2006-10-23 03:56:20 · 21 answers · asked by Steve D 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I believe it is a Mr Jack Bruce who played in the supergroup Cream as well as the supergroup BBM as well as with most musicians who are regarded as "great" in their own field. He was originally offered the bassist job in Led Zeppelin which he turned down. Possibly the second best bassist John Paul Jones took the job!
2006-10-23 04:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by james.houghton 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the guy who said there's no such thing as the greatest ever, but as a bass player I take my inspiration from a wide range of players. I'd say my top 5 are:
John Wetton (King Crimson, Asia)
Doug Ferguson (Camel)
Randy Meisner (Original line up of the Eagles)
Flea (RHCP)
Mike Rutherford (Genesis up until 1977 - he really should have stayed on bass!)
2006-10-23 04:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cant be serious.... Jack Bruce? Flea? Jaco, yeah maybe.
Can't believe I'm the only one to speak up for the guy who INVENTED slap and pop, Mr. Stanley Clarke. He also plays concert Bass, picolo bass, and any other kind of bass that's ever been around.
2006-10-24 08:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jaco Pastorius
2006-10-23 04:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by sunkissedfwb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evan Scott ... the bassist in my novel, LOL!
Seriously, wouldn't it depend on what style a person most enjoys? I could give a name from one of my fave bands because I like the sound, but others may not appreciate it. I don't think there is a "greatest ever" in any art form. It's such a matter of personal taste. :-)
2006-10-23 04:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by voxxylady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No doubt that it is Geddy Lee of Rush. His style of playing is so unique and melodic. Unlike many other bands, his bass often matches or surpasses the importance of guitar in Rush songs. On top of that, in a video, i have seen him sing, play bass, and play keyboards at the same time. Now that is talent!
2006-10-23 05:34:50 · answer #6 · answered by james s 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jaco Pastorius.
2006-10-23 04:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mayb Flea from the chilis ir Billy Sheehan
2006-10-23 04:04:15 · answer #8 · answered by Bear 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mark King - Level 42
2006-10-23 04:03:16 · answer #9 · answered by markhatter 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Billy Sheehan
2006-10-23 03:59:53 · answer #10 · answered by oG33MANo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