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How Geddy Lee created one of the most outrageous bass tones of all time for a Rush fantasy classic
The Rush frontman played a Rickenbacker 4001 on nearly every track from 1975’s Fly By Night, but found a new bass sound for the role of By-Tor
When Anthony Jackson came up with the idea for a six-string bass, he struggled to find anyone to build it
Along with Leo Fender, the late Anthony Jackson became one of the most important figures in the history of the electric bass
Limp Bizkit remain one of the biggest nu-metal bands ever – but they wouldn't have taken those giant strides without bassist Sam Rivers
Limp Bizkit may be known for their planet-sized guitar riffs, but behind every monster moshpit there's a talented bassist
How Rudy Sarzo said no to Sharon Osbourne and still got the Ozzy gig – with a little help from Randy Rhoads
The former Quiet Riot and Ozzy bassist recalls how he turned down the offer of an audition, immediately regretted it, and got the second chance of all second chances
Fred Durst pays emotional tribute to Sam Rivers, explains why Limp Bizkit couldn't have happened without him
Durst looks back on his first meeting with the late bass icon – who helped make Limp Bizkit a reality
The chance meeting between Pino Palladino and D’Angelo that helped create the sound of the vaunted Voodoo album
The A-list bassist sheds some light on the late R&B legend's beguiling behind-the-beat hip-hop grooves
Anthony Jackson, low-end legend who pioneered the concept of the modern six-string bass, dies aged 73
Al Di Meola has led the tributes to a session icon who took the instrument to new frontiers
"Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player – he was pure magic…" Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers has died, aged 48
Nu metal bassist Sam Rivers has died, Limp Bizkit confirm
