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Not the 5 best but the 5 you like the most. Here goes: 1.Phil Lesh 2. Les Claypool 3. Mike Gordon 4. Justin Chancellor 5. John Taylor I’d probably put Geddy at 6…
Hey everyone…I’m trying to doll up my office/music area for our next hangout in December & wanted to know your favorite bassists. I have posters coming of Tony Lewis (The Outfield), Dusty Hill and Geddy Lee, and I’ve printed pictures of several others…they’ll be going on my closet doors, which is a large area. [WIN_20211111_10_11_41_Pro]
So I’ve been watching Leland Sklar’s YouTube channel, and I am struck by his economy of motion. Everything from his muting, to his plucking, what he plays, and what he doesn’t play looks effortless. I’ve always been a fan of the rhythm section, and a lot of my favorite musicians are bassists, but Lee has jumped to the top. So who do you like. And why?