I haven't looked back through the threads, but anything Pino Palladino plays on. That guy is wicked.
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Underappreciated Bassists in famous bands
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Within a band, I would say that NO bassist is unappreciated - except perhaps for bands that use a keyboard/synth to fill that role and don't "need" one. Other than that, a good bass player is worth his or her weight in gold and always in demand!
Of course for the average music fan, the bass player is often overlooked unless he also happens to be the front man or has an outrageous reputation, goes out on stage wearing a tube sock, and so forth! you know how it goes - The front man and lead guitar player gets the chicks while the bass player goes home to his cat in a 1 bedroom apartment!
But one that does come to mind is John Klingberg, Van Morrison's original bassist who is on his "In the Mystic" and "Moondance" recordings. He basically sunk into oblivion, was working odd construction jobs, and pretty much died in poverty with very few knowing who he was!
James Jamerson could also be mentioned. He was the Motown session player behind all those tasty bass lines but no one knew who he was and that eventually (sadly) drove him to depression and suicide! We do know of him now and he probably makes most player's "Top-Ten" lists of all-time great bass players but sadly, he is no longer around to accept our appreciation!
Of course for the average music fan, the bass player is often overlooked unless he also happens to be the front man or has an outrageous reputation, goes out on stage wearing a tube sock, and so forth! you know how it goes - The front man and lead guitar player gets the chicks while the bass player goes home to his cat in a 1 bedroom apartment!
But one that does come to mind is John Klingberg, Van Morrison's original bassist who is on his "In the Mystic" and "Moondance" recordings. He basically sunk into oblivion, was working odd construction jobs, and pretty much died in poverty with very few knowing who he was!
James Jamerson could also be mentioned. He was the Motown session player behind all those tasty bass lines but no one knew who he was and that eventually (sadly) drove him to depression and suicide! We do know of him now and he probably makes most player's "Top-Ten" lists of all-time great bass players but sadly, he is no longer around to accept our appreciation!
Calvin "Fuzzy" Samuels
I know, I know. Most of you are saying who the heck is Calvin "Fuzzy" Samuels. Perhaps there are a few of my generation that will recognize the name, most will not. But once they hear the music they will say "Oh yeah!" Calvin's best known work was on Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's "4 Way Street." One of the most influential albums of my young (at the time) life. Calvin toured with Stephen Stills and was also a member of Stills' band Manassas. He also had a couple of self-releases that I have not been able to find out much about. With that said, below is a sample of Calvin's work from "4 Way Street." But, if you want to get a better appreciation of his playing, you should listen to the entire "electric" portion of "4 Way Street" (sides 3 & 4 of the LP or disc 2 of the CD.) I think you will be pleased . . .
I know, I know. Most of you are saying who the heck is Calvin "Fuzzy" Samuels. Perhaps there are a few of my generation that will recognize the name, most will not. But once they hear the music they will say "Oh yeah!" Calvin's best known work was on Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's "4 Way Street." One of the most influential albums of my young (at the time) life. Calvin toured with Stephen Stills and was also a member of Stills' band Manassas. He also had a couple of self-releases that I have not been able to find out much about. With that said, below is a sample of Calvin's work from "4 Way Street." But, if you want to get a better appreciation of his playing, you should listen to the entire "electric" portion of "4 Way Street" (sides 3 & 4 of the LP or disc 2 of the CD.) I think you will be pleased . . .
Andy McCluskey from OMD. Even if you hate that type of music you have to admire a bass player that:
1) Is also the frontman
2) Is right-handed but plays a bass strung left-handed
while
3) dancing around maniacally
1) Is also the frontman
2) Is right-handed but plays a bass strung left-handed
while
3) dancing around maniacally
Billy Talbot - Crazy Horse (especially when backing Neil Young)
Whoever played the bass in the "Price is Right" extended them song.
I'm not sure if you'd count The Eric Gales Band as a well known band but Eugene Gales. He played some nice fills while handling vocals. I'm always a sucker for three-piece bands.
Troiano was in The Guess Who for the last two albums before they split up in 1975.
I think most of the ones I can think of have already been listed here but I don't recall seeing Fran Sheehan (the original bassist for Boston) on here.
That would be because Tom Scholz played the bass on the records. He used a Gibson EB-3 if I remember right. But Frannie certainly tore it up live!
Mine would include Prakash John (Sweet Jane live in particular), Kenny Gradney ( just try to play Sneakin Sally and stay on the groove), Grant Mabry (Joe Jackson), Bruce Thomas.
But more than anyone, Walter Becker.
But more than anyone, Walter Becker.
Thanks Jim. Will check 'em out Thanks for the James Gang reminder too. I totally forgot!
YES on the Prakash John. The "Intro Section" is where he really shines! My god, what a player.
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