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This according to the majority of music I listen to which is rock but here's my Dirty Dozen:
1. John Entwistle (The Who) - Essential record: Live at Leeds, Deluxe Edition (The Who) (1970, 2001)
2. James Jamerson (Funk Brothers, session work) - Essential record: What's Going On? (Marvin Gaye) (1971)
3. Bootsy Collins (Parliament, Funkadelic, Bootsy's Rubber Band, James Brown, solo, other projects) - Essential record: Mothership Connection (Parliament) (1976)
4. Stanley Clarke 1979 double lp*I Wanna Play For You* a total classic
5. Geddy Lee (Rush) - Essential record: Moving Pictures (Rush) (1981)
6. Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, solo, session work) - Essential record: Passion and Warfare (Steve Vai) (1990)
7. Cliff Burton (Metallica) - Essential record: Master of Puppets (Metallica) (1986)
8. Les Claypool (Primus, Oysterhead, solo, other projects) - Essential record: Pork Soda (Primus) (1993)
9. Larry Graham (Sly & The Family Stone) - Essential record: There's a Riot Going On (Sly & The Family Stone) (1971)
10. Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) - Essential record: Number of the Beast (Iron Maiden) (1982)
11. Luis Johnson (Brothers Johnson, session work) - Essential record: Off the Wall (Michael Jackson) (1979)
12. Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club) - Essential record: Fear of Music (Talking Heads) (1979)
Honorable Mentions:
Aston "Family Man" Barrett (Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Wailers Band, solo) - Essential record: Exodus (Bob Marley & The Wailers) (1977)
Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead) - Essential record: Live/Dead (Grateful Dead) (1969)
Paul Simonon (The Clash, other projects) - Essential record: London Calling (The Clash) (1979)
Rick James (solo) - Essential record: Street Songs (solo) (1981)
John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin, solo) - Essential record: Led Zeppelin II (Led Zeppelin) (1970)
Bernard Edwards (Chic) - Essential record: Risque (Chic) (1979)
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1. John Entwistle (The Who) - Essential record: Live at Leeds, Deluxe Edition (The Who) (1970, 2001)
2. James Jamerson (Funk Brothers, session work) - Essential record: What's Going On? (Marvin Gaye) (1971)
3. Bootsy Collins (Parliament, Funkadelic, Bootsy's Rubber Band, James Brown, solo, other projects) - Essential record: Mothership Connection (Parliament) (1976)
4. Stanley Clarke 1979 double lp*I Wanna Play For You* a total classic
5. Geddy Lee (Rush) - Essential record: Moving Pictures (Rush) (1981)
6. Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, solo, session work) - Essential record: Passion and Warfare (Steve Vai) (1990)
7. Cliff Burton (Metallica) - Essential record: Master of Puppets (Metallica) (1986)
8. Les Claypool (Primus, Oysterhead, solo, other projects) - Essential record: Pork Soda (Primus) (1993)
9. Larry Graham (Sly & The Family Stone) - Essential record: There's a Riot Going On (Sly & The Family Stone) (1971)
10. Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) - Essential record: Number of the Beast (Iron Maiden) (1982)
11. Luis Johnson (Brothers Johnson, session work) - Essential record: Off the Wall (Michael Jackson) (1979)
12. Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club) - Essential record: Fear of Music (Talking Heads) (1979)
Honorable Mentions:
Aston "Family Man" Barrett (Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Wailers Band, solo) - Essential record: Exodus (Bob Marley & The Wailers) (1977)
Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead) - Essential record: Live/Dead (Grateful Dead) (1969)
Paul Simonon (The Clash, other projects) - Essential record: London Calling (The Clash) (1979)
Rick James (solo) - Essential record: Street Songs (solo) (1981)
John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin, solo) - Essential record: Led Zeppelin II (Led Zeppelin) (1970)
Bernard Edwards (Chic) - Essential record: Risque (Chic) (1979)
Peace
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*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
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But i think we all know who is the best.
LES FUCKING CLAYPOOL
Just saw Les Claypool this past weekend, it was pure bliss... he's a great performer and he never disappoints.
Les Claypool(Primus, Sausage, Oysterhead, solo, Frog Brigade etc.) Essential Record: This is tough, but most likely "Frizzle Fry" (Primus).
Steve Digiorgio (I only know him from Death): Individual Thought Patterns (Death)
In no particular order.
2. Watt
3. Victor Wooten
4. Les Claypool
5. Jaco Pastorius
In before The Heavily Biased Jeff Ament Mention
Mike Watt
MCA
Pearl Jam bootlegs:
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Geezer Butler
Geddy Lee
Jaco Pastorius
Tom Fowler (Zappa)
Billy Sheehan
Nick Beggs (I kid you not!)
Bobby Sheehan (Blues Traveler)
Whoever played bass on side 1 of the Heaven 17 album Penthouse & Pavement ???
Honorable mentions for Phil Lynott and Lemmy because I grew up loving Lizzy and Motorhead.
Mike Gordon
Chalres Mingus
Charlie Haden
Jaco Pastorius
Bill Wyman
Tony Levin
Steve Harris
Paul Chambers
Cliff Burton
Geddy Lee
I could go on forever, but these are some of my favorites.
