Surely the list must’ve started out at 250 or 300…How do you decide who gets whittled down off the list? GP: "Why does the bass suffer in this manner"? I believe there are tons of great bass player all over the world better than the 50 on list, but are they popular? He’s also a great vocalist.I believe Ron Carter appeared on more albums than anyone else.On my list I would slot in Dennis Dunaway from the original Alice Cooper Band in top 20. Kim Deal?I would have had Dee Murray, Greg Lake, Bruce Foxton and Bruce Thomas.You are missing the point with Claypool and are hopeless because of it. Jason who took peters spot is great also, his dad was the b p for elvis. Really! !Absolutely, Russell Kunkel and Sklar were one of the great “engine rooms” of recent years.As a bass player of 40 years myself, along the lines of Mel Schacher and Andy Fraser, the late Joe Schermie of Three Dog Night fame was really good. Eddie Van Halen: The Billboard Cover Shoot. So Unique and so recognizeableNo Doug Pinnick from Kings X? Why not try again asking people who know music. Carol Kaye very impressive, but mostly in studio, she played on so many of the big hits. One of the best .And, of course completely forgotten, on Number 1A: Robbie Shakespeare! Seriously?No George Porter, Jr.? It’s the best solo in rock history. You’ve got to be kidding. Duck Dunn near 50? Glad he was because he’s a beastObviously a popularity contest. WTF? Pretty versatile. But i gotta say that Oteil is a real killer ………..Y Klaus Voorman, Rick Danko…….I’ve seen many on this list live. Team: Toronto Blue Jays (majors) Born: November 1, 1987 in Dearborn, MI us Draft: Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 5th round of the 2008 MLB June Amateur Draft from Wayne State University (Detroit, MI).. High School: Trenton HS (Trenton, MI) School: Wayne State University (Detroit, MI) And Mike Rutherford only 48…you have seriously underestimated him, top 5 in my book along with Chris Squire.I am glad to see Entwistle at the top where he belongs. And oh btw you forgot Miroslav Vitous. While I was influenced by the others Dunn’s “style” was my cornerstone. Guitar Player Magazine described him as “the most widely used session bassist of our time”Agree with most on list….but Lynott, Mcgagan and Sting are sentimental choices in my mind….don’t really ever remember amazing bass playing from any of them. but for me steve harris remain no.1That’s because Claypool’s songs suck. He solidified Chicago’s rhythm sectionWhere is jean jacques burnel? check it out on you tube concert play backs. It’s about WHAT he plays.What about the bong rattling bass of Mel scacher from grand funk railroadDead right Andy should be in the top tenDude what the ever loving fuck! Bob Daisley? And, Prince is right up there, too.Show me people who don’t read articles properly = you.Hate these lists! special and important to any individual. Therefore your list is very incomplete.. DavidSo ridiculous! All of the players say he was an influence. !what- no Tal Wilkenfold!! He is the Bassists Bassist. Some real greats on here: Mingus, East, Lee, Miller, McCartney, Bruce…. It’s about WHAT he plays.What about the bong rattling bass of Mel scacher from grand funk railroadDead right Andy should be in the top tenDude what the ever loving fuck! I am praying for Anthony's recovery. He should be number 1.