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Al Green with Chicago: Tired of Being Alone
Bass Videos

Al Green with Chicago: Tired of Being Alone

In 1973, Al Green performed his hit song “Tired of Being Alone” with Chicago on the TV special “Chicago in the Rockies.” This recording later made it on to the 2002 remastered version of Chicago VI. Look at how much fun Peter Cetera is having. No wonder, this one grooves!

Judas Priest Returns With “Firepower”
New Albums

Judas Priest Returns With “Firepower”

The mighty Judas Priest has returned with Firepower, their 18th studio album and the first to be produced by Tom Allom since 1988’s Ram It Down. Of course, it also features the thunderous bass lines of Ian Hill. Hill is the only original member of the band in the current lineup and has been on every record. In a new...

Balaguer Guitars Introduces the Hyperion Bass
Basses

Balaguer Guitars Introduces the Hyperion Bass

Pennsylvania’s Balaguer Guitars has expanded their bass lineup with the Hyperion Bass. Modeled after a signature guitar, the new bass features an offset body in satin silverburst or satin trans black finishes. “Pulling aesthetics from Ryan “Fluff” Bruce’s signature model Hyperion guitar, The Hyperion Bass has a slightly thicker body to evenly balance the weight and a 35? scale for...

Panagiotis Andreou and Federico Malaman: Quando quando quando
Bass Videos

Panagiotis Andreou and Federico Malaman: Quando quando quando

Two of our favorite bassists got together to jam. In this clip, Panagiotis Andreou and Federico Malaman perform and all-bass version of “Quando quando quando.” I had to look up the origin of the tune, which is an Italian pop song from the early ’60s. Turns out it was one of the best selling singles of all time, with more...

Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (February 2018)
Top Ten

Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (February 2018)

Happy Saturday. What a great day to kick back and check out the top 10 bass videos for the month. Here are the 10 reader favorite videos from February 2018. Thanks for watching, commenting and sharing! 1. Metallica: Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth), Live in Chicago 1983 Every year we celebrate Cliff Burton’s birthday, who would have turned 56 on February 10th....

ESP Unveils LTD Orion-5 Bass
Basses

ESP Unveils LTD Orion-5 Bass

Behemoth bassist Orion has got a new signature bass with ESP. The ESP LTD Orion-5 Signature is a five-string model based on their AP series featuring an alder body, maple neck, and ebony fingerboard. Everything is finished in black: the body, the pickguard, the hardware, the neck, and the headstock. Even the Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder PJ pickups are matched...

The Lightbulb Moment: Time Games
The Lightbulb Moment

The Lightbulb Moment: Time Games

Game #1: The Record Release Show Round 1—Rehearsal Time There’s something invigorating about working with a new artist, especially when they’re releasing a record and learning how to adapt their songs to a live show. The drummer counts of the first tune and by the end of the chorus, the vocalist stops the band. “Hey guys, it feels a little...

Karl Clews: School Days
Bass Videos

Karl Clews: School Days

Karl Clews just sent us his latest, and it is killer. Karl took Stanley Clarke’s classic “School Days” and turned it into an all-bass arrangement.

Herbie Hancock’s New Album to Feature Thundercat, Flying Lotus, Kendrick Lamar, and More
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Herbie Hancock’s New Album to Feature Thundercat, Flying Lotus, Kendrick Lamar, and More

Music master Herbie Hancock has a new album in the works that promises to be one of his most groundbreaking. In an interview with The San Diego Union-Tribune, the pianist revealed he’s recruited Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, Snoop Dogg, and bassist Thundercat for the project. “I’m learning a lot from the young people I’m working with,” the jazz legend said....

Bass Transcription: Horace Panter’s Bass Line on “Ghost Town” by The Specials
Transcriptions

Bass Transcription: Horace Panter’s Bass Line on “Ghost Town” by The Specials

The Specials were perhaps the defining band of the late 70s British Ska movement, and they had a run of hit singles and albums between 1979 and 1984. Their band leader and principal songwriter Jerry Dammers was also the founder of Two-Tone Records, an independent label that helped to push the genre into the mainstream. The Specials were a multi-racial...

The True Loves: Mary Pop Poppins
Bass Videos

The True Loves: Mary Pop Poppins

I’m a huge fan of the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, which helped me discover The True Loves. And now I’ve spent a lot of time listening to both groups, which share a few members. Here’s their performance of “Mary Pop Poppins,” at KEXP’s studios in October 2017, with Bryant Moore on bass. (The track is available on Bandcamp, as part...

Mai Agan Joins David Crosby For Summer Tour
Concerts & Tours

Mai Agan Joins David Crosby For Summer Tour

Folk rock legend David Crosby is hitting the road again this summer in support of his latest album, Sky Trails. He’ll once again be joined by bassist Mai Agan, who has been playing with him for the past couple years. “Hitting the road again in May with the almighty Croz and the Sky Trails Band,” Agan shared on Facebook. “Caaaaaaan’t...