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How the bassist for UK riff-slingers Don Broco ended up recording with Muse’s bass rig – and collaborating with Nickelback
By Nick Wells Published
Recorded with the help of Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme, Nightmare Tripping showcases bassist Tom Doyle’s Earth-shattering basslines

Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood on why he was barred from having a ’board
By Jonathan Horsley Published
And no, it's not because Ed O'Brien's took up all the available stage space...

Bakithi Kumalo looks back at his formative years touring South Africa
By E.E. Bradman Published
Kumalo made a radical change in his bass technique during a tour of South Africa – before he ever played a note with Paul Simon

Miroslav Vitous on his departure from Weather Report (and his thoughts on the bassists who replaced him)
By Rick Suchow Published
Bassist Miroslav Vitous co-founded Weather Report with fellow Miles Davis alumni Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter

Former Korn bassist Fieldy finally opens up on why he left the band
By Phil Weller Published
The founding member stepped back from the nu metal pioneers in 2021

How Rainbow bassist Craig Gruber galloped his way through a hard-rock classic alongside Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio
By Chris Jisi Published
Having become disillusioned with Deep Purple’s growing love of funk, Ritchie Blackmore jumped ship in August 1975 – taking most of Purple’s opening act with him

Suzi Quatro reveals Peter Frampton nearly joined her band – but was rejected by her producer
By Janelle Borg Published
In 1972, Quatro released her first single after she moved to England – and there are a couple of familiar names in the credits

From Raye to Zara Larsson, how session pro Liv Thompson learned to nail pop’s big gigs
By Nick Wells Published
Having performed everywhere from SNL to the Grammys, Thompson knows a thing or two about the bass and its role in pop
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