Gene Simmons on this one. But then I felt really bad when I saw John Deacon had no votes at all. Almost makes me wish I'd given him my vote. He deserves some votes too.

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  20. AniseedRock22350

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    people keep saying i should go to anger management....i just punch them and tell them it's them who have the problem...did i tell you about the time i punched my boyfriend because he laughed at me being a flower child??...maybe another time...

    anyway...do i really need to tell you who i voted for???

    :wink: :roll: "I Want Some Glam RockingZ in My StockingZ!!!" :roll: :wink:
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  21. motleyguy

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    aniseed : anyway...do i really need to tell you who i voted for???

    Is there a prize for guessing?

    Rock & roll over babe
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  22. AniseedRock22350

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    there might be.

    :wink: :roll: "I Want Some Glam RockingZ in My StockingZ!!!" :roll: :wink:
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  23. metalrulesall

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    i still say rick savage...hands down

    " into the flood again same old trip it was back then "
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  25. Syndrome477

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    Rick Savage was good (still IS) and was great onstage too.

    "I even had a little mini skirt and waistcoat made for Wig Wam Bam. The skirt was so short, my undercart hung beneath the hem. I thought it best to keep my underwear on"-Steve Priest
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  26. RcksAngl

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    Nikki Sixx, but i do agree with Syndrome,Rick Savage is a great bass player,I voted for Nikki,cuz i've got to meet him,I saw Def Leppard live,but didn't get to meet them! :( Dana Strum from Slaughter is a great bassist too!! :mrgreen:

    Lovin' Keri Kelli
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  27. RattPoison

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    Let's see....Gene Simmons regurgitates (sp?) blood, breathes a gigantic amount of FIRE and, oh yeah, plays bass guitar! That's a winning combo for me! 8)

    *It's Only Rock n Roll, but I Like it!*
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  28. hvymetalbarbie

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    lmao! i love how sixx just owns this competition, how great :D

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  29. GlamJam89

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    Sixx is just so lovable. He's not the best, but he's definately my favorite, and I couldn't imagine voting for another. Kind of feel bad for the others, still, but Nikki is my man!

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  30. RcksAngl

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    "Sixx is just so lovable. He's not the best, but he's definately my favorite, and I couldn't imagine voting for another. Kind of feel bad for the others, still, but Nikki is my man!"
    - GlamJam89

    Right on GlamJam89,Nikki is Lovable,and a very sweet man!! :mrgreen:

    Lovin' Keri Kelli
    Posted 3 years ago #  

  31. Tara

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    I have a total thing for bass player/lyricists called Nicky (or in this case 'Nikki' :P )

    ergo....

    "Personally monsieur," said Poirot, "I don't give le fuck."

    You shouldn't talk to me. Find better company. There's better people to know. You'll only end up like Rimbaud. Get shot by Verlaine...
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  32. AniseedRock22350

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    ergo Sixx right? :mrgreen:

    :wink: :roll: "I Want Some Glam RockingZ in My StockingZ!!!" :roll: :wink:
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  33. poisonfan5

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    i gotta go with nikki sixx...that guy is a amazing bass player and song writer!

    i know it seems like we are never coming back. i know it feels like we r never coming back. you tryed ur best and you knew it wouldnt last. they were the words they wrote on her casket!
    Posted 3 years ago #  

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