Bassist

Some new rock bands and bassist used a double bass, such as Lee Rocker[3] of Stray Cats, Barenaked Ladies and Tiger Army.

Larry Graham, Bernard Edwards, Mick Hogan, Andy Fraser, and Mel Schacher[4] used an electric bass guitar.

In some jazz groups and jam bands, the basslines are played by a Hammond organ player, who uses the bass pedal keyboard or the lower manual for the low notes.

Keyboard driven bass also occurs occasionally in rock bands, such as the Doors and Atomic Rooster.

In most rock, pop, metal and country genres, the bass line outlines the harmony of the music being performed, while simultaneously indicating the rhythmic pulse.