Legendary Bass Players of the 1970s
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Question 1: Which bassist pioneered the 'thunder fingers' technique and played for Funk/Rock band Grand Funk Railroad?
Chris Squire
John Paul Jones
John Entwistle
Mel Schacher
Question 2: Which Pink Floyd bassist was known for his minimalist playing style that perfectly complemented the band's psychedelic sound?
Geddy Lee
John Deacon
Roger Waters
Jack Bruce
Question 3: What innovation did John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin introduce to rock bass playing in the early 1970s?
Eight-string bass
Use of synthesizer bass
Bass pedal effects
Slap bass technique
Question 4: Which bassist was known for playing a Rickenbacker 4001 and incorporating progressive rock elements in Yes?
Tony Levin
Chris Squire
Greg Lake
John Wetton
Question 5: Which Queen bassist wrote the hit song 'Another One Bites the Dust'?
Brian May
Freddie Mercury
John Deacon
Roger Taylor
Question 6: What band featured Geddy Lee, who was known for simultaneously playing bass and keyboards?
King Crimson
Yes
Genesis
Rush
Question 7: Which bassist was nicknamed 'The Ox' and was known for his solo on The Who's 'My Generation'?
Paul McCartney
Jack Bruce
Bill Wyman
John Entwistle
Question 8: Which technique did Larry Graham pioneer that became essential to funk and rock bass playing?
Palm muting
Hammer-ons
Tapping
Slap and pop