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Solo bass pioneer Michael Manring offers his advice to entrants of the first annual Solo Bass Guitar contest
Finalists will compete for a haul of prizes including Phil Jones Bass amps, basses, effects, and other bass gear
The moment Doug Wimbish knew he’d joined Living Colour
A fearless audition proved Doug Wimbish was exactly what Living Colour needed following the departure of bassist Muzz Skillings
How an unexpected email landed Becky Baldwin her dream gig playing bass for Tony Iommi
When Tony Iommi comes calling, there’s only one answer. But for Black Sabbath super-fan Becky Baldwin, saying yes was the easy part
Melissa Auf der Maur lifts the veil on her surprise appearance at Lollapalooza with the Smashing Pumpkins
Auf der Maur ascended to the Lollapalooza stage with her former band in a move that harked directly back to the ’90s
Glenn Hughes announces retirement from touring due to health issues
The former Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Trapeze frontman is set to undergo open heart surgery
Bassist Tim Bogert on why Beck, Bogert & Appice fell short despite its all-star lineup
The second track on the trio’s only studio album showcases Bogert’s freewheeling bass playing – even if he believed the band never lived up to its immense potential
Dominic Davis on growing up with Jack White and what he’s learned playing bass with him
The session ace talks essential bass gear, channeling John Paul Jones on Jack White's new album, and explains how working with White has made him rethink his tone and his playing
Why Bad Brains icon Darryl Jenifer traded punk for instrumental jazz – without changing his bass
The Bad Brains bassist discusses his new jazz album and why decades with one instrument taught him that great tone starts in your fingertips
