Greatest Rock Basslines of All Time

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1
Money - Pink Floyd

This is no. 45 on the 'best basslines' list. Go on that list and vote it up


2Another One Bites the Dust - Queen

The best bassline is actually Under Pressure, also by John Deacon, but since that's not here, this one is top notch as well, Another One Bites The Dust, another John Deacon super creation.
So glad that the genius of Deacy is finally being recognized, as he is the most underrated bassist, same as Queen, the greatest band on the planet, yet so underrated and not fully appreciated or recognized for their phenomenal talent and genius. Had Queen's obscure songs gotten proper exposure, they'd All be hits! If you know Queen, you know what I'm talking about. They have masterpieces galore among their lesser known stuff, much better than the popular ones in their Greatest Hits even. Yet they remain lovely hidden gems for huge Queen fans like me, truly a treasure trove of ecstasy!
Queen is the most awesome band w/ 4 of the most talented, most incredibly brilliant, most eclectic, most innovative, and most versatile geniuses the music world has ever seen/heard.
And then there's FREDDIE! No superlatives are enough to describe this GOD-like creature and his magic. Freddie Mercury is the God of Music!
Freddie, Brian, Roger, and John = the perfection of QUEEN.
QUEEN = A little slice of Heaven. :)

John Deacon wrote the 2 most memorable bass lines EVER. This and Under Pressure. Both are amazing, and I love Deacy! Today's his B-Day! August 19th! Happy 61st, Deacy!

Great bassline. One of the most recognizable riffs/insrumental in rock history, along with Back in Black by AC/DC, and Sunshine of Your Love by Cream.


3Freewill - Rush

The solo in Freewill is a testament to the fact that Rush is the best collaboration of rock musicians EVER and Geddy Lee does not disappoint


4Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes

5La Villa Strangiato - Rush

6Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith

7Come As You Are - Nirvana

love this bass
Only bass I can play lol


8Dazed and Confused - Led Zeppelin

9Smoke On the Water - Deep Purple Listen to sample

10Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf Listen to sample

The Contenders

11The Pot - Tool

12Would? - Alice in Chains Listen to sample

13Roundabout - Yes Listen to sample

14Ramble On - Led Zeppelin

15Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix Experiance Listen to sample

16Israel's Son - Silverchair Listen to sample

17Walk On the Wild Side - Lou Reed Listen to sample

18157 Riverside Avenue - REO Speedwagon Listen to sample

19The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
What a bass line why was this not on there
Listen to sample

20Under Pressure - Queen Listen to sample

21Orion - Metallica Listen to sample

22N.I.B. - Black Sabbath

23Sunshine of Your Love - Cream

24No More Tears - Ozzy Osbourne

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