Bassists

Former Men Without Hats bassist Alain Lefebvre, aka Al Gunn, has passed away. He was also a longtime Montreal luthier and fixture in the guitar repair community.

Stu Brooks shares how he joined Nine Inch Nails, prepared for the gig, and built a massive multi-instrument touring rig for the Peel It Back tour.

Yuichiro Yokouchi, founder of Fujigen and a key figure in Japan’s instrument industry, has died at 98. His work helped shape generations of basses and guitars.

Doug Irwin, the legendary luthier behind Jerry Garcia’s Wolf, Tiger, Rosebud, and more, has died at 76. He also left a lasting mark on bass history.

Joe Lally discusses The Messthetics’ new album "Deface the Currency," his years with Fugazi, bass gear, recording with Steve Albini, and his philosophy on groove, riffs, and authenticity.

Corcoran Holt discusses his most personal album, "Freedom of Art," the DC jazz bass lineage, family, loss, and his role as an educator.

Fred Smith, bassist for the influential New York band Television, has died at 77. Known for his melodic, song-first approach, Smith helped define the sound of the NYC punk era.

Billy Bass Nelson, founding bassist of Funkadelic and key architect of early P-Funk, has died at 75. His legacy helped reshape funk music.

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.

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, 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.