Find out more about famous British Bassists, including John Deacon, Sid Vicious, Phil Lynott, James McCartney and James Fox.

Famous British Bassists

John DeaconJohn Deacon
19 August 1951
Musician
Sid ViciousSid Vicious
10 May 1957
Musician

Phil LynottPhil Lynott
20 August 1949
Singer

Max GeorgeMax George
06 September 1988
Singer-songwriter

Lyn-ZLyn-Z
22 May 1976
Musical Artist

Charlie JonesCharlie Jones
13 October 1965
Bassist
James McCartneyJames McCartney
09 December 1977
Musician

Shaun RyderShaun Ryder
23 August 1962
Singer

James FoxJames Fox
06 April 1976
Singer

Matt WillisMatt Willis
08 May 1983
Singer
Tony KanalTony Kanal
27 August 1970
Musician

Eddy GrantEddy Grant
05 March 1948
Musician
Denny LaineDenny Laine
29 October 1944
Musician

Trevor HornTrevor Horn
15 July 1949
Bassists

Roger HodgsonRoger Hodgson
21 March 1950
Musician
Glen MatlockGlen Matlock
27 August 1956
Musician

John WettonJohn Wetton
12 June 1949
Singer
Mike RutherfordMike Rutherford
02 October 1950
Guitarist

Mark OwenMark Owen
27 January 1972
Singer

Graham GouldmanGraham Gouldman
10 May 1946
Singer
Bill NelsonBill Nelson
18 December 1948
Singer