Feature CD: "Stadium Arcadium" by Red Hot Chilli Peppers (Flea, bass).

In vinyl days this would have been a triple album. Not many (any?) artists pulled that off successfully. Will the Chillis?

Step Back In Time: "Fire and Water" by Free (Andy Fraser, bass).

Co-host: Pete Imbesi (aka Petebass).

Discuss this show at the official Basscast forum: talkbass.com/basscast

What are the twenty greatest rock bass lines of all time?

Some of them are complex - but many are simple yet have had enduring appeal. There are a number of virtuoso performances - but many more that just serve the song superbly. Some ARE the song.

Which three bass players appear twice on the list?

Which three composers also appear twice on the list? (Hint: They are all guitarists.)

Which decades produced the most classic bass lines?

Join me as we count down.

If your favourite bass line isn't here - let me know on the official Basscast forum: talkbass.com/basscast