Bassists

Another staple of the bass community has left us. Nashville session legend Dave Roe, who played with everyone from Johnny Cash and Dwight Yoakam to Dan Auerbach and CeeLo Green, has died.

North Carolina’s Steep Canyon Rangers have returned with their 14th studio album, “Morning Shift.” Things got geeky as we got in-depth with bassist Barrett Smith in this interview.

It’s a sad day in the world as bass legend and racial justice activist Richard Davis has passed away. He was 93 years old. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Persia Davis.

Meet Jared Beckstead-Craan, a bassist living in Brooklyn, New York. Jared shared some great stories, including one about their parents and their bass superpower/claim to fame.

Another music industry titan has left us with the passing of Bill Bartolini. The pickup and electronics pioneer was 84 years old.

Starlite & Campbell have just released their third studio album, “STARLITE.ONE.” We’re happy to present a bass playthrough for the new song “Blow Them All Away” and interview with bassist Suzy Starlite.

Whether he’s playing in House of Waters, making his own music, or just sharing practice pieces, Moto Fukushima never fails to blow me away. We caught up with him to discuss the new album, how to arrange for solo bass, and what’s coming up for House of Waters.

Former Shins bassist Neal Langford has died at the age of 50. The cause of death is unclear, but foul play is not suspected. Shins frontman James Mercer shared the news on Instagram.

The Eagles have announced that founding bassist Randy Meisner has died from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 77 years old.

When Gov’t Mule announced they had a new bass player, I don’t think there could have been a better fit than Kevin Scott. We caught up with Kevin to talk about Gov’t Mule, his new label, Colonel Bruce Hampton, and more.

We’re sad to report today that Brad Houser of Edie Brickell & New Bohemians has died after suffering a stroke. He was 62 years old.

In addition to his impressive musicianship, David Sutkin’s love for bass guitars led him to become a dedicated collector of high-end basses from luthiers worldwide. Here's an exclusive video showcasing his collection and community.