From soaring leads to face-melting acts of fretboard fury, lead guitarists get all the glory. However, a handful of low-end warriors have snatched the spotlight with their virtuosity.

He performed with David Bowie and Jimmy Buffett.

Guns N' Roses may now be one of rock's most influential bands, but they had only one No. 1 hit single on the Billboard charts, Sweet Child O' Mine, which has been named one of the best bass solos of ...

A hit from 1983 was named the greatest bass guitar solo of all time by bassists. The solo showcased Cliff Burton’s innovative, expressive approach and impact on thrash metal. “The Eddie Van Halen of ...

Sometimes, the best compliment you can get as a bass player is not being noticed. These bass lines are the exception. A bass player’s job is to lock in with the drummer and provide the bottom end.

This bass solo is a classic and just keeps getting better. It still hits and has been a favorite since 1971. Bass solos don’t get the attention that lead guitar solos so often get. Big-name guitarists ...