Berry Oakley was behind some of the Allman Brothers Band’s most groove-savvy movements By Chris Jisi published 15 August 24 Berry Oakley employed a heavily modified ’62 Jazz Bass to help bind together this Southern rock classic by the Allman Brothers
How Chick Corea bassist Avishai Cohen landed one of the most coveted gigs in jazz By Nick Wells published 15 August 24 Born in Israel and raised in St. Louis, Avishai Cohen followed the path of many bass players – electric to acoustic – and ended up landing in the hottest seat in the jazz circuit
Nick Oliveri on Queens of the Stone Age's “definitive” era By Andrew Daly published 15 August 24 The veteran bassist discusses the state of his relationship with Josh Homme, the nerves that almost derailed the first Kyuss shows – and whether or not he’d rejoin QOTSA
How Jack Bruce put a fresh spin on Cream hits Sunshine of Your Love and White Room By Chris Jisi published 14 August 24 Some people believe rock ’n’ roll should never leave the cozy three-chord confines of the garage – and then there’s Jack Bruce
The diverse career – and gear – of bassist Hutch Hutchinson By Brian Fox published 11 August 24 Bonnie Raitt’s longtime bass sideman can do it all – and he even played on the Toy Story soundtrack
Listen to Leon Wilkeson’s bassline on Lynyrd Skynrd’s What’s Your Name By Chris Jisi published 10 August 24 Lynyrd Skynyrd icon Ed King pays tribute to bassist Leon Wilkeson
Flea wanted to ditch Give It Away before his Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmates stepped in By Nick Wells published 9 August 24 Rick Rubin persuaded Flea to tone down his original bassline on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1991 hit single
Butthole Surfers bassist Jeff Pinkus was too out there for the Melvins – now he’s switched to banjo By Andrew Daly published 7 August 24 The veteran reflects on his lifelong pursuit of a Grand Funk Railroad tone, the gear he’s taking on his solo tour, and why you’re out of luck if you want the career he’s had
Fusion bass great Jimmy Haslip breaks down his 2001 project with Robben Ford and Vinnie Colaiuta By Chris Jisi published 7 August 24 Jimmy Haslip is a lefty who plays a left-handed 6-string bass with the strings reversed
Becky Baldwin made her name on social media while moonlighting as Cliff Burton in a Metallica tribute band. Then she landed her dream gig By Janelle Borg published 5 August 24 Baldwin recounts the years of dedication and hard work that led to one of heavy metal’s most influential bands, Mercyful Fate, inviting her to become their bassist on the spot
Slipknot’s original bassist Paul Gray on holding the middle ground in metal’s most extreme band By Nick Wells published 3 August 24 Slipknot are one of the most visually arresting bands still working today – but the late Paul Gray’s role was decidedly different
“The time I had with Prince at Paisley Park was life-changing”: MonoNeon on collaborating with giants By Nick Wells published 2 August 24 The Jacob Collier, Mac Miller and Prince collaborator reveals the bassline he wishes he'd written, and reflects on the mind-blowing experience of having Mavis Staples and George Clinton guest on his new album
“Well, the secret’s out. I’ve come clean”: Still copping Victor Wooten’s 20-year-old bass licks? You’d better take another look By Chris Jisi published 1 August 24 Victor Wooten reveals the musical formula behind his 2005 solo album, Soul Circus
“I’d cover the strings in cheeseburger grease, barbecue sauce – even blood”: Stephen Stills on his unlikely bass tone journey By Brian Fox published 31 July 24 Nicknamed Captain Manyhands, Stephen Stills ranks among pop music’s finest unsung bass talents
Best acoustic bass guitars 2024: Unplug and play with our pick of top acoustic basses By Chris Corfield last updated 30 July 24 Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play at home or on the go
How Bill Wyman transformed a 1966 landmark track by the Rolling Stones By Nick Wells published 28 July 24 The Rolling Stones were working to finish their Aftermath album when Bill Wyman made a musical detour
Best bass compressor pedals 2024: our pick of pedals to get your low-end in line By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 25 July 24 We look at the best compressors for bass, from some of the biggest names around including Origin Effects, Empress Effects, Boss, and more
How Carol Kaye set the tone for Quincy Jones’ Hikky-Burr, the theme for The Bill Cosby Show By Chris Jisi published 24 July 24 A veteran of over 10,000 record dates, Carol Kaye improvised her entire bassline on this 1971 Quincy Jones single
ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis on teching for Joe Perry, lying to Steve Vai – and the curse of his viral 17-string bass By Andrew Daly published 24 July 24 The gear-trashing DIY enthusiast once had to choose between Vai and Joe Perry, before being fired and rehired by Guns N’ Roses – in a matter of days
Best Precision Bass 2024: P-Basses from Fender and beyond By Chris Corfield last updated 23 July 24 Our top picks of the most recognizable bass in history, including models from Fender, Sire, Sterling by Music Man and more
