What... no Geezer Butler in the 25 greatest bass players of all time rankings? You’re having a laugh. As the bottom end of Black Sabbath, Geezer invented detuned, heavy as hell, metal bass. There may be faster, louder or even hairier metal players making bowels move involuntarily these days but Geezer kicked the bleedin’ door down in the first place.

Although he’s played a Fender Precision Bass and a Rickenbacker 4001 in the past, Geezer is currently using Lakland basses: two Joe Osborn Signature models and a Bob Glaub Signature. Next time you’re voting for the best bass player don’t forget your old pal Terence...

Band(s): Black Sabbath, GZR, Heaven & Hell

Gear: Fender Precision Bass, Rickenbacker 4001, Lakland basses

More info:www.geezerbutler.com

Listen: Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath (live in 1970)