Thank you for the kind words Justin!! And yes I can confirm the Rockin 1000 was chaos in the best possible way 🤣

For me, bass is everything. If a song doesn’t have a killer bass line, I want nothing to do with it. My favorite songs/bands all have amazing, dramatic bass.

A bass player in a band is like a priest or healer type in a fantasy adventure group. They may look weak on attacks unlike a guitarist or a vocalist, but they're essential to keep the group alive & rocking.

Charles is one of the most impressive bass players on youtube I've ever seen... people go on and on about Davie504, and he's great too but Charles is a true PRO

Charles is such a genuine, bona fide non-wanky, musical genius! Life enhancing musician

As a 50 year old bass player who's been playing bass for 35 years (no frustrated guitar phase. I started as a bass player), I can say his phase thing is spot on!!

Charles owes his spike in popularity to Davie504 giving him exposure on his channel. (a reaction to the concert with TwoSet Violin would be nice!) But that talent, that's all him. KZfaq has been a great launching pad for finding new musicians during the pandemic, and Berthoud is one of the best of the lot. The man is such a melodic player. And so loveably, awkwardly goofy.

Charles is a wizard ninja warlock bassist. Inhuman. Supernatural. No human should be able to do what he does. I can’t get my head around it.

Billy Sheehan is a pretty damn cool bass player, and his solos are amazing.

Mark King of level 42 has some of the coolest bass guitars and plays exceedingly well...

Charles Berthoud is wonderful to listen to. He has the potential to rub shoulders with the best of them.

As an aspiring bass player, thanks for providing an episode to inspire me!

Things I didnt know I needed in my life - Justin Hawkins breaking down music and being amazing (as well as introducing me to Ren) has made my entire day - ive been watching your videos all day and enjoying them muchly thank you so much.

Geddy Lee, Les Claypool, Flea and Bill Gould from Faith No More are all cool af. Jason Newsted too.

Huge Charles fan, so so happy to see you take your time to celebrate his content.

Two of the finest bassists to ever have lived is rarely mentioned in the stratosphere of bassists, Bruce Foxton of the Jam, a consummate bassist and a legend. And the Co creator of disco Mr Bernard Edwards. Both of which deserve to be talked about by our Lovely JUSTIN F'IN HAWKINS

That was fun!! I started playing bass about four years ago as something to fill the loneliness after my Wife of 17 years passed away. I found a Bass Player on KZfaq named Nicki Tedesco who is a professional player and writes and records her own music and we became friends, She since that time has moved to Maui from L.A. and holds court on Twitch for a dedicated bunch of followers every now and then. Why Bass? Well as a kid in Junior High, High School and then a few years after that I played trombone (still do) and it is in Bass Clef so I thought transferring would be easier, it wasn't but I've met so many cool players and had so much fun learning the basics of the instrument that it drug me up out of the depression I was in and has helped me cope and discover new music along the way.

Charles is a really cool guy. This is the collab I've been wanting. You guys would sound like Bang Tango. :)

Charles and Rick Beato are two channels I subscribe to. I love that you've had crossovers with both of them. And Charles is a music monster. A true inspiration. (I really should get his tapping course, but then I'd have to actually practice...)

Soo happy to see this vid, yes give Charles the recognition he deserves!

Love seeing you feature an amazing player like Charles who while popular could be much bigger

Yes yes yes it is! My bro is a superlative bass player (also double bassist but… off-topic). NB His little Islington pub band, in its heyday (ie before half of them died) consisted of a sax player from the Platters, trombonist from Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, a pianist out on day release (best I ever saw), and Würzel from Motörhead. Who tried to get off with my mum.

I never had the dedication to learn to play even close to this level, but listening to this kind of talent lights the fires again and makes me want to start playing again. Charles is amazing to say the least, and love watching his entertaining videos!

The Derek Smalls level is the one that so many desire, but only one rock god can achieve.

How do I love thee? Every video I literally laugh out loud! Which is pretty rare in KZfaq videos. I think it is the somewhat absurd nature of the conversation. A monologue disguised as a dialogue, more so, like two people talking, and me sitting on the couch with you. And just laughing because WTF!

Charles might be the best bassist I’ve ever heard. Bar none.

Misa, bass player of Band-Maid is insanely cool. We call her the barefoot assassin because she slays you with bass while playing barefoot. Coolest bass player around town charlie brown 😎

Bass is awesome. Every guitar player should have a bass and work out all the parts on both instruments, especially if you are a song writer. It's a lot of fun and it teaches you more about the song that you're writing or learning.

