Bassists - Page 2

Chuck Jacobs, who played bass for Kenny Rogers from 1979 through his final 2017 show, has died at 76 after a career spanning jazz, soul, and country.

Legendary bassist Bobby Vega discusses pick playing, tone, string choice, and musical expression in a wide-ranging interview with WOW BASS.

We pause to remember the legendary bassists and innovators who passed away in 2025, and the enduring mark they left on music.

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt reflects on Warning at 25, his evolving bass approach, daily playing habits, and how music continues to ground and inspire him.

Tetsu Yamauchi, bassist for Free and The Faces, has died at 79. His family shared the news as fans remember his era-defining work in both bands.

Flea tells Rick Beato which Chili Peppers songs challenge him the most, shares his bass heroes, and offers new insight ahead of his solo album.

Phil Upchurch, the guitarist and bassist heard with Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and George Benson, has died at 84. We reflect on his remarkable legacy.

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt opens up in a new interview about his Epiphone G-3 signature bass, tone evolution, gear tweaks, and the details behind his sound.

Gary “Mani” Mounfield, bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died at 63. A defining player of the Madchester scene, he leaves a lasting legacy.

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner talks tone, influences, and the gear behind his unmistakable sound in this new video from Riot Fest.

Jazz bassist and composer Ray Drummond has died at 78. A prolific sideman and bandleader, he left an enduring mark on modern jazz.

Scott Sorry, bassist for The Wildhearts and Brides of Destruction, has died at 47 after a long battle with brain cancer.