Top 10 Rock Bassists
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2025
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Unpopular opinion: Another one bites the dust isn't even close to John Deacon's greatest bass moment, check out Liar
I agree
No mention he invented the Deacy amp !
Para mí la canción Dragon Attack es una de sus mejores interpretaciones.
@@SISU889 it's because it was big in America which of course means that it was there best one as America is the only thing that matters. I'm being sarcastic btw
@@Aidan-mm4zm For me John Deacons best bass line was " breakthrough " . He's superb bassist imo .
Video: plays Immigrant song
Watchmojo: Kashmir
I was looking for this comment 😎👌
Aldo Esteban Railef Villanueva lmao. Btw this is Gamers Roadbusters 360, but in his different account
That's when I paused the vid and came here
@T Dowling Excuse me WHAT
True
Flea at 8 is bad, but Les at 7 is unforgivable.
Agreed.
He should have been top 3 for sure
Les is number 1. Flea is number 2. P-Nut from 311 is number 3.
Totally agree
It’s a crime against humanity is what it is
Very happy to see Geddy Lee get the credit. I am from the same area he is from and have run across him and his family numerous times and he has always been my favorite bassist. I'm glad to see it wasn't just my bias. And on top of that the guys in the band are/were really good solid guys that treated their fans with nothing but respect.
Geddy Lee and Rush were Rock’s Class Act!!! Anyone who played an instrument, guitar bass or drums, can appreciate that Mr. Lee number one bassist of all time, Mr. Peart number one drummer/percussionist of all time. Alex Lifeson, top five guitarist of all time🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸. Rush #1 Power Trio Of All Time!!! And my favorite since their heyday in the late 70s. Rush The Greatest Band In The Galaxy🎸🎸🎸
Lee isn’t just the greatest bassist, but one of the greatest musicians of all time. The fact that he sings, plays bass, AND plays keyboard all in the same songs is a testament to his skill.
@@YedMan01 Hell yes
@@Tavat Thank You, I am a retired bass
player, my 2 close friends , one a guitarist with over 45 years experience, and one a drummer with over 40 years of experience!!! We all three agree Geddy Lee #1 All Time whoever is # 2 is very far behind. Same with Neil Peart, except he is a drummer/ percussionist and whoever is number 2 is actually a million miles behind Neil Peart!!! Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Eddie Van Halen, yes one , two , three🎸 Number 4 Alex Lifeson!!! Incidentally, for number five all time, I have Tony Iomi, the inventor of heavy-metal and guitarist for Black Sabbath🎸🎸🎸 The rock group that invented heavy-metal. Number six David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, who in our opinion founded and originated what we like to call Head Music , a sub genre of progressive rock🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
@@joesonestopproshop8533 I agree Joe, and also plays complicated bass lines, while singing Neil Peart‘s impossible dictionary lyrics!!! The only other Progressive Rock Musician to compare him with is a multi-talented man by the name of Ian Anderson, founder and leader of another Progressive Rock Giant Called Jethro Tull. My friend who plays guitar, also plays flute and in our band ( retired now) we covered a few Jethro Tull songs like Aqua Lung, and Locomotive Breath!! Anderson, can play six or eight instruments, writes most of the lyrics & musical compositions for the songs!!!. So, my guitar playing buddy who also plays flute, believes Ian Anderson to be the number one progressive rock musician of all time. I have a tendency to agree with him, And that would make Geddy Lee number two, in our opinion but no lower!!!
10: John Myung
9: John Deacon
8: Flea
7: Les Claypool
6: Cliff Burton
5: Steve Harris
4: John Paul Jones
3: Paul McCartney
2: John Entwistle
Honorable Mentions
Jack Bruce
Billy Sheeran
Geezer Butler
Robert Trujillo
Tom Araya
1: Geddy Lee
Thank me later
Thank you now I don’t have to watch this shitty video
I will thank you right this minute with a like good sir! Take it... Its yours
Nicolas Hernandez cliff at 6
I'll go with your #1 for sure.
Ill thank you now
6:09: *immigrant song starts playing*
Watchmojo: Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
Not really cause you flea underneath clay pool and John deacon of Queen almost near the bottom
But I get were you are coming from
Karl Schirn what?
Nuke Vex I am a dumbass that was meant for a different I had read
acllece last stand is best bass play
Ik wtf 🤷
*John Deacon at 9*
Me: ok that’s reasonable
*Flea at 8 and Les Claypool at 7*
Me: time to commit a capital offense
Matthias Terpstra atleast in terms of technicality they’re probably the best. Should’ve been higher up
CLIFF AT SIX!
John Entwistle is better and faster than anyone else
@@michellecuriel2466 What band was he in?
The Who
We're focusing less on technical masters:
No.10 John Myung: Bruh
Lol my thoughts exactly
And John entwistle too
WatchMojo: *puts Les Claypool at number 7*
Me: Ight, Imma head out
100% he's #1
Please put les claypool on 10
Agreed, fuck mojo.
