Becoming a more lead bass/solo bass kind of player , help needed

[markdavid]

Have very recently started playing in a 3 piece playing mainly Cream and Hendrix covers, our guitarist is covering the lead vocals and so wants to simplify his guitar parts a little, as a result he has wants me to take more of a lead bass/solo bass ala Jack Bruce kind of role during verses, thing is i have always been a root fifth octave kind of player so am after some pointers on becoming a more lead bass kind of player , maybe some pointers on some good melodic fills to use , suggestions appreciated , thanks

[Hobbayne]

The pentatonic scale is your friend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CbWotxP8JA

[markdavid]

Thanks , will have a look into the pentatonic scale and will check out the video