81 years ago today, James Jamerson was born—an incredibly influential bassist that the world lost too soon. As a session musician, Jamerson wasn’t visible in the way members of famous touring Motown Records bands were. However, James Jamerson might be the most influential bassist of all time. Join us in celebrating his birthday by trying to recreate the tone and feel of one of the greats: https://goo.gl/EtWBdi | reverb.com

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Remembering James Lee Jamerson on his birth anniversary, a legendary bass player. He was the uncredited bassist on most Motown hits in the 60s and early 70s, now seen as one of the most influential in modern music. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, he played on 30 Billboard #1 hits and over 70 R&B #1 hits, more than any other bass player. Bass Player Magazine named him the greatest in its 2017 “Bass Player’s 100 Greatest Bass Players” issue. In 2011, he ranked third in Paste'

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