Crunchy OSRS facts!
Exactly! And Flea number 8!
Were is Lemmy?
Lemon 🍋
He's just too good for this list
He is not a bassist. He is a guitarist who plays bass
@@hoaryhaines9453 but he plays bass professionally
@@daario4278 yeah has been for like 30 years also RIP
Do you agree with our list?
No.
Two words. Cliff Burton!
John Deacon for me
Hot Space john deacon is no where near a great bassist, hes a great songwriter but thats it
@@jaimelannister1797 John Deacon is an amazing bassist
Hot Space dont get me wrong, hes good, i just dont think he should be top 10 over some other bassists
A big part of why Rush sounds so good live is the same crew supported them for decades
where the heck is homer Simpson!
helloIm Jim he was one of the greats almost immediately!
Dough!!
helloIm Jim ikr
+MrMarioDuck Your comment deserves more likes.
Right!!!
John Deacon is so underrated. He wrote or co wrote many of Queens biggest hits. His playing was Superb. IMO
I agree
Cinderella Galang Why? Because I have my own opinions, and they offend you? Fuck your feelings.
Lord Humongous your opinions are pointless like your existence
Look at all the butt hurt. Your tears are delicious.
Agreed my favorite in the band if you ask me
Flea at 8
Cliff Burton at 6
Roger Waters and Lemmy are not even on the list
Yeah nice one mojo
Saint Emeritus i mean, Waters is a great composer and singer, he is good at playing bass, but not exceptional. Lemmy is one of the greatest legends in rock history, but was he really a good bass player?
Lemmy was metal legend not rock
@@VintageSlide Waters not being exceptional is debatable for I think he is better at playing bass than some of the bassists that are in the video. As for Lemmy, he is definitly one if not the best bass guitarist in the world and he really should have been on the list at least top 3
Saint Emeritus how the fuck is Lemmy one of the best? He plays fast, unaccurate, super easy basslines? I love the dude, one of the most badass people that ever walked on earth, killer songs, killer vocals, killer bass tone, killer everything, but still, can’t agree. He ain’t that good at playing.
flea top 3 ngl. hes not boring at all
John Deacon wasn't just a bassist, he was also born on August 19th, 1951.
Love Geddy Lee, always and Rush, especially Neil Peart, who's passed away on 7th Jan of this year...Rush always in my heart
I'm so happy to see my homeboys in the #1 spot. Cheers!
Go Geddy, RIP Neil Peart
Peart is in a better drumming place, together with Bonzo, Moon etc. RIP legends of drumming.
I literally said---wonder how high on the list Geddy Lee made it. Dude could shred that thing while drinking coffee. Rush was pure talent. Peart---possibly greatest drummer ever. Geddy Lee--best bassist ever. Lifeson---definitely really high on the list of greatest guitarists. Rush is legend.
@@thebaron9194 i'd rather say Peart-the greatest drummer ever, not "possibly greatest drummer ever".
Where the hell is Lemmy?!
At the very least a honorable mention...
Lukas Held he’s metal
@@trentschlick3261 Then why's Steve Harris, John Myung and Cliff Burton on here?
Off Course al leal honorable Mentions because Geddy Lee is 1.
If it weren’t for Lemmy, we wouldn’t have Metallica, nine inch nails, Alice in Chains and many more. Motörhead sparked a plethora of rock and roll and heavy metal. R.I.P. Lemmy
@@Motorhead1977 i saw an interview with lemmy after john entwistle died and he basically said the ox was better than him!
This goes out to WatchMojo
10. You
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1. Cliff Burton
jerjerbinkz04 1. Steve Harris
Greatest comment ever lmao!
Listen...i mean really listen to orion by Cliff Burton watchmojo
Make it eleven so you can also fit les claypool into there
@@kiwidude1250 or Call of ktulu or Anesthesia pulling teeth
Ray Manzarek of the doors literally played bass with one hand and keys with the other. Obviously the bass was on keys but it’s still bass. Honorable mention right there
keyboards don't count dummy, pay attention next time
@@Miist3rDuce1 calm down bro it’s an honest mistake
@@fancywinniethepooh1654 I'm sorry just pay attention next time
Im sorry wtf is Flea doing at number 8
probably shouldnt even be on the list
Word
YaBoyKingzy He’s not the best.
Flea and Harris for me, they re the best.
@@kidmightguy5602 Yeah, but he's not 8...
When Les Claypool is at 7 you just kind of wonder...
He would be higher if more people knew him. This isnt based on your preference, its based on commercial success.
To be fair, Primus aren't exactly rock. They're...
Primus.
