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“Playing at the Super Bowl is the easy part. It’s the musical director responsibilities leading up that’s stressful”: Adam Blackstone heads up the biggest gigs on the planet – now with a 5-string Jackson bass named after his grandmother

By Amit Sharma published

The Emmy and Grammy winner has led the musical charge for everyone from Rihanna to Eminem and Justin Timberlake. He explains why he went for Jackson over Fender for his signature bass, what makes five strings essential to his style, and how he leads the band while laying down the groove

Jackson Adam Blackstone Gladys Pro Series Concert Bass

“Whether it be Saturday Night Live or the Grammys – this bass has held its own on every stage”: MD to the stars, Adam Blackstone, debuts a signature bass named after his grandmother – the Jackson Gladys Pro Series Concert

By Matt Parker published

With Rihanna, Jay-Z and Alice Keys, he’s played the world’s biggest shows. Now the go-to bassist and MD has his own Jackson signature build – and it’s no metal monster…

4 string bass or 5 string?

Which is better: 4- or 5-string bass?

By Nick Wells published

“Unless you’re Les Claypool, more than four is unnecessary!” Duff McKagan, Adam Blackstone and Glenn Hughes weigh in on the age-old debate

Adam Blackstone

Musical director and bassist Adam Blackstone reveals how the spectacular Super Bowl 60 half-time show came together

By Bass Player Staff published

Carefully directing sets by J-Lo and Shakira for 100 million sports fans, while playing bass at the same time... Tough gig