Top 100 Bass Players

[Leah]

90. Jerry Only (Misfits)

How many Bassist have created a weird hairstyle as in the Devilock?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8SPnl3qcso

[Allhallowsday]

90. JOE OSBORNE bassist in RICKY NELSON's original hit-making band, though one of the most recorded bassists in the last 50 years, is typically overlooked because RICKY also had the awesome JAMES BURTON as his lead guitarist.  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQNkg4dOsRk

[Aidan]

he should be #1

[Umaril The Unfeathered]

Going to add Mike Mesaros, formerly of The Smithereens. He came up with the very memorable bass line for Blood And Roses. In fact, he literally made the song with the bass.

And a great big nod to Cliff Burton, as we all know from Metallica.   However, in his pre-Metallica days, he played with a SF Bay Area band called Trauma. 

Here is a clip of an excellent bass solo Cliff does from a Trauma song called We're Going Off.  Anyone doubting the man's ability should think twice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpgRGps-tCw

[Leah]

92. Anders Iwers from Tiamat

[fede]

93)Mark Sandman - Morphine

[halfpear]

Re: Jack Bruce

That's a picture of Overend Watts from Mott the Hoople that you posted, just in case anyone cares....

[FASTCRAIG]

So much for multi posts, 3 or 4 guys here are rated several time, Fabkie Bello Kills dave sllefson, iron maiden are over rated and Cliff burtob would be a no body if he was still alive


Frankie Bello, from anthrax kicks bass ass

[AndyC]

So much for multi posts, 3 or 4 guys here are rated several time, Fabkie Bello Kills dave sllefson, iron maiden are over rated and Cliff burtob would be a no body if he was still alive


Frankie Bello, from anthrax kicks bass ass

Funny, whenever I see this thread come up, and the last post is from a name I've never seen before, I always know what to expect.

[Sleepyskull]

So much for multi posts, 3 or 4 guys here are rated several time, Fabkie Bello Kills dave sllefson, iron maiden are over rated and Cliff burtob would be a no body if he was still alive


Frankie Bello, from anthrax kicks bass ass

Funny, whenever I see this thread come up, and the last post is from a name I've never seen before, I always know what to expect.

AndyC - I thought about saying something, but I was sure you would end up doing so... Besides, I think you're summing up people's feelings quite well! 

[Umaril The Unfeathered]

Anthrax's Frankie Bello DOES kick ass....listen to the opening of Got The Time and his solos thru out the entire song. All done with his fingers too! 

Finger players are truly talented at a level only a few are lucky enough to rise to.

[Psycho Circus]

94) Nibbs Carter (Saxon)

[ulthar]

Wow, over a year and still not done with a top 100?

95. John Klingberg (Van Morrison's "Moondance")

[66Crush]

I disagree with john paul jones an paul mcartney now you people are judging famous bass players lets face it they both play root notes.

i would say jaco, phil, and of course les claypool who copletley chnged bass playing
as phill in the more jaming music scene
jaco with his jazz fusion and harmonics
and les claypool with inventing his own way on how to play bass and he never has lessons

Musicianship is subjective. And to base someones creativity on technical ability alone is not only insulting but just plain stupid! Sometimes a player can say a hell of a lot more with root notes than with advanced knowledge of theory.
John Paul Jones is true talent and plays what is right for the song and more often than not there are brilliant moments in his playing. When he's in the pocket Led Zeppelin becomes a groove machine. You think I wanna hear tapping in Led Zeppelin song. Paul McCartney is a songwriting bassist and so his focus would tend to be more on melody. Both of them create amazing melodies.

[66Crush]

Phil Lynott-Thin Lizzy



Paul Simonon-The Clash



Greg Chaisson-Badlands



Matt Rubano-Taking Back Sunday



Robert Deleo- Stone Temple Pilots



Doug Pinnick-Kings X