Greatest Bassists

[Karla Kay]

..and Jamerson only used one finger to pluck!

Also, if anyone doesn't think they have ever heard him play, I will be bet they have and didn't know it. He played on so many songs, it has to be a world record of some sort...

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[morph]

I'm a bass player, I dabble in the guitar, but it's just not nearly as fun as the bass either.

 

[doverboi12]

Elliott Smith and Conor Oberst.


/willl think of a real list later.

 

[jamesrcdude14]

Bill ****ens is quite an overlooked and outstanding bassist.

The buddah of bass.

his bass lessons
YouTube - Bill Dickens Bass lesson

Watch through, he gets faster, second video is more impressive.
YouTube - Bill Dickens
YouTube - Bill The Buddha Dickens

 

[Vickie Smith]

I was of course being sarcastic, your list is alone is an untouchable resume to be sure.

 

[GfisAnying]

the op list is horrible, it's nothing but a wanker's banquet.

Gimme some James Jamerson, Jack Bruce, Geezer Butler...and oh so many more to name..

 

[FoxySam18]

Andy Rourke had some sexy basslines.

 

[elprocks]

I'm not a fan of the band he belongs to, but Ryan Martinie is pretty damn amazing. I'm awed by the sounRAB he can make with his bass.

 

[onebrwn]

I've always had a spot for Les Claypool and Jack Bruce.

 

[oreo_luvr]

Must mention John Deacon (Queen) - not just for his playing but also for his shunning of Fame & Celebrity! Now that IS refreshing!

 

[Think Again]

Exactly what the bassists I talk to say. I think thats a good thing. I would prefer bass over guitar anyways.

 

[devilhope]

Michael Blazary (Flea) n my opinion is the best. Not necessarily the fastest or most technical, but most creative and one of the most interesting slap bassists

(check out his 2 episode show with chad smith, its them jamming, and you will like it

 

[Chapo]

floride should be at least 3rd and you need cliff burton on your list, then it will be good.

 

[LittleStarWizard]

No, BungalowBill did it way before you.

 

[fitnessluvr]

Once again Chris Squire gets completely ignored.

It's not like you have to like Yes to appreciate the guys undeniable greatness.

 

[klein b]

10 of the best (for these ears anyway);

James Jamerson
Bootsy Collins
Jah Wobble
Jeremy Kerr
Bruce Thomas
George Murray
Paul Ryder
Peter Hook
Les Claypool
Robbie Shakespeare

 

[Leswonder!]

I know...I just used it as an excuse to bang on about Jamerson some more.

 

[needacar]

Hah, I didn't know his name. Yes is good though.

 

[wagEr]

Oh crap, how could I forget Tim?

 

[Sweethunai]

Tim Commerford (RATM)