really good bass guitar lines

[Programmed_For_Damage]

The best bass lines ever are all from Gang of Four, you ask "Why would I care about these bass lines, what's so special about this band I've never heard of?" Well you silly hypothetical person and question. Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers was once in a band that soley covered The album Entertainment by this very band. Also they're one of the greatest of the real punk bands, beaten only by Buzzcocks. Also the bass lines are really good, like scary good. I would point you towards "Damaged Goods" If you wanna hear it (try to find a non live version for true amazing bass) of course nobody listens to me anyway so whats the point.

Gang Of Four have some mesmorising bass lines. Sometimes the are awesome in their brutal simplicity and other times they wander all over the place.

The two bassists that I most admire are John Entwistle (The Who) and Ryan Martine (Mudvayne). However the bass line that sticks in my head is the intro from 'Would?' by Alice In Chains.

 

[dstryfe]

Most defiantly try this song out. It is not as repetitive as you might think. Justin Chancellor keeps the same basic idea throughout the song, but he does turn that riff inside out and does some very interesting things to it. You will notice when you try to play it.

Not to say it is overly complex, but it is pretty damn cool.

Then try it I shall. Once I can afford said bass. Probably after paying tuition.

I finally thought of one that's not Rock Band. Juicebox - The Strokes. (sorry, no fancy link)

 

[Audemas]

Epic- Faith No More
By The Way- Red Hot Chili Peppers
My Generation- The Who
John The Fisherman- Primus
Under Pressure- Queen & David Bowie

 

[gregatron08]

Why has the entire Chili Peppers discography not been mentioned yet?

AMEN!

Particularly love the bass riff in the chorus in leverage of space

 

[Spacelord]

Stevie Wonder - Superstition

 

[Clashero]

Why has the entire Chili Peppers discography not been mentioned yet?

True. Especially Blood Sugar Sex Magik and Stadium Arcadium.

 

[Gooble]

RATM: Take The Power Back

 

[ORLOFT]

Anything by Rush

Totally agreed! YYZ!

 

[AccidentalToaster]

Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain"

Supreme bass line!

Check it out!

 

[new_age_reject]

Anything old rock 'n' roll (Rush) or progressive rock/metal (Dream Theater).

Also: Victor Wooten.

 

[electric_warrior]

evil by interpol
higher ground by red hot chilli peppers
block rocking beats by the chemical brothers
whipping post by the allman brothers band
money by pink floyd
thankyou (falletinme be mice elf) by sly and the family stone
I Can't Help Myself by The Four Tops
Monkey Gone to Heaven by The Pixies

 

[Southy]

Protest the Hero. Most songs really, usually goes unnoticed by me, until I start paying attention and listen out for it.

 

[CNKFan]

Before they start to sing in Cannibal Corpse's Hammer Smashed Face it is pretty good

 

[ace_of_something]

Pretty much anything by Primus.

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

Streetlight Manifesto/Catch 22 stuff is all good, especially Walking Away.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXJwrW-j85M

 

[Goldeneye1989]

Another one bites the Dust, simple yes, but also awesome

 

[JBarracudaL]

Haitian Fight Song by Charles Mingus has my favorite bassline. Very fun to learn and play.

 

[5stringedbandit]

Anything by Primus/Rush/Wooten