Top 10 Bassists

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  • NYCPJ
    NYCPJ nyc Posts: 764
    DollarShort wrote:
    My personal favorites:

    1. John Entwistle (I get goosebumps listening to the quick bass solos in 'My Generation')
    2a. Flea (funk rock, baby)
    2b. Geddy Lee (why doesn't Rush ever get any credit?)
    4. Chris Squire (one of many talented guys on Yes)
    5. Jack Bruce & Phil Lynott (just enjoy hearing these guys play)

    I think this is a good list, but id have to find a way to get John Paul Jones in there. IMO, Entwistle is a clear number 1. And i certainly wouldnt argue with Cliff Burton or Tony Levin on any list. One bassist i currently really enjoy is Oteil Burbridge from the Allman Brothers (their previous bass players were pretty good as well!)
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  • ak.sa.ra
    ak.sa.ra Posts: 57
    BinauralJam wrote:
    Cliff-god of bassist
    Steve Harris-Jesus

    LOL...well said though. :D
    Five, five...five against who?
  • Music For Rhinos
    Music For Rhinos Posts: 1,693
    Some others that haven't been mentioned...

    Eric Wilson, Sublime - I don't listen to them all that much anymore but damn, does this guy have some great lines.

    Tim Commerford, Rage Against The Machine & Audioslave - Unbelievable stuff with both bands.

    Stefan Lessard, Dave Matthews Band - Even if you don't care for the band, there's no denying Lessard's bass playing ability, they are all top-shelf musicians, really.

    Justin Chancellor, Tool - Another amazing bassist. Some great stuff on Lateralus and 10,000 Days.
  • sawyerjam
    sawyerjam Posts: 140
    Victor Wooten/Mike Gordon/Colin Greenwood/Jaco Pastorius/John Stirratt/Les Claypool/Justin Chancellor/John Paul Jones/Larry Graham(Sly & The Family Stone)/Charles Mingus
  • sawyerjam
    sawyerjam Posts: 140
    I can't believe this thread went 45 posts without mention of Jaco Pastorius. Fuckin amateurs :mrgreen:
  • Electric_Delta
    Electric_Delta Posts: 977
    sawyerjam wrote:
    I can't believe this thread went 45 posts without mention of Jaco Pastorius. Fuckin amateurs :mrgreen:

    I'll go with you on that.

    What about Charlie Haden, Charles Mingus, Tommy Caldwell, James Jamerson?

    C'mon guys!!
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