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