Paul McCartney?!!?!?? I can repsect him as a song writer but NEVER as a bass player. I don't care what anyone has to say about his role in The Beatles, His bass playing was lame. Sory to be the dick that all you Beatles fans are going to verbally assault but that's just the way I feel.
This comment reveals a lot about your understanding of what constitutes musicality.
Mel Schacher: Bassist for rock's greatest power trio, Grand Funk Railroad. Famous for his lead-bass style. Later toured with Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. One of, if not the, best power bassists of our time.
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I can't remember what the "award" was, but IIRC, several (or many) years ago Bass Player Magazine "evaluated" electric bass players, and their "top choice" among all the fan favorites etc was Gary Willis.
It wasn't the Bass Player of the Year Award. This was more of a "Hall of Fame" type of "recognition". I think it was because Gary Willis was their view of a consummate professional electric bassist who fares well in any type of musical situation. I can't say I disagree with their "verdict" or assessment.
hey guys..
did U know steve Bailey....victor wooten partner in extrem bass project...i think he has a good technique....so give the hounour to him ...hehehehehhe
