Best Rock Bassists

Rock and roll without bass is like techno without synth. These are the best bassists who are rocking or have rocked the music industry. Don't agree with the list? Place your vote or if you are a logged in, add a new item for others to vote on.

1) Paul McCartney - The Beatles

“Although I’m more of a Lennon than McCartney fan, I have to give Paul credit for all the wonderful bass playing he’s done! Go Paul!”

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2) John Entwistle - The Who

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3) Geddy Lee - Rush

“His inventive, kinetic bass lines are hard to duplicate. he is probably the only living flamenco bassist in rock today.”

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4) James Jamerson - Session Artist

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5) Christopher Wolstenholme - Muse

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6) Mike Gordon - Phish

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7) Larry Graham - Sly & The Family Stone

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8) Chris Squire - Yes

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9) Jojo Garza - Los Lonely Boys

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10) Les Claypool - Primus

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11) John Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin

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12) John Deacon - Queen

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13) Cliff Burton - Metallica

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14) Krist Novoselic - Nirvana

“Nirvana wouldn’t have been the same without his mind=boggling bass lines.”

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15) Flea - Red Hot Chili Peppers

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