For real I only watched this to see where Les Claypool was on this list. I was truthfully surprised he was in here at all, but anyone who knows, the dude is a game changer completely
He is actually the best
When Geezer Butler is an honorable mention 🤔🤔
are we living in a universe where lemmy doesn't even get a mention? and cliff burton at number 6 is just criminal
And les and flea
@@baconslap9417 agreed
Krist novoselic, flea, lemmy are my top 3
Putting Cliff that low was just pure criminal and not even put Lemmy in the list should be considered a sin
Cliff should be 3
Watch Mojo Picking the Bassists for this video:
“Hey Mojo who are some bass players everyone knows?”
“I dunno watch, what was that one song with the bass in it?”
“Oh I love that one. Put him on the list”
Lemmy see where Lemmy is! Nowhere? Sod off, Mojo!
László Horváth Lemmy used a pick he doesn’t deserve to be on this list
@@nickmaric8481 Lemmy's uniqueness is actually a good reason to have him on the list.
László Horváth I know! WTF!!!
its a shit list.
Guitarists with a bass guitar... Good at what he did... But a bass player... Arguable...
I like that Cliff Burton is on here and Robert Trujillo is an Honerable Mention, not sure why no mention of Jason Newstead though.
Cause he doesn't belong here
@@mattynigma he is a great bassist and he is definitely better than Tom Araya who was featured in the honorable mention
“Kashmir Led Zepllin”
PLAYS THE IMMIGRANT SONG
Ik
I agree
I thought it sounded wrong lol
😂😂😂
Learn how to spell Zeppelin idiot
Lemme Kilmister needs to be on this list. He pretty much invented thrash.
He was more of a rhythm guitar player, at least with Motorhead.
My list
10: Don’t.
9: Judge.
8: Me.
7: Please.
6: Paul McCartney
5:John Deacon
4: Krist Novoselic
3: Jason Newsted
2: Flea
1: Cliff Burton
1) You
2) Apparently
3) Never
4) Heard
5) Of
6) Geddy
6) Lee
7) Of
8) Rush
9) bess
10) Bassist
Dude, Krist Novoselic is such an amazing bassist, super underrated
@Middle Layer
Geddy always better because Claypool In sometimes Is very pretentious.
No John Entwhistle or Chris Squire
@Middle Layer
Geddy Lee = Jimi Hendrix Of Bass.
Les Claypool = Eddie Van Halen Of Bass.
Jimi Hendrix > Eddie Van Halen
Geddy Lee > Les Claypool.
End Of Story.
claypool deserves at least top 3. he is a god amongst bassists.
but he can't write one serious fucking song. Not a single album made that is memorable.
Yep that's what I expected him to be in but I was surprised when he was at 7. But the list makes sense anyway.
@@henryramsey9690 yea the way his genre is being classified as "funk metal" and the freakin weird lyrics like "I will rape ypur personality" from Sgt Baker or "When the taste of sex is on your lips" from Is It Luck?. Lyrics are always damned weird and the musical style to it as well.
henry ramsey not a single song serious??? have you not heard Too Many Puppies or almost anything on Pork Soda??
Steve should be #1 or Cliff
My two favorite will always be Roger Waters and Cliff Burton. I know people say that Roger is more of a song writer, but I’d say those songs would be nothing without his Bass work.
Roger is such a underrated bassist
I thought David Gilmour was a better bass player, his bass in Animals is amazing
I Will never forget the bass in money. Very good bassist.
@@carlneoh5843 Just like Keith Richards was a better bassist than Bill Wyman IMAO.
Le linee di basso dei pink floyd fatte da Roger e David sono MEMORABILI!!!!
Nobody gonna question that Krist Novoselic, the bassist from Nirvana not even getting an honourable mention?
Lithium and Come as you are have amazing basslines
Novoselic was good but wouldn't even hit top 25
Basically most of Nirvanas back catalogue have mint basslines, Novoselic may not be capable of doing some mint shit but the basslines he's created are absolute gold
I’m just glad they included John Deacon he’s so underrated
Same here... I felt John Deacon is highly underrated because he always keep himself low profile.
He is underrated because he is in the shadow of Freddie mercury and Brian May.The same happens with roger taylor.When you have the best vocalist and guitarrist of history ita hard to show up
@@axelpotato8561 Brian may is definitely not the best guitarist ever
@@liamjohnston5099 Total guitar dont have that opinion
Thx for spoiling im here bc of him :D
As much as I continue to adore the Beatles as a band, there is no way McCartney is a better bassist than the likes of Claypool and JPJ. Actually I feel it’s unfair to entitle JPJ to a single instrument. Such a masterful multi instrumentalist he is.
He should’ve been 10 or 9
Totaly Agree! JPJ was a master Composer! And an Awesome Bassist! One of the best Ever! But as far as just Bass goes Les C is on a total different level than anyone I've ever saw. And I love Zeppelin a million times more that Primus. But it is what it is.
