Latest about Bassists
Why Nick Beggs passed on his audition for Blue Man Group, and what he learned from Frank Zappa
Nick Beggs played bass in Kajagoogoo – and almost every band you can think of
How Verdine White crafted “one of his best basslines” with Earth, Wind & Fire
Verdine White was just 23 when he cut this 1975 EWF classic at Colorado’s iconic Caribou Ranch studio
Before Robert Trujillo and Jason Newsted, Cliff Burton set the musical bar for Metallica and established an indelible legacy
Cliff Burton’s playing style may have been an offbeat fit for the cutting-edge thrash of Metallica, but it worked perfectly
Thunderstruck on bass? With slapping and tapping? Bass hero Toby Peterson-Stewart flexes his chops in tribute to AC/DC
From parallel distortion to cutting-edge tapping, Toby Peterson-Stewart breaks down some of the highlights from his latest cover
Jack Bruce’s final encounter with Jaco Pastorius
According to his brother, Rory Pastorius, Jaco was influenced by the late Cream bassist’s midrange sound and aggressive lead style
Nile Rodgers on what made Bernard Edwards a bass genius – and the making of some iconic 4-string moments
With Chic, Bernard Edwards delivered some of the most infectious basslines of all time
How Este Haim ended up buying her dream ’70s Fender Precision Bass on Craigslist for a bargain – from one of her favorite guitarists
Haim had been scouring the internet for years for her dream bass, until she spotted one on Craiglist for less than $2,500
Glen Matlock on how the Sex Pistols have changed, while his bass rig never has and never will
The punk icons’ most accomplished musician explains what Frank Carter has brought to the band, the financial advantages of not using a pick, and the chance of new music with their latest recruit
