bassist

noun

bass·​ist ˈbā-sist How to pronounce bassist (audio)
: a person who plays an acoustic or electric bass

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John Mayer, a relative Dead novice at the time, took on the difficult role of fronting Dead & Company alongside guitarist Bob Weir, drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024 Dead & Company is comprised of original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, in tandem with guitarist John Mayer, bassist Oteil Burbridge and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Dec. 2024 The Eagles are currently in the middle of a Sphere run scheduled through mid-April; other acts who’ve played the venue include U2 and Phish. Advertisement Founding Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh (who was not a member of Dead & Company) died in October at age 84. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 Francis’ schtick fits right in, with the bassist taking to the stage in Indiana strapped with a massive, oversized, almost cartoonish - but functioning - 17 string bass. Jim Ryan, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bassist 

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bassist was in 1863

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“Bassist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassist. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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