Best rock bass player

Add Felix Pappalardi to the list of greats.

Some great talent here. A couple of more off the run suggestions:
Jaco Pastorious- his contributions to Joni Mitchell's catalogue are great. I especially like 'Hejira'
Fernando Saunders- adds to some of Lou Reed' best works. I like Live in Italy.
Peter Hook from New Order helped create their sound.
These players use the bass to "sing' as a lead instrument more than just provide an underpinning for the other instruments.

Ghosthouse- Felix is a fantastic addition. Might have to dust off some Mountain this evening.

Max - ah a kindred spirit...playing Mountain from various You Tube as I write.

I know of Jaco but not really familiar with his work (I do have Hejira).

Will have to check our Saunders & Hook. Thanks.

Yep Ghosthouse, Felix Pappalardi...super!

Cheers!