Who is the greatest alternative rock bassist of all time?
Bass Legends of Alt-Rock: Who Deserves the Top Spot?
From driving rhythms to melodic hooks, bassists have shaped the sound of alternative rock in powerful but often underrated ways. This poll celebrates the players behind the low end — from the raw pulse of Kim Deal in the Pixies to Flea’s explosive funk-rock fusion in the Red Hot Chili Peppers. We’re spotlighting the greatest alt-rock bassists of all time, including legends like Peter Hook, Krist Novoselic, Eric Avery, and Melissa Auf der Maur. Whether you love gritty punk grooves, post-punk ambiance, or grunge-era distortion, cast your vote for the bassist who made the biggest impact on alternative music.
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- Kim Deal – Pixies / The Breeders
- Flea – Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Eric Avery – Jane’s Addiction
- Peter Hook – Joy Division / New Order
- Krist Novoselic – Nirvana
- Melissa Auf der Maur – Hole / Smashing Pumpkins
- Mike Mills – R.E.M.
- Carlos D. (Dengler) – Interpol