That is a SERIOUS endorsement.
Clearly I need to begin studying how to quack like a Duck!
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At this point in my bass playing career, I’m going to say Geddy Lee. First of all, I love Rush. I discovered them in high school and just went bonkers for their musical talent and dedication. Second, Geddy’s bass playing is always on point in their songs and he used a 4-string bass in I think most of their songs, if not all? Since I’m learning and focusing on 4-strings for the foreseeable future, Geddy is my pick.
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Easy one for me.
Nathan East.
Why? He’s the hardest working bassist in the industry, an absolute gentleman and professional. Great musical taste, mad a$$ bass Kung Fu to match.
More reason?
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There is also this (very old) thread here:
So, yeah, a new “poll/survey” is certainly in order 
There’s tons of bass players I find inspiring and whose tone or playing style I try to emulate or at least gravitate towards, but i’ll probably always have (the rather unknown) Frans Vollink as my “idol” - I admire his ability to combine groove and melodicism, and it certainly helps that I have met him a couple of times now and that he is a really nice chap
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John Paul Jones (zep, of course), for the versatile legend that he is.
Or perhaps John Isles (Dire Straits) for his sheer rythm-keeping.
Or for fun approach to his playing, Norman Watt-Roy (Blockheads)
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James Jamerson
Deon Estus (who learned from James Jamerson)
Carol Kaye
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JPJ is a bigger influence on my than I realized!
Always loved his ability to either sit back in the pocket and support the band or jump to the forefront and carry them.
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John Myung from Dream Theater
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That band is full of top tier talent. Rudess, Myung, Petrucci, Portnoy…
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Absolutely! One of my favorite bands tbh
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Sometimes I feel like there’s so much going on that I stop enjoying the song and spend my time trying to figure how they all do what they do lol
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Bro you ain’t kidding haha
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I haven’t quite developed my bass ear yet but Justin Chancellor, he’s got some great riffs. Honorary mention to Ryan Martinie, he’s just ridiculous.
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It’s no surprise for the name like @TheMadBassist to name John Myung, lol. He’s such a bad ass.
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Haha 
too funny. JM is a true master on the bass. After watching him play I’m torn between trying to better myself or give up lol
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Is it only available on Kindle?
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I am surprised no one put Sir Paul-I think a study in how his playing changed over time would be great value.
Definitely Duck Dunn and Carol Kaye on the list.
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I love all three.
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