Favorite Funk/Blues/NOT ROCK bassist/band

Mr_Krinkle · #1 08-14-2008, 05:19 PM

Basically I'm just wondering what some good Funk and/or Blues bands/bassists are. Or really any kind of music, just not rock, I already know enough about rock.
So, what are your favorites?

brivello · #2 08-14-2008, 05:23 PM

I have yet to find someone who doesn't love parliament. I'm convinced its impossible not to. Anyone dislike them?

Muddslide · #3 08-14-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by brivello

I have yet to find someone who doesn't love parliament. I'm convinced its impossible not to. Anyone dislike them?

I think it would have to be someone who's missing a soul.

Funkadelic's Maggot Brain is one of my all-time favorite albums.

I also really dig Sly and the Family Stone.

Dark Star · #4 08-14-2008, 10:27 PM

For funk bassists:
-Verdine White (E, W & F)
-Larry Graham (Sly & the Family Stone)
-Rocco Prestia (ToP)

Ive also been taking a shine lately to Stu Zender from Jamiroquai. Some great playing.

Bands:
-Parliament
-Earth, Wind & Fire
-James Brown Band
-Galactic/Stanton Moore Trio

drnknmstr · #5 08-14-2008, 10:49 PM

Currently been spinning Pleasure.

WOW. That is some serious funk bass.

Youtube it. Check out the tune "Glide"...whew! In particular, youtube guru MarloweDK has a cool clip of him playing along with it.

Enden · #6 08-15-2008, 08:46 PM

George Porter, Jr.

The Meters.

the end.

LowDown Hal · #7 08-15-2008, 09:02 PM

Donald "DUCK" Dunn

Mr_Krinkle · #8 08-16-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drnknmstr

Currently been spinning Pleasure.

WOW. That is some serious funk bass.

Youtube it. Check out the tune "Glide"...whew! In particular, youtube guru MarloweDK has a cool clip of him playing along with it.

MarloweDK is awesome, I'll definetly have to check that out. But I haven't heard much on the blues-y side of things. Anybody?