You Think You Know Rock Bass? Think Again! 😮 | Top 10 Hidden Legends

You know about rock's most legendary bassists, right?
But what about those incredible musicians who stayed out of the spotlight?
Today, we’re showcasing 10 amazing bassists who deserve much more recognition.
Only rock experts know all 10 of these bass players!

Of course this list will continue, so leave in the comments your suggestion of a bass player that you consider underrated and who should appear in PART 2.

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🟦CHAPTERS:

00:00 - •••INTRO•••
00:27 - Doug Wimbish
01:09 - Greg Ridley
01:51 - Trevor Bolder
02:33 - Mike Watt
03:15 - Kasim Sulton
03:51 - •••BREAK•••
04:20 - Berry Oakley
05:02 - Felix Pappalardi
05:44 - Pete Way
06:26 - Ray Shulman
07:08 - Charlie Tumahai
07:50 - •••FINAL•••

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[GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Greg Lake. His bass playing is amazing on In the Court of the Crimson King (1969).

[ash_]

Should have included John Wetton. He's famous for the supergroup Asia, and "Heat of the Moment." But few know him for his masterful bass work for King Crimson. His bass playing was like a flying brick wall.

[jimce]

Barry and the Brothers are me all time favorites. Allen woody was awesome also as was Lamar.

[peterperigoe]

How would you rate Rory's bass player Gerry McAvoy? a bit early, blues rock?

[freddyagain]

My friend I made already my list waiting to see yours:
01 Jean Jacques Burnel - The Stranglers
02 Peter Vink - Q65 and Finch
03 Kim Gordon - Sonic Youth
04 John Clifford - Conflict
05 Jennifer Finch - L7
06 Rob van der Loo - Epica
07 Tina Weymouth - Tom Tom Club and Talking Heads
08 Bel Mena - Cobra Spell
09 Brad Smith - Blind Melon
10 John Cale - Velvet Underground

Please pay attention to the amazing women. Even in 2025 not getting the credits.

[ukz]

Jaco Pastorius.
but he is jazz bassist!

[marknieuweboer]

Trevor Bolder joined Uriah Heep after its prime, succeeding John Wetton and Gary Thain. Especially the latter was superior. Still few behs players are familiar with him.
Two other ones who aren't mentioned often enough are Gary McAvoy and Michael McKeegan. Kudos to those who know (without looking them up) in which bands they play(ed).
So that's three names for you.
Kudos for mentioning Ray Shulman.

[石つくてん]

Burke Shelley, Will be featured next? Or well-known?

[TimJackson-eqiy]

I was sorely disappointed in your lack of knowledge about Doug Wimbish. He was a member of Tackhead. Then part of the house band for On'U'Sound dub & Reggae label. Always collaborating with Skip, ( Little Axe), McDonald, & Keith Le Blanc.