Greatest Bassists!

[shamus63]

I'm going to add Mark Bedford of Madness. Very much one of my favorites, although I have a tendency to forget to mention him.

 

[flintlodger]

you should check out arin sarkissian... (a.k.a. phatduckk on this forum)!!!

 

[emmadennis]

john entwhistle

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

Biff

 

[Randracula]

In no particular order.............
Trip Wamsley
John Taylor
Bob Thompson
Mike Watt
Karl Alvarez
Flea
Lous Johnson
Mark King

 

[Mahlon]

Wyzard, the bass player for Mother's Finest. Saw him in the late '70's and he's the first bass player I ever took notice of.

 

[mike jewels]

(not in any particular order)

abraham laboriel
jaco pastorius
victor wooten
billy sheehan
john myung

I'm glad someone mentioned Abe Laboriel. I've liked this guy's style since the 70s.

A name I'd like to add is Oscar Stagnaro. www.oscarstagnaro.com

This guy puts well thought out theory into everyone of his basslines, and it always sounds great. He also knows just what a song needs; keep it busy, or just lay back. I have two albums with him playing with The Caribean Jazz Project, and two with him playing with Paquito D'Rivera. So good!

If we're talking upright, I like Ron Carter, Christian McBride and John Patitucci.

I consider McBride and Patitucci to be equal, with different styles.

Is anyone into Max Bennett? www.maxbennett.com

Mike

 

[sageian1]

Greates

John Entwistle (THe WHo) w/o him the whole idea of the bassist having such complex parts wouldnt exist. plus he's a pretty damn good bassist too. And the fact that people might mention Paul MccCArtney is an insult. Also Geddy Lee of rush and Les Claypool of primus are great. Jaco Pastorius too, and Flea is pretyy good but not top five. James Jamerson is also great, he played for a lot of funk bands

 

[Grand Wazoo]

My list in no particular order

• Victor Bailey
• Victor Wooten
• Jaco Francis Pastorius the 3rd (JACO)
• Miroslav Vitous
• Alan Caron
• Mark Egan
• Jeff Berlin
• Nathan East
• Marcus Miller
• Mark King
• Mick Karn
• M'shell Ngo.. whatever
• Tina Weymouth
• Nick Beggs (KajaGoogoo)
• Ron Carter
• Mingus
• Pino Palladino

 

[73h Nils]

John Myung FTW.

Not to mention, that guy from...that band? What's his name...oh yeah! Dan Briggs from Between the Buried and Me. While I'm still trying to stomach the unneccessarily painful vocals, that man's got crazy bass chops.

 

[Zegik]

Andrew Gouché and Terrance Palmer are really skilled bass players

Yeah, and Abraham Laboriel, check out his techniques!

 

[Eilif]

Chris Squire
John McVie
David Hungate
Tony Levin

 

[5Stringer]

My earliest influence was Jack Bruce. Can't believe no one's mentioned him. He made want to play bass. Don't know how many guys could play like he plays while singing as beautifully as he does (sorry Geddy Lee) - melodic on both at the same time - simply amazing.

I loved Jaco, but when I first saw Stanley Clarke in the 70's I was completely blown away. I did not know a bass could be played like that.

Now - at least for me - it's Mighty Dave LaRue. I have heard no one who can do all the things he does on bass, and every time I see him play, he is better than the time before.

Dan

 

[DrGonzo5150]

Danny Partridge

+1

The focus was always on Keith, but Dan grooved it tight.

 

[Josh O]

For me in no particular order:

Les Claypool
Geddy Lee
Flea
John Myung
John Paul Jones
Robert Trujillo (was just listening to some Infectious Grooves the other day, man Trujillo can bring the funky stuff)
Billy Sheehan

 

[Mon_AM_lunatic]

Some of my faves:

Chris Squire
Tony Franklin
Billy Sheehan
Dave LaRue
John Alderete
Allen Woody
Phil Lynott
John Entwistle
Stu Hamm
Geddy Lee
John Myung
Phil Lesh
Tony Levin
Paul McCartney
Timothy B Schmit
Mike Porcaro
Doug Pinnick
Guy Pratt
Muzz Skillings
Leland Sklar
Doug Wimbish
Billy Greer