Top Ten Bands with a Female Bass Player
Queen of the groove and the most memorable bass line riffs. Never ever have I heard a rock bassist with as many memorable, catchy and groovy riffs.
She's not gonna play speedy runs, it's not the band's style. They focus on grooves that are catchy and memorable. Ale is also essential in making this trio sound fuller and bigger than they are. Her timely melodic playing fills in the gaps perfectly well always adding more flavour to their songs.
But don't be fooled into believing she's just thumping basic grooves, she can play with the best of them. Put her in any band and she'll be able to seamlessly be the backbone. Not o my is she a musical prodigy trained in classical piano by age 5. She was playing jazz, funk, rock, on 6 string bass literally bigger than her. Plus she's a human metronome, has perfect pitch and timing. Lastly… she has an extremely high musical IQ.
The perfect bassist
Sonic Youth was an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1981. Founding members Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon and Lee Ranaldo remained together for the entire history of the band, while Steve Shelley followed a series of short-term drummers in 1985, and rounded out the core line-up.
The Pixies are an American alternative rock band formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts. The group disbanded in 1993 in acrimonious circumstances, but reunited in 2004. The group currently consists of founders Black Francis, Joey Santiago, and David Lovering.
The Smashing Pumpkins is an American alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1988. Formed by frontman Billy Corgan and James Iha, the band included D'arcy Wretzky and Jimmy Chamberlin in its original incarnation.
Talking Heads were an American rock band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth, and Jerry Harrison.
White Zombie was an American heavy metal band that formed in 1985. Based in New York City, White Zombie was originally a noise rock band, and was known for its later heavy metal-oriented sound.
Coal Chamber was a nu-metal band formed in Los Angeles, CA, in 1993. The current members of Coal Chamber are Dez Fafara (Vocals), Nadja Peulen (Bass), Meegs Rascón (Guitar), and Mike Cox (Drums). Former members of the band include Rayna Foss, Chela Rhea Harper, and John Thor. Coal Chamber is typically known being associated with Nu Metal, Alternative Metal, and even Gothic Metal. Coal Chamber is best known for the song "Loco", on their self titled first album. Some of Coal Chamber's accomplishments include releasing 4 albums, "Coal Chamber" (1997), "Chamber Music" (1999), "Dark Days" (2002), and "Rivals" (2015). One of the best.
Hole was an American alternative rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1989 by singer and guitarist Courtney Love and lead guitarist Eric Erlandson.
The Melvins are an American sludge metal band that formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. They usually perform as a trio, but in recent years have performed as a four piece with two drummers. Yes, they did have a female bass player at one point. Her name was Lori Black and she was the daughter of Shirley Temple.
The Newcomers
DragonForce are a British power metal band based in London, England. Formed in 1999, the group are known for their long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-themed lyrics, and electronic sounds in their music to add to their retro video game-influenced sound.
A bass player breaking ground with her band.
Kittie is a Canadian nu-metal/alternative metal band that was formed in London, Ontario, in 1996. They have released six studio albums, one video album, four extended plays, thirteen singles, and thirteen music videos.
"Sick Puppies" is an Australian rock band that was formed in 1997. The band rose to prominence in 2006 when their song "All the Same" was uploaded to YouTube, along with a video.Their first album, "Welcome to the Real World," was released in 2001 and was more funk-metal influenced. Their follow-up album, "Dressed Up As Life," came out in 2007, followed by "Tri-Polar" in 2009, and "Connect"... read more
Mercyful Fate was a Danish heavy metal band from Copenhagen, formed in 1981 by vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann.
Misa from Band-Maid is a bassist who really shines trough all the +100 Band-Maid's songs catalog, from intro lines to complex progressions and well included bass solos and call-response with the lead guitarist.
L7 is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, first active from 1985 to 2001 and reformed since 2014. Due to their sound and image, they are often associated with the grunge movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s,.