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"_______ doesn't get enough love around here!"
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Check out his stuff with Alan Holdsworth's I.O.U. band...such as-
(Couple of sick bass fills starting around 2:50-ish)
Sorry hadda link this, too.
More I.O.U w/ Jimmy Johnson.
Note the economy of motion with Holdsworth's technique. Whew...
More I.O.U w/ Jimmy Johnson.
Note the economy of motion with Holdsworth's technique. Whew...
The one that leaps to mind for me is Klaus Voorman. Most people think of hm for his artwork, but he played bass on some pretty major records: his work on Plastic Ono Band alone, but he was in a brief band called Paddy, Klaus and Gibson that had a few great tunes, then Mandred Mann, then did John, George and Ringo's early solo stuff, the concert for Bangaldesh and some Nilsson stuff. He also played the signature bass introduced on "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon.
Marshall "Rock" Jones had some seriously funky bass lines back in day, most people don't even know who he is
If you're going to bring up The Ohio Players, which you always should, you have to include Funky Worm. So, so funky.
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Two of my favorite California bassists are Trevor Lindsey and Jayme Lewis.
You name it and they can do it (incredible musicality)!
Both bassists are true professionals!
Trevor Lindsey - Has the tightest most articulate slap tone I've ever heard.
Jayme Lewis - His fingerstyle and tapping is sick!
Start at 3:24 mark
You name it and they can do it (incredible musicality)!
Both bassists are true professionals!
Trevor Lindsey - Has the tightest most articulate slap tone I've ever heard.
Jayme Lewis - His fingerstyle and tapping is sick!
Start at 3:24 mark
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Totally agree, but you forgot to mention his great use of effects (as seen in this fantastic live version of Aeons)
Below is a very short list of bassists that are not loved enough on TB, in my opinion:
- Tommy and Randy Debarge
- Leon Sylvers III
- Sonny Thompson
- David Dyson
- Reggie Parker
- Adam Blackstone
- Jonathan Maron
- Ricky Kinchen
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I once mentioned Leon Sylvers as being underrated. Tommy DeBarge also deserves a lot of recognition.
Besides Marcus Miller, David Dyson is my second favorite bass player. I love soulful and funky bass players!
There are so many, almost everyday I pick a CD out of my collection and think the bassist is underrated.
Jimmy Bain. No question about it.
One of the great hard rock/heavy metal bass guitarists ever.
One of the great hard rock/heavy metal bass guitarists ever.
Bruce Thomas has always been a favorite of mine..........
George McArdle..... Have a YouTube random 70's songs playlist. Happy Anniversary comes on by Little River Band (not usually my thing).... And this fellow is just rocking some bass. Did a quick Google search on the man. Seems he was voted Best Bassist by the Australian Music Awards.... Dang, that man has that bass talking on that tune!
Bruce Thomas, for sure....perfect bassist for the perfect storm The Attractions were (as well as Pete Thomas being the perfect drummer for said arrangement).... Bruce is a helluva bassist
