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Can't Stop that Funk...

Discussion in 'Bassists [BG]' started by ChiefLongDong, Jan 9, 2009.

  1. Jan 9, 2009 #1
    ChiefLongDong

    ChiefLongDong Guest

    Nov 18, 2008
    I've recently discovered Funk, and holy afro i'm lovin it.

    I downloaded all the Tower of Power I could find, and its ridiculously cool. What is Hip, Squib Cakes, Soul Vaccination...

    What else am I missing out there, give me some Funk bands to try out.

    Also, I just taught myself to slap (at least audible notes from amp) learning "play that funky music"... I don't care if its lame, its so fun to play...

    Hit me with that Funk...
     
  2. Jan 9, 2009 #2
    Zombbg4

    Zombbg4

    Jul 15, 2008
    Olympia,Wa
    Maceo Parker, that man is funky.
     
  3. Jan 9, 2009 #3
    anonymous101511

    anonymous101511 Guest

    Mar 5, 2001
    Dean Markley Strings, Xotic Basses, Kubicki Basses
    better yet, try looking for the band from portland 'Pleasure' on fantasy records. 'Glide' has a great bass line that all should know.
     
  4. Jan 9, 2009 #4
    kesslari

    kesslari Groovin' with the Fusion Cats Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 21, 2007
    Santa Cruz Mtns, California
    Lark in the Morning Instructional Videos; Audix Microphones
    ToP does rock.

    For a different old school funk vibe, check out any of George Clinton's offerings: Parliment, Funkadelic, P-Funk, and Bootsy's Rubber Badn.
    Ohio Players and Commodores have some funkay stuff...
    Commercial funk - hard to beat Earth Wind and Fire.

    The Funk101 thread in Recordings has a lot to offer, as well.
     
  5. Jan 9, 2009 #5
    Mr_Sore_Fingerz

    Mr_Sore_Fingerz Guest

    Oct 10, 2007
    Houston, Texas
    Don't forget Larry Graham and Graham Central Station!!! :bassist:
     
  6. Jan 9, 2009 #6
    David Jayne

    David Jayne

    Jan 16, 2006
    Brookfield, CT
    Average White Band.
     
  7. Jan 9, 2009 #7
    lindseyp

    lindseyp

    Jun 19, 2003
    Home-STL; location-Hesse.
    James Brown (his entire catalog!)
    The Brothers Johnson
    The Isley Brothers stuff from the 70s
    The Barkays
    Cameo
    Rufus
    The Average White Band (get their live album from the 70s, I forget the name)
    Sly and the Family Stone
    Graham Central Station
    Zapp
    Confunkshun
    Slave
    Prince--he played bass on a lot of his hits!
    Chic -- Nile Rogers said Bernard Edwards played with his forefinger but formed his hand as if he was holding a pick. I guess that helped his timing.
    I'm not only showing my age, but this is the cable music channel I fall to sleep on each night :)
     
  8. Jan 9, 2009 #8
    elBandito

    elBandito Guest

    Dec 3, 2008
    Rotten Apple
    paul jackson's got that groove. :bassist:
     
  9. Jan 9, 2009 #9
    bassadicct

    bassadicct

    Oct 28, 2007
    Norfolk, VA / Minneapolis, MN
    jamiroquai for sure. a lot more modern but the classic funk bass line is there. oh yah and
     
  10. Jan 9, 2009 #10
    Stumbo

    Stumbo Guest

    Feb 11, 2008
    Here's some links to some bass players that may interest you:
    From Funk to R&B and Blues, they are some of the best around at what they do:

    James Jamerson. Jr. - Motown/Funk Bros
    Cloud Nine: Temptations
     
  11. Jan 9, 2009 #11
    elBandito

    elBandito Guest

    Dec 3, 2008
    Rotten Apple
    some headhunters
     
  12. Jan 10, 2009 #12
    Amaru

    Amaru Guest

    Jun 16, 2007
    New Glarus, WI
    Fishbone!

    Maybe a bit modern, but they kick ass!
     
  13. Jan 10, 2009 #13
    Ezbass

    Ezbass

    Apr 3, 2008
    U.K.
    Too much funk goodness, I may explode. GREAT POST:bassist:
     
  14. Jan 10, 2009 #14
    ChiefLongDong

    ChiefLongDong Guest

    Nov 18, 2008
    Wow, 12 hours after my post and I have enough material to keep my happy for a very long time.

    Thanks guys.