Seems like lots of the picks involved other aspects like songwriting which is why I assume they put McCartney there, although I agree definitely not better as a bassist than other on the list
McCartney merece estar en la lista, mucho mejor en muchos sentidos a JPJ, aparte que nadie toma en cuenta que es considerado uno de los mejores Bajistas por su inovasion, puesto te darás cuenta que es el bajista más antiguo de toda la lista.
Paul deserves his spot because he changed the way the bass was thought of and used in a band. That along with influencing many that came after him
One of Geddy Lee's main influences was Chris Squire.
Not having Squire on this list is incomprehensible.
They are complete idiots.....Chris was the greatest bass player to ever walk the earth.
Exactly. Squire is my favourite.
Agreed squire should have been over flea no doubt
I know he's not the best, but greg lake was really good too.
Making a list like this is ridiculous. I mean these are all great bass players don't get me wrong. But it's like The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Whoever the person is making the list will certainly pick there favorite flavor.
These guys got robbed:
Lemmy Kilmister
Jason Newstead
Justin Chancellor
Paul D'Amour
A lot of bassists are missing !
Geezer Butler
@@markgasmanprothero4442
True. I forgot a few.
Ryan martinie
@@ANativeWroteThis ur an idiot motley Crüe was not even in the top 5 of rock in the 80s
At least they need an honorable mention:
-Duff Mckagan
-Jason Newstead
-Dave Ellefson
-Krist Novoselic
-Lemmy Kilmister
Wow I didnt even think of Duff and Krist. Great calls. I also missed Eric Wilson on this list, and definitely ws wondering where Jack Bruce was u til he was an, "honorable mention." I guess we all have out own taste, but I like your pics haha.
Robert Trujillo?
@@luisrosales3430 He was mentioned in "honorable mentions"
What about gene simmons
Lemmy the best!
Cliff Burton: *6*
*Kirby has found your sin unforgivable*
yes.
He probably is the best
Funny my name is Kirby,and Metallica became my most favorite band in 1985! That’s funny.
I would argue if we are talking about people who revolutionized bass playing Burton would be number one. You go watch the opening of for whom the bells tolls live and you kinda get scared watching that unfold😧
@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 if cliff doesn't deserve it then neither does cox
You dckhead
I feel like a name John is a perfect name for a bassplayers: John Entwistle, John Paul Jones, John Deacon, John Myung. Some more ideas?
John McVie
John Macartny...ha ha
John Taylor
Johnny christ
@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 john not jaco
not sure about the whole list but I agree with #1. geddy is an innovative and prolific multi-instrumentalist and bass guitar virtuoso. no doubt that he is currently the best bass guitarist he's ever been after 40+ years of recording and performing and 30 albums. honestly, who can compare to his resume?
All true, but I would not put him above his main influence Chris Squire, and he didn't even make the list.
But he can’t even slap but still think he’s amazing
Hi, I´m John Richard Deacon. I´m a bassist for Queen, and I was born on August 19, 1951. My favorite drink is tea............legendary interview
Cliff Burton should’ve been at least top 5!
Holdini Bartel You’re right
Autumn Baker at least u can here him in the mix Those doosh bags Hasedhim because these Child's want cliff
@Holdini Bartel i agree so much
Yea I know
@Holdini Bartel ikr
My biggest influences as a bassist
1. Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)
2. Justin Chancellor (Tool)
3. Cliff Burton (Metallica)
4. Chris Wolstenholme (Muse)
5. Geddy Lee (Rush)
+OffLeatherWings no primus?
Mason Valdrep Wouldn't call myself a huge Primus fan but love Claypool's playing.
+OffLeatherWings no JPJ? man youre not a real bassist
Cesar Franco I love JPJ, fuck off
+OffLeatherWings lol william murderface
Geddy Lee,John Wetton,Chris Squire,Greg Lake,Tony Levin,Gary Thain,Jimmy Bain,Geezer Butler,Burke Shelley.
The fact that Geezer Butler isn't in the top 10 is travesty.
jrock2264 definitely an under appreciated bassist
@@Marcobegazo true
he shouldve been there in paul mccartneys place
Geezer is at an sheard second place, check again 😎
Exactly
How could anyone in their right mind not put chris squire on here. He basically is the reason for anything Geddy and Myung ever did.
And Entwistle's the reason ANY of them did anything.
@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 but jazz is excluded so pick someone else
I was thinking that, too. Any list of great rock bassists without Chris Squire simply doesn't count. You can't have Geddy Lee without Chris Squire.
Agreed
Chris Squire from Yes anyone?
Yes!!
(Pun intended.)
ReznovRulz seriously...how can that not be here?
ReznovRulz I just wrote something above concerning Squire...
jwbrown1968 Because the person that made this list was an idiot, and the list was crowdsourced. Man, this is a bad list.
ReznovRulz RIP
Krist Novoselic deserves a spot. Just because Nirvana's approach towards concerts and music was unique and kinda casual doesn't change the fact that he's a great bassist.
