The Bass Videos No Treble Readers Couldn’t Stop Watching in 2025

Every day, No Treble shares a bass-forward video. Sometimes it’s a fan favorite clip of a true bass icon, and sometimes it’s a funky groove from a more obscure corner of the internet. Either way, it’s a snapshot of what makes the bass such a special instrument.

Today, we’re rounding up the ten most-viewed videos out of our 365 posts. From Paul McCartney to Charles Berthoud, the list spans generations and styles, although there seems to have been some serious love for the old school in 2025.

Get ready to groove into 2026 with the best videos of 2025.

Newly Released Footage of the Beatles’ First U.S. Concert Captures Beatlemania in Full Swing

1. Newly Released Footage of the Beatles’ First U.S. Concert Captures Beatlemania in Full Swing

The Beatles’ first American concert is back on film, with Paul McCartney holding it all together while thousands of fans scream through every note.
Rare HD Release of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1985 Capitol Theatre Show Featuring Bass Great Tommy Shannon

2. Rare HD Release of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1985 Capitol Theatre Show Featuring Bass Great Tommy Shannon

Newly released HD footage captures Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1985 Capitol Theatre show with Tommy Shannon delivering masterful bass lines.
Just Released: The Big, Mean Sound of Dusty Hill’s Bass at Rockpalast 1980

3. Just Released: The Big, Mean Sound of Dusty Hill’s Bass at Rockpalast 1980

Dusty Hill’s big, mean bass tone is on full display in ZZ Top’s newly released 1980 Rockpalast set, showing true Texas groove.
Geezer Butler’s Thunderous Bass Drives Black Sabbath’s Farewell “Back to the Beginning”

4. Geezer Butler’s Thunderous Bass Drives Black Sabbath’s Farewell “Back to the Beginning”

Geezer Butler powers Sabbath’s farewell with a custom Ashdown rig, delivering massive tone and classic lines in their final Birmingham show.
Watch: Geddy Lee’s Fret‑Flyin’ “Tom Sawyer” Rush Performance at Montreal Forum from 1981

5. Watch: Geddy Lee’s Fret‑Flyin’ “Tom Sawyer” Rush Performance at Montreal Forum from 1981

Rush plays “Tom Sawyer” live in 1981 with Geddy Lee holding down bass, synth, and vocals in a raw, powerhouse performance.
Just Released: The Night Joe Cocker, John Deacon, Brian May & Phil Collins Lit Up the 1988 Prince’s Trust Gala

6. Just Released: The Night Joe Cocker, John Deacon, Brian May & Phil Collins Lit Up the 1988 Prince’s Trust Gala

Newly released footage shows Joe Cocker with John Deacon, Brian May and Phil Collins performing a fiery version of The Letter in 1988.
A Farewell to Anthony Jackson: His Unforgettable Bass Work on “Desire” with Hiromi

7. A Farewell to Anthony Jackson: His Unforgettable Bass Work on “Desire” with Hiromi

This live performance of “Desire” with Hiromi’s Trio Project shows Anthony Jackson at his best, commanding and inventive as ever.
Watch Charles Berthoud Push His New 5-String Bass to the Limit

8. Watch Charles Berthoud Push His New 5-String Bass to the Limit

Charles Berthoud debuts his new 5-string signature bass from Schecter in a solo performance that shows what this instrument is made for.
A Powerhouse CMA Performance: Chris Stapleton and Bassist J.T. Cure Bring ‘Bad As I Used to Be’ to Life

9. A Powerhouse CMA Performance: Chris Stapleton and Bassist J.T. Cure Bring ‘Bad As I Used to Be’ to Life

Chris Stapletons CMA performance gets an extra lift from J T Cures rich Guild Starfire tone and rare close ups that highlight the bassist shaping the whole groove.
Watch Nirvana’s Newly Released Paramount Concert, With Novoselic Shaking the Stage

10. Watch Nirvana’s Newly Released Paramount Concert, With Novoselic Shaking the Stage

Nirvana’s 1991 Paramount concert is now available on ARTE’s YouTube, featuring Krist Novoselic’s bass at the heart of the explosive set.

In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.

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