Female Bassist

[bigswifty1]

Well she's been mentioned once but she's so good she needs another post - here's Rebecca Johnson again with an old TOP classic:

 

[Vinny_G]

Simone Butler (Primal Scream)

 

[Eli_Kyiv]

Maja Kim (Alphaville)

 

[Rilence]

Fiona Kitschin (The Drones, Tropical F*** Storm)

 

[Paul McCarty]

By any means am I trying to be sexist here. After a lot of years I just got back into playing and in my time not many females played bass. Now I see it's not predominantly a male instrument(not that it ever was). You can see I'm fumbling over my words because I don't want this to be misinterpreted. Mohini Dey just blew me away and I'm interested in what other artist you people recommend. Asking for a granddaughter.

Really too many talented female bassists to name just one or two. But here's one or two

tina weymouth
suzie quatro (yes, you recognize her as Leather Tuscadero!)

 

[bigtone23]

I think the bass lends its self well to women. It's sort of an overlooked instrument in the band, but holds a ton of power. What's not to like there?
I was in a cover band in the late 80s/early 90s when I was 21ish with a group of people that were about 10-13 years older than me. The female bassist was married to the drummer. She was sort of shy, rocked the bass as well as vocals and keys. One of the most solid, egoless rhythm sections I have played with.

 

[Lytepipe]

Jenny Lee Lindberg is fantastic, Warpaint.

I love her style! Been a fan of hers and Warpaint since the beginning!

 

[GreyEagle]

Ida Nielsen (Prince) is one to check on, along with Alissia; check her out on YouTube (Let It Out is a good start).
But Mohini tops my list hands down!

 

[gomi_otaku]

Gail Greenwood blew me away when I saw Belly back in the 90's.

 

[Fishtude]

Julie Slick is amazing.

Have you seen Julie Slick live? Definitely amazing.

 

[LowMax]

By any means am I trying to be sexist here. After a lot of years I just got back into playing and in my time not many females played bass. Now I see it's not predominantly a male instrument(not that it ever was). You can see I'm fumbling over my words because I don't want this to be misinterpreted. Mohini Dey just blew me away and I'm interested in what other artist you people recommend. Asking for a granddaughter.

Just Google best female bass players.

 

[bcouper]

For role models, I can suggest a couple. These aren't hugely famous people, just good honest players.

 

[RSBBass]

Have you seen Julie Slick live? Definitely amazing.

Yes and I got to meet her. She was thrilled when I gushed about what a good bass player and performer she was.

 

[jazzyvee]

Yolanda Charles MBE.
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[Tosya]

Clatter

She’s a member here too.
@Tosya I love your videos!

Thank you!!! I'm glad you're enjoying them!!

 

[Asylum-49]

paz lenchantin...

 

[Roche Pso]

Patricia Morrison:


and of course MISA:

 

[Vinny_G]

A little more Anna Portalupi for the fun of it.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

If your granddaughter is interested in bass, that's awesome. She should listen to the masters, regardless of sex. But for female role models, you can't go wrong with some of the early ones. Carol Kaye, Suzy Quatro, Tina Weymouth, and then later on you have people like Tal (mentioned above), Esperanza Spalding, Kim Deal, Kim Gordon, Meshell Ndegeocello, Gail Ann Dorsey... it's a long list, really.

Yes, when I started in the late 70's there were very few of us; the bass was stereotyped as the province of the quiet guy with big hands standing in the shadows next to the drums. But a lot has changed.

it really is a long list! I’ll add Nikki Monninger of Silversun Pickups, and Dominque Davalos of The Bluebonnets- which leads us to Kathy Valentine, who played bass with The GoGos. She’d been a guitarist (and is with The Bluebonnets), but pulled it off well.

 

[Johnny Em]

By any means am I trying to be sexist here. After a lot of years I just got back into playing and in my time not many females played bass. Now I see it's not predominantly a male instrument(not that it ever was). You can see I'm fumbling over my words because I don't want this to be misinterpreted. Mohini Dey just blew me away and I'm interested in what other artist you people recommend. Asking for a granddaughter.

One of my favorite players is a Japanese girl, Nohana Kitajima. Check this vid . Nothing fast or fancy...just a great example of playing in the pocket. Another to check out is Bobby Vega. He can play any style you want (pluck, pick or slap) as well as anyone out there.