In Memoriam

Nashville session bassist Michael Rhodes has passed away of undisclosed causes. He was 69 years old. Guitarist Joe Bonamassa posted the news.

Steve Mackey, who played bass for the Britpop band Pulp, has passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 56 years old. The news was shared by his wife, Katie Grand, on Mackey’s Instagram page.

Sad news to report today as bassist Phil Spalding has died of undisclosed causes. He was 65 years old.

Sad news to report as Van Conner, co-founder and bassist of Screaming Trees, has passed away after a long illness. He was 55 years old. His brother and bandmate Gary Lee shared the news on Facebook.

It’s the end of another year and another time for reflection. Lots of incredible music was made, but 2022 saw the loss of session legends, trailblazing luthiers, rock icons, and jazz pioneers. Join us as we remember them.

Bassist Rick Anderson, who co-founded San Francisco rock outfit The Tubes, has passed away of undisclosed causes. He was 75 years old. The band announced his death on social media.

Robin Sylvester, best known for his work with Bob Weir & RatDog, has died. A cause has not been confirmed, though a bio on his Sweet Relief Musician’s Fund notes he had kidney issues for many years.

Former REO Speedwagon bassist Gregg Philbin has died. The news was shared by his former band’s social media with a statement by singer Kevin Cronin.

We have sad news to report today as doom metal mainstay Dave Sherman has died of undisclosed causes. He was 55 years old.

Former Pogues bassist Darryl Hunt has died. He was 72 years old. The news was shared by the band’s Instagram account.

Bob Heathcote, who played in Suicidal Tendencies at the end of the ’80s, has died after a motorcycle accident. He was 58