There are much better.
Nirvana bro
Do u think Krist is mush better than Cliff, Claypol, JPJ??? Or what u meant?
Certainly Krist is good bassist but not the best
@@sergeytyurin1688Krist Novoselic is like 1,00,000 times better than Cliff Burton Nirvana are 1,000,000,000 times better than Metallica
Cliff at #6......are you stoned right now??
@@jamesakuhata9568
If Geezer isn't on the this, who is Ciffs main influence, Cliff doesn't belong on the list.
@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 Burton is the best
@@wm4486 The best what?
Well Flea is #8 and should be way higher as well
Number 1 for CB according to this 46yo 80's rocker!
1 where’s Krist Novocelic
2 John deacon, flea and John Paul Jones deserves higher
I agree, but in my opinion Cliff Burton also desrves higher place (for emple his influence in the band still exists, although he died 33 years ago).
Geddy is still a god tho
I wouldnt say John deacon, he was really influential but he wasn't insanely talented
les claypool deserves far higher
@@pixiepearl2783 exactly
John Myung #10
Flea #8
Les Claypool #7
Cliff Burton #6
These 4 legends should have been the first 4 :(
And Steve Harris?????!
YES
I think so too roger waters
But without the top four on the list, we wouldn't have those four to begin with.
What about Mike Dirnt-Green Day
Chris Squire should absolutely be on this list !
Immigration Song is not Kashmir, guys.
Um, pretty sure it says Kashmir. Watchmojo wouldn't get it wrong dude.
Well they got anestesia and whiplash mixed up, so maybe...
Coolpants MacCool I know it says Kashmir. But the song that was playing was Immigration Song. Try to keep up.
Immigration song! Hahahahahaha!
Mad Monty MN The sarcasm was lost on you wasn't. Also it's called Immigrant Song, okay buddy. It's alright, you get a point for trying anyways.
"Muse left the chat".
Chris 😔
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@Alex Paille yeah... we knew that
It's say classic rock and early heavy metal which is around 60-70 years ago
Like they should lmao they’re shit
John Deacon has the cleanest basslines of all time
Mas magaling padin si Paul McCartney
@@earlfredricktrinidad2525 hindi mas magiling si john deacon
@@earlfredricktrinidad2525 wala naman na gawa yung paul nayun pero si john maramimg magandang nagawa
@@kikit7262 anong walang nagawa mas better pasi Paul kesa kay John
@@kikit7262 NAPANOOD MOLANG YUN BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY NA MOVIE IDOL MO NA SI JOHN DEACON
MAS MAGALING MAG BASS SI PAUL MCCARTNEY
People would have to really understand just how classical Cliff Burtons’ music was to know that he belongs in the #1 spot.
If he lived longer
@@Miist3rDuce1 I do agree with that. In fact I have thought that exact same thing.
@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 I believe that everyone is entitled to their opinion.
@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 if cliff doesn't deserve it then neither does cox and jaco
Cliff burton definitely belongs to be #1
the bassist from Level 42 ( Mark King) is a straight up badass too
mostly agree but think Justin Chanslor from tool should be on the list
Mary Rayner he should be in the top 5
Top three
I agree, his live playing is spot on
Or Steve DiGiorgio from Testament and Death
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1. Geddy Lee
Captain Deadeye Greatest ever! Geddy Lee
You mean Cliff Burton, right?
DarkMelody no I think he meant Geddy Lee is the best bassist of all time
Lee #1 no doubt about it
@@darkmelody4725 Geddy Lee is a way better bassist than Cliff Burton
Entwistle should be #1. The man built his first electric bass, and played it different from everyone else at the time. There wouldn’t be all the great bass guitarists without John.
No disrespect to Geddy Lee, he’s incredible.
1) John Entwistle
2) Paul McCartney
3) Flea
4) Geddy Lee
John influenced all the other Bass players on the list.
10. John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin)
9. Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam)/Mike Inez (Alice In Chains)
8. Cliff Burton (Metallica)
7. Justin Chancellor (Tool)
6. Billy Gould (Faith No More)
5. Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
4. Chris Squire (Yes)
3. John Entwistle (The Who)
2. Les Claypool (Primus)
1. Geddy Lee (Rush)
Nice list indeed.
And Peter Hook is where?
Indicies start at zero, Jeremy Byrne :)
I'll pay that. :)
Jeremy Byrne Like most would say, one of the more unsung bassists of the ages. I'd put him as an honorable mention. I just haven't heard a lot of his work.
Number 1: Chris Squire
For years I couldn't have cared if ANY rock band even had a bass guitar, then I saw a bass solo Chris Squire did on one of my Yes DVD's and I've changed my mind on that. He easily should've made this list in the #1 or #2 slot way above most of these guys on the list. The folks making the list are probably too young to even know who "Yes" is !!!
