5 Bassists who made me want to pick up a bass as a kid:
1, John Taylor - Look beyond the eyeliner & in my opinion produced some great bass lines, e.g. 'Rio'
2, Mick Karn - I used to 'borrow' my brother's Japan albums when he was out......wonderful! R.I.P.
3, Pino Palladino - First discovered his playing on Paul Young's 'No Parlez' album.
4, Deon Estus - Wasn't a fan of Wham but loved his bass lines. e.g. 'Club Tropicana'
5, Rutger Gunnarsson - Unsung hero of the ABBA sound in my opinion.
My 5 all time-influences
1, Bernard Edwards
2, James Jamerson
3, Larry Graham
4, Norman Watt-Roy
5, John Deacon
There are so many others who have influenced me: Jack Bruce, John Entwhistle, Trevor Bolder, Jim Lea, John Wetton, Roger Glover, Geddy Lee, Verndine White, Flea, Bruce Foxton, Roger Waters, Guy Pratt........I could go on.