Editing Jaco Pastorius (section)

== Legacy ==
The legacy of Jaco Pastorius is one of the most impactful in the world of [[Bass guitar|electric bass]] in [[jazz]] and in general for every genre, despite his flawed and controversial latter years,<ref name=":1"/> although as time passed, his work began to be more appreciated by musicians. Known for his solo career with the self titled album [[Jaco Pastorius (album)|''Jaco Pastorius'']], the track "[[Donna Lee]]" is remembered as showcasing his incredible feel and speed on the [[Bass guitar|electric bass]],<ref name=":0"/> a level of skill which had not been seen before. In his contributions to [[Weather Report]], he is remembered for his incredibly precise and fast bass lines, played with flash and gusto.<ref name=":0" /> The fact that he entered the music scene at the age of only 16 has inspired future musicians such as [[Victor Wooten]] and Kinga Głyk. Jaco's legacy, while having some aspects that many find to be negative, overwhelmingly shows his unmatched skill and trailblazing in the world of [[jazz]] and [[Bass guitar|electric bass]] performance.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Mikowski |first=Bill |title=Jaco: The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius |publisher=Backbeat Books |year=2005 |edition=Deluxe |location=United States of America |language=English}}</ref>

Many [[rock music|rock]] and [[Heavy metal music|metal]] bassists have expressed their admiration for Pastorius, or have cited him as an influence or inspiration to their playing. These bass players include [[Jeff Ament]] ([[Pearl Jam]]),<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Wells|first=Nick|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/jeff-ament-pearl-jam-evenflow|title="So that harmonic, I'm kind of ripping The Firm's Radioactive": How Jeff Ament discovered a slide harmonic on Pearl Jam's Even Flow|magazine=[[Guitar World]]|date=July 15, 2023|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[Michael Anthony (musician)|Michael Anthony]] ([[Van Halen]], [[Chickenfoot]] and [[Sammy Hagar and the Circle]]),<ref>{{cite web|last=Obrecht|first=Jas|url=https://www.vhlinks.com/pages/interviews/ma/gp1081.php|title=Van Halen's Michael Anthony|magazine=[[Guitar Player]]|date=October 1981}}</ref> [[Frank Bello]] ([[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/anthraxs_frank_bello_once_i_tried_the_bass_it_was_a_natural_click_and_just_all_made_sense_after_that.html|title=Anthrax's Frank Bello: 'Once I Tried the Bass, It Was a Natural Click and Just All Made Sense After That'|website=[[Ultimate Guitar]]|date=May 26, 2014|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[Rex Brown]] ([[Pantera]] and [[Down (band)|Down]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/panteras-rex-brown-credits-abbott-brothers-with-inspiring-him-to-improve-his-bass-playing-skills|title=PANTERA's REX BROWN Credits ABBOTT Brothers With Inspiring Him To Improve His Bass-Playing Skills|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=November 30, 2022|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[Chris Chaney]] ([[AC/DC]], [[Jane's Addiction]] and [[Slash (musician)|Slash]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/is-this-ac-dc-s-new-touring-bassist|title=Is This AC/DC's New Touring Bassist?|website=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|Bravewords.com]]|date=February 9, 2024|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[Tim Commerford]] ([[Rage Against the Machine]] and [[Audioslave]]),<ref>{{cite web|last=Edwards|first=Briony|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/prophets-of-rage-tim-commerfords-guide-to-life|title=Prophets Of Rage: Tim Commerford's Guide To Life|website=loudersound.com|date=November 19, 2016|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[Steve Di Giorgio]] ([[Testament (band)|Testament]], [[Sadus]] and [[Death (metal band)|Death]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/bass-legend-steve-digiorgio-talks-fretless-bass|title=Bass Legend STEVE DIGIORGIO Talks Fretless Bass|website=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|Bravewords.com]]|date=March 28, 2007|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[David Ellefson]] ([[Megadeth]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/megadeths-david-ellefson-steve-harris-really-opened-my-eyes-to-what-a-bass-player-could-do|title=MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'STEVE HARRIS Really Opened My Eyes To What A Bass Player Could Do'|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=January 28, 2015|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[Flea (musician)|Flea]] ([[Red Hot Chili Peppers]]),<ref>{{cite web|last=Kessler|first=John|url=https://www.knkx.org/jazz-and-blues/2020-04-29/there-was-one-world-before-jaco-pastorius-and-another-after-he-forever-changed-electric-bass|title=There was one world before Jaco Pastorius, and another after. He forever changed electric bass.|website=[[KNKX|KNKX.com]]|date=April 29, 2020|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[Tony Franklin (musician)|Tony Franklin]] ([[The Firm (rock band)|The Firm]] and [[Blue Murder (band)|Blue Murder]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dmme.net/interviews/franklin.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111216120316/http://dmme.net/interviews/franklin.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-12-16|title=LET IT ROCK - Tony FRANKLIN interview|website=dmme.net|date=September 2000|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[John Myung]] ([[Dream Theater]]),<ref>{{cite web|last=Freeman|first=Phil|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/dream-theater-myung-20120629|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702104000/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/dream-theater-myung-20120629|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-02|title=Exclusive: John Myung Speaks!|website=[[Roadrunner Records|roadrunnerrecords.com]]|date=June 28, 2012|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[Paulo Jr.]] ([[Sepultura]]),<ref>{{cite web|last=Renato Faria|first=João|url=https://www.uai.com.br/app/noticia/musica/2011/11/20/noticias-musica,106360/paulo-jr-baixista-do-sepultura-fala-sobre-vontade-de-voltar-a-morar-em-bh.shtml|title=Paulo Jr., baixista do Sepultura, fala sobre vontade de voltar a morar em BH|website=uai.com.br|date=November 20, 2011|access-date=September 15, 2024|language=pt}}</ref> [[Billy Sheehan]] ([[The Winery Dogs]], [[David Lee Roth]], [[Mr. Big (American band)|Mr. Big]] and [[Sons of Apollo]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wheatblog.com/2023/11/an-interview-with-billy-sheehan/|title=An Interview with Billy Sheehan|website=wheatblog.com|date=November 27, 2023|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[Jeroen Paul Thesseling]] ([[Pestilence (band)|Pestilence]] and [[Obscura (band)|Obscura]]),<ref name="notreble">{{cite web|last=Brown|first=Corey|url=https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2012/09/21/25-years-later-the-continued-influence-of-jaco-pastorius/|title=25 Years Later: The Continued Influence of Jaco Pastorius|website=notreble.com|date=September 21, 2012|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> [[Robert Trujillo]] ([[Metallica]]),<ref name="notreble" /> [[Joey Vera]] ([[Armored Saint]], [[Fates Warning]] and [[Mercyful Fate]]),<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/armored-saint-joey-vera|title=Armored Saint's Joey Vera: "I heard Kiss's Alive! and that was about it for me. I just wanted to play an instrument"|magazine=[[Guitar World]]|date=May 20, 2021|access-date=September 15, 2024}}</ref> and [[Alex Webster]] ([[Cannibal Corpse]]).<ref name="notreble" />

His nephew is [[David Pastorius]].