The Inspiring Bass Guitar Players
These Peoples has been inspiring me all the time…
Jaco Pastorius
Jaco’s playing style was noteworthy for containing intricate solos in the higher register. His unique innovations also included the use of harmonics and the “singing” quality of his melodies. In 2006, Pastorius was voted “The Greatest Bass Player Who Has Ever Lived” by reader submissions in Bass Guitar Magazine.
Geddy Lee
An award-winning bassist, Lee’s style, technique, and skill on the bass guitar have proven very influential in the rock and heavy metal genres, inspiring such players as Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, John Myung of Dream Theater, Les Claypool of Primus, and Cliff Burton of Metallica.
John Patitucci
Patitucci began playing the electric bass guitar at age 10, composing and performing at age 12, as well as the acoustic bass at 15. In 1986, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences voted Patitucci the MVP (Most Valuable Player) on acoustic bass. He has won two Grammy Awards (one for playing and one for composing). In addition, his first solo recording, John Patituci, was number one on the Billboard Jazz charts.
Mark Egan
Influenced by his father, Egan first studied trumpet at age 10. He played the trumpet throughout high school, and switched to bass when he was 16. While attending the University of Miami School of Music, he studied with jazz educator Jerry Coker. While in Miami he also became friends with Jaco Pastorius.
Sting
Sting was the principal songwriter, lead singer and bass guitar player of the rock band The Police. As a solo musician and member of The Police, Sting has sold over 45 million records, and received over sixteen Grammy Awards for his work, receiving his first Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1981, and receiving an Oscar nomination for best song.
Jhon Myung
John Myung played the violin from the age of five until he was asked to play electric bass Guitar in a local band when he was fifteen. Jhon Myung has a reputation as the mysterious member of Dream Theater, as he is very quiet (particularly in comparison to bandmate Mike Portnoy) and seldom draws attention to himself in videos or concerts. This has led some fans jokingly to wonder if anyone has ever seen him speak.
Jeff Berlin
Jeff Berlin’s bass guitar playing has a distinctively “fusion” sound, that is somewhat similar to that of Jaco Pastorius, though Berlin plays a fretted bass and has stated his distaste for Jaco imitators. He was a founding member of the Bass Institute of Technology in Los Angeles and later founded the Players School of Music in Clearwater, Florida. Additionally, he regularly writes articles and columns for Bass Player Magazine.
John Paul Jones
Best known as the bass guitarist, keyboardist and, less often, mandolin player for Led Zeppelin, Jones has since developed a successful solo career, and is widely respected as both a musician and a producer. A versatile musician, Jones also plays guitar, koto, lap steel guitars, autoharp, mandolin, ukulele, sitar, cello, continuum and the three over-dubbed recorder parts heard on Led Zeppelin’s famous song “Stairway to Heaven”.
Ron carter
Ron Carter is an American jazz double-bassist. His unique sound has made him a long sought after studio man. His appearances on over 3,500 albums make him one of the most-recorded bassists in jazz history, along with Milt Hinton, Ray Brown and Leroy Vinnegar.
Flea
Flea’s work with the band incorporates several musical styles, ranging from aggressive slap bass, to more subdued and melodic techniques. He was influenced from funk and punk rock, Flea centers his bass playing on simplicity and minimalism, viewing complexity as a device that should be used in moderation.
Note : All information above was taken from wikipedia
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