Catchy/Iconic Basslines

[Oddball]

Though I can't necessarily classify these as "catchy" or "iconic", they're easily great hooks for anyone who has IRL played a bass line, IMO.

 

[Crepitus]

 

[Dogmaphobe]

Great postpunk band nobody here has probably heard of.

 

[Alan Stallion]

My City Was Gone - The Pretenders

 

[GMCGeneral]

My City Was Gone - The Pretenders

Ahh yes, Rush Limbaugh's bump music.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

Jumpin’ Jack Flash bridge section.

 

[GMCGeneral]

And from the hands of Louis "Thunder Thumbs" Johnson supported by the backbeat of John "JR" Robinson.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

Spencer Davis Group Gimme Some Lovin’.

 

[GMCGeneral]

Speaking of Louis Johnson, this time working with Toto's Jeff Porcaro.

 

[Hellbilly]

 

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[the other mike]

 

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