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From the Bottom: The Top 10 Greatest TV Theme Bass Lines
From the Bottom

From the Bottom: The Top 10 Greatest TV Theme Bass Lines

In this episode, Paul Thompson lays down his (extremely subjective) list of his top 10 favorite bass lines (plus three honorable mentions) from iconic television shows from the 1970s-2000s.

Rick Beato: The Chuck Rainey Interview
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Rick Beato: The Chuck Rainey Interview

Rick Beato has one of the most informative channels on Youtube. In this interview, he sits down with bass legend Chuck Rainey.

Paul Thompson: The Genius of Chuck Rainey
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Paul Thompson: The Genius of Chuck Rainey

Paul Thompson not only puts out some of the best videos I’ve seen, he also produces an impressive amount. In this new one, Thompson takes a look at the work of one of the greats: Chuck Rainey, including his “patting” technique.

Scott’s Bass Lessons Announces Bass Space 2022
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Scott’s Bass Lessons Announces Bass Space 2022

Scott’s Bass Lessons has announced Bass Space 2022, which they say will be the ultimate online bass summit. The three-day event will be held July 15th through the 17th with a huge list of guests.

Nate Marsh: The Influence of Jazz on R&B Electric Bassists of the 1960s and 1970s
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Nate Marsh: The Influence of Jazz on R&B Electric Bassists of the 1960s and 1970s

Nate Marsh graduated from Berklee in 2012 and just finished his Masters of Music at the University of Colorado. He’s published his thesis, “The Influence of Jazz on R&B Electric Bassists of the 1960s and 1970s”, which is publicly available.

Chuck Rainey Receives Honorary Doctorate of Music
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Chuck Rainey Receives Honorary Doctorate of Music

After years of taking us all to school, Chuck Rainey has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Berklee College of Music. The legend of the low end was presented with the honorary degree on May 7th.

Zoom Webinar To Remember Rocco Prestia Scheduled for Thursday
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Zoom Webinar To Remember Rocco Prestia Scheduled for Thursday

The bass world lost a legend last week with the passing of Tower of Power bassist Francis “Rocco” Prestia. Now, a huge gathering of the bass community will be getting together to remember him.

Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci to Host Free Webinar with L.A. Studio Legends
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Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci to Host Free Webinar with L.A. Studio Legends

Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci are continuing their weekly bass hang on July 9th with a session called “L.A. Studio-Shed.” The free Zoom webinar will feature the trio talking with a who’s who of the session scene in Los Angeles.

Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten to Host Free Webinar with Steve Gadd, Chuck Rainey, Ron Carter, Will Lee, Tony Levin, and Anthony Jackson
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Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten to Host Free Webinar with Steve Gadd, Chuck Rainey, Ron Carter, Will Lee, Tony Levin, and Anthony Jackson

The next installment of the Zoom webinars hosted by Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten is happening on Thursday. Entitled “Gadd-Shed,” the free session will feature drum legend Steve Gadd along with Ron Carter, Chuck Rainey, Tony Levin, Anthony Jackson, and Will Lee.

11th Annual Rocky Mountain Bass Slam Announced
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11th Annual Rocky Mountain Bass Slam Announced

If you hear a rumbling in the Rockies, it can mean only one thing: The Rocky Mountain Bass Slam is back for its 11th year. The event will feature Chuck Rainey, Doug Johns, and many others.

In the Queen’s Service: A Look at Aretha Franklin’s Bassists
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In the Queen’s Service: A Look at Aretha Franklin’s Bassists

Like the rest of the world, we’re in mourning over the passing of the Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul’s incredible vocal talents put a stamp on her generation while also giving her music a timeless quality that continues to be relevant today. Her career had highs and lows, but she was always a staple of the music world. We’re...

Midwest Rhythm Summit Set for April 20-22
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Midwest Rhythm Summit Set for April 20-22

The Midwest Rhythm Summit is returning for 2018 on April 20th through the 22nd! The instructional three-day event, which focuses on drum and bass, was started by Rhythm Intensive – the duo made up of John Anthony Martinez and session ace Chuck Rainey. They will present sessions for bassists and drummers alongside a host of other artists. “There will be...