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From: jwr@ccieng5.UUCP (James Walter Reid)
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Subject: Next argument, please...
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Date: Mon, 16-Apr-84 15:40:26 EST
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All right, since we have all but worn out the 'great guitarist' debate,
let us now start the 'great bassist' debate.

My favorites (again, in no particular order);

Chris Squire: In my mind, he is the best. Anyone who has seen
Yes perform live can second this. A true pioneer.

Greg Lake: This one will probably get criticized, but any ELP
fan can tell you that this man used to be excellent. What he's
up to now is uncertain. He was in Asia for a few months, but 
that did not work out. It amazing how the once great can 
faid into the background. Oh well..

Tony Levin: Squire's closest competitor. Very inventive, and
extremely talented. His work with Crimson is surpassed only
by his work with Gabriel.

John Entwistle: What can one say? One of the originals, and one
of the best. It will be interesting to see how he does without 
Pete, though.

Geddy Lee: Another extremely talented player. The heart and soul
of Rush. Very innovative.

Well, those are my opinions. As before, replies are strongly
encouraged. 

My thanks to all those who replied to my last article.
(especially Rich Rosen, whose well argued points led up to my purchase 
of the new King Crimson album. Hackett will always be my personnel 
favorite, but I do try to keep an open mind.)