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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
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whart
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Let me add someone I know, who is an extremely musical bass player- Rob Stoner.
paulsax
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+1 on billy sheehan. heck of a nice guy as well.
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roxy54
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My 3 favorite rock bassists:
Jack Bruce (incomparable)
Bruce Thomas (ex Attractions)
Jack Cassady (Hot Tuna)
Graham Maby (ex Joe Jackson)
onlywax
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As someone earlier had taken the liberty of expanding the rock genre to soul and funk I would add Mark Adams from the group Slave.

Stanley Clarke's early albums were just as much rock as they were jazz.
donjr
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I agree with Geddy Lee. I listen to a huge variety of music and I don't believe I own any Rush. I have however seen them live in the late 70's/early 80's and I've never heard a bass player as good as him live or recorded. I'm talking electric bass however.
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