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windsurf83 · 06-11-2006, 04:04 PM

both are great players in great bands, music is just a language, they both have their own unique style.

adzack3441 · 06-11-2006, 04:09 PM

Ummm WRONG! Flea is not clearly a better bassist than Fonz. Everyone seems to think Flea is god on bass. Its a common misconception because of how loud he plays and the fact that he slaps. Fonz never does any lead stuff like Flea but its clear he could if he wanted. If you really pay attention to what Stefan is doing in DMB songs you'd hear the talent he has. The fact that Stefan anchors down the sound of a band with a drummer as busy and overplaying as Carter says a lot on its own.

Carbon Copy · 06-11-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by adzack3441

Ummm WRONG! Flea is not clearly a better bassist than Fonz. Everyone seems to think Flea is god on bass. Its a common misconception because of how loud he plays and the fact that he slaps. Fonz never does any lead stuff like Flea but its clear he could if he wanted. If you really pay attention to what Stefan is doing in DMB songs you'd hear the talent he has. The fact that Stefan anchors down the sound of a band with a drummer as busy and overplaying as Carter says a lot on its own.

i read this and stick with my opinion. flea could sit in with dmb and do just as much as fonz x 10. put fonz with the rhcp and see what happens. maybe he would be just as good?

Blazinfastballz · 06-11-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by adzack3441

Ummm WRONG! Flea is not clearly a better bassist than Fonz. Everyone seems to think Flea is god on bass. Its a common misconception because of how loud he plays and the fact that he slaps. Fonz never does any lead stuff like Flea but its clear he could if he wanted. If you really pay attention to what Stefan is doing in DMB songs you'd hear the talent he has. The fact that Stefan anchors down the sound of a band with a drummer as busy and overplaying as Carter says a lot on its own.

pass me the crack pipe when your finished with it will ya ?

bc8109 · 06-11-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Carbon Copy

i read this and stick with my opinion. flea could sit in with dmb and do just as much as fonz x 10. put fonz with the rhcp and see what happens. maybe he would be just as good?

Put Fonz with RHCP and RHCP fails to be anything they are, I can't even imagine what RHCP would be like without Flea. Flea with DMB? I have no doubt he'd tear up the stage alongside the band. Flea is just a much more talented bass player in my opinion

BDJCL3 · 06-11-2006, 04:15 PM

almost definitely flea

jr_cigar · 06-11-2006, 04:50 PM

in a band like dmb, u don't hear what stefan does a lot... well, unless ur stoned. RHCP are very bass oriented band. So its a tough judge of stefan's skill. I also find it funny this poll now exists after i mentioned it... i feel so cool.

thestand · 06-11-2006, 04:55 PM

It's not even close, Flea by a mile. A closer race would be Flea v Geddy Lee. Most likely the best at both of their own styles/genres, I see that one coming out close. (But don't turn this into another Carter thing with 12 'Stefan v' threads.)

JorgeCavos · 06-11-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by adzack3441

Ummm WRONG! Flea is not clearly a better bassist than Fonz. Everyone seems to think Flea is god on bass. Its a common misconception because of how loud he plays and the fact that he slaps. Fonz never does any lead stuff like Flea but its clear he could if he wanted. If you really pay attention to what Stefan is doing in DMB songs you'd hear the talent he has. The fact that Stefan anchors down the sound of a band with a drummer as busy and overplaying as Carter says a lot on its own.

I personally disagree with this and think that Flea is a better bassist, but I do respect that fact that you're one of the only ones to back up your opinion.

I voted Flea

DreamBoy88 · 06-11-2006, 04:56 PM

anyone who votes for fonz is retarted...flea owns the hell out of him

thestand · 06-11-2006, 04:57 PM

But then again, as you can see from my avatar, I'm partial to Geddy Lee.

bc8109 · 06-11-2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamBoy88

anyone who votes for fonz is retarted...flea owns the hell out of him

Wow, I'm just amazed at your intelligent argument there, nice one chief....

**Arby** · 06-11-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by adzack3441

Ummm WRONG! Flea is not clearly a better bassist than Fonz. Everyone seems to think Flea is god on bass. Its a common misconception because of how loud he plays and the fact that he slaps. Fonz never does any lead stuff like Flea but its clear he could if he wanted. If you really pay attention to what Stefan is doing in DMB songs you'd hear the talent he has. The fact that Stefan anchors down the sound of a band with a drummer as busy and overplaying as Carter says a lot on its own.

