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First and foremost: We will not, and cannot, list every rock bassist ever. That would be impossible. So, please, do not be offended if you can't find your exact preference. If that's the case, kindly include your favorite bassist's name (without yelling at anyone) in a comment below!
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Behind every great frontman is a great bassist, holding it down, and providing that groovy backbeat. Sometimes, the frontman is the bassist. But mostly, they're different equally important people.
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So, who is the best bassist to ever rock out on the four-stringed axe? Take your pick!
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Elvis - The Stare
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Sun Record Co. - Logo
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Jimi Hendrix - Woodstock
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Yes - Yessongs
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Elvis - Long Live the King
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Elvis - Mugshot
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Yes - Logo
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Eric Clapton - Guitar
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Tom Petty - Oh My My
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Woodstock - Floral
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Billy Joel - The Piano Man
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Journey - Winged Heart
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Tom Petty - Heart Logo
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The Who - Bullseye Logo
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The Rolling Stones - Mick
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Thought of another bassist whose playing I really like, just haven't listened to their stuff in a while, but Mark King of the 80's band Level 42 is a really good bassist and he's another talented guy who also sings lead.
How about Peter Cetera, Leland Sklar, Nathan East, or Jim Fielder?
Rivkah Reyes (Katie from School of Rock)!
Answers here are clearly FAVORITE and MOST POPULAR picks rather than BEST. I was tempted to vote the same until I saw one surprising name. I don't doubt that most if not All of the top picked musicians are or would be in AWE of Les Claypool.
Mel Schocer Grand Funk Railroad!
Mel Schacher, good call by you.
Leo Lyons. 10 Years After.
While not a 'Rock Bassist' in a sense, Stanley Clark of Return to Forever and solo works was a great bassist. Also now that I think about it, while never seeing The Who or Cream in concert, I did see Entwistle and Bruce in two concerts with Ringo's All-starrs.
If we're stepping away from Rock and into Jazz, you can also add Jaco Pastorius who did some really good stuff with Weather Report along with others and solo works.
You could include Jaco for his work with Blood Sweat & Tears.
The only possible answer here is John Entwistle. Listen to the extended, album version of "The Real Me", and you'll agree. Not only that, but he was almost as zany as Keith Moon when it came to pranks and silliness.
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The Who is my #1 - My Generation - so so cool:)
The Who is my #1 - My Generation - so so cool:)
20%. Jack Bruce.
Where’s Eddie Van Halen? 🤨
playing guitar? Maybe you mean Wolfie Van Halen.
Where is Gene Simmons?
How does Paul win this ??? Ridiculous
Obviously, for raw talent combined with coolness, it's Floyd Pepper of the Electric Mayhem.
Why in the world is James Jamerson not listed??? Definitely in the top 3
0%. Picked Steve Harris. Up the Irons!
James Lee Jamerson! He played bass on virtually every hit to come out of Motown. He is responsible for some of the most iconic riffs in soul music.
Billy sheehan!!! My god how is he not on the list!!
Maybe I can get a few laughs and douse the fire ; how about....
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Buddy Hayes? :)
wait for it
wait for it...
Buddy Hayes? :)
I had to "google" him. Lol 😄
Yeah I have to confess - I did too:):)
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Paul McCartney is the best nothing....weirdo
Carol Kaye or Tina Weymouth, went with Tina.
Do you have Talking Heads '77 or Tom Tom Club on vinyl?
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I had the vinyl, and still have the Cds. Real good albums.
great taste in music my friend:) Talking Heads - in my top 10 favs - got all their albums (my gold and they are right next to Gordon Lightfoot and Chicago:))