Obviously Flea loves him, we all do. But as a bass player, he’s like, ‘He’s my favorite bass player,’ [favorite] modern bass player right now. He’s just incredible.

For many, Flea’s wildly energetic slap bass antics and funk-sharpened attack make him one of the greatest bass players in the world. But now the Red Hot Chili Peppers maestro has named the ...

Flea's Pick For Greatest Rock Bass Player. If you listen to recent Flea interviews, it's almost as if he is trying to put together his dream rock supergroup.

Flea's basslines were arguably the most important element of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. But some we consider great, Flea was unsure about.

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea has dubbed Sir Paul McCartney "the greatest rock bass player". The 'Can't Stop' group's bassist has described the Beatles legend's "lyrical and melodic" playing as ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: vCaem/Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns) and Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Flea has named the ...

“I think Paul’s the greatest rock bass player,” said Flea. “He’s just great. I mean, there are so many guys that are great in different ways, but Paul’s bass playing is so lyrical and ...

The majority of Flea’s “Star-Spangled Banner” performances have, obviously, been on bass, although he did switch things up once. Ahead of a 2008 playoff game between the Lakers and San ...

Reddit users have shared photos of pieces of bass guitars that they purportedly got from one of these shows where Flea smashed his bass. "I got [Flea's Modulus bass] about 20 years ago.

Or guys like Flea, who is really good on his instrument, but I can't remember anything he plays – and I also do not like the sound of a bass being slapped," Simmons told the publication. Gene ...