The best bass lines in rock history

In the great tradition of rock 'n' roll acts reputation bassists usually inferior to the reputation of drummers - and this is despite the fact that the latter cannot boast a colossal popularity with the audience on stage either! As a rule, the leading role is divided between the vocalist and the main guitarist. As for bassists - in the eyes of the audience they look bored and detached from the main show (not always, of course, but in most cases it's like that...).

However, the prejudice towards bass players is a huge omission on the part of music lovers! After all, these guys play the parts that hold most of the entire track together! Along with the drummer, the bassist maintains the right pace and rhythmthat people like so much. Therefore, it is not superfluous to talk about their merits a little bit more. In today's article we have collected five bass lineswhich, in our opinion, overshadowed the main guitar. We're sure this isn't the only part - so be sure to share your opinions in the comments, which we'll be sure to take note of. In the meantime, let's get started on our top picks.

Queen - Another One Bites the Dust (John Deacon)

Hardly anyone doubts the guitar's capabilities Brian May. Throughout his work with Queen May has always been the conductor of some of their greatest musical moments, practically turning his guitar into a mini-symphony in songs such as "Good Company." (for example). And the fact that Brian always knew when he should relax to provide the first lead John Deacon...proves once again that he is a genius who cares only about art, not fame.....

For a long time, John remained the unsung hero of the band, largely because of his excessive shyness. But thanks to Freddie's encouragement, Deacon was eventually able to spread his wings and literally take off on his... bass lines! One of the most striking examples is the track "Another One Bites the Dust"which is considered to be one of the strongest (in terms of bass). Deacon made the song so fiery and cool that, according to Freddie, people who had never seen Queen assumed they were black!

"That's how hot we sound here!"

Pink Floyd - Money (Roger Waters)

Pink Floyd have always endeavoured to push the boundaries of the listener's mind, and they succeeded particularly well with the record "The Dark Side of the Moon"a cult classic of its time and genre. Inspired in large part by the loss of a comrade, Sid Barrett, it is full of slow, emotional and ideal for deep reflection tracks such as "Breathe" or "Time". However, the track "Money." It has a very cool, energetic rhythm.

Roger Waters is particularly fine on this track: his delightful bass line lends "Money" blues swaggerthat is uniquely energising. The song, by the way, tells all those entering the corporate world what it takes to earn wealth, complete with all the terrible things you have to do to reach the top of the food chain.

Rush - YYZ (Geddy Lee).

This gorgeous instrumental, named after the airport code in their native Toronto, gives the listener the feeling of travelling through a noisy environment, with the main rhythm based on Morse code for airports. Each member Rush retains an interesting melody, but the bass line Geddy Lee is particularly masterpiece! Probably the best score of his career....

Even with the million effects that Alex Lifeson wishes he could use during some of his atmospheric solos, Lee holds every minute of this song together, muting the bass for only a few seconds to drive the keyboards. Absolutely: able to capture so much energy and remain clingy from start to finish, this tune turns the tune around, instrumentaland also proved that it can be very exciting.....

Metallica - Orion (Cliff Burton)

Much of the early success Metallica with musical parts can be classified as Cliff Burton. Although most of the riffs may have been written by James Hatfield, even he admitted that Cliff's knowledge of music theory had a huge influence on all the guys in the band!

"When it came to arranging and harmonising guitar parts, Cliff was the most educated of us. He was a master at that, and we learnt a lot from him..."

Since Burton knew how to harmonise every great part the band had to offer him, it was only a matter of time before he had his own bass harmony part. One of the clearest examples of his boundless talent and mastery of the bass is the track "Orion." from the album "Master of Puppets".

"Orion." - is an instrumental composition in which Burton decides to take centre stage. As if indebted to classical music, the middle part of the track almost resembles a electric guitar recitalas Burton layers one harmony on top of another before they all create a symphony of guitars. When the middle ends, Burton doesn't hold back any longer and begins a long bass solo while the rest of the band plays power chords for him...

Unfortunately, Burton never got the chance to perform the song live, as shortly after the record was released he died. However, what is truly remarkable is that the studio version of 'Orion' was played at his funeral to immortalise his enormous gift ....

Alanis Morissette - You Oughta Know (Fli).

One of the most colourful and beautiful hits of the 90s belongs to the charming Canadian singer Alanis Morissette. Yeah, yeah, we're talking about the one "You Oughta Know" - a song that has been covered by dozens of artists over the years, from Britney Spears to Beyoncé. And as you may have realised by now - if it's on our list, it means it's got great bass line!

The track "You Oughta Know" does have a gorgeous bass line, which, by the way, was performed by himself Fli - legend Red Hot Chili Peppers. Feely is known for always paying attention to what note might enhance a song, or what line should be emphasised. The star of the show here is undoubtedly Morrisette. But in those moments when she's not singing, all the anger and angst of the tune is encapsulated in Feely's fingers. ...