Bassists

Double bassist Elen Pan, a member of the BBC Symphony Orchestra since 2020, has died. Colleagues remembered her remarkable talent, warmth, and positivity.

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has died at age 59 following a battle with brain cancer. The influential musician joined the band in 1986.

Steve Swallow discusses his evolving pick technique, tenth custom Citron bass, unusual strings, and lifelong pursuit of a warmer electric bass tone.

Steve Swallow reflects on Winter Songs, the first album he wrote in a single season, and how music sustained him through a period of profound loss.

Justin Cary, bassist for Sixpence None the Richer and a Nashville session player, has died at 50 following a stroke. Read about his career and legacy.

Fernando Molinari discusses his new EP, Numen, a progressive instrumental album blending metal, jazz, fusion, flamenco, and bold bass work.

Heiko Hoepfinger, founder of BassLab and a pioneer of composite bass design, has died. His work reshaped ideas about instrument construction.

John B. Williams, the acclaimed bassist known for his work with Johnny Carson, Arsenio Hall, Nancy Wilson, and Horace Silver, has died at 85.

John B. Williams, the jazz bassist heard on The Tonight Show and The Arsenio Hall Show, has entered hospice care after serious health setbacks and surgery.

Ronald LaPread, founding bassist for the Commodores and the groove behind “Brick House,” has died at 75. We look back on his legacy.

Geddy Lee sat down with Rick Beato to discuss Rush’s “50 Something” tour, his bass tone, choosing the set list, and working with drummer Anika Nilles.

Bassist Marco Ronquillo discusses his journey from El Salvador to Berklee, his Latin and funk influences, building an online presence, gear, and finding his own voice.