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Alt-Rock's Most Important Bass Players - Part 2
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The bass bridges rhythm and melody, and some players changed rock history by mastering both. In Part 2 of our series on alt-rock's most important bassists, we spotlight legends including Tine Weymouth, Andy Rourke, Les Claypool, Mike Durnt, JJ Burnell and more. This is an examination of the sounds, styles, and innovations that made them essential to alternative music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices