Is this question implying that the Bass player is an overrated musician?
I used to live with a bass player years ago ... when his band played, if he fucked up, it was the most noticable mistake on the stage. And when he fucked up, the rest of the band was only a note or two away from screwing up with him. The bass is not only another set of musical notes, but it is your rythym, tempo, and soul of any song they play. Next time you dance, notice what you're actually dancing to. Chances are good it's the bass line.
So, no, bass players should not 'feel guilty.' They are a MAJOR component of any good band.
I used to live with a bass player years ago ... when his band played, if he fucked up, it was the most noticable mistake on the stage. And when he fucked up, the rest of the band was only a note or two away from screwing up with him. The bass is not only another set of musical notes, but it is your rythym, tempo, and soul of any song they play. Next time you dance, notice what you're actually dancing to. Chances are good it's the bass line.
So, no, bass players should not 'feel guilty.' They are a MAJOR component of any good band.
I am not sure a guy like Adam Clayton pulls down the same money as Bono, giving U2 as the example...I have wondered about this ... I think that's why we see so many lead singers going solo eventually so they can be the act, and the musicians are not.
Genesis and Phil Collins comes to mind...Phil would have the same musicians on his tour as the Genesis trio.
Genesis and Phil Collins comes to mind...Phil would have the same musicians on his tour as the Genesis trio.
I'm going to put myself out there. Ugh, I will hate myself for posting this.
I really think Sting is the man on Bass. The lines are always smooth and captivating. With the Police and as a Solo artist. Just great work.
Journey, cool thing about Edge is that song he had on Zooropa. I thought that song was the illest when it came out.
I really think Sting is the man on Bass. The lines are always smooth and captivating. With the Police and as a Solo artist. Just great work.
Journey, cool thing about Edge is that song he had on Zooropa. I thought that song was the illest when it came out.
If the bass player participates in writing the songs, he has nothing to blush about when he gets those fat royalty cheques. If he doesn't write the songs, then he doesn't make as much money. He can still thank his lucky stars he's riding the coat tails of the songwriter/frontman, since he probably pulls in a tonne by touring.
The bass player for Bon Jovi isn't even pictured on any of their marketing. I think he gets a much less slice of the income as well.
At least the bass player for the Eagles sang some songs, they are one of the best groups ever. They all play, they all sing....many hits, and a few of them branched off successfully with solo careers.
At least the bass player for the Eagles sang some songs, they are one of the best groups ever. They all play, they all sing....many hits, and a few of them branched off successfully with solo careers.
Keep in mind to that many bands have different compensation because the lead singer may write the songs and get royalties way above what the band members get ... I heard recently that the drummer for Nickel back that was sent packing (fired) only had like a 0.5 or 1 % cut in the action cuz "all he did" was play the drums and had no part in writing the songs ... it maybe the same with U2 .. I think Bono writes all the songs...?
