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When it comes to Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn’s huge catalog of bass grooves, this ear-catching line from The Blues Brothers is a great place to start
By Brian Fox published
As the linchpin of Booker T. & The M.G.’s, ‘Duck’ Dunn helped put the music of his Memphis hometown on the map

Rhonda Smith had been on call with Prince for more than a decade when she told the Purple One she was busy with Jeff Beck
By Brian Fox published
Session ace Rhonda Smith on how her 10-year stint with Prince came to a close

Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman opens up on his role in one of the world’s biggest bands – and how he’s adapting his playing style
By Matt Owen published
Berryman has discussed how he helps translate Coldplay’s studio sound to the stage, and why that lets him experiment with his technique

Jack Bruce on his chance meeting with Motown hit-maker James Jamerson
By Nick Wells published
Speaking in 2001, the late Cream bassist recalled his encounter with Jamerson at the Record Plant in L.A.

Just when we thought he’d settled into his routine as a bass superhero, Victor Wooten pulls out another surprise: a 25 cent hair tie?
By Chris Jisi published
Victor Wooten reveals the “secret” technique that makes his bass solos “pop with screaming harmonics”

Duran Duran’s John Taylor breaks down the group’s landmark album and his Rio-inspired signature bass
By Nick Wells published
John Taylor and Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood are among the guests on a new podcast series from fanned-fret originators, Dingwall Guitars

When Ron Asheton switched from guitar to bass, Iggy and the Stooges recorded their most influential record
By Brian Fox published
How a chance meeting between Iggy Pop and David Bowie put the Stooges back on their feet

Gene Simmons says Kiss was one of the first bands to take downtuning into the mainstream
By Janelle Borg published
Dropped and downtunings became a defining characteristic of many ’90s guitar bands, but Simmons explains how and why downtuning became an integral part of Kiss' live act
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