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Greatest Canadian bassists.

Discussion in 'Bassists [BG]' started by Shearstown, Dec 3, 2005.

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  1. Dec 3, 2005 #1
    Shearstown

    Shearstown

    Oct 15, 2005
    Canada has produced some great bassists. I was wondering what are your favorites. Mine are....

    Geddy Lee - Amazing
    Gord Sinclair of The Tragically Hip. Some tasty lines and grooves from this guy.
     
  2. Dec 3, 2005 #2
    MaskedJackal

    MaskedJackal

    Jun 19, 2005
    Towson, MD/Seattle, WA
    BLACKY from VOIVOD!
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2005 #3
    Aaron Saunders

    Aaron Saunders

    Apr 27, 2002
    Ontario
    Alain Caron, formerly of UZEB. My favourite fusion bassist. His solo stuff is also really awesome, especially for those who are also into soundscapey/ambient stuff.
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2005 #4
    Baryonyx

    Baryonyx Inactive

    Jul 11, 2005
    Marathon Man
    Geddy Lee (of course)

    And Alain Caron.
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2005 #5
    The_D

    The_D Well, thats like your opinion. Man...

    Mar 20, 2004
    Fife, Scotland
    Brian Adams

    :bag:
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2005 #6
    Shearstown

    Shearstown

    Oct 15, 2005
    Apologies for typoing my own country. But I shall check out this Alain Caron
     
  7. Dec 4, 2005 #7
    James Hart

    James Hart

    Feb 1, 2002
    Beemerville.nj.us
    Prepare to be amazed. :bassist: Alain is one of the greats for sure.

    Check out some samples on his website

    www.alaincaron.com
     
  8. Dec 4, 2005 #8
    Papersen

    Papersen Supporting Member

    Mar 22, 2002
    I saw a live concert of a Brian Adams playing a Precision while he was singing, and he wasn´t bad at all. At least, I can´t do that.

    My votes for Geddy and Alain Caron
     
  9. Dec 4, 2005 #9
    Petary791

    Petary791

    Feb 20, 2005
    Michigan, USA
    Geddy Lee.
     
  10. Dec 5, 2005 #10
    Philbiker

    Philbiker Pat's the best!

    Dec 28, 2000
    Northern Virginia, USA
    Candain?

    Fergus Marsh did some really impressive work with Bruce Cockburn in the 80s on the bass and stick.
     
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  11. Dec 5, 2005 #11
    Steve Clark

    Steve Clark

    Jan 9, 2004
    London ON
    David Pilch
    Mike Downes
    Mike Pellarin
    Mike Farquarson
    Steve Lucas

    There's more.
     
  12. Dec 5, 2005 #12
    bmc

    bmc

    Nov 15, 2003
    Switzerland
    Chris Tarry.
    Brent Bezhig
     
  13. Dec 5, 2005 #13
    LM Bass

    LM Bass

    Jul 19, 2002
    Vancouver, BC
    Here's a few from the wet coast, off the top of my head:

    Chris Nelson
    Gary Karr (lives in Victoria now)
    Rene Worst
    Don Thompson (originally from Powell River)
    Torben Oxbol
    Russ Botten

    (and many more I've neglected)
     
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  14. Dec 5, 2005 #14
    bmc

    bmc

    Nov 15, 2003
    Switzerland
    Michele Donato
     
  15. Dec 5, 2005 #15
    spectorbass83

    spectorbass83

    Jun 6, 2005
    canada
    Orin Isaacs

    He played bass in "The Open Mike Band" on "Open Mike with Mike Bullard". Google him. He is an excellent 6-string player!
     
  16. Dec 5, 2005 #16
    mike sancho

    mike sancho SANCH

    Feb 10, 2004
    Milwaukee, WI
    Alain Caron
     
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  17. Dec 5, 2005 #17
    Aaron Saunders

    Aaron Saunders

    Apr 27, 2002
    Ontario
    Oh, and any NYC bassists be on the lookout for a new DB'er in town named Zack Lober. The guy's a monster.
     
  18. Dec 6, 2005 #18
    heath_the_great

    heath_the_great

    Jan 27, 2002
    Newcastle - Australia
    i cant beleive noones mentioned her yet.....

    RHONDA SMITH :hyper:
     
  19. Dec 6, 2005 #19
    bmc

    bmc

    Nov 15, 2003
    Switzerland
    Wow. A complete oversight on my part. Fellow Montrealer to boot.
     
  20. Dec 6, 2005 #20
    lawrens

    lawrens

    Nov 26, 2005
    france
    geddy lee, geddy lee, and geddy lee :D :D :D
     
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