Bass Quote by Johnny Christ

Songs are out there - they're waiting to be grabbed. I start with a phrase, musical and lyrical, words like 'I don't think so'…

— Ronnie Wood

Every time I want to impress someone about samples and hip-hop, I play 'Portrait of Tracy.' It's one of the greatest bass players ever…

— Diplo

If You're going to sweep the floor, sweep it better than anybody in town. And if You're going to play the guitar, really, really,…

— Carlos Santana

I think the best riffs and the best songs come when you're jamming and having a good time.

— Scott Ian

The first riff that I totally mastered was 'Come As You Are' by Nirvana. I remember sitting there, plunking along, I remember thinking 'How…

— Nita Strauss

Close to the Edge by Yes. Such a fun tune to play on bass.

— Brian Acton

On Ain't No Telling I came up with the bass solo.

— Noel Redding

I don't want you to play me a riff that's going to impress Joe Satriani; give me a riff that makes a kid want…

— Ozzy Osbourne

You can have the best riff in the world, but if the drums behind it just ain't vibing it, it's not gonna be the…

— Johnny Christ

'Back In The Saddle' - I never realised what a good riff that was, or at least how much it satisfied me. And when…

— Joe Perry

I've got so much material; like, it feels as if every day I'm coming up with so many riffs.

— Joey Jordison

Generally my songs are just some riffs slung together as an excuse for a guitar solo.

— J Mascis