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9/21,22/2009, 10/4/2009
5/6,7,9/2010, 9/3/2011 9/4/2011, 11/15/2013,
11/16/2013, 12/8/2013, 10/5/2014, 10/12/2014,
4/23, 5/10, 5/12, 8/20, 8/22 2016,
8/8, 8/10, 8/18, 8/20 2018, 5/12, 5/13, 9/20 2022
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Agreed, the only person that comes close to Mingus for me is Mike Watt
Billy Cox > Noel Redding
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In all seriousness, Jeff is very good. He has an interesting style, but he aint gonna be remembered as one of the greats.
flea is an obvios choice. Listening to him was what made me start playing bass. john Entwistle was amazing.
I'm a big fan of Tim Commerford of RATM aswell. Big driving bass, always steps up the songs a notch. Also he owns a Double neck bass a la Derek Smalls
I like Billy Cox too.
SURPRISED no one has mentioned CHRIS SQUIRER of YES.
Steve Harris
Les Claypool
John Doe
John Entwhistle
Eric Avery
Sadly not that many know it.
My Girl - Temptations
Bernadette - 4 Tops
Aint That Peculiar - Marvin ***e
Ooh Baby Baby - The Miracles
To Many Fish In The Sea - The Marvelettes
Uptight (Everything Is Alright) - Stevie Wonder
Heat Wave (U) - Martha & The Vandellas
This Old Heart Of Mine - Isley Brothers
I Heard It Through The Grapevine (2 recordings) - Marvin ***e, Gladys Knight & Pips
Where Did Our Love Go (U) - Diana/Supremes
Since I Lost My Baby - Temptations
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
My Guy (U) - Mary Wells
Your Precious Love - Marvin ***e/Tammy Terrell
You've Really Got A Hold On Me - The Miracles
Love Child - Diana/Supremes
I Guess I'll Always Love you
Dancing In The Streets - Martha & The Vandellas
Don't Mess With Bill - The Marvelettes
What's Going On - Marvin ***e
Standing In The Shadows Of Love - 4 Tops
Mickey's Monkey (U) - The Miracles
Cloud Nine - Temptations
Nothing's To Good For My Baby - Temptations
My Baby Loves Me - Martha & The Vandellas
You Keep Me Hanging On - Diana/Supremes
You Beat Me To The Punch - Mary Wells
Little Darling (I Need You) - 4 Tops
I'm Ready For Love
The Way You Do The Things You Do - Temptations
I Can't Help Myself - 4 Tops
Roadrunner - Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
You're All I Need To Get By - Temptations
You Can't Hurry Love - Diana/Supremes
Shop Around - The Miracles
Ain't To Proud To Beg - Temptations
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
It's The Same Old Song - 4 Tops
How Sweet It Is - Marvin ***e
Take Me In Your Arms (And Rock Me A Little While) - Brenda Holloway
Ain't No Mountain High Enough (2 recordings) - Marvin ***e/Tammy Terrell, Diana/Supremes
My Baby Must Be A Magician - The Marvelettes
Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart - Diana/Supremes
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - Temptations
Ask The Lonely - 4 Tops
Going To A Go-Go - The Miracles
I was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder
Hitch Hike - Marvin ***e
I Second That Emotion - The Miracles
Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes
Jimmy Mack (U) - Martha & The Vandellas
I Hear A Symphony - Diana/Supremes
Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over) - 4 Tops
I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Temptations
Get Ready - Temptations
The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
Stop! In The Name Of Love - Diana/Supremes
That's What Love Is Made Of
Nowhere To Run - Martha & The Vandellas
Seven Rooms Of Gloom - 4 Tops
Pride & Joy - Marvin ***e
(I Know) I'm Losing You - Temptations
Two Lovers - Mary Wells
I'll Turn To Stone - 4 Tops
Come See About Me - Diana/Supremes
Stubborn Kind Of Fellow - Marvin ***e
How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone
If I Were your Woman Gladys Knight & The Pips
My World Is Empty Without You - Diana/Supremes
The Tracks Of My Tears - The Miracles
I'm Wondering - Stevie Wonder
Can I Get A Witness - Marvin ***e
The Girls Alright With Me - Temptations
Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Da Day - Stevie Wonder
Reflections - Diana/Supremes
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted - Jimmy Ruffin
Baby I Need Your Loving - 4 Tops
Quicksand... - Martha & The Vandellas
Reach Out...I'll Be There - 4 Tops
You Beat Me To The Punch - Mary Wells
The Bells - The Originals
Shotgun - Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
Fingertips (pt2)- Stevie Wonder
Hey Girl - Stevie Wonder
What Are You Gonna Do When I'm Gone (U) - Kim Weston
Still Water Runs Deep - Four Tops (Chuck Whaley)
All in the Game - Four Tops (Chuck Whaley)
My Baby - Temptations
The One Who Really Loves You (U)- Mary Wells
This Old Heart Of Mine - Isley Brothers
My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left) - David Ruffin
It Takes Two (U) - Marvin ***e/Tammy Terrell
Honey Chile - Martha & the Vandellas
To Busy Thinking About My Baby - Marvin ***e
When Your Young And In Love - Marvelettes
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing - Marvin ***e/Tammy Terrell
Still Waters Run Deep - Four Tops
If I Were Your Woman - Gladys Knight & the Pips
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
It's Growing - The Temptations
Agent Double O Soul - Edwin Starr
I Can't Get Next To You - Temptations
I want A Love I can Feel - Temptations
Heart Breaking Guy - Supremes
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)