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Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. With a massive 42 percent of your votes, nearly 11,000 people have handed the accolade of 'greatest bassist of all time' to Dream Theater's John Myung. A founding member of the progressive metal superstars, Myung's talent is beyond question. Here's what you had to say about him...

UPDATE: John Myung speaks to MusicRadar on what it means to win the 'greatest bassist of all time' poll, plus talks about the future of Dream Theater

You said:

“John Myung is the best guitar bass player. And his "Learning to Live" is one of top 3 DT's songs! Thank you JM!” (Thanks, True_DT_Russian_Fan)

“John Myung of Dream Theater. Can't get much better than that!“ (Thanks, bailyesboy)

“Best bassist of all time? My vote is for John Myung. He is the Jedi Grandmaster of bass.” (From Brian via Facebook, thanks)

“John Myung of course! Geez who the hell else would it be?” (From Rena via Facebook, thanks)

“Definitely John Myung, I base my entire style around his playing and parts.” (From Jack via Facebook, thanks)

“John Myung - no doubts! He is God. Amazing perfect bass lines, powerful riffs, high levels of speed.” (From Deneb via Facebook, thanks)

“John Myung, the guys got it all - tapping, harmonics, speed, slap and pop, arpeggios, effects, weird timing skills, knowledge. He’s the best.” (From Maurizio via Facebook, thanks)

“John Myung. Technical ability is almost impossible to surpass.” (From Sean via Facebook, thanks)

“I think the question will need to be rewritten. ‘Which bass player has the best online presence?’ Thus John Myung will win. Not that that’s necessarily the wrong result.” (From Nick via Facebook, thanks)

“I would nominate John Myung as the greatest bass player. I haven't seen anyone else who plays as intricate riffs, who plays as fast, and who plays as accurate and precise. Sure, there are lots of great bass players, but in my book Myung is #1!” (From Casey via Facebook, thanks)

“John Myung: for the knowledge, the technique, the groove and everything.” (From Ugo via Facebook, thanks)

“John Myung, hands down. The man can play the bass guitar as well as Petrucci plays the electric. THAT is talent!” (From Colin via Facebook, thanks)

“John Myung. That man is unmatched, and you'd never see him suffer in any situation. His knowledge of the bass guitar is outstanding. Phenomenal bassist.” (From Michael via Facebook, thanks)

“John Myung.” (Thanks, spacegirl_000, stian41, aceno, Kermitizer, thewatchtower1969 and trendkill2)

Listen: Dream Theater - The Dance Of Eternity

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