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Top Five rock Bass players

1 John Entwistle
2 Jack Bruce 
3 John Paul Jones
4 Geddy Lee
5 Paul McCartney
6 Glen Hughes
 
OK it's six but I saw Hughes with Trapeze and Deep Purple. And one magic night in Abilene Texas he played note for note with Tommy Bolin so I give him Honable mention. 

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mapman
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Won't argue with McCartney and Squire.  Also a fan of John Lodge on bass. 
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dodgealum
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My quick 5:

Graham Maby (Joe Jackson)
Mike Mills (R.E.M.)
John Paul Jones
Lee Sklar (James Taylor et al)
John Entwistle
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skoczylas
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mark anthony of van halen. the story goes eddie told him "put your finger on this fret, then keep playing eight notes. we'll give you a wink when the song ends." 
martykl
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Add John McVie, Rick Grech and Jack Bruce (Bluesbreakers + Fleetwood Mac, Blind Faith and Cream, respectively).  If you're looking for guys talented with string instruments, IMO it's always a good idea to start with the Bluesbreakers.
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roxy54
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Graham Maby...Yes! He has is own jumpy style and I love it.

Also:

Bruce Thomas (x Attractions)

Jack Bruce

Jack Casady

John Entwistle

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