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For me it will always be Jon Entwhistle

John Entwistle was good too.

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But which was better?

There's lots of good ones out there. I like Myung a lot...I don't think I could choose one.

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I know what you mean about Entwistle solid bass playing to anchor the songs just right. Jack Bruce is also a good rock bassplayer in that repect and could play some great jazz if you check out his early album "things we like" As far as all time great rock bassists Tony Levin is up there.
favorite bassists to listen to? probably; Jaco Pastorious, Miroslav Vitous, Alphonso Johnson, Dave Holland, Eddie Gomez, Stanley Clarke, Dave Carpenter. John Pattitucci, Slam Stewart, Larry Taylor, Richard Bona, Mingus, Scott laFaro, Ron Carter etc.... that's a whole other bag then Entwistle!
Edgar Meyer is also a great bassist and composer. he does sick shit like holds the bow with the forefinger of his left hand leaving the other fingers to fret notes on the neck. That takes some serious strength or he may just be crazy!!

also Check out this bad mamma jamma!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbim4c ... OTbaKya7k8

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Should probably say McCartney, but my vote is for John Wetton.

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Entwhistle is right up there for me.....I am also a huge fan of

Chris Squire
Paul McCartney
Phil Lesh
and someone you've likely not ever heard of but he'll knock your freakin' socks off...Charlie Wooton

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Julie Slick (shown here with another decent bassist, Tony Levin)

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Les Claypool

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some of my friends think I'm a pretty good bass player,,,,

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Les Claypool!

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how about Bootsy Collins,,,,

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Surprised no one has mentioned Jack Casady from Jefferson Airplane.
I loved his bass work with the Airplane.

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I'd vote for Hellmut Hattler (Kraan, Tab Two, Siyou'n'hell, Hattler...)

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Rock Bassists: Geddy Lee, Sting, Mike Watt, Flea, Phil Lesh, Claypool, Chris Squire, Scott Thunes, Tony Levin, John Paul Jones, John Deacon, Pino Palladino

Jazz Bassists: Stanley Clarke, Jaco, Victor Wooten, Dave Holland

R&B Bassists: Rocco Prestia, James Jamerson, Bootsy, Larry Graham

Metal Bassists: Steve Harris, Cliff Burton, Geezer Butler, Alex Webster

Burke Shelley of Budgie, the unsung heroes of heavy metals early days...

Entwistle was right up there. Watch the posthumous solo the Who is using in the song 5:15 on the current tour (at 6:15 of the video clip):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXmg6_slls0

At 6:15 in 5:15. Got it.

jack bruce
john wetton
jack casady
paul mccartney
john entwistle

five great ones, in no particular order

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charles mingus
jaco pastorius
tony levin
jonas hellborg
dave holland
jack bruce

best bass solo i ever heard live: stanley clarke

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Not only does he have a big bottom; he makes some kickass wine too (Mrs. Flycoon and I shared a bottle a few days ago for our 20th anniversary)

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I'd echo the vote for Stanley Clarke.
Some years ago I saw the Rite of Strings tour as it came through London. I expected to be blown away by di Meola and I was interested in seeing Ponty for the first time.
Clarke stole the show. Brilliant showman. Genius musician.

This is the type of poll you would find in Smash Hits magazine

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Bryan Beller
dUg Pinnick
TM Stevens
Mingus
Norwood Fisher
Victor Wooten

Arthur Barrow
Scott Thunes
Tom Fowler
Patrick O'Hearn
Erroneous (Alex Dmochowski)
Shuggie Otis
Max Bennett
Geddy Lee
John Myung
John Entwistle
Chris Squire
John Paul Jones
Jaco Pastorius
Stanley Clarke
Victor Wooten
Flea
Tony Levin
Les Claypool
Bootsy Collins
Dave Holland
Randy Jackson
Ralphe Armstrong

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