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Was Paul McCartney singing while he recorded this bass track? There are audible cues in the final mix
By Chris Jisi published
Legendary session bassist and member of the Fab Faux Will Lee takes a closer look at Abbey Road classic Oh! Darling, and unpacks Macca's genius approach to reimagining a doo-wop bassline

How Tommy Shannon stumbled onto the foundation for one of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s biggest radio hits
By Bryan Beller published
What started with a rehearsal room groove ended up an SRV classic. We dissect the anatomy of bassline that walks the line (you might even call it a Tightrope) between blues, rock and funk

Eva Gardner recalls her audition with one of the world's biggest pop stars
By Janelle Borg published
Gardner – who has also toured with Veruca Salt, Moby, and Cher – points out the differences between playing with alternative outfits and a global pop star

He was Zappa’s bassist and remains a low-end enigma – but Scott Thunes has never held back on his opinions
By Nick Wells published
Scott Thunes blazed a unique trail with Frank Zappa – but maintains solo bass is a complete no-no

Why Paul McCartney’s violin bass was essential in creating his most playful bassline on Sgt. Pepper’s
By Karl Coryat published
The Beatles took Lovely Rita into Studio Two of Abbey Road on February 23rd, 1967 – McCartney’s faithful Höfner came along for the ride

Bootsy Collins’ Space Bass design was turned down everywhere he went – his ‘last straw’ proved the winner
By Janelle Borg published
Back in 1975, the funkateer had a larger-than-life vision for his dream bass – one which would see him knock on the door of many a luthier and music store before it became a reality

Carol Kaye on why it is not who you are but how and what you play that defines you as a musician
By Nick Wells published
As one of L.A.’s top studio musicians during the ‘60s, Carol Kaye’s credits rival anyone's. In this classic 2009 interview, she talks influences, teaching, and how she feels about being a role model

Krist Novoselic achieved harmony through Kurt Cobain’s chaos – and was the making of this Nirvana classic
By Bryan Beller published
All great bands have players that fit together, and Nirvana was no exception
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