What are some of your favorite bassists and why do you like them? I grew up playing bass as a teen and always love hearing some good bass that is not just 3 0r 4 note keep the beat bass.

First on my list is a Stanley Clark. Thats a given since he is the Benchmark and also a hometown boy.

I also idolized 2 bassist because I also played a Rickenbacher bass. They would be-
Chris Squire of YES fame. and...
John Camp of Renaissance fame.
As with Renaissance, no guitar was needed. They both played Lead Bass.

Soon after that (1979) I was introduced to Jeff Berlin of Bruford fame. He bew my socks off.

Then during Pat Metheny's first album tour, I came to love Mark Egan.

Others on the list would be

Nathan East
Abraham Laborial(spelling)
Anthony Jackson

There are many more but how about if you all share some of your favs.

In the spirit of participation,
Hyfi.......even though every mouse click leads to a 35 secon wait!