Ya, thanks for putting your opinion out there, but I still deff. disagree.

Blazinfastballz · 06-11-2006, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by thestand

But then again, as you can see from my avatar, I'm partial to Geddy Lee.

geddy lee is awesome

thebiglargeness · 06-11-2006, 05:36 PM

vic wooten smashes em both

but of those two, i gotta give it to flea

ant_marching41 · 06-11-2006, 05:37 PM

Flea, but thats part due to the fact that he gets to show off more because its that style of music. I cant picture stefan doing a bass solo in any song. We've only heard him pre-Watchtower.

JoelB2222 · 06-11-2006, 05:47 PM

I love Fonz but I could never give him the vote in this. Especially since I rarely hear him getting his own solos, while Flea is like one constant improv onstage. Besides, how awesome is Stadium Arcadium? Best album since Blood Sugar Sex Magik.

Joel

MistreatedLewis · 06-11-2006, 05:50 PM

If I were just going to listen to a bass by itself, I prefer Flea.

But I wouldn't want Flea's style in DMB. I think Stefan could do a lot more than he does (and by could I mean should)... but I think a more jazz / less funk style suits my DMB preferences more.

MistreatedLewis · 06-11-2006, 05:50 PM

If I were just going to listen to a bass by itself, I prefer Flea.

But I wouldn't want Flea's style in DMB. I think Stefan could do a lot more than he does (and by could I mean should)... but I think a more jazz / less funk style suits my DMB preferences more.

MistreatedLewis · 06-11-2006, 05:51 PM

What the fuck is wrong with this website lately? Geeeeez.... sorry about the 10 posts!

AlanA4 · 06-11-2006, 05:55 PM

flea is definatley one of the best bassists out there, vic is up there also. Fonz is a great bassist but his role is more to keep things togeher on stage musicly and Flea is more out there to improvise and impress

Rapunzel88 · 06-11-2006, 05:55 PM

I'm going with Flea, mainly because he can sit in with almost any band and play their style. He's a flexible bassist with quick hands. Fonz grew up on Jazz oriented bass and will perhaps be that way for the rest of his life. Fonz will not be able to sit in RHCP and do what Flea does, but Flea can sit in on DMB and do what Fonz does, probably better then he does it.

MistreatedLewis · 06-11-2006, 05:59 PM

I think it's actually unfortunate that Flea was in the Chili Peppers - I feel like his talent outstrips his band by about a million billion zillion.

adzack3441 · 06-11-2006, 06:04 PM

I'm the only person who has actually stated an opinion.....you are all just flatly stating Flea is better....period....no complimentary points. The fact is Flea is definitely nasty....but if Stefan was playing in what basically amounts to a three piece band with a vocalist and every song was drummed very simply as is the case with RHCP he'd be all over the place with improv and basically impressing you the same way Flea does. If you can't tell Stefan has the chops that Flea has then you flat out don't listen to what he does with this band.

But one or two of you even mentioned Flea in the same breath as Victor Wooten.....thats completely insane. Stefan and Flea are much closer in chops than either of them are to Victor Wooten.....Victor Wooten is untouchable as far as technical ability.

PS...I play bass...which makes me an expert so everything I've stated is fact and if you disagree YOU ARE WRONG!!

haha j/k

but I do play bass

trippinchad · 06-11-2006, 06:34 PM

Flea is better

But every member fits in their band.
Fonz fits in DMB perfectly(IMO)and Flea fits in w/the RHCP

keegnine · 06-11-2006, 07:03 PM

did flea ever play upright

AlanA4 · 06-11-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by adzack3441

I'm the only person who has actually stated an opinion.....you are all just flatly stating Flea is better....period....no complimentary points. The fact is Flea is definitely nasty....but if Stefan was playing in what basically amounts to a three piece band with a vocalist and every song was drummed very simply as is the case with RHCP he'd be all over the place with improv and basically impressing you the same way Flea does. If you can't tell Stefan has the chops that Flea has then you flat out don't listen to what he does with this band.