James Walls Yeah, I agree. I'm 26 but I've been listening to these guys since I was a wee shit. Honestly, it seems like these lists are just rehashed MTV and VH1 "Top *insert thingie here* lists".
This might as well have been a VH1 special on bassists that aired 10 years ago. All the obvious ones, but missing some of the EXTREMELY obvious ones!
James Walls Well I know who "Yes" is, and they are f**kin 'A'! That band kicks ass hard. "Owner of a Lonely Heart"...say what!
Agreed...without Squire no Getty Lee. You hear Chris Squire in just about everything Getty Lee has done!
total agreed !!!!!!!!!!!!!
My top ten:
01 Geddy Lee (Rush)
02 John Entwistle (The Who)
03 Alex Webster (Cannibal Corpse)
04 John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin)
05 Cliff Burton (Metallica)
06 Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
07 Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
08 Chris Squire (Yes)
09 Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)
10 John Deacon (Queen)
No paul McCartney so... Fuck off
John Myung??
ChernovFan100 my top ten. list 4
Les claypool?
Krist novaselic
John Deacon should've been higher on the list. The basslines in Liar, Don't Try Suicide, AOBTD and Under Pressure are incredible. He also played the piano and the drums. No wonder he's my favorite member of Queen.
All of Led Zeps members are in the top five for their category of instruments. Absolutely amazing.
Exaggeration much?
John vincent Not really, they WERE at their peak, very,very proficient in their particular instruments, they were always good at live performances too, and no Cliff ain't no joke
John vincent uh no.
Agree MushroomVortex
MushroomVortex all dream theater members are top 3 for their category (except Labrie
Tfw no Chris Squire. He inspired most of the entries on this list.
Yep, Yes's Chris Squire outta've been there - like top-5.
He also made the Roundabout bassline which is probably one of the most iconic basslines of all time.
not even an honorable mention
Exactly what I say! Sadly he passed.
True!
I'm glad they put Geddy Lee as number one. Rush is one of the most underrated bands out there.
Well, Geddy and Neil get their due credit. Unfortunately, Alex still has yet to get the guitar credit he rightfully deserves.
The Cisco Kid Yeah. Alex Lifeson is amazing but a lot of people just think he's another guitarist.
***** Musicians know who Alex Lifeson is, and a lot of them cite him as an influence. But assholes who write on stuff like Rolling Stone magazine barely list him. Christ, on the top 100 guitarist list, he is ranked 98. Below people like fucking Kurt Cobain. KURT COBAIN. What a disgrace.
The Cisco Kid Really? They ranked Kurt Cobain higher than Alex Lifeson?
Tom Cass Yeah probably. I feel bad for Cobain since he had such a crappy life.
My top 10 roughly based on yours.
10 - Dave Ellefson (based on playing and not on what he did)
9 - John Deacon
8 - Cliff Burton
7 - Paul McCartney
6 - John Myung
5 - John Paul Jones
4 - Flea
3 - Les Claypool
2 - John Entwisle
1 - Billy Sheehan
McCartney over Burton?
10 - Paul McCartney
9 - John Entwhistle
8 - Cliff Burton
7 - John Paul Jones
6 - Flea
5 - Chris Squire
4 - John Myung
3 - Les Claypool
2 - Geddy Lee
1 - Jaco Pastorious
(not including Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, etc. because they are strictly jazz bassists)
There’s my opinion. Nobody agrees with WatchMojo.
Edit: I caused quite a bit of an argument in the replies. I only know a limited amount of music, so please do not take my opinion too seriously.
Edit 2: I listened to Weather Report for the first time. Pastorious would definitely be number 2 or maybe even 1.
Edit 3: Changed list.
Steve Harris is a must.
switch 1 with 4
This i can agree with, as long as john myung is in there
@@DiegoSanchez-he1tr u ok?
I fixed your spelling error 10.John deacon
9.Pual McCartney
8.John paul jones
7.Cliff burton
6.Lemmy
5.Davie 504
4.les Claypool
3.flea
2.Duff mcKagen
1.Nikki Sixx
Its a JOKE that Chris Squire from YES isn't even on the honorable list. Screw this.
Right on brother!
Yea wtf, not cool. He is a hero to us all.
For real? damn this list sucks.
Yes.
@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 if flea doesn't deserve it then neither does squire
I think Claypool should be way higher up. Take Tommy The Cat for example.
Micah Robinson I agree for real. Like this video is actually trying to say the Beatles had a better base player than Primus. I like the Beatles in all but Claypool is with out a question a better bassist than that.
@@Fliqzywicksydoodledong No...
Primus sucks!
@@negate5391 Quite a bit!
Primus suuuuucks
Please explain to me how Rush was snubbed for years by the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame? I mean all they had was the best drummer & bassist in the history of the genre - with the guitarist landing in the top 5 of many lists. Think about that for a moment. Being Canadian is the obvious answer, anyone else have ideas?
