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The I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band online vote has now closed. The winner was announced in the I'm in a Rock'n'Roll Band live studio final.
They called him The Ox and Thunderfingers; one of the most influential bass players in rock's history, and owner of one of the biggest bass collections in the world.
Hook's simple but intensely melodic style defined Joy Division and he continues to inspire a whole generation of players. Famous for playing his bass really low down.
An unpretentious and functional player, whose style fits perfectly with the rest of the band. He also makes excellent cheese.
One half of the Led Zeppelin engine room, a virtuoso who plays not only bass but just about any stringed instrument you can think of.
The hardest rocking bass player on the planet, first with Hawkwind and then Motorhead. One of the few bassists to play full chords on the instrument.
Mani's rock solid dubby grooves provided the cornerstone for The Stone Rose's Madchester sound. Went on to do sterling work in Primal Scream.
Before Paul playing the bass was the job that went to the worse guitarist in any band. Without him the history of the instrument would be very different.
Provider of one of the best bass lines ever on The Clash's' London Calling, fusing reggae sensibilities with punk energy.
Talking Head's bass player didn't play many notes, but she knew exactly which ones to play and when.
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