But one or two of you even mentioned Flea in the same breath as Victor Wooten.....thats completely insane. Stefan and Flea are much closer in chops than either of them are to Victor Wooten.....Victor Wooten is untouchable as far as technical ability.

PS...I play bass...which makes me an expert so everything I've stated is fact and if you disagree YOU ARE WRONG!!

haha j/k

but I do play bass

but do you consider flea and fonz to be top notch bassists, or just average, i don't play much bass, but its clear that the two have very different styles, but i can't see fonz doing what flea does with the peppers, while i could see flea slowing down and playing with DMB and pulling out a sweet solo every now and again.

Hawk#41 · 06-11-2006, 07:45 PM

Fonz is untouchable, far better than flea, and there is absolutely no comparison ..

at posting on myspace!!

AlanA4 · 06-11-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawk#41

Fonz is untouchable, far better than flea, and there is absolutely no comparison ..

at posting on myspace!!

absolutley, fonz is much cooler

but is he better...

Hawk#41 · 06-11-2006, 07:49 PM

cooler = better!!!

View Poll Results: FONZ vs. FLEA (Better Basist)
Fonz	108	34.29%
Flea	207	65.71%
Voters: 315. You may not vote on this poll

06-11-2006, 04:04 PM	#31
windsurf83 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 519 Shows Seen: 23 DMB Hub Stubs: 16 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA both are great players in great bands, music is just a language, they both have their own unique style.

06-11-2006, 04:09 PM	#32
adzack3441 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pennsauken, NJ Posts: 314 Shows Seen: 69 DMB Hub Stubs: 21 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA Ummm WRONG! Flea is not clearly a better bassist than Fonz. Everyone seems to think Flea is god on bass. Its a common misconception because of how loud he plays and the fact that he slaps. Fonz never does any lead stuff like Flea but its clear he could if he wanted. If you really pay attention to what Stefan is doing in DMB songs you'd hear the talent he has. The fact that Stefan anchors down the sound of a band with a drummer as busy and overplaying as Carter says a lot on its own.

06-11-2006, 04:50 PM	#37
jr_cigar Hani, Hani Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 648 Shows Seen: 14 DMB Hub Stubs: 6 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA in a band like dmb, u don't hear what stefan does a lot... well, unless ur stoned. RHCP are very bass oriented band. So its a tough judge of stefan's skill. I also find it funny this poll now exists after i mentioned it... i feel so cool. __________________ Come and daaaaaaaaaaaaaance.....

06-11-2006, 04:55 PM	#38
thestand Best Ever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LA/NYC Posts: 40,074 Shows Seen: 33 DMB Hub Stubs: 12 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA It's not even close, Flea by a mile. A closer race would be Flea v Geddy Lee. Most likely the best at both of their own styles/genres, I see that one coming out close. (But don't turn this into another Carter thing with 12 'Stefan v' threads.) __________________ When you punish a person for dreaming his dream, Don't expect him to thank or forgive you. The best ever death metal band out of Denton Will in time both outpace and outlive you, Hail Satan!

06-11-2006, 04:56 PM	#40
DreamBoy88 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 90 Shows Seen: 18 DMB Hub Stubs: 7 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA anyone who votes for fonz is retarted...flea owns the hell out of him

06-11-2006, 04:57 PM	#41
thestand Best Ever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LA/NYC Posts: 40,074 Shows Seen: 33 DMB Hub Stubs: 12 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA But then again, as you can see from my avatar, I'm partial to Geddy Lee. __________________ When you punish a person for dreaming his dream, Don't expect him to thank or forgive you. The best ever death metal band out of Denton Will in time both outpace and outlive you, Hail Satan!

06-11-2006, 05:36 PM	#45
thebiglargeness 'grux acad. student #26 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: tennessee Posts: 109 Shows Seen: 1 DMB Hub Stubs: 2 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA vic wooten smashes em both but of those two, i gotta give it to flea

06-11-2006, 05:37 PM	#46
ant_marching41 The Jedi Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 16,609 Shows Seen: 37 DMB Hub Stubs: 17 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA Flea, but thats part due to the fact that he gets to show off more because its that style of music. I cant picture stefan doing a bass solo in any song. We've only heard him pre-Watchtower.

