In no particular order....
Ron Carter
Charles Mingus
Jaco
Louis Johnson (from the Brothers Johnson)
and a tie for fifth - Me'shell Ndegeocello and John Paul Jones
Are drummers next? It really is tough to keep these lists at five....
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> <<I've got another list for bass players>>
>
> Well, ANY list of bass players HAS to include John Entwhistle, the Alpha &
> Omega of the thing! Just listen to Quadrophenia...Ohmigod!! The man is simply
> in a class by himself, much like Jimi on guitar and Aretha on vocals.
>
> Graham Maby (Joe Jackson)is also amazing.
>
> Jaco of course is unique and a pioneer and an innovator. What a blessing that
> he was able to link up with Joni and create some of the best musical
> landscapes ever recorded!
>
> And Patrick Leader will beam with joy to see that I'm going to mention Larry
> Klein as well...his playing on the '83 tour is knockout! Great solos on "God
> Must Be A Boogie Man" and also powerhouse on "WTRF" and "Flat Tires". Also I
> dug his work on "Hejira" on this year's tour. Plus, he's a really nice guy. I
> was able to meet him twice and talk to him, and he's very honest and
> non-condescending, much like Joni.
>
> But he sure ain't no Entwhistle! ;~)
>
> Bob
>
> NP: They Might Be Giants, "Rabid Child"
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