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I have to admit that a fair number of the bass players mentioned here are quite possibly some of the most technically proficient players out there, but not necessarily the best for their parts as a whole in the group. I've almost never thought Geddy Lee when it comes to great bass players just because he plays it so like a main instrument that calls upon itself, rather than being a part of a blended background, or maybe it's just because I've always like him more as a distinct vocalist more than anything.
Anywho, ones I really enjoy are:
Peter Cetera, from Chicago... he almost blends in TOO well.
That guy who does session work for Steely Dan who is not Walter Becker. -- These guys always composed the most awesome bass parts. Never technically challenging or anything, just very awesome to listen to. They drove a good number of their songs.
Dave Holland, a session man and fantastic leader for numerous ECM albums.
Charles Mingus, duh.
James Jamerson, I believe, from the Funk Brothers session group in Motown.
Chris Squier, from Yes, even though he's very Geddy Lee like (or rather Geddy Lee is like CS) I've always enjoyed his powerful bass parts in Yes's catalogue.
Whomever plays Bass in the Mahavishu Orchestra. You'd think if he was this awesome I'd take the time to look up his name.
Mel Schacher. Just listen to the album "Grand Funk" aka the Red Album. I nearly piss my pants after listening to the whole thing through.
Jack Bruce, from Cream. Solo career.
Rick Danko, from The Band. I've always really enjoyed his bass parts from the Band's songs more than any other single instrument outside of Garth Hudson's keyboarding.
Barry Oakley, from the Allman Brothers Band. He held his own damn well with TWO drummers.
And whoever the guy is from Alice Cooper's original band. He blows me away too.
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