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Best rock bass player

Today is the 11th anniversary of John Entwistle's death. I had the pleasure of seeing him play live a few times and was always impressed by his musicality and ability to keep up with Keith Moon- much less lay a foundation for Pete Townshend. I also have always enjoyed Chris Squire, Stanley Clarke, and Flea for similar reasons. Who are some of your favorites?
maxnewid
csontos
1,311 posts
 
Don't forget Paul Mcartney.
linkster
431 posts
 
David Pegg, Chris Squire and Jon Camp all approach the bass as a lead instrument, Squire in particular. Pegg plays lead and carries the melody as well. His 43 year career in Fairport Convention (not to exclude his 16 years in Jethro Tull) as well as session appearances is a remarkable body of work.
jesusa0
155 posts
 
Paul McCartney
Allen Woody
Chuck Rainey
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tostadosunidos
1,197 posts
 
Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna)
McCartney
Jack Bruce
Carol Kaye (60's sessions player on many well-known songs)
James Jamerson (Motown sessions player)
Jim Fielder (Blood, Sweat & Tears)
Entwistle
Sting
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ghosthouse
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Lot's of very good bass players listed. I especially like Chris Squire and Greg Lake. BUT for me, there's only one "best": Jack Bruce.
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