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I see so many discussions about guitars and drummers but where is one honoring the amazing bass players out there? So who are/is your fave?

1. John Entwhitsle

2. Geddy Lee

3. Paul McCartney

hononrable mention: Ray Manzarek's left hand! :D

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cool

John Paul Jones (genius)

John Entwistle

Geezer Butler

and yeah Ray Manzarek's left hand has to be at least mentioned

I never said he was better than any of the other amazing bass players mentioned. I just listed my personal faves as I have asked of all of you! Cheers!

For me it's Jack Bruce!! Never heard somebody play such a melodic bass!

 

Also good:

John Paul Jones

Phil Lesh

Paul Newton

Roger Waters

 

My Favorite Bass Player....

#1 GEDDY LEE

#2 JOHN PAUL JONES

#3 RODGER WATER

#4 PHIL LESH

#5 DUSTY HILL

#6 GREG LAKE

#7 JOHN McVIE

#8 JACK BRUCE

#9 JOHN ENTWISTLE

#10 STING

Jonesy!!

Dusty Hill

Geezer Butler

Steve Harris

Geddy Lee

 

Steppenwolf's bass player played a bass guitar with no frets. I thought that was too cool.

That is cool! Just like a stand up bass...love the sound of stand ups!!!!! :D

Geddy Lee

Stanley Clarke

Paul Mcartney (you really need to listen a little closely to hear exactly what he's doing, it's pretty cool)

Joe Macre

Chris Squire

John Wetton

John Paul Jones

John Entwhistle

 

 

Oh God, I'm not much of a favorites guy.

 

I agree. McCartney is too easy to dismiss. Careful attention to his playing does prove his brilliance.

I look at all the previous posts and can nod my head in approval with them all. However, I would like to give a mention to John Glascock who played bass for Jethro Tull between '75 and '80. He was a wonderful bassist who's life was cut short at the height of his powers, when he died after complications following heart surgery. He was 28 years old.

John was replaced by Fairport bassist Dave Pegg who juggled life with Tull and Fairport for several years. He is also an unsung bass master.

There can only be one: Jaco Pastorius ...

Paul McCartney

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Les Claypool

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