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Top 10 Bass Player Rankings Released
Who would you place on top?
See the whole list here:
If you've got funk, you've got style. | |
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Bootsy.....baby. FOOLS multiply when WISE Men & Women are silent. | |
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Happy to see Mark Adams get some love! He's the tipping point in my Slave vs Cameo argument. Cameo has quite a bit more hits, but Mark gave Slave that "down and dirty" sound that I love! . | |
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No James Jamerson? | |
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1. James Jamerson (Motown) 2. Verdine White 3. Mark Adams (Slave) 4. Bootsy Collins 5. Mononeon (only reason he isnt higher, is because he's new) 6. Bernard Edwards (Chic) 7. Larry Graham
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i LOVE both those bands, but Cameo is not on Slave's level...hell no...
Cameo may have had a few more radio hits, but Slave's albums were MUCH better...
and the talents of Steve Arrington and Mark Adams are unmatched by ANYONE in Cameo...
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Larry Graham
Bootsy Collins Marcus Miller Stanley Clarke Flea (RHCP) Wizzard (Mothers Finest) [Edited 12/24/16 0:14am] | |
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RJOrion said:
i LOVE both those bands, but Cameo is not on Slave's level...hell no...
Cameo may have had a few more radio hits, but Slave's albums were MUCH better...
and the talents of Steve Arrington and Mark Adams are unmatched by ANYONE in Cameo...
There was a Slave vs Cameo thread on here once, I was one of only a few that chose Slave! Like you said Slave didn't have the radio hits, but their albums were hot! | |
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Also dig Marvin Isley and Marcus Miller. If you've got funk, you've got style. | |
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Jamerson was to a sense, pre-funk. PRINCE: Always and Forever
MICHAEL JACKSON: Always and Forever ----- Live Your Life How U Wanna Live It | |
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NorthC said: Larry Graham Bootsy Collins Marcus Miller Stanley Clarke Flea (RHCP) Wizzard (Mothers Finest) [Edited 12/24/16 0:14am] Wizzard is quite under rated! | |
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Louis Johnson is number 1 in my book. He took Larry Graham's slap style (whom developed it into an art form)and turned it into an institution and he owned it. You can hear the thumping and plucking on all the Brothers Johnson records and a lot of Quincy Jones produced stuff. Don't know if I seen or heard anyone attack the bass like Loius. Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint | |
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Victor Wooten kicks all of their asses! The guy's rhythmic sense and subtlety is impeccable. | |
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bigbrother said: Victor Wooten kicks all of their asses! The guy's rhythmic sense and subtlety is impeccable. i had seen his name before, but never checked out his work until this week...he's definitely super talented, but in all the clips i see, he always seems like he's doing too much...lots of showy acrobatic slapping and plucking and rumbling...ive never seen him fall into a deep pocket and stay there (not saying he cant or doesnt, just havent witnessed it), like i hear it with rhythm masters like Marcus Miller, Bootsy, or Verdine White...even Mononeon has a busy playing style, but he still keeps the pocket clean and funky... | |
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phunkdaddy said: Louis Johnson is number 1 in my book. He took Larry Graham's slap style (whom developed it into an art form)and turned it into an institution and he owned it. You can hear the thumping and plucking on all the Brothers Johnson records and a lot of Quincy Jones produced stuff. Don't know if I seen or heard anyone attack the bass like Loius. i forgot about Louis Johnson...you got me listening to their classic lp "Right On Time", right now...youre so right...his style is Larry Graham on steroids...especially on Never Leave You Lonely and Right On Time | |
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Doug Wimbush is another one deserving some props. If you've got funk, you've got style. | |
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No Prince? What is wrong with you alll? All you others say Hell Yea!!  | |
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Prince is the best bass player ever. No debate. All you others say Hell Yea!! | |
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Jaco? All you others say Hell Yea!! | |
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phunkdaddy said: Louis Johnson is number 1 in my book. He took Larry Graham's slap style I second this though he's the one I'm most familiar with.(whom developed it into an art form)and turned it into an institution and he owned it. You can hear the thumping and plucking on all the Brothers Johnson records and a lot of Quincy Jones produced stuff. Don't know if I seen or heard anyone attack the bass like Loius. | |
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RJOrion said: phunkdaddy said: Louis Johnson is number 1 in my book. He took Larry Graham's slap style (whom developed it into an art form)and turned it into an institution and he owned it. You can hear the thumping and plucking on all the Brothers Johnson records and a lot of Quincy Jones produced stuff. Don't know if I seen or heard anyone attack the bass like Loius. i forgot about Louis Johnson...you got me listening to their classic lp "Right On Time", right now...youre so right...his style is Larry Graham on steroids...especially on Never Leave You Lonely and Right On Time I like that  He kill that bass on Ain't We Funkin Now, Streetwave, Land of Ladies, and Welcome To The Club which he sings lead vocals on. Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint | |
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I just last week discovered a band called Vulfpeck and the bass player is one of the best I've ever heard.
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DakutiusMaximus said: I just last week discovered a band called Vulfpeck and the bass player is one of the best I've ever heard.
[Edited 12/28/16 1:56am] i just found about them too...they got a joint called "First Place" thats getting plenty rotations in my crib/car | |
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Want to update everyone that this book is now available in hardcopy, which is something lots of people requested. You'll also notice a new cover and there are some other additions inside too, like a Funk Final Exam at the end. As well, the eBook version has had its price reduced.
Please enjoy and pass the word!
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Replace Flea & Les Claypool w/Aaron Mills (Cameo) & Cordell "Boogie" Mosson (Parliament/Funkadelic)< and I can live w/this list!!!!
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