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What bass players do you think aren't mentioned enough?
- Thread starter Peeved T-40
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Jeff Ament..pearl jam.
Ben Sheppard....soundgarden.
Robert Deleo..stone temple pilots.
sean yseult...White Zombie.
Jamie Stewart....The Cult..(1983 to 1990)
why? .... because they Fokkin Rock!.........................Happy saturday folks!
yup ! I’ll throw in Chris Chaney / Jane’s Addiction
Instead of thinking… I just went thru and liked names I would write. Didn’t see Daryl Jones now with Rolling Stones
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yes! Chris Chaney.... janes got alot of tasty bass lines in thier songs....Cheers Doug!
A great deal of true Funk Bassist of the mid 70’s on thru the early 80’s
Rob Grange, John Seigler, Ron Blair, Tom Hamilton, Mel Shacher, Tony Sales.
Duff McKagan
Why…?
1) Because while everyone focuses on his punk influences, and it is obvious they’re there, the funk and melodic influences in his playing are often overlooked. His playing on the ‘Appetite’ and ‘Illusion’ records are near flawless in the context of each individual song. His playing is distinct, melodic, and supports the rest of the band around him.
2) Because this thread is 8 pages long and not a single person has mentioned his name.
I get it, it’s easy to be overshadowed in a band that includes Axl and Slash, but Duff is easily one of, in not the, most underrated bassists in Rock music.
Why…?
1) Because while everyone focuses on his punk influences, and it is obvious they’re there, the funk and melodic influences in his playing are often overlooked. His playing on the ‘Appetite’ and ‘Illusion’ records are near flawless in the context of each individual song. His playing is distinct, melodic, and supports the rest of the band around him.
2) Because this thread is 8 pages long and not a single person has mentioned his name.
I get it, it’s easy to be overshadowed in a band that includes Axl and Slash, but Duff is easily one of, in not the, most underrated bassists in Rock music.
Definitely . . . one of many examples, check out song "Keep Looking".
Masterful bass lines, timing, and synchopation IMHO. Notwithstanding superb vocals, the bass and percussion otherwise make the song!
How 'bout Rustee Allen, the guy behind "If You Want Me To Stay" by Sly & The Family Stone? Don't see a lot of mention of him, and this song (bass line in particular) is one of those that lingers in your head a long while 
Peters bass playing on Introduction (CTA) is one of my favorite songs to listen to the bass parts. He is not busy, but is constantly pushing/driving it. Plus, he is wonderfully melodic.
The best Janes albums were played by Eric Avery, the original bassist.
I believe he's back playing in the band now.
When @dave hope replies to a thread in which he isn’t mentioned nearly enough either. Love your playing Dave and I started out playing Kramer because I saw you play one 
