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?

maxnewid06-27-2013 7:29pm

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blueranger Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 575 posts 12-02-2013 at 02:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Im going to mention Glenn Cornick from Jethro Tull. Bass lines are powerful and somewhat jazzy
lowrider57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,018 posts 12-02-2013 at 11:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yeah, Doug Wimbish applying that funk to 80s techno. Saw him with Tackhead; he used lots of effects and played a Jimi Hendrix solo on his bass.
mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15,679 posts 02-12-2015 at 05:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I finally investigated and found the name of the bass player from the original soundtrack recording of Hair. I've always loved the fun loving bouncing musical bass lines there! He is Jimmy Lewis who apparently had an impressive resume prior. I need to dig deeper into some of those classic artist's recordings that he played on.
falconquest Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 480 posts 02-14-2015 at 04:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Have to give the nod to Tony Levin for his work with King Crimson especially. Also John Wetton and Chris Squire are "musts" for this list. Possibly the greatest bass player that gets very little recognition but is immensely prolific is Mr. Leland Sklar.
roxy54 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,651 posts 02-16-2015 at 04:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Falconquest, All worthy choices. Each great in his own way.