As an old bass player myself I would advise people to check out Stewart Morrow (R.I.P.) from his days in New Model Army. I think growing up listening to bass players like him influenced my playing style. My fellow band mates at the time use to want me to play something simpler, the guitarist said to me half-jokingly" why do you persist in playing lead bass", did I tone it down, of course not!

Basstastic! Nice one Justin. 🎶🌟👍

One of the most creative bass players is Misa with Band Maid. She is very creative and can switch between pick, fingers and slap without pause. She is often allowed to play lead ( yes lead ) and can tap in dialogue with Kanami on lead guitar. I know you have checked Band Maid but try 'Play'.

Love Charles' playing and his sense of humor. Bass has been cool for YEARS going back to Jaco and then Chris Squire and Geddy Lee and bunches of others.

This is great. Big fan of both of you 👍🏼

This guy is snobtacular. I absolutely love his pinky-ring. And how he decides for the world it has a "Flea phase", etc. Your new gawd of bazze has arrived.

Chris Squire of Yes and Tony Levin of King Crimson/Stick Men/etc are both super cool IMO. They were both exceptional musicians who had major influence on their respective bands' output.

Eeeeyyyaa Hawkins how comes you’re such a nice bloke saying such nice things! Love your content man! Keep on truckin

George is a beast bassist, I've been playing bass 35 years and facing retirement after sustaining knuckle injuries in an accident, the physical pain doesn't hurt as much as facing the fact that I'm probably never gonna play live again. 😢

Justin, you got to work with the greatest bass player of all time- Mark King at the Taylor Hawkins Concert.

Ohhh lordy I've been waiting for this!

"8.The way too many notes phase" 😂😂😂😂 Nice one... as always👍Thanks! (Would be also great to see one day Frankie talking about some bass stuff🙏😉)

I've been hoping you'd review Charles. He's incredible. I'd highly recommend people listen to his fretless work, especially 'when they say you have too many frets' and 'Metal on a steel fretless'. Hi SOAD cover is also great.

Hope u had a good B-Day Thxs for riding again Justin AZ 👍👍👍👍

i appreciate your appreciation of the bass Justin and knowledge of the greatest instrument ever

Yes my 2 favourite bass players are Bo from The Kami Band and Misa from Bandmaid. Love the two of them 😍😍

Yeah great call to do Charles great player and fun videos, 👍👍👍

The best thing about bass player is we love other bass players. That's how you know one of us when you find one. Nobody else in a band feels quite that way about their counterparts. ;)

I remember pre-Davie Charles with a few k subs, glad to see he has the subs he has now. Deserves every one of them! A genius on the bass.

Glad to see Charles on this channel!

The "way too many notes" phase is hilarious! And he plays the "real pro phase" tiny hands!

I've been following Charles B since Davie mentioned him and held him in high regard. I like them both tho coz I can't choose one over the other. Each has own distinct style. Bassist unite!😂

Eeeeyahh Justin..of course bass players are cool. We are the ones, if do our job correctly, that makes the arses wiggle to the music.

"Just kidding I love bass players" (*insert photo of Frankie not looking amused)

Davie gonna have a field day with this

This dude is amazing. I'm a musician and he has inspired me to give Bass a shot. Phenomenal.

Love me some Charles. Fellas a legend.

Before even watching, my reply was YES! And after your prowling video where you showed your bass player prowling around the stage, i suddently fancied him. So yes, is the anwser to that one.

Wow Bass playing??? U should have invited the mighty Frankie!!! Hello Justin, good day to you mate!🤘

I've hired this guy to play tracks for me ... He can play anything

Good that this guy is getting a shout out he is sh8t hot! Nothing I’ve seen him struggle with and entertaining too!

Subed to this guy. Love seeing what does next to. This is pure funk. Mark king from Level 42 was very good at slapping. Had a rubber thumb ring around his thumb. So he could really hit that bass.

That was pretty cool. I enjoyed it wery much. ❤

Absolutely! Just ask Geddy Lee. He plays bass and sings too. Not easy, so I've heard. Geddy's bass playing is a major factor of RUSH's unique sound......as is John Deacon's to Queen.

I've been watching Charles for a long time he's beyond a bassist he's a musician.

I believe you have made it possible 🤘💥

I’ve been watching Charles for a few years now, and he truly is an inspirational player!

The first band I ever saw live was Violent Femmes, very bass heavy. Also where I saw my first (and to date only) xylophone solo!

