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| From | markeichelberger@comcast.net (Mark Eichelberger) |
| Subject | Re: Bass Players |
| Date | Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:32:05 +0000 |
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Michael:
While I am not a big fan of Yes, I will admit that Chris Squire's bass playing was indeed very integral to their sound.
I too have always loved Bruce Thomas's bass playing in the Attractions. Lip Service and B-Movies (from Get Happy!) contain some amazing bass playing!
Mark
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From: MBaroneO@aol.com
>
> In a message dated 11/30/2007 8:50:27 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> markeichelberger@comcast.net writes:
>
> Anyway, I've always been drawn to recordings where the bass playing was an
> integral (and noticeable) part of the band's sound and I was wondering if
> anyone has any opinions on the subject.
>
>
> Greetings,
>
> I agree with your above feelings on bass players. My favorite bass players
> are highly melodic and maybe a bit busy yet they mesh perfectly into the sound
> of the song.
>
> Paul McCartney
> Bruce Thomas(The Attractions)
> John Paul Jones
> Chris Squire
> Larry Graham/Rusty Allen (Sly & The Family Stone)
> Tom Peterson
>
>
> Are among my all time faves....
>
> Michael Barone
>
>
>
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