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How Neil Jason put on a slap bass masterclass on David Sanborn’s 1979 instrumental classic Hideaway
The studio session for Hideaway took place in early 1979, at Minot Sound, in White Plains, New York
Adrian Belew on Frank Zappa’s lessons, Robert Fripp’s synth guitar, and Beat with Steve Vai
Still amazed that he managed to gather Vai, Tony Levin and Danny Carey into new band Beat, Belew reflects on his light-speed journey from 1977 to 1982, and how he plans to reactivate King Crimson’s ‘80s albums on stage
Mark Knopfler on how he enlisted Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and dozens more for the all-star Local Hero theme
Corralling dozens of A-list guitar talent onto one epic track, Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes pulled out the impossible to raise money for teen cancer charities – here's how it all went down
'Scuse me while I hit this guy: Why Jimi Hendrix punched Television's Richard Lloyd – and why he didn’t mind
"I didn’t care that he hit me. He gave me something that I’ve carried to this day. It was a gift." In 1969, Jimi Hendrix slugged Richard Lloyd. 40 years later, Lloyd punched back with a hard-hitting tribute album to Mr. Purple Haze himself...
10 guitarists who played with missing strings on purpose… and the weird reasons why
Forget six strings: for some guitarists, all you need is one…
Paul D’Amour opens up on his Tool exit – and his unsung contributions
The current Ministry bassist sets the record straight on his songwriting efforts for classic album Ænima, coaching Justin Chancellor, and what sets his new gear – and new gig – apart
Black Sabbath’s “lost era” didn’t have Ozzy or Dio – but it featured some of Tony Iommi’s best guitar playing
The Anno Domini 1989-1995 box set highlights the metal progenitor’s striking development as a soloist and master of crushing riffs
How Michael Manring’s relentless search for new sounds led to the creation of his signature Zon Hyperbass
Michael Manring – the solo bass man, session player and tutor on pushing the bass guitar to its limits
“Most bass players are boring… I’m not because I was a guitarist first”: Lemmy on his switch from guitar to bass
The Motörhead frontman switched to bass guitar while working as a roadie for Hawkwind
Ginger Pooley reflects on her time with the Smashing Pumpkins – and why she had to give it up
Before she returns to action with Garbage, Ginger Pooley reveals how she went from teenage Pumpkins obsessive to landing the bassist spot alongside Billy Corgan, the challenge of quitting the band she loved, and what she learned along the way
