Overlooked or nearly forgotten Bass Players

[Vibroluxer]

Aren't they all?!?

Tina Weymouth. David writes the songs and she lays it down every time. Case in pont:

 

[Masmus]

Leon Wilkson

 

[Vibroluxer]

Leon Wilkson

A name never heard.

 

[Martinp]

Prakash John

 

[runstendt]

I’d say that an unfortunately accurate answer to this question would be just about all of them. Many of us on this forum can name tons of bassists, but to the general public they’ve never been noticed much. Certain players, like McCartney, Sting, and Flea have become well know names, but how many others can casual music consumers name?

Even the movie That Thing You Do contributes to this by listing the bass player, who is never named in the movie, as T.B. Player in the credits at the end.

As far as bassists go, I’ll mention Ronnie Lane (Faces, both big and Small) and Peter Quaife (the Kinks).

 

[VintageSG]

Prakash John

I saw the thread title, and that was the first name that came to mind.

 

[VintageSG]

Burke Shelley was a solid player.
Bill MacCormack may be best known for 801, but his contribution is recognised on the album cover for all to see. Ruddy marvelous!
Pete Way was way more than his stage persona.

 

[Rich_S]

Peter Cetera

 

[elihu]

Tina Weymouth. David writes the songs and she lays it down every time. Case in point:

Yes, she do! My favorite Tina line...grooves like Motown.

 

[elihu]

Bruce Thomas is pretty great.

 

[cenz]

Burke Shelley was a solid player.
Bill MacCormack may be best known for 801, but his contribution is recognised on the album cover for all to see. Ruddy marvelous!
Pete Way was way more than his stage persona.

 

[VintageSG]

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My atrocious spelling aside, if any cover states 'This album features bass!', this is it.
One of the finest live albums in my collection.

 

[ZackyDog]

John Lodge

 

[Fuelish]

Bruce Thomas is pretty great.

Absolutely !!! Was my first thought ..... could add Graham Maby to the list

 

[Old Deaf Roadie]

Jackie Wessel, who played with Leon Russell for 25+ years, was as solid as they come.

 

[Buell]

Probably not overlooked, but I haven't heard anyone mention The Ox in a long time.

 

[Refugee]

Rick Laird (Mahavishnu)
George Porter Jr. (Meters)
Mike Gordon (Phish)

 

[stxrus]

My friend from Meridian, Chris Ethridge had a run with the Flying Burrito Bros. He was also a very respected session player

 

[Engine Swap]

I’m a big fan of Fernando Saunders’ work with Lou Reed

 

[Red Ryder]

Randy Joe Hobbs