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Originally Posted by Petary791 It seems like everyone agrees that Jaco is #1. |
I think a lot of people feel obligated to at least mention him because of his influence, even though they might prefer others.
Strangely, I find that my influences are often not bass players. If the music speaks to me, it doesn't really matter what instrument they play (if any).
Here are some bassists that inspire me (no real order):
Geddy I was hooked the first time I heard 'Tom Sawyer.' I was so stoked to learn that so many other bassists love him, too.
Geezer Butler Those pentatonic lines can groove.
Jamerson Groove comes first. Period. Studying this guy lately, along with some of the blues greats, has really opened my eyes.
Tim Commerford His tone, presence, and impact are all very strong. Amazing chops be damned, this guy's bass is exactly where it needs to be in the music.
Stuart Hamm His experimentation with technique is inspiring, but what impresses me is that this guy can shred, yet is perfectly happy to lay back and groove. When it's time to solo, he's part tasteful and part entertainer; it's nice to see a man who doesn't take himself too seriously.
Dave LaRue Like Stu Hamm, he backs some of the best solo guitarists in rock music and he knows when it's appropriate to use his bag of tricks and when it isn't.
Christopher Squire I was raised on Yes. Even in a large band, Squire is able to write bass lines that are not only functional, but absolutely essential to the song.
There are lots of others (Roger Waters, Jack Bruce, Bob Daisley, etc.), but these are the guys that are making a big difference in my development right now.
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