It takes a special kind of person to be the bass player in a band. It's your job to provide a backdrop so your lead singer and resident guitar-god can shine in the spotlight while you and the drummer keep them in check and in time. If you're Adam Clayton, you will do it with elegance, grace and a quiet strength that complements your bandmates' styles while still highlighting your own skills as a musician.
These skills are evident on songs where the bass is pushed way out in front of the mix, like "Sunday,
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