4: Lee
3: Burton
2: Flea
1: Claypool
@Jokinen37 7u7 2-4 are all debatable...but claypool is always number 1
You crazy not accepting Lee as number one. Basically the only accurate placement in this list. Admittedly you top four are excellent choices for top four.
No.1 LEMMY. God bless you my brother
Completely forgetting about my dude matt freeman.
That list is good. But I'd but clay Lee Burton n then flea
I agree with Geddy as #1, but where is Chris Squire?
Aljoriz 14 exactly what I was thinking, how is he not there, and his tone is the most badass
who? exactly
There would BE no Geddy LEE without Chris Squire, dont'cha SEE??
100% agree, where the heck is Chris Squire?
That's what I was wondering that's why these lists mojo make are shit. Where is jaco to
Paul McCartney at #3? Give him a year just to learn one Cliff Burton album and I bet you my house he won't be able to play it.
It's not just about the skill.
Ow believe me he can play that for sure! But it is just not his style so he doesn't make that kind of music.
Cliff was a shredder, Paul played about 14 Instruments, was extremely innovative and a great Singer aswell.
Paul McCartney was born to entertain us!
If you're talking about the best bass players of all time, it surely is about your skill on a bass guitar. Paul was a great songwriter and musician, but we has a jack of all trades.
I like this list. Almost every bassist had an influence on me as a bass player. My opinion though is that #4, 3 and 2 are popularity contest winners. Amazing bands and excellent musicians. However when it comes to pure bass playing, many in the bottom of this list supercede them. Also Geezer should absolutely make the list. I could go on for days as to why. Personally Paul, John, and John were crucial parts of their bands but if we're talking strictly bass playing, Les, Steve, Flea, Cliff and certainly Geezer should be ahead of them I'm my opinion.
DEFINITELY FACTS
1. Steve Harris
2. Cliff Burton
3. Dave Ellefson
Bullshit
Bullshit
Bullshit
Tamila Paul mccartney is nothing special on bass guitar
giggle. You're cute. Ellefson, with due respect, could barely carry Newsted's jock, much less anyone else's on this list.
chris schiefen I forgot about him! I guess you could change Ellefson, but Steve Harris and Cliff Burton still blow him away
Newstead? Yes they could, god bless 'em ;o)
Chris Squire should have made the list. I also think Dave Ellefson should’ve gotten an honorable mention.
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME??!! FLEA AT ONLY 8????
awww thank god Geddy is #1. Flea should be 2
Yea that's horse shit that he's not top 5 at least.
I totally Agree !!!!
I agree he should be much higher, but I can't argue with Geddy Lee and John Entwistle as #'s 1 & 2 respectively.
1) Geddy Lee
2) John Entwistle
3) Flea
+Charles Young if you don't know shit about the bass, why the fuck do you watch vids like this?
1. John Paul Jones
2. Geddy LEE
3. John Entwistle
4. Chris Squire
5. Pete Way
6. Steve Harris
7. Les Claypool
8. FLEA
9. PAUL
10. Michael Anthony
11. Geezer
12. A dude named Ralph
13. John Deacon
14. Cliff
15. Dream Theater bassist!
See a lot of people with Chris squire on this list could not agree more. Most of these lists suck.
Lemmy!!!??? Hellooooo!
thank you
Not even an honorable mention.
when youre right, than youre right
While the title said “rock” they stuck to rockers instead of metal. I know they did add cliff but he’s someone they can’t leave out. I also think that lemmy is a good bassist and very influential, I do not think he is on par with theses bassists, technically.
The Crusader Cheese Lemmy literally played power notes on bass, and he just died this would have been a good time to honor him
10 Chris Squire (Yes)
9 Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)
8 Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
7 Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
6 Les Claypool (Primus)
5 John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin)
4 John Entwistle (The Who)
3 Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
2 Cliff Burton (Metallica)
honorable mentions
Roger Waters (Pink Floyd)
John Deacon (Queen)
Jack Bruce (Cream)
Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Steve Vai)
Lemmy (Motörhead)
1 Geddy Lee (Rush)
Children Of Bodomfanboii123 Yeah I agree with almost every spot (including the #1 spot, Rush forever!)
Children Of Bodomfanboii123 fan boy spotted....Harris and JPJ are way better than Burton...he died...big deal
Up The Irons 666 Come On, accept it Cliff was a very good bassist
I think you placed Flea too far above
leon jo yeah he was...but not as good as harris or JPJor entwistle...
Geddy Lee is The Hendrix Of Bass.
Hendrix was Entwistle of the guitar
Entwistle was the Geddy Lee of- wait...
Noel Redding wasn't bad either
Technically the bassist that is actually quoted as "The Jimi Hendrix of bass" is Jaco Pastorius
@@leonardofortini never heard of him
Hey mojo what are the greatest bassists of all time?
Mojo: first of all what is a bass?
There's the band called YES, their bassist is Mr. Chris Squire.
Rang Klos Finally someone in the comments section that I can agree with. YES FUCKING CHRIS SQUIRE... Listen to roundabout, if any of you don't believe me.
Squire deserves props. He's not a top-10 in mu books, but he at the very least deserves an honorable mention.
Rang Klos Roundabout is easily one of my favorite bass lines.
Yes got finally inducted to rock and roll hall of fame and Geddy Lee played Round About filling in for Chris S. epic performance!!
@@xfsoz2011 Even better, listen to the live version of the Fish.
Les Claypool should be at least top 3, if not number 1...
Yes
Geezer wasn't on the list, fail right there
Geezer wasn’t that good. Great heavy rock bassist. Not technical no slap pick or thump
He didn't need to, the bass lines were perfect
also does Paul get #3 then? He was nothing special on bass
Excuse me, I believe it’s “John Richard Deacon, born on August 19, 1951”
John is always underrated.I think it's because he stayed out of the spot light for the most part.Hes just awesome.
Oh boy I sure do love queen fanboys
@@tobiliberman4172 You can call us fanboys all you want but the fact of the matter is that all 4 members of queen are way up there as some of the most talented musicians of all time. When you have lists regarding bands, guitars, singing, things like that, you can't not have a member of queen or it's just not a proper list.
CalfMan yes, CalfMan, yes it is John Richard Deacon
Oh look someone who watched the Bohemian Rhapsody film and now thinks every member is the best at their instruments when John Deacon is mediocre at best hahaaaa
Having this discussion at work today! Great list btw
Have fun!
EXCUSE ME BUT HOW COME FLEA, JOHN DEACON, AND CLIFF ARE RANKED SO LOW?
Don’t forget, they put Les Claypool at number 7! That’s a sin!
John Deacon shouldn’t of been on the list, Flea deserved his spot and Cliff should of been higher
Otamabread i disagree. he’s created a lot of queen’s hits, and his lines in under pressure and another one bites the dust are unmistakable.
BeagleBanditx he’s a good song writer but his technical skill isn’t great. I know this list says songwriters count but I don’t agree with them
Malya Celle Liar along with the solo isn’t difficult.
WTH is Billy Sheehan and Robert Trujillo doing in honorable mention?!! They should be in the top 10!!
My Top Three (In no particular order):
1. Les Claypool - Primus
Technical Master
2. Geddy Lee - Rush
Most influential
3. Flea - RHCP
Personal Favourite
Thraidox completely agree
Geddy Lee is better than Claypool And Anything bassist
But Geddy Lee was heavily influenced by John Entwistle.
My top 10 10. jpj 9. Paul McCartney 8. Roger Waters 7. John deacon 6. Steve harris 5. John Entwstle 4. Geddy Lee 3. Cliff Burton 2. Les claypool 1. Flea
Chris Squire from YES is missing
IKR. Such an amazing an amazing bass player. He and geddy lee made me want to play bass
He should be number two Roundabout and Long Distance Runaround have sick bass lines
Eric faley to not have Chris squire makes this list a joke. He inspired Geddy Lee. Chris made top bassist in the 70’s by cream magazine.
Thank you! I was looking for this comment. The way he could work around time signatures and beats alone amazes me
Completely agree. He should be in the top 5 !
I stopped watching after seeing Flea listed at #8
Same
He's good but not so much
Why stop watching?. He made the top 10 of all time. Even he would be happy with that.
What's technical about slapping the bass. He obviously is not keeping up or never took a bass course. Again you want to see theatrics and not the professionalism
if we are going by skill then he would likely be a honorable mention if even that, if its by image and inluence then maybe top 5
Chris Squire of Yes should at least be an honorable mention!
His bassline in roundabout is nothing short of orgasmic.
He was one of Geddy Lee's idols.
Exactly, he should be #1 in my opinion.
I absolutely agree, he was amazing
Yes
Hey I made the list! How awesome, I feel appreciated again!
Then why were flea and claypool and burton not the top 3 🤣
For Me Deacon Is The Best
yes.. clean bass line
Because of the movie?
Pretty obvious cause of the movie 2 months ago, and he looks like a kid
then just make your own top 10 silly holeass mater irrumator!
@@smol9832smh
They said that the immigrant song was Kashmir lol
Rustinhimer 04 haha yeah i noticed that. Useless bastards
"We're focusing less on technical masters." Cut to John Myung from Dream Theatre.
Feck off Yeah...I thought that was kind of funny too.
You pretty much nailed this list 100% Steve Harris is my favorite bass player, but the argument for Lee is spot on.
Amazing how much sound Rush can produce as a 3 piece.
No they didn't it's all fcked up! Burton and Flea should have been in the top 3, especially Burton!