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Offline Cthulhu

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Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« on: March 18, 2009, 04:43:02 PM »
OK, I don't play guitar, but it's obvious that a lot of you guys do. Everybody's got an opinion about electric guitar (Clapton, Hendrix, etc.), but what about electric bass?

Who's the best? (Living or dead)

(I know who I'd pick, but I'm curious to hear what you guys think)
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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2009, 04:43:34 PM »
James Jamerson
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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2009, 04:47:55 PM »
Danny Partridge!  :D
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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2009, 04:48:58 PM »
Quote from: Masherbrum on March 18, 2009, 04:43:34 PM
James Jamerson
Damn it! Are you looking over my shoulder?  :salute

Was it that easy?

Quote from: SKJohn on March 18, 2009, 04:47:55 PM
Danny Partridge!  :D
Trying very hard not to laugh, because that would only encourage you.  ;)
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Offline AWwrgwy

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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2009, 04:55:25 PM »
Bill Dickens

Victor Wooten

Steve Harris

in no particular order.


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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2009, 04:58:29 PM »
I was told (a long time ago) that the first Metallica bass player was the best ever.
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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2009, 05:04:59 PM »
I like Les claypool alot. Alot of fun listening to him play.

But probably the most under rated player was/is John Paul Jones.

Alot of guys claim its Victor Wooten, and no doubt he is very good, but I don't care for his style.

Can't remember his name, but the Bass player from Dream theatre ain't no slouch.

Its all really a matter of taste.

But I would have to say I enjoy listening to John Paul Jones the most. Very understated playing.
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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2009, 05:08:38 PM »
IMO Jamerson was THE MAN, but recognizing a few other guys with real talent:

Stanley Clarke

Geddy Lee

Mel Schacher (probably alone on that one, but I liked his heavy approach as a kid)


(Listen to the bass line on Stevie Wonder's "I Was Made To Love Her". Jamerson was a genius with a bass)
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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2009, 05:24:12 PM »
Victor Wooten or Berry Oakley of the Allman Brothers Band
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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2009, 06:39:03 PM »
Flea
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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2009, 06:46:47 PM »
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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2009, 07:04:14 PM »
Les Claypool   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAkvBqp8R8E

John Entwistle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfDE-ZvfOwU&feature=related

Billy Sheehan  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StMtNQkCqUU&feature=related

Cliff Burton  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLpmJu9RWQQ

If I had to pick one, it would be Les Claypool.  That guy has done so many different styles and types of songs.  A very diverse and talented musician who has gone places with a bass that many can only dream of.   He inspired me to start playing bass 11 years ago and there are still very few songs of his that I can keep up with. :rock
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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2009, 08:33:11 PM »
Scott LaFaro without question.

http://www.jazzimprov.com/links/legends.cfm?legend_id=12

speaking of great bassist: I met Jaco in 1981/82 (forgot the EXACT date) while in boston. He walked in the room and LOUDLY stated "My name is Jaco Pastorious and im the greatest bass player in the world" he was drunk, smelled bad, looked like a homeless person, was wearing a FILTHY trench coat and was loud and rude.
I took off my bass and handed it to him and he played his butt off. then he jumped on piano and started sing and playing some CRAZY blues tunes. i was in shock for a week.

Scott LaFaro was jacos favorite bassist, i have been told, dont know that for a fact though

and you can hear MY music here

 www.myspace.com/6colures


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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2009, 08:35:16 PM »
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Re: Who's the Greatest Bass Player Ever?
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2009, 10:20:26 PM »
John Myung is the Bass Player from Dream Theater. Since nobody has mentioned it I'll throw Bootsie Collins into the mix.
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