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Top 10 Most Recognizable Bass Riffs

Top 10 Most Recognizable Bass Riffs

It’s easy to learn bass and even easier to be an “okay” bass player but man, being great at it is a whole new different thing. It almost feels like you will need a very unique DNA in your body to master and will that 4-stringed monster.

But there are those who have done it. Bassists who managed to bypass the lead and even the vocals for them to stand strong and proud.

Here is the top 10 most recognizable.

Note: This is most recognizable, not the best.

10. Summer Nights



Band: Performed by John Travolta and Olivia Newton John

Bassist: I don’t know who played bass, must be a sessionist or was it the bassist of Toto? If you know, enlighten me please.



9. Sunshine Of Your Love



Band: Cream

Bassist: Jack Bruce



8. Under Pressure which sounds exactly like Ice Ice Baby



Band: Queen & David Bowie

Bassist: John Deacon





8. Californication



Band: Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Bassist: Michael “Flea” Balzary



7. Iron Man



Band: Black Sabbath

Bassist: Geezer Butler



6. Billie Jean



Band: Michael Jackson

Bassist: Like Summer Nights of Grease, I don’t know who played bass. However, Michael Jackson is known for doing almost everything when it comes to his music, could be him too. If you know, enlighten me please.



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