i think i have to add Rex Brown to my list, the bassist from Pantera. Its not that hes spectacular or anything, like solo's and stuff, its more that he keeps the rhythm well, his basslines are complimenting to the songs, and that he can keep up with dimebag.
and Michael lepond from Symphony X, hes just awesome
Yeah.Jaco was the first.If it wasn't for him none of these bass players would be what they are.I can't belive I forgot to put James Jammerson on my list.He was Jaco before their was Jaco.
In the Motown era he was the man.Then we had Jaco.
Marcus Millar (imo) puts the most feeling into his music.
Wooten is the best on a technical level.He can play like anyone you name.Flea is just brillant at playing with a band.