I was thinking yesterday if maybe Lemmy would be the "most seen by a live audience" Rickenbacker player. He goes on and on. Still touring with Rickenbacker's from the early 70ies. That is almost 40 years now.
I think of Chris Squire (Yes) as a more consistent showman of the Rickenbacker bass. I know there are the hard rockers who will argue that progressive rock music isn't really "rock," but Chris Squire defined and separated "bass" in rock music more than any other IMHO. Lemmy's use of the instrument isn't so much playing bass as it is filling the sonic pocket. To me it just sounds like blaaat while Squires playing sounds like clearly defined notes (sometimes closely coupled). But true, Squire has played several other instruments on record and stage, while Lemmy always seems to sling the Rick.
Author: "The Rickenbacker Electric Bass - 50 Years As Rock's Bottom"
Mr.Kilmister must certainly punishes the bass like no other, but come on that opening bass line on Ace Of Spades is easy but effective, sure Lemmy is not a articulate player but it is the only axe he has used for almost as long as I have been alive.
......and let's emphasize the sheer number of live gigs. Others may be more well known, mainstream and "respected" but for living life on the road and just non-stop gigging (and recording) I don't believe anyone else comes anywhere near. Always with a Ric is just a bonus.
