Riaan-Combrink
I also rate Schalk Joubert very highly. Even posted a few clips on page 3 of this thread some time ago.
Speaking of the SA bassists, I really enjoyed what Ian Cohen was doing with Bright Blue back in the day. If not in terms of chops then definitely in terms of a 'vibe' that cuts through those recordings circa the Rising Tide album. Incredibly cool SA sound IMHO. And don't forget Yoyo Buys (The Usual et al). Astonishing bass player.
I also enjoyed Gito Baloi (Tananas), and think that Sipho Gumede may be one of the most criminally underrated musicians to ever be born in these parts.
Satriani
I can't remember if we've mentioned him before in this thread, but another bassist who tends to get overlooked because of his bandmates is John Deacon of Queen.
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ABSOLUTELY. I have definitely mentioned him in this thread somewhere. He's just not an 'exciting' character, and probably didn't get enough recognition due to that. He played with one of the greatest bands of all time, so I doubt he has any regrets. Listen to some of his work on songs like Don't stop me now, or the awesome little fills he does in The Show Must Go On.
DonovanB
Ok, i just read through 6 pages of this thread and didn't see Steve Bailey at all.
What about Gary Willis? I don't know much of his stuff but he has the sweetest signature bass of them all.
Jackson-C
My favourite is Geezer Butler. Not only does he play bass pretty well, but he has also written over 95% of Black Sabbath's songs. And written them well, may I add.
Willem186
Les Claypool, and of course Buckethead, he uses that 'funk finger' Alan mentioned in the first couple of posts, if you don't believe me youtube it!!
Keira-WitherKay
local and quite unsung in this country is Spencer Mbadu ..... he has played live with chick Corea and plays a lot of jazz festivals a monster on electric and double bass which he affectionately called the "big bass" ........ sadly i last saw him many years ago at a jazz festival........ hope he's well and happy ........
peace and light
keira
Jwaters
flea ought to be up there somewhere!
i also really like the playing style of "tool's" bassist
IceCreamMan
Lemmy ,without a shadow of a doubt
