Music with Meaning

[evertonfan]

I don't think any of us have actually argued against that fact.

Every successful rock band has a bassist. They are very important to a band.

I'm not sure about this because I don't know the Rumble Strips too well, but I think their lead singer Charlie Waller is actually the bass player for them.

 

[Simbazz]

To be lead singer and bassist would be some task, the bassist more often than not, along with the drummer keep the timing.

 

[Left_Hander]

I normally listen to the music first (play Guitar, noticed that more since I have been playing, 3 years) but with some songs like The Power Of Equality (I will give you a high-five if you know who it is by ) I pick up the words because they are power and meaningful.

Also, drums aren't essential to a song. Road Trippin' is a good example of that.

 

[Simbazz]

The Power of Equality would be a RHCP song, wouldnt it?

 

[tassietiger]

The bass guitarist doesn't have to be good, but it helps. Look how far U2 got without a decent bass player.

The singer is the most prominent member of the band, and it helps the band if he/she/it is good. But you need a few guns outside the singer to be a really good band, as a bunch of solid musicians and a good singer won't get you too far.

 

[Left_Hander]

The Power of Equality would be a RHCP song, wouldnt it?

It would be. *Gives Simbazz the High 5 that he promised if someone could answer the question*

Look at Red Hot Chili Peppers. They are a great band and have a great bassist (Flea). He is probably one of the most promient bass players I know. Whenever they are on a TV interview it is always him and Anthony. (the singer) Bass is important and the better the bassist the more "full" the band will sound.