Was John Paul Jones a good bassist?

His limitless ability as a multi-instrumentalist entail a mastery of the bass, keyboards, as well as orchestrating and arranging. His contributions to not only Led Zeppelin, but an array of other prominent tracks and acts, show that JPJ was really the most valuable member of his band.

Who is the best Led Zeppelin player?

“John Paul was as responsible for the success of Led Zeppelin as the other three,” Johns said in Hoskyns’ Zep oral history. “Though people only ever talk about the other three.” Alan Callan, who ran Zeppelin label Swan Song in the U.K., had even higher praise for Zep’s multi-instrumentalist and arranger.

What kind of bass did John Paul Jones play?

Fender Jazz Bass
After retiring his Fender Jazz Bass (which he had been using since his days with The Shadows in the early 1960s) from touring in 1975, Jones switched to using custom-designed Alembic basses for touring.

What bass guitar did John Paul Jones play?

Fender Jazz bass
After a number of part exchanges, he eventually ended up on what is now his iconic and signature instrument… a 1962 Fender Jazz bass. This guitar is deemed as John’s number one instrument and has played a key part in his career both in his session work and throughout the glory years of Led Zeppelin.

What Bass does John Paul Jones use?

Alembic Series II JPJ Upon retiring his trusty Jazz Bass, Jones began endorsing Alembic basses, particularly using a four string Series II as his preferred live instrument in Led Zepp’s final years.

How did Geddy Lee become the bass player for Rush?

“Back in my day, nobody chose to be the bass player,” Geddy Lee says. “You were always a guitarist, and somebody said, ‘Well, we need a bass player,’ so they had a vote and you became the bass player.” With a laugh, the legendary Rush bassist adds, “That’s how I became a bass player: I was voted in.

Is Bruce Lee one of the greatest bassists of all time?

He himself came in at number 24 on our newly published list of the 50 Greatest Bassists of All Time. “I adapted to it very quickly and really loved it,” Lee says of the bass. “And I think that’s what happens with most of these great bass players. Now, of course, it’s cool to be a bass player, but it wasn’t always.”

Who is the greatest progressive rock bassist of all time?

If I was to pick the greatest progressive rock bassist of all time, it would have to be Chris Squire without question. For a pure rock bassist, I think between John Paul Jones and Jack Bruce. You’d have to have a playoff, and Jack’s no longer with us sadly, so I guess the crown goes to John Paul Jones.