Sh-t! I forgot to mention Charlie McCoy, the harmonica player who played bass on Dylan's John Wesley Harding, a bassist who really impressed me with his simpleness. I enjoy just listening to them bass parts on that album.
And last (maybe), but not least: The Truly Great man from The Blockheads, and Wilco Johnsons band, yes... we're talking about the explosive Norman Watt-Roy. Got a truly amazing stage style, cramped over his Jazz bass, looking like a panther waiting for another booty. And a great funk player in a cool style. Listen to Ian Dury's Sex and drugs and rock'n'roll, and you'll hear what I mean.