The clear winner in our poll was John Entwistle of The Who. Known as both Ox and Thunderfingers, Entwistle was trained on the piano and French horn before switching to the bass. He played it like a lead instrument, creating a powerful, booming sound that often overshadowed Pete Townshend's guitar playing.

The 50 Greatest Bassists of All Time,, Jon Dolan,, David Fear, Jon Freeman, Andy Greene, Kory Grow, Elias Leight, Angie Martoccio, Jason Newman, Rob Sheffield, Hank Shteamer, Simon Vozick-Levinson July 1, 2020 We count down the 50 greatest bassists of all time, from string-popping virtuosos to steady session heroes.