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Simple-ish Bassists Who Kicked Ass!

How do you like your bassists?


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Leon Wilkeson obviously, he played exactly what the song needed in such cool ways, he just did his thing and made the songs killer. After him would be Johnny colt with the black crowes. Remedy is a good example of his playing. He is moderately complex and did what the song needed to be great. Jon lawhon from Blackstone cherry is another bassist I really like. His playing crosses from simple and supportive on some songs to complex when needed to give the song that extra bit of feeling to make it great.These guys are the best examples of bass playing I like and to me are what a bassist should strive to do, and are big influences on my playing. Leon being my biggest influence and inspiration and may he R.I.P.
 
Leon Wilkeson obviously, he played exactly what the song needed in such cool ways, he just did his thing and made the songs killer... Leon... may he R.I.P.
Agree, although I wouldn't call his playing 100% simple.
...Ross Valory from Journey...
Did I hear a little "borrow" from Carry On Wayward Son in there? :-)
Another unsung "get the job done" great from back in the 60-70s was Phil "Fang" Volk who was the bassist in the original lineup of Paul Revere and the Raiders. Silly costumes and clownish stage act aside, Fang was a monster.
Wow! I do believe that is the first time I ever saw his name mentioned here on TB! Kudos! Always loved that band!
 
I didn't realize Jaco was considered technical. I'll look into to him a bit I guess.

I really like people with the technicality of John Myung or Alex Webster, who can also lay down a solid groove.