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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?
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tostadosunidos
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Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna)
McCartney
Jack Bruce
Carol Kaye (60's sessions player on many well-known songs)
James Jamerson (Motown sessions player)
Jim Fielder (Blood, Sweat & Tears)
Entwistle
Sting
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Lot's of very good bass players listed. I especially like Chris Squire and Greg Lake. BUT for me, there's only one "best": Jack Bruce.
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Add Felix Pappalardi to the list of greats.
maxnewid OP
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Some great talent here. A couple of more off the run suggestions:
Jaco Pastorious- his contributions to Joni Mitchell's catalogue are great. I especially like 'Hejira'
Fernando Saunders- adds to some of Lou Reed' best works. I like Live in Italy.
Peter Hook from New Order helped create their sound.
These players use the bass to "sing' as a lead instrument more than just provide an underpinning for the other instruments.
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Ghosthouse- Felix is a fantastic addition. Might have to dust off some Mountain this evening.
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