Carol Kaye
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Wrecking Crew director responds to Carol Kaye’s criticisms of the film
By Phil Weller published
The esteemed session player recently rejected an invitation to her induction ceremony

Carol Kaye has declined her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction invitation
By Phil Weller published
The hard-working recording artist and bass guitar icon explained why in a post on social media

Carol Kaye on why it is not who you are but how and what you play that defines you as a musician
By Nick Wells published
As one of L.A.’s top studio musicians during the ‘60s, Carol Kaye’s credits rival anyone's. In this classic 2009 interview, she talks influences, teaching, and how she feels about being a role model

One of the most iconic session players of all time has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
By Janelle Borg published
Oasis and Phish were notably snubbed from the Class of 2025

“We took 36 hours to cut Good Vibrations. We knew it was a big deal”: Carol Kaye’s 10 greatest basslines
By Nick Wells published
The session legend was responsible for some of the finest bass playing ever committed to tape – here are her best moments

Brian Wilson left his mark on the bass world through studio musicians, especially Carol Kaye, who he requested play his basslines note-for-note
By Chris Jisi published
In a rare interview, The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson reflected on bass playing, studio craft and his 2004 masterpiece, Smile

Carol Kaye on how she made Pet Sounds with the Beach Boys – and why good basslines don't come from scales
By Chris Jisi published
Kaye, the first lady of the electric bass, played her P-Bass through a Fender Super Reverb 4x10 combo on the iconic record

“Carol Kaye taught me real hard”: Gene Simmons names 6 bass players who shaped his sound
By Andrew Daly published
The Kiss icon explains how Ronnie Wood is a better bassist than guitarist, why he can’t recall anything John Paul Jones played, and what makes him the Burger King Whopper of bass players
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