I have enjoyed how the bass has transformed over the years.
Leo Fender had a hard time at first selling his electric bass.
The first bass player I listened to was Joe Osborn a west coast sessions player. He played with Ricky Nelson, Mom's & the Papa's, The Fifth Dimension, etc.
My first bass was a 1961 Fender Jazz base. The bass has slowly transform from rhythm supporting instrument to a lead instrument.
Maybe Les Paul should have not invented the electric guitar.
That way it would still be a back ground instrument and only lonely cow boys would use them. John