My Favourite Bass Players

[pins]

I'm digging Tal Wilkenfeld (isn't everybody?)

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm dont really care if she plays the bass or not,that would only lead to petty squabbles over who is best,so I would retire from playing just to keep her happy

[foal30]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20486184

crikey.

[Dan]

Oh man thats sad.

[DF7]

These are my favourite bassists:

Chris Barker/#2
Jared Followill
John Taylor
Mark Stoermer
Paul McCartney
Pete Wentz
Pino Palladino
Sting

[allthumbs]

I can't find Justin Chancelor on the site at all. What do we think of him? I know his bass lines aren't the most complicated, but he must get a little credit for some of his rythms and the fact he's in arguably one of the most influential bands of the last couple decades.

[Harley]

.. he's in arguably one of the most influential bands of the last couple decades.

Just shows you how little influenced us old farts can be. I've never heard of Tool.

[Mr Bass Man]

just came across this thread and thought I'd add my 2c worth
in no particular order my favourite bass players are....

John Entwistle
Steve Harris
Geddy Lee
Sting
Paul McCartney
Flea
John Taylor
John Deacon
Adam Clayton
Chris Squire
there's probably more but after a couple of beers on a Sunday night my mind has gone blank!

[Dan]

I can't find Justin Chancelor on the site at all. What do we think of him? I know his bass lines aren't the most complicated, but he must get a little credit for some of his rythms and the fact he's in arguably one of the most influential bands of the last couple decades.

Justin is a monster, he is the melodic driving force of that band. Got to hang out with the Tool guys backstage in Phoenix a couple months ago.....good dude.

[martyforrer]

Just shows how diverse we all are. I don't think I've ever heard Tool, and certainly couldn't tell you any of their songs. And while most bassplayers cite James Jamerson as a major influence, I much prefer Carole Kay and Bob Babbit from that era.
Currently my favourite bass guitarists are Lee Sklar, Emory Gordy Jr, Anthony Jackson, Jaco Pastorius. Favourite upright players are Willie Dixon, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Milt Hinton.

[manofthematch]

Is there any limit to how many names I can post? This is more or less my all-time list

Favourite international bassists:
Pino Palladino
Stuart Zender
Sting
Gene Perez
Julian Crampton
Bob Babbit
James Jamerson
Les Claypool
Flea
Louis Johnson
Bernard Edwards
Abraham Laboriel
Marcus Millar
Jaco!
Aston Barrett
Bootsy Collins
Andrew Levy
Mark King
Francis Hylton
Nathan East
Stefan Lessard
Stu Hamm
Victor Wooten
Fred Hammond
Dishan Abrahams
Rhonda Smith
Esperanza Spalding
Paul Denman
Steve Lewinson

Favourite kiwi bassists, some of whom are international too :
Paul Mouncey
Tim Robertson
Nick Tipping
Ben Shepherd
Mike "Fudd" Fudakowski
Tere Ngarua
Joe Lonie


That's about all I can think of for now

[Tim1]

I think you forgot Uncle Tom Cobbley

[allthumbs]

Justin is a monster, he is the melodic driving force of that band. Got to hang out with the Tool guys backstage in Phoenix a couple months ago.....good dude.

More than a little jealous here... Danny Carey is hands down my favourite drummer.

[ryla]

I'm my favorite bass player.

[J-Funk]

James Jamerson
Bootsy Collins
Rocco Prestia
Peter Entwhistle
Aston Barrett
Bruce Foxton
Bernard Edwards
Les Claypool
Flea