THE Favo(u)rite Bassist Thread

[Biggus_Reddus]

I don't see many Manring Votes. If you don't know Manring pick up Bass Day 98' watch "Sugar"

 

[BassGoddess28]

Here is my list:
Some of them are no longer in bands.
Rayna Foss-Rose, Talena Atfield, Donna F., Chris Joannou(Silverchair), Paige Haley(Orgy), Jason Newsted, D'Arcy Wretsky, Paz Lenchantin, Melissa Auf De Maur, and the late Cliff Burton..(his bass solos were AWESOME)
Caroline

 

[BassAche]

Jaco Pastorius and Steffan Lessard.

Rocco Prestia and Flea are up there too.

 

[luisnovelo]

Originally posted by Biggus_Reddus
I don't see many Manring Votes. If you don't know Manring pick up Bass Day 98' watch "Sugar"

I dont remember if I already answered this thread.. but I can say that Mr. Manring is my fav. bassist ever.

And btw.. I had been waiting for that video to come out in DVD from long ago.. I may be getting it soon..

 

[RicPlaya]

Geezer Butler for sure! He inspired me to play bass. Also I found a new appreciation for Paul Mc Carney, subtle yet still very clever. I think Tim from Rage is cool, utilizes various styles and I like his use of effects. Who is the bassist for Cream with Clapton? (yes I should already know) that cat rocked back in the day!!! It's all matter of preference, reading this forum we chose a lot of bassists that had a lot to contribute!

 

[Reverend Duke]

I'm not going back through 20 pages to see if he's been mentioned, but right now my hero is Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez. Even though I don't play Cuban/Latin music or upright, he's finally shown me an approach where bass can be out front but still tasteful and serve the song...

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[Mark Jacobs]

Duck Dunn. Period.

 

[Basho]

My all-time favourite is Victor Wooten. Others include Jaco, Stefan Lessard, Marcus Miller, and Charles Mingus.

 

[BassGod]

1. Cliff Burton (Metallica)
   
2. Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
   
3. Jason Newsted (Metallica)
   
4. Mike Dirnt (Green Day)
   
5. Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
   
6. Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)

Peace,
Graeme

 

[Jazzin']

M2(marcus miller), favorite and best.

 

[JoobyFoo]

Not in any particular order:

1. Jaco
2. Wooten
3. Ryan Martini (Mudvayne)
4. Flea
5. Geddy Lee
6. Kansas bassist... I forgot his name.

It's pretty much the regs. Except no one put Martini down. He can tear up a Thumb. I believe he is one of the best metal bassist out there (if not the best). He is the only reason I listen to Mudvayne.

I'm also inspired by other instrumentalists... like singers and yes, guitar players. It all goes down together.

 

[Basspolizei]

My favorite bassist would have to be Mr. Terrence (GEEZER) Butler of Black Sabbath! The work he has done over the past 30 years is amazing (especially about '69 to '75). I know a lot of people don't like heavy metal/hard rock, but I think Geezer Butler with Tony Iommi on guitar practially invented it. I saw Geezer in August and he blew me away!

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"Don't let those empty people try and interfere with your mind, just live your life and leave them all behind!"--Black Sabbath

Hell yes,,,,,,,,. But, did you know the retired bass tech for Sabbath is Joey Demaio of Man-o-War? If you have not heard their incredible bass stuff, your missing out. He is awesome and plays 8string on early stuff. Sounds like a ripping guitar but is Joey tearing up the bass in stereo mode.........

 

[Basspolizei]

I would have to say that right now it is Flea. He may be overrated by some ppl, but I think he is a very good bassist, and he has a lot of technique, and knows little to no theory. I esspecially like what he believes. One of my fav. bassit before was Mike Dirnt from Green Day, as he was my first inspiration to bass playing years ago.

I just picked up Red Hots greatest hits and had not heard most of whats on it. I would have to say that Flea floored me with what he can and has done on a four string.....Yes, he is incredible too..........

 

[Basspolizei]

Mentioned and praised all too seldom, is the notorious STEVE HARRIS. Try as you might, no matter how good you are, to keep up with most of what he plays, note for note. It's nearly impossible. I would say it's humanly impossible had I not heard it from him to start with. Steve is a ground breaker not appreciated by non-Maiden fans. Check him out and you will understand why I appreciate his talent. "god like"

 

[Senor SQUID]

 

[heath_the_great]

Stuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Hamm

 

[Ozzyman]

Alex Webster, John Myung, Cliff Burton, and Justin Chancellor.
But my favorite would be Billy Sheehan.

 

[FlawLaw]

I like Sting, some real simple, but profound bass lines, Christian McBride (particularly his Upright work). Tony Levin. I like so many here like Les Claypool, especially his work with Stewart Copeland on the one Oysterhead album. Claypol is also a very good drummer and Stewart Copeland plays bass.

 

[baktothebassics]

Although Les Claypool was my reason for starting bass, after listening to others my list is like this:

Victor Wooten
Bootsy Collins
Matt Freeman (Rancid)
Les Claypool
Charles Mingus

 

[Captain Scarlet]

My favorites:
James Jamerson
Jaco
Marcus Miller
Rocco Prestia
Tony Levin
Anthony Jackson
Jack Bruce
Roscoe Beck
Doug Pinnick