- The best bass players of all time are123:
- James Jamerson, who played on many Motown hits and influenced countless bassists
- Jaco Pastorius, who revolutionized the fretless bass and jazz fusion
- Paul McCartney, who wrote memorable and melodic bass lines for The Beatles
- Larry Graham, who pioneered the slap technique and funk bass
- Stanley Clarke, who mastered both acoustic and electric bass and explored various genres
- John Entwistle, who brought power and speed to The Who's rock sound
- Carol Kaye, who recorded over 10,000 sessions and played on many classic songs
- Victor Wooten, who dazzled with his virtuosity and technique
- Les Claypool, who created a unique and quirky style with Primus
- Flea, who brought energy and groove to Red Hot Chili Peppers' funk rock
Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.According to the list, the top five bassists of all time are: Carol Kaye, Bootsy Collins, John Entwistle, Charles Mingus and James Jamerson. Other notable bassists on the list are Phil Lesh, coming in at number 11, George Porter Jr., who ranks 41st and Les Claypool at 36.jambands.com/news/2020/07/01/rolling-stone-rank…The 100 best bass players of all time
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