<p>In honor of <a href="http://www.mikeireland.com" target="_blank">Mike Ireland</a>, who initiated this ongoing list. I've collected names in my head for years and thought I'd record it. I've certainly lost track of some important names, but I hope they will come to me (and be added). Additions welcome; just leave a comment.</p>
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1. Paul McCartney (the father of all singing bass players)<br>
2. MIke Ireland<br>
3. Kim Gordon<br>
4. Sting<br>
<span style="color: green">5. Richard Hell<br>
6. Lemmy (from Motorhead)<br>
7. Kim Deal<br>
8. D'Arcy (from Smashing Pumpkins)**<br>
9. Geddy Lee<br>
10. Nick Lowe<br>
11. Juliana Hatfield<br>
12. Suzi Quatro<br>
13. Mike Watt
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<p>Obviously I've forgotten more of the list than I realized. I will keep thinking and consult the other half of my musical brain to see if he remembers others. More anon.*</p>
<p class="note">*Additions in <span style="color: green">green</span>.</p>
<p class="note">**D'Arcy&mdash;suggested by <a href="http://www.myspace.com/imapeople" target="_blank">a helpful friend</a>&mdash;presents a slight dilemma, to wit: Are bass players who sing only occasionally to be included? Initially, I said no, but given that I have been unable to flesh out the list on my own, I've decided to be more lax.</p>