Cliff Burton, Steve Harris, David Ellefson, Frank Bello, Geezer Butler, Geddy Lee, etc.
Totally agree…however Ian Hill is a remarkable bass play as well…more on the Rocka Rolla & Sadwings of Destiny releases. In those days, he didnt use a pick, like now a days. Very blusey early on. Check out those two releases.
Entwistle has always been one of my favorite bassists to listen to even before I started playing myself, but I wouldn't consider him as an idol since his playing is so loose and erratic I really can't emulate it at all no matter how hard I try.
It's hard to answer this question. There have been so many players that have been so important to my own developement. Flea got me into it, guys like john paul jones, colin greenwood and James Jamerson taught me how to play the role of the bass and still be unique and guys like Jaco and Vic taught me how to re-invent the instrument. Kristian Dunn has also been a big influence on my work with loops. I think the important thing to keep in mind is that all of these guys have there own value and there is something to learn from all the greats. I've seen to many musicians get to wrapped up into what one musician is doing. They forget that there is so much more out there then just what that one guy is doing. I'm not trying to say that having an Idol is bad. i'm just saying the more open minded you are…the more you'll learn. remember all of these amazing bass players are people…just like you and me.
It's hard to answer this question. There have been so many players that have been so important to my own developement. Flea got me into it, guys like john paul jones, colin greenwood and James Jamerson taught me how to play the role of the bass and still be unique and guys like Jaco and Vic taught me how to re-invent the instrument. Kristian Dunn has also been a big influence on my work with loops. I think the important thing to keep in mind is that all of these guys have there own value and there is something to learn from all the greats. I've seen to many musicians get to wrapped up into what one musician is doing. They forget that there is so much more out there then just what that one guy is doing. I'm not trying to say that having an Idol is bad. i'm just saying the more open minded you are…the more you'll learn. remember all of these amazing bass players are people…just like you and me.