06-11-2006, 05:47 PM	#47
JoelB2222 The Mad Violinist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 348 Shows Seen: 15 DMB Hub Stubs: 9 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA I love Fonz but I could never give him the vote in this. Especially since I rarely hear him getting his own solos, while Flea is like one constant improv onstage. Besides, how awesome is Stadium Arcadium? Best album since Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Joel

06-11-2006, 05:50 PM	#48
MistreatedLewis Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 56,472 Shows Seen: 17 DMB Hub Stubs: 12 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA If I were just going to listen to a bass by itself, I prefer Flea. But I wouldn't want Flea's style in DMB. I think Stefan could do a lot more than he does (and by could I mean should)... but I think a more jazz / less funk style suits my DMB preferences more.

06-11-2006, 05:51 PM	#50
MistreatedLewis Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 56,472 Shows Seen: 17 DMB Hub Stubs: 12 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA What the fuck is wrong with this website lately? Geeeeez.... sorry about the 10 posts!

06-11-2006, 05:55 PM	#51
AlanA4 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ontop of the World With My Legs Hangin Free Posts: 1,476 Shows Seen: 10 DMB Hub Stubs: 5 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA flea is definatley one of the best bassists out there, vic is up there also. Fonz is a great bassist but his role is more to keep things togeher on stage musicly and Flea is more out there to improvise and impress __________________ No Reason To Get Excited...

06-11-2006, 05:55 PM	#52
Rapunzel88 In the spotlight Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 114 Shows Seen: 9 DMB Hub Stubs: 5 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA I'm going with Flea, mainly because he can sit in with almost any band and play their style. He's a flexible bassist with quick hands. Fonz grew up on Jazz oriented bass and will perhaps be that way for the rest of his life. Fonz will not be able to sit in RHCP and do what Flea does, but Flea can sit in on DMB and do what Fonz does, probably better then he does it. __________________ Fun I've Had: 2005 - 12/09, 12/10 2006 - 6/27, 6/28, 7/5, 7/28, 7/29, 8/5, 8/6

06-11-2006, 05:59 PM	#53
MistreatedLewis Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 56,472 Shows Seen: 17 DMB Hub Stubs: 12 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA I think it's actually unfortunate that Flea was in the Chili Peppers - I feel like his talent outstrips his band by about a million billion zillion.

06-11-2006, 06:04 PM	#54
adzack3441 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pennsauken, NJ Posts: 314 Shows Seen: 69 DMB Hub Stubs: 21 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA I'm the only person who has actually stated an opinion.....you are all just flatly stating Flea is better....period....no complimentary points. The fact is Flea is definitely nasty....but if Stefan was playing in what basically amounts to a three piece band with a vocalist and every song was drummed very simply as is the case with RHCP he'd be all over the place with improv and basically impressing you the same way Flea does. If you can't tell Stefan has the chops that Flea has then you flat out don't listen to what he does with this band. But one or two of you even mentioned Flea in the same breath as Victor Wooten.....thats completely insane. Stefan and Flea are much closer in chops than either of them are to Victor Wooten.....Victor Wooten is untouchable as far as technical ability. PS...I play bass...which makes me an expert so everything I've stated is fact and if you disagree YOU ARE WRONG!! haha j/k but I do play bass

06-11-2006, 06:34 PM	#55
trippinchad Nothing But Beard Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 17,918 Shows Seen: 24 DMB Hub Stubs: 15 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA Flea is better But every member fits in their band. Fonz fits in DMB perfectly(IMO)and Flea fits in w/the RHCP __________________ -Chad #NATITUDE

06-11-2006, 07:03 PM	#56
keegnine Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: L-Town (Lincoln, NE) Posts: 66 Shows Seen: 0 DMB Hub Stubs: 1 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA did flea ever play upright

06-11-2006, 07:45 PM	#58
Hawk#41 Bartender Please Join Date: May 2006 Location: On top of the world with your legs hanging free (North Shore MA) Posts: 3,771 Shows Seen: 0 DMB Hub Stubs: 1 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA Fonz is untouchable, far better than flea, and there is absolutely no comparison .. at posting on myspace!!

06-11-2006, 07:49 PM	#60
Hawk#41 Bartender Please Join Date: May 2006 Location: On top of the world with your legs hanging free (North Shore MA) Posts: 3,771 Shows Seen: 0 DMB Hub Stubs: 1 My Tour Central Stats	Re: FONZ vs. FLEA cooler = better!!!

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