James Jamerson

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James Jamerson and Andy Taylor of Duran Duran

“That incredible musicality James Jamerson would bring to his parts – nobody wants to hear that today”: Duran Duran bass legend John Taylor on why music is becoming simpler

By Matt Parker published

The British bass player says pop music has lost its complexity – and he understands why

Bassists
The record cover of the 1969 Dusty Springfield classic album 'Dusty In Memphis.

“Like James Jamerson, Tommy Cogbill was a take-charge guy in the studio”: Inside the recording of Son of a Preacher Man

By Chris Jisi published

Why Dusty Springfield’s mega hit was indebted to bassist Tommy Cogbill

Bassists
Nick Campbell and James Jamerson

What's Going On bass lesson: how to play James Jamerson’s iconic bassline on the Marvin Gaye classic

By Nick Wells published

LA bassist Nick Campbell teaches you one of the all-time greatest Motown basslines

Lessons
James Jamerson

10 James Jamerson basslines every bass player has to hear

By Nick Wells published

10 career-defining basslines from Motown's hit-maker James Jamerson

Bassists
Best flatwound bass strings 2023: how to choose the right flatwounds for you

Best flatwound bass strings 2025: how to choose the right flatwounds for you

By Ed Friedland last updated

Get one of the most iconic bass tones ever with our pick of flatwound bass guitar strings

Guitar Strings
James Jamerson and Carol Kaye

James Jamerson or Carol Kaye: who played what? Uncovering the truth behind the Motown mystery

By Joel McIver published

Academic and bassist Brian F. Wright details his research into Motown's contested history

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