That is some awesome bass playing.

Yes! I play guitar but started picking up the bass a year ago. It's so much fun!

Really good to see you back, I think your Chanel is brilliant. Hopefully you’ll get the monetisation to upgrade the 1 bedroom flat. Keep up the decent content you actually are a very funny guy. Also More Ren please 🙏🏻 peace ✌🏻

Rock on, Charles!

T'is a well known fact that the bassist and drummer are the engine room and time keepers of the band. If either one is bad the whole shebang collapses. 🖖

Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, Geddy Lee of Rush and Jack Bruce of Cream are driving forces of their bands, irreplaceable, and definitely cool

I love it when seeing someone just smiling while doing something they love like playing music.

My baby just cares for me was what got me into double bass. Then it was The Chain. Well done on the bass knowledge too. 👍🏻

I've been a fan of Charles for a while now. His song in medieval tuning is incredible.

Any musician worth his salt knows a good bass player can make a band, a bad one will sink it.

Been a huge fan of Charles' KZfaq channel for quite some time (as i have this very channel). Absolutely incredible talent, and if it all fails for him he could easily stand in as a James Blunt look-a-like... 🤟

Playing with that many people is a wonderful experience. I once played open air in the streets of the City of London as part of an 800+ strong saxophone ensemble.

I love Charles! Thanks Mr. Hawkins!

I've a lot of time for Charles, massively talented musician and seems to be a genuinely nice fella.

Good day to you all it’s Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnn 🎶🎶🎶

You have a bass player that makes it look cool all the fuckin time.

Bass playing has always been cool since the Stranglers were signed!!..😃👍👍👍

If you’re asking this question you’ve probably never seen MISA (Band Maid) F Chopper Koga (Gacharic Spin) or Fami (Lovebites). Haraguchisan (Nemophila) and Haru (Bridear) are also favorites of mine too.

Lol When dude started getting down on a Flea line and you just turned around to put you're guitar down haha I've done that so many times. 🤘🤘🤘😂

A song by your old band Hot Leg was playing then I got the notification for this. 🤘🎶😎

Charles is a bass beast!

Great video!

„Royal Blood“ isn‘t too shabby either.

The title almost made me mad, then I actually clicked the video and it’s just the kindest person ever talking about an amazing bass player

Charles is a class act, in all senses of the world. He does not use technique just to show off technique, but always in service of his music. I grew up with bass, and the coolest bassist of my generation was Jack Casady of the Airplane and Tuna. Today, we have technical wizards- Mohini Dey, Federico Malaman, Charles, Vic Wooten, Hadrian Feraud, Davide Biale and many others.

Jack Bruce. John Entwistle. Chris Squire. John Paul Jones. Geezer Butler. Geddy Lee. Cliff Burton. And more. All kick ass.

You hear the music, you FEEL the bass.

You ought to check out the tour videos of Dave 504 and "2 set Violins" guys doing concerts together in Asia. So yeah these guys a emerging from the safe confines of social media. It's a hoot!

3:05 Ian Dury's "Hit me with your rhythm stick" comes to mind for me

Holy hell, that dude shreds!

A little love for the Bassist! ❤ Thank you Justin!

Bass is one of my favourite sounds!! I've always assumed it was super cool just because that's the way I see it 😆 I especially lpve the 'Flea' & 'slap' phase....definitely my kind of funk 🤣

New bass player in Lovebites is certainly cool. In quite a few iconic songs it's the bass beat that makes the song great.

Justin, could you please discuss the Rockin 1000? It all began in 2015 with a plan from a guy named Fabio Zaffagnini to convince to Foo Fighters to come and play in his town of Cesena, Italy. He organized it, they played ‘Learn to Fly’ and it went viral. His plan worked and the Foos went there and played and met with Fabio. During the show, Fabio crowd surfed all the way to the front and Dave had him sit on his guitar throne (Dave’s leg was broken at this time). There’s so much more to it than that, and you can find all the footage on KZfaq. (I would post the links for you, but I’ve tried to post links in a comment in the past and KZfaq deleted my comment.) In Turin, one month after Taylor died last year, the Rockin 1000 did a drums only tribute to Taylor. It was amazing - it makes me cry every single time. I believe they did another tribute to him in a stadium last May, and of course they’ve done numerous concerts and are still going strong! I don’t know of a greater example of the power and love of music than the Rockin 1000. I think everyone would enjoy this, I hope you will consider it! ❤