dansouth Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 Well, if we can laud the "keep it simple" guys, how about busier players who have still managed to meet with a lot of commercial success. I'm not talking about Bass Day stylists who sell albums only to other bass players. I'm thinking more of players like Verdine White of Earth, Wind, and Fire - busy players who support groups or artists that have sold millions of albums. Who are your favorite busy yet highly successful players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 Guys like Dee Murray (Elton John)...John Entwhistle (The Who)...Decon Jones (Queen)...John Paul Jones (Zep) and basically anyone in a good solid 3 piece band (always my fav to play in). These are the guys holding down the bottom..filling the gaps...and NEVER getting any credit LOL!!! ------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H. Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 With album selling players, I'd have to go with Jason Newsted of Metallica, and David Ellefson of Megadeth. Both have sold millions of albums while holding down the low end of heavy metal juggernaughts. Also, you can't forget Bootsy Collins with James Brown, and Parliament. I guess not my favorites, but a lot of recognition has to go out to the studio/tour bassists behind Britney, Backstreet, NSync, etc. as well. http://www.identity5.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 HOw can we forget the likes of Bill Wymann(Stones)...Jeff Amnett (sp?) (Pearl Jam)...Chris Squire (Yes)...Geddy Lee (Rush)...and any of the GREAT studio Bassists back in the 50's, 60's and 70's...James Jamerson to name one. Heck, lets face it...behind every good band is a pretty darn good, if not great bassist!! (ok, so I'm biased!) ------------------ This message has been edited by T-Bone on 07-24-2001 at 02:38 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Worthington Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 Number one: Tony Levin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Friedland Posted July 25, 2001 Share Posted July 25, 2001 I think the genius behind all of these players is their respective abilities to play a lot of notes without cluttering up the song. That's why they sell so many records. Hmm...how do they do that? ------------------ www.edfriedland.com www.edfriedland.com The Bass Whisperer Bass Whisperer TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted July 25, 2001 Share Posted July 25, 2001 How interesting that Bill Wyman, Tony Levin, James Jamerson and John Paul Jones (for his Herman's Hermits work) were also mentioned in the "Simple Bass Parts and Players We Love" thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted July 25, 2001 Share Posted July 25, 2001 I have to chime in with my two cents here. Not only does this bass player not recieve the credit he deserves, the drummer and guitar player are slighted as well. They sell millions of recordings, tour when they feel like it to packed houses, and write music that is complex and has great lyrics. The band is of course, RUSH. Geddy, Alex and Neil are fantastic players that just don't get the kudos they deserve. Geddy was extremely infuential in my early years as a bass player. He still kicks ass. ------------------ http://home.earthlink.net/~sjcarriere/lesson.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzz Posted July 25, 2001 Share Posted July 25, 2001 A couple of great players that weren't mentioned yet are Jack Bruce, Jack Cassidy,and Phil Lesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansouth Posted July 25, 2001 Author Share Posted July 25, 2001 All excellent players, and all very supportive sidemen despite busy styles. I really like to listen to Phil Lesh. The man knows no boundaries, yet he never left the Dead without a groove. Has anyone mentioned Francis Rocco Prestia of Tower Of Power? Amazing player! Also Anthony Jackson from his Chaka Kahn years and Marcus Miller from the Luther Vandross band (I think that's who he played for). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H. Posted July 25, 2001 Share Posted July 25, 2001 Wasn't Anthony Jackson the bassist that did the studio work for Michael Jackson's early stuff? Billy Jean, Beat It, etc. He's had some great players on his albums with some very tasty, simple grooves. http://www.identity5.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted July 25, 2001 Share Posted July 25, 2001 Originally posted by Ed Friedland: I think the genius behind all of these players is their respective abilities to play a lot of notes without cluttering up the song. That's why they sell so many records. Hmm...how do they do that? What do you mean "how do they do that?" Isn't that what your next set of articles is going to be about? Stop teasing us like that, or we'll start up the "boiling" and "Ed on ER" threads again. http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif Please add Tim Bogert to the excellent list compiled here. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansouth Posted July 25, 2001 Author Share Posted July 25, 2001 Chuck Rainey and Walter Becker - Steely Dan Graham Maby - Joe Jackson Dave Hope - Kansas Greg Lake - ELP If I recall correctly, James Jamerson and Wilton Felder played on most of the early Jackson 5 hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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