My list (includes funk & soul)
... most already mention but here goes anyway.
James Jamerson.. underpinned the Motown sound. Marvin Gaye sought him out to play on 'What's Going On' .
Paul McCartney for his melodic lines listen to I Want You (She's So Heavy) from Abbey Road
Bernard Edwards (Chic) some of my favourite bass lines Check out "Good Times' Same bass line used on Sugar Hill Gang's 'Rapper's Delight"
Larry Graham the father of slap.
John Entwistle . 'Thunderfinger' influenced many other bassists.
+ many more
Also have to mention Doug Wimbish (Living Colour, Jungle Funk) I had the pleasure of seeing him play live a couple of times my jaw was on the floor!
James Jamerson.. underpinned the Motown sound. Marvin Gaye sought him out to play on 'What's Going On' .
Paul McCartney for his melodic lines listen to I Want You (She's So Heavy) from Abbey Road
Bernard Edwards (Chic) some of my favourite bass lines Check out "Good Times' Same bass line used on Sugar Hill Gang's 'Rapper's Delight"
Larry Graham the father of slap.
John Entwistle . 'Thunderfinger' influenced many other bassists.
+ many more
Also have to mention Doug Wimbish (Living Colour, Jungle Funk) I had the pleasure of seeing him play live a couple of times my jaw was on the floor!