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Billy Bass Nelson, Founding Architect of P-Funk, Dies at 75
Billy Bass Nelson, founding bassist of Funkadelic and key architect of early P-Funk, has died at 75. His legacy helped reshape funk music.
Inside Treaty Oak Revival’s Breakout Era: Bassist Dakota Hernandez on the Gig, the Gear, and the Road
Dakota Hernandez shares how he stepped into Treaty Oak Revival at a pivotal moment, bringing his own voice, tone, and approach to a band on the rise.
Former Scorpions Bassist Francis Buchholz Passes Away at 71
Francis Buchholz, longtime bassist for Scorpions and a key contributor to their classic era, has died at 71 after a private battle with cancer.
Chuck Jacobs, Longtime Kenny Rogers Bassist, Dies at 76
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.
Bobby Vega on Pick Playing, Tone, and Why the Instrument Chooses the Strings
Legendary bassist Bobby Vega discusses pick playing, tone, string choice, and musical expression in a wide-ranging interview with WOW BASS.
In Memoriam: Remembering the Bass Icons We Lost in 2025
We pause to remember the legendary bassists and innovators who passed away in 2025, and the enduring mark they left on music.
Mike Dirnt Reflects on “Warning” at 25, His Evolving Bass Approach, and What Music Gives Back
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, Dies at 79
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 Breaks Down the Hardest Red Hot Chili Peppers Bass Lines in Rick Beato’s New Interview
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, Legendary Guitarist and Bassist for Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin, Dies at 84
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 on His Epiphone G-3 Signature Bass and Chasing His Sound
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, Dies at 63
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.