This makes me feel like I'm a contestant on a show judged by Simon Cowell
That's a "NO" from me . . .
This makes me feel like I'm a contestant on a show judged by Simon Cowell
Inspired choices! Tom Petty on bass? Did he play bass on any of his albums? I don't recall. I do like it when guitarists play bass; they bring a different sensibility that usually sounds pretty good.
If you'll permit me a recommendation, you might also consider John Deacon from Queen. He would fit nicely in your supergroup of underappreciated musicians. I always thought Deacon was Queen's "secret ingredient". He could lay down a good groove, just serving the song and whatever antics Freddie and Brian were up to, but also rumble forward with some amazing riffs like "Another One Bites the Dust".
Beatles plus Yoko Ono
John Paul Jones was a highly regarded session player, which is why Jimmy Page recruited him into the band. JPJ's synth playing was pretty great too. Not virtuosic, ala Wakeman or Emmerson, but tasteful and really elevated a lot of Zep's songs.John Paul Jones falls into the same niche, though he HAS been getting his due over the last decade or so, as people finally come to realize the quality of his musicianship was EASILY the equal of Page. And, to be able to stand alongside Bonham as a rhythm partner? Magic.
And what was he, like, 12? when he sang "Gimme Some Lovin'"??? Lol, I'm sure he wasn't 18, and he had some skills.Steve Winwood just for his one man band effort on ‘Arc of a Diver.’
I THINK that he played bass with the Travelling Wilburys? Or it's just another brain cog slip!Inspired choices! Tom Petty on bass? Did he play bass on any of his albums? I don't recall. I do like it when guitarists play bass; they bring a different sensibility that usually sounds pretty good.
If you'll permit me a recommendation, you might also consider John Deacon from Queen. He would fit nicely in your supergroup of underappreciated musicians. I always thought Deacon was Queen's "secret ingredient". He could lay down a good groove, just serving the song and whatever antics Freddie and Brian were up to, but also rumble forward with some amazing riffs like "Another One Bites the Dust".
If you're in to "classic" country, even in the least little bit, look up Ray Kennedy. He had an album out in the very end of the 80's or the real early 90's that I THINK Hank Williams Jr co-produced. He played EVERY stringed instrument, and I think drums as well, and I believe WROTE every song. Just looked it up: "What a Way To Go" is the name of it. Not a single bad track on it.Steve Winwood just for his one man band effort on ‘Arc of a Diver.’
The Wikipedia says Jeff Lynne played bass. They never toured because Roy Orbison died right after their album released, so I wonder if he would have played it live or had a sideman.I THINK that he played bass with the Travelling Wilburys? Or it's just another brain cog slip!
Is there an instrument JPJ can’t play?John Paul Jones falls into the same niche, though he HAS been getting his due over the last decade or so, as people finally come to realize the quality of his musicianship was EASILY the equal of Page. And, to be able to stand alongside Bonham as a rhythm partner? Magic.
My female top 5...seeing as no females are on anyone's list yet
Vocals: Rachel Nagy (Detroit Cobras)
Joan Jett: Guitar/vocals (no explanation needed)
Drums: Carla Azar (drummer for Jack White on your)...sorry Meg, you were cooler but not as good a drummer.
Bass: Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth)
Is there an instrument JPJ can’t play?
Very true. He was the most underestimated member of, arguably, the greatest band ever. JP and RP get all the attention, but the soul of the band was JPJ and JB.Probably, but I doubt it would take him long to learn it