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Who's Your Favorite Bass Players; Why?

I like Paul Chambers for his groove and arco. Sam Jones for his Time. Rufus Reid becaues he taught me. Jaco because of the absolute passion. Christian McBride because he's the MAN righ now--and he's the director of the Brubeck Institute at the University of the Pacific, which is my Alma Mater; Ron Carter because of everything he's recorded; George Maraz because of his soul; Richard Davis because of his intensiity; Reggie Workman due to his authenticity; Lonnie Plaxico because of his work with he Jazz Messengers; Scott LaFaro--BECAUSE HE'S THE BEST! (Eddie Gomez and Chuck Isreal are cool, too!). Who're you 'un?
crazy4blues
peter_s
1,319 posts
 
For broad-based rock'n roll, I can't leave out Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead. He is a great improvisor, can really chant with his bass, plays all over the spectrum, and styles ranging from jazzy funk to polka. I like to listen to him in concert, where the bass can be felt! Just had'ta mention it.
matchstikman
205 posts
 
Mel Schacher, Grand Funk Railroad, for power and muscle. If you haven't had a chance to listen to any Grand Funk Railroad, get E Pluribus Funk. It has the hit Footstompin' Music, but that it is not the song to judge the bass playing on this set.

Billy Sheehan, the bass player's Yngwie Malmsteen.

Jack Bruce, Cream.

Everyone else has mentioned most of my other favorites.
egoss
124 posts
 
Joey Spampinato of NRBQ. He is good enough that Keith Richards asked him to replace Bill Wyman. That's good.

Lovin the Q,
Ed
dma
74 posts
 
Geddy Lee, Steve Harris, Tony Levin, John Paul Jones & Cliff Burton. Each plays/played the instrument with passion. They all most certainly have/had their own style, and Geddy, Cliff, John and Steve are/were irreplaceable to their resepective bands.
rcziech
47 posts
 
Abraham LaBoriel > Dear Friends (jazzy,funky,salsa).
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