Best Electric Bass Player

Why has no one mentioned Tony Levin yet? His contribution to King Crimson alone is incredible. First choice for many of the worlds' leading artists too.

I've always loved Sabbath's Geezer Butler but then you have to go a long way to beat Fairport's Dave Pegg.

I also likes Tony Levin . He was great when i saw him play with Peter Gabriel. 

I have to put a shout in for Dusty Hill. 

You've gotta have Wobble there in the mix.

Not a soullless superfast fretwanking hack by any means, but in terms of deep trancey grooves, a master.

Interesting thread. I do love the bass guitar. So versatile.

Probably one of the most underrated bassists, Mr. Pino Palladino. In the pocket, but also very melodic. Paul Young's 'Where ever I lay my hat' is one of his most famous creations.

I also have a soft spot for Norman Watt-Roy. Pure energy. Responsible for some amazing bass lines (Blockhead, The Clash etc.)

P.S. Nobody has mentioned Mark King. No jokes about old slappers now

Always thought Rick Danko was under-rated and Jonas Hellborg worth a mention as well

Tal Wilkenfeld. Here she is having fun with a guy that can also play guitar a bit.

And another one. Just because I can....

2 others whose work I like are , Taras Prodanuik (Richard Thompson, Lucinda Williams) and Carmine Rojas (Joe Bonamassa, Bowie, Stevie Wonder ).

Let's not forget George Murray, Bowie's brilliant bassist from 1975 to 1980.

Partnered with Dennis Davis on drums and Carlos Alomar on rhythm guitar he formed one the great 1970s rhythm sections and played on magisterial records such as Station To Station and Low. You can also hear his wonderful bass playing on Iggy's The Idiot.

The Dame was never as good again after Davis and Murray left.

Kev,

Dragged by my ex, I remember the 87 Glass Spider show.  Alomar was fantastic(those shades!) while Bowie was having a nervous breakdown. Visually speaking, it was a very ambitious project.  I think I still  have the original VHF tape somewhere in the house.

Tony