The bass guitar is the forgotten instrument in the musical world. Bass players are often nameless, standing in the shadows of lead singers and guitar players. However, there are a few bass players who have managed to step into the limelight:
- John Entwistle - The Who
- Paul McCartney - The Beatles
- Geddy Lee - Rush
- Jaco Pastorius - Weather Report
- Flea The Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Bootsy Collins - Parliament Funkadelic
- Victor Wooten- Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
- Chris Squire - Yes
- Billy Sheehan - David Lee Roth/Mr. Big
- Steve Harris - Iron Maiden