Greatest Rock Bassists

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Who is the BASS MASTER?

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I hate to leave off masters like:

Larry Graham (Sly & The Family Stone)
John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin)
Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel)
Billy Sheehan (Niacin)
Cliff Lee Burton (Metallica)
Stuart Hamm (Joe Satriani)
Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane)
Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs)
John Myung (Dream Theater)
Donald "Duck" Dunn (The MG's)
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
John Wetton (King Crimson)
Greg Lake (ELP)
Mark King (Level 42)
Trey Gunn (King Crimson)
Chuck Rainey (session man)
Mike Watt (Minutemen)
Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)

[Eddie S]

Nick Ferber from the Sheiks now with The Molly Ringwalds is the man

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Lets not forget Rick Danko ( The Band) & Jack Cassidy ( Hot Tuna )

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Lets not forget Rick Danko ( The Band) & Jack Cassidy ( Hot Tuna )

I am a HUGE Band fan and you're right - Danko was a terrific bassist! What a great, pensive voice he had too. The Band was Da Bomb and they have a great website (http://theband.hiof.no) full of bios, concert samples, reviews, etc.

I have not heard a lot of Jack Casady (it's spelled that way according to hottuna.com), but I know he was very influential in the 60's and 70's. His playing in Jefferson Airplane on Surrealistic Pillow (the only one I've actually heard all the way through) was pretty cool. Thanks for the reply!

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I have not heard a lot of Jack Casady (it's spelled that way according to hottuna.com), but I know he was very influential in the 60's and

Most people dont know that Hot Tuna wasnt just a blues band. from 74-77 they did 3 heavy rock albums even they refer to those years as the Heavy Metal Years ( americas choice , hoppokorv, yellow fever ). Which brings to mind Bassist Lemmy who started out in the band " Hawk wind " possibly the first heavy metal band in 1968 !!!!!

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:cool: Lemmy - now there's a guy with a long pedigree. I always joke with my wife when we see a Motorhead video and say "He's probably the handsomest man in Rock today!" Hawkwind was HUGE in England and they colloborated with one of my favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy authors (Michael Moor****) on an album or two. Hawkwind, Blue Cheer, & Steppenwolf were all pretty early contenders for the HM tag.

[bocohrt]

where is steve harris?

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Steve Harris - I totally forgot about Iron Maiden's bass-maestro! Thanks and I hoped you voted OTHER on top.

[jennbo]

Stuart Hamm!!!!!!!

[GreggFromJoisey]

Steve Harris , Iron Maiden

Why was he overlooked

[mark]

Tony Levin

[GreggFromJoisey]

Levin is great. Not to mention he has the same hairstyle as Mark
a ha ha ha ha ha ha

[mark]

Bald is Beautiful. I can cut my own hair every Saturday. Save on shampoo. When I want your head covered, I throw on a hat. Lost all my hair by the time I was 21 years old. And I don't want it back!

[Crash N' Ride]

John Paul Jones

[OU812]

where is steve harris?
DING u hit the nail

[Delirious Nomad]

I'm surprised Les Claypool hasn't received a vote.
He's pretty good.

Gotta go with Stu Hamm.

Nice pick, JENNBO!
We MISS you!

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What about the Bass player from Humble Pie he was actualy very solid. He was known for always holding his bass in an upright sort a way and bent strings frequently ( like a guitar bass player )

[love2sing]

I'm sorry, but my loyaly is with Felix!!!!! Rock Candy Baby!!!!

[OURSOOOOO]

John Paul Jones. No Further Questions.

[rushtrader]

Tony Levin! He da man!

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Tony Levin Bass & Chapman stick ! Did anyone ever see that he scotch tapes drumsticks to his fingers and percusses the bass stick.

Check out Bozio / Levin / Stevens

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Also check out DVDs by Peter Gabriel like Secret World Live or Growing Up Live to see Mr. Levin and his amazing Chapman/bass/"Funk Fingers" playing! He's AWESOME!

[Sneaux Dog]

I HAD to vote for Geddy, but Metallica's new bass player - Robert Trujillo - is totally the bomb. Check him out on Infectious Grooves' Violent and Funky!!!

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[zebrachikodoom]

i love les claypool, but chris squire is a major reason why i love "yes"

[GreggFromJoisey]

Felix Hanemann!!!
Steve Harris
Geddy Lee
Paul McCartney

Someone mentioned Dave LaRue! He used to play in a cover band called The New Dogs in NJ late 80s early 90s awesome!!!

[jeff connelly]

Gezzer Butler
John Paul Jones
Pete Way

[Vazor]

It's definitely John Entwistle. The only one that even comes close is Geddy Lee.

[2112]

Billy Sheehan is the man. Although I was never a fan of Mr. Big, I saw him when he played in Talas and I was blown away. He plays bass like it is a lead guitar, just amazing.

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Billy Sheehan is the man. Although I was never a fan of Mr. Big, I saw him when he played in Talas and I was blown away. He plays bass like it is a lead guitar, just amazing.

i agree