ok, we've got the favorite drummer thread, how about fav. bass players?

mark@marktwain · « **Reply #20 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 01:27 pm »

My vote goes to Geddy Lee from Rush.

While I'm at it Neil Peart would be my pick for favorite drummer and Alex Lifeson for favorite guitar player. All three of them are amazing. Did I mention I like RUSH?

Mark

Ericus Rex · « **Reply #21 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 01:29 pm »

It took 15 posts to mention Victor Wooten!!!

Antman27 · « **Reply #22 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 01:40 pm »

+1 for Geddy Lee
I have to Agree Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson and Geddy are 3 of the most talented musicians Put the 3 of them together and that is One of my most talented bands on a whole for sure!!
Oh yea I am a huge rush fan also

konut · « **Reply #23 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 01:48 pm »

Duck Dunn
Robbie Shakespeare
Paul McCartney

Nels Ferre · « **Reply #24 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 02:02 pm »

I'd say Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and the late John Glascock (Tull.)

BobM · « **Reply #25 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 02:27 pm »

Damn, there's so many, so I'll mention two that are probably not terribly well known, but deserve the honor:

Percy Jones - from Brand X (Jaco overshadowed him, but I think Jaco also borrowed from some of the stuff Percy did with harmonics and stuff)

Gary Willis - from Tribal Tech and many other jazz-fusion projects

ltr317 · « **Reply #26 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 02:46 pm »

Jack Bruce - No introduction needed.
Harvey Brooks - has played with everyone, from Bob Dylan to Miles Davis to Al Kooper to Paul Simon. His bass playing has been on a who's who of hits and singles. One of the best studio session bassists alive.
Andy Kolberg - Blues Project
Stanley Clarke
Percy Health
Ron Carter
Timothy B. Schmidt

TerryO · « **Reply #27 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 03:09 pm »

Quote from: Ericus Rex on 7 Aug 2009, 01:29 pm

It took 15 posts to mention Victor Wooten!!!

I was going to add Victor yesterday, but I wasn't logged in and had to be at an appointment. Good Call!

Best Regards,
TerryO

groovybassist · « **Reply #28 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 03:25 pm »

I'll second Ray Brown on the upright - it's not just about chops - the feel and groove are where it's at for a bass player. On the electric side, let's not forget Jeff Berlin - had Jaco not erupted on the scene, Jeff would have had his due. I love Jaco, but I think Jeff is the more rounded player.

rodge827 · « **Reply #29 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 06:42 pm »

Acoustic = Ray Brown

Electric = Victor Wooten

sts9fan · « **Reply #30 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 07:06 pm »

Mike goRdon
victa
reed mathis
but my number one is

LES F'n CLAYPOOL

owenmd · « **Reply #31 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 07:24 pm »

Anyone remember Mark King...?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3671015909713633057

sts9fan · « **Reply #32 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 08:10 pm »

Forgot local favorites Mark Sandman RIP and Mike Rivard (club d'elf)

Scottdazzle · « **Reply #33 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 08:58 pm »

Jazz - Dave Holland and Charlie Haden
Rock - Paul McCartney has always been underrated as a pure rock/pop bassist.
Country - Chris Ethridge
Multi - Edgar Meyer

Wayner · « **Reply #34 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 10:37 pm »

Chris Squire from Yes.

or

Greg Lake from King Crimson or Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

Wayner

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #35 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 11:22 pm »

Jazz guys . .
Richard Davis, Cecil McBee, Eddie Gomez, and quite a few others. Some of the European players heard on ECM in the 70's and such are original and very interesting players, also. American Dave Holland was a go to ECM guy from that day. Jimmy Garrison wasn't heard much outside of his being a stalwart in the John Coltrane Quartet but in the Verve releases of this group's Impulse recordings he is given a strong physical presence in the mix and his contribution is clearly to be felt.
One rock god I haven't seen mentioned or missed if it was is Jack Casady.

JoshK · « **Reply #36 on:** 8 Aug 2009, 01:43 am »

I was listening to Iron Maiden Killers on my Ipod on the way home from work and I have to say Steve Harris is quite the bassist as well. Maybe not world class but still very talented.

mfsoa · « **Reply #37 on:** 8 Aug 2009, 03:01 am »

Freo-1 · « **Reply #38 on:** 8 Aug 2009, 03:18 am »

Jack Bruce

Art_Chicago · « **Reply #39 on:** 8 Aug 2009, 03:45 am »

Savall rules!
he may be a little out of range. though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3onO9ZG7io&feature=related