Jaco Pastorius, John Francis Anthony Pastorius III (Norristown, Pennsylvania, December 1, 1951 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida, September 21, 1987), was an American jazz bassist. In Pastorius' own words, his main musical influences were: "James Brown, The Beatles, Miles Davis, and...
William Earl "Bootsy" Collins (born October 26, 1951) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. Bassist Bootsy Collins is known for his work with James Brown in the early 1970s and the band Parliament-Funkadelic. His first band was formed with...
With BB King's folded strings, Chuck Berry's two-note chords and Larry Graham's thumb, Francis "Rocco" Prestia's 16-note muffled groove-defining use became an instant recognizable innovation in the neck that remained a constant comforting for the soul. rapidly changing world. Forged...
Considered one of the greatest bassists of all time in Britain, Stuart Zender is best known for being one of the founding members and the original bassist of the funk band Jamiroqui. Stuart's solid and confident touch with Jamiroquai hides...
Kinga Głyk is considered the best Polish bass player of the new generation, and a rising star of Jazz Blues music. She started her music adventure at age 12, playing in a family band called Głyk PIK TRIO. In June...
James Jamerson shaped a new style of bass playing and brought what was considered by some to be an "inferior" instrument to the forefront through the use of the Fender electric bass, driven by his musical genius and incredible dexterity....
A bassist who exudes Groove, with his humble and simple way, the guy owns one of the most classic grooves in Brazil, his closed and snoring tone takes you to the 80s, 70s or so, that typical North American funk...
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Sharay Reed is a bassist and producer. Worked with: R. Kelly, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Boyz II Men among others. His biggest influences are: Marcus Miller, Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clark, David Sandborn,...
Since eight years, Joe Dart has always had a bass in his hands. Dart fell in love with the instrument and grew up replicating artists like Flea, Pino Palladino, Bernard EdWardas and Stevie Wonder's left hand in several bands in...
Bernard Edwards (1952–1996), born in Greenville, North Carolina, was a bass player and music producer, both as a member of Chic and on his own. He is considered one of the most important bass players of the 20th century. Their...
