No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists: Paul McCartney Rises to #2

Editor’s Note: At the end of each year, we tally up all the article and video views on No Treble to come up with a list of the top 10 most popular bassists. This is entirely based on readership, not on opinions, polls, or anything else. Just having some fun.

Paul McCartney

We’re up to number two on our list of No Treble readers’ favorite bassists of 2025, and it’s one of the greatest of all time.

Paul McCartney fans were treated to a new book on the story of Wings, a North American leg of the “Got Back” tour, and a documentary on his long-lost (and recently returned) Höfner bass.

No Treble contributor also broke down “Goodnight Tonight,” calling it Sir Paul’s “funkiest bass line.” Add a vintage Beatles performance and a cameo in Spinal Tap II, and the former Fab Four bassist jetted all the way to number two.

“Starting Over Felt Crazy”: Paul McCartney’s New Book Dives into Wings’ Wild Ride

1. “Starting Over Felt Crazy”: Paul McCartney’s New Book Dives into Wings’ Wild Ride

Paul McCartney's new book, "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run," uncovers rare photos, personal struggles, and the journey of rebuilding after The Beatles.
Is This Paul McCartney’s Funkiest Bass Line? Inside “Goodnight Tonight”

2. Is This Paul McCartney’s Funkiest Bass Line? Inside “Goodnight Tonight”

Paul McCartney's "Goodnight Tonight" features one of his funkiest bass lines. Paul Thompson dives into the groove, tone, and story behind the track.
Paul McCartney Brings Beatles & Wings Hits Back to North America on 2025 “Got Back” Tour

3. Paul McCartney Brings Beatles & Wings Hits Back to North America on 2025 “Got Back” Tour

Paul McCartney’s 2025 "Got Back" tour hits North America with Beatles and Wings favorites. Check the full schedule and band lineup.
Newly Released Footage of the Beatles’ First U.S. Concert Captures Beatlemania in Full Swing

4. Newly Released Footage of the Beatles’ First U.S. Concert Captures Beatlemania in Full Swing

The Beatles’ first American concert is back on film, with Paul McCartney holding it all together while thousands of fans scream through every note.
Paul McCartney’s Long-Lost Höfner Bass Gets Its Own BBC Documentary

5. Paul McCartney’s Long-Lost Höfner Bass Gets Its Own BBC Documentary

Paul McCartney’s legendary Höfner 500/1 bass, stolen in 1972 and found in 2024, takes center stage in the new BBC documentary "The Beatle and the Bass."
Spinal Tap Returns With “The End Continues”: New Film, New Album, and Big Bottoms

6. Spinal Tap Returns With “The End Continues”: New Film, New Album, and Big Bottoms

Spinal Tap returns with "The End Continues," a new film and album featuring Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and more.

In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.

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