| The number one bass guitarist in the world today is | | | | Larry Graham. Larry was born on August 14, 1946 in |
| John Alec Entwistle, who is also known as the Ox. He | | | | Beaumont, Texas. He is a baritone singer, songwriter, |
| was born on October 9, 1944 and unfortunately died | | | | and musician. He is best known for being a member of |
| on June 27, 2002. He was a man of few words but | | | | the band Sly and the Family Stone. He has been |
| many notes. He changed the face of the bass guitar | | | | credited with the invention of the slapping techinique as |
| and revolutionized the role it now plays in today's | | | | well. |
| music. John also loved to draw and his art work | | | | Tony Levin is the seventh top bass guitar player was |
| appears on all his album covers. | | | | born on June 6, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts. He has |
| The number two bass guitarist in the world is James | | | | played for such great artists as Cher, Pink, Stevie |
| Jamerson, who was born on January 29, 1938 in | | | | Nicks, and Seal. Tony created the Funk Fingers, which |
| Charleston, South Carolina and died on August 2, 1983. | | | | is a device that mimicks the sound of hitting the strings |
| He grew up in Detroit, Michigan with his mother and | | | | with drumsticks. |
| studied music in high school. He had been credited as | | | | The popular and well knownPaul McCartney is the |
| being a contemporary musical genius by many, even | | | | eighth top bass guitar player of all time. Paul was born |
| the great Barry Gordon from Motown Records. | | | | on June 18, 1942 in Liverpool, England. He gained |
| The third bass guitarist in the world is Christopher | | | | worldwide fame as a member of the legendary group |
| Russell Edward Squire, who was born on March 4, | | | | the Beatles, but Paul was an excellent bass guitar |
| 1948 in London England. He was an original member of | | | | player. |
| the group Yes prior to going out on his own for a solo | | | | The ninth top bass guitarist is Louis Johnson, who was |
| career. Today he lives in Scotland with his family. | | | | born on April 15, 1955 in Los Angeles, California. He is |
| Geddy Lee is the fourth bass guitar player in the world | | | | best known for his work on the Thriller album with |
| today. He was born on July 29, 1953 in Willowdale, | | | | Michael Jackson. He was nicknamed, “Thunder |
| Canada, who is best known for his participation in the | | | | Thumbs,” for his distinctive style by his peers. His |
| group Rush, which he joined in September of 1968. He | | | | bass slapping technique was unique and very well |
| is an award winning muscian. In fact, he was won the | | | | known. |
| Best Rock Bass six times, is in the Bass Hall of Fame, | | | | Flea, Michael Peter Balzary, is the tenth top bass guitar |
| and has been voted the Best Bass Player. | | | | player was born on October 16, 1962 in Burwood, |
| The fifth bass guitar player in the world today is Jack | | | | Melborne, Australia. He is a founding member of the |
| Bruce, who was born on May 14, 1943. He played with | | | | band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is known best for his |
| the band Cream. He has been called one of the most | | | | aggressive slapping technique. I am sure history will |
| skilled bass guitarist of all time due to his unique style | | | | bring us many more excellent and talented bass guitar |
| and free spirited approach. | | | | players, but will you be on this list? |
| The sixth top player of the bass guitar in the world is | | | | |