NickT Posted June 4, 2002 Share Posted June 4, 2002 As a bass player, who should I be listening to, so that I can keep the drummer happy? I would like to start by suggesting James Jamerson, Lord Of Motown, Emperor of the Funk. (He also played on Boom, Boom, Boom by John Lee Hooker apparently.) Free your mind and your ass will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrytkennedyexcite.com Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Well, there's my wife, whom you've never heard; after her:1)Paul McCartney - played nice melodic lines w/o overpowering the other instruments or vocals2) Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones) - simple, solid bass playing that fit those rock classics perfectly.3) Tommy Shannon (?) )Steve Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble) - like Chris Layton's drumming, bass lines approporiate for blues, but interesting and just a bit different one song from the next.4) Mel Schaffer (Grand Funk) - great bass player in a great 3-piece band.and, of course,5) Larry Graham - Mr. Funky bass!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 George Porter Jr. Roscoe Beck Will Lee Tony Levin Marcus Miller Chris Wood Larry Graham Those are the good groove guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolkid Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 darrel "the munch" jones when he played with miles davis check him out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 Geddy Lee Derrick Smalls Cliff Williams Donald "Duck" Dunn Steve Harris Graham Maby Pete Trewavas -- Rob I have the mind of a criminal genius.....I keep it in the freezer next to mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrock1san.rr.com Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 Originally posted by Dwarf: Geddy Lee Derrick Smalls Cliff Williams Donald "Duck" Dunn Steve Harris Graham Maby Pete Trewavas -- RobNice to see someone mention Pete Trewavas (Marillion).....he's one of the best-kept secrets in rock and he gets better everytime I see him. I went to the Marillion weekend/convention in April at Somerset, England and I got to see them play for 2.5 days....There were 1,800 fans from all over the world and it was held at Pontins resort....one the old holiday camps that was built in the 50's, popular with working-class British families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 This will be a lot shorter than my drum list. James Jamerson - of courseAnthony Jackson - because he is just bad assLee Sklar - reminds me of gravityJimmy Johnson - smooth, effortless Nathan East - all that pocket AND sings wellWill Lee - big, sweet pocketMarcus Miller - funky, funky, funkyAlphonso Johnson - always makes me smileDuck Dunn - groove, groove, grooveFamily Man - BIGGEST POCKET EVERVictor Wooten - he gets better and better every year (and doesn't really need to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumtek Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 You must've peeked at my list, tnb...! :-) Anthony JacksonNathan EastWill LeeMarcus MillerStanley Clarke (grew up on him!)M'shell N'dege Ochello (that girl is just wicked!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iccutitapnhoj Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 I like John Patitucci, Victor Wooten, Cliff Burton, Jaco Pastrious, and basically anybody who is unconventional in their technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted June 29, 2002 Share Posted June 29, 2002 Drumtek, I didn't see your list but i'm feelin' you. Meshell is the shit. A buddy of mine saw her in NYC with Wil Calhoun and said her playing was "like being wrapped up in your favorite blanket on a cold and snowy day". High praise, for sure. Stanley Clarke, how could I leave his name off the list - i'm an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_dup3 Posted July 20, 2002 Share Posted July 20, 2002 Lotsa greats here on the list already but the name is BOOTSY ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 I agree, d. Bootsy got the funk, & he'll never let go! Aside form Bootsy, how about: 1) McCartney. Great bass player, could be solid and inventive. 2) Wyman. 1/2 of one of the greatest rhythm sections of all time. 3) Shannon. THE Meat-&-potatoes bass player. 4) Tom Hamilton, Aerosmith. Solid, yet refined and riff-y. 5) Jack Bruce, of Cream & solo fame, the one and only Jaco P. This could anger your drummer, though... 6) James Jamerson. As you said, the ultimate. Most of those guys have been said, but they're the greats, so they go for double! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howler Monkey Posted July 25, 2002 Share Posted July 25, 2002 Bootsy, Bill Laswell, some song called "grooveline" by heatwave, and John Taylor's playing on "Rio" and "Girls on Film". http://princemakaha.homestead.com/files/bewbies.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
where02190 Posted July 25, 2002 Share Posted July 25, 2002 Originally posted by koolkid: darrel "the munch" jones when he played with miles davis check him outOr anytime throughout his career. I had the privelage of working wtih Munch during those Miles days, and he will always remain my fav bassists. Not only has he some amazing talents, he is one excelent person to boot. Hope this is helpful. NP Recording Studios Analog approach to digital recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george costanza Posted July 26, 2002 Share Posted July 26, 2002 Originally posted by koolkid: darrel "the munch" jones when he played with miles davis check him outNow he's a semi-Rollin'Stone, right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
where02190 Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 Right. Hope this is helpful. NP Recording Studios Analog approach to digital recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowbar Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 HEY!And HEY!again!!!I cant believe you guys havent mentioned two STELLER bass players...JOHN PAUL JONES and CHRIS SQUIER put on a great pair of headphones and listen closely to JONES work on STAIRWAY..I mean REALLY listen.The phrasing/melodic/accenting is just as phenominal as Pages lead.SQUIRES playing is also steller on LONG DISTANCE RUN AROUND...have any of you checked out BRUFORDS drumming on that tune?Whoa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanmass Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 Geddy LeeTony LevinPino Palladino (Pete Townsend,etc)JacoSebastian Steinberg (Soul Coughing)StingFLEA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaerovons.com Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 1 McCartney 2 Entwhistle 3 Greg Lake 4 Jamerson 5 Joe Osborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumlooney Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Scott Ambush John Pettatucci Carlos Enriques John Benitez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaltoast Posted August 27, 2002 Share Posted August 27, 2002 Victor LeMonte Wooten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 Jack Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_F_H_13 Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 I don't even know his name but here are my top 3. 1) the guy from mudvayne2)Les claypool3) Victer Wooten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yshlim Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 In no particular order... Me'Shell NdegeocelloJohn GiblinPino PalladinoBrad HouserPercy JonesMick Karn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy bloggs Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Chuck Rainey - Steely Dan & so many others.Verdine White, earth wind & fire.Rocco Prestia. Tower of Power, check out "Good Credit" Jaco, Will Lee, J.J., Bill Wyman, John Paul Jones, Patrick O'Hearn & any of Zappa's other bass players, like Tom Fowler "when left hand not broken". Depending on what style of music you do, there's loads of amazing players to recommend. What style(s) are you doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy bloggs Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Chuck Rainey - Steely Dan & so many others.Verdine White, earth wind & fire.Rocco Prestia. Tower of Power, check out "Good Credit" Jaco, Will Lee, J.J., Bill Wyman, John Paul Jones, Patrick O'Hearn & any of Zappa's other bass players, like Tom Fowler "when left hand not broken". Depending on what style of music you do, there's loads of amazing players to recommend. What style(s) are you doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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