Here is an alphabetical list of bass guitarists. This is not an exhaustive list and it is not meant to be a best of but it is a good place to start with a tour of different approaches and styles. I have tried to pick men and women from a wide variety of genres and eras. I have included many bassists that have been a big influence on me.
| Andy Fraser | |
| Bernard Edwards | |
| Bootsy Collins | |
| Bruce Foxton | |
| Carol Kaye | |
| Chris Squire | |
| Flea | |
| Geddy Lea | |
| Geezer Butler | |
| Jack Bruce | |
| Jaco Pastorius | |
| James Jameson | |
| Jean Jacque Burnell | |
| John Entwhistle | |
| John Paul Jones | |
| Mark King | |
| Norman Watt-Roy | |
| Paul McCartney | |
| Phil Lynott | |
| Stanley Clarke | |
| Steve Harris | |
| Sting | |
| Suzi Quattro | |
| Tal Wickenfeld | |
| Tina Weymouth | |
| Victor Wooten | https://youtu.be/ukVhTzcW3Uc |