There are three categories of bass player - change my mind

[Securb]

We all can't play the guitar someone has to play bass - Paul McCartney, Noel Reading, Geddy Lee
Natural born bassist from day one, screw the guitar - John Paul Jones, Jaco, James Jamerson
This person looks cool bring them in and we will teach them how to play bass - Sid Vicious, Tina Weymouth, Paul Simonon

 

[Chistopher]

Don't forget the drummer who learned bass because you can't make an 808 on a drum set

 

[Mincer]

Chris Squire was a natural bassist- he just didn't play anything like any other bassist.

 

[beaubrummels]

Yup

 

[Securb]

Chris Squire was a natural bassist- he just didn't play anything like any other bassist.

And he was a bass player from day one. When he had the desire to join a band, his friend suggested he buy a bass because of his massive hands and frame.

 

[beaubrummels]

There's possibly one other category. While rare, I've also met classical players who played cello or viola as first instrument but switched to bass for electric playing. A famous example is Jack Bruce fits that definition.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

Whenever I've been in bands, I've always played bass. I guess I'm in the first category, though. I rarely ever practiced bass on my own time. Just guitar. I wish I was good like Geddy, tho, LOL.

Where would you dump Lemmy?

 

[Aceman]

I play bass when the situation calls for it.

And bass may be my retirement from guitar plan. One DI, One bass, good to go!

My Bass repertoire is increasing: Working for the Weekend, Separate Ways, Runaway, Final Countdown, Jump, Talk Dirty, Joey, With or Without You, Under Pressure, Bad Romance, Drive (incubus), Don't Stop Believing. There is more...

 

[Aceman]

Chris Squire was a natural bassist- he just didn't play anything like any other bassist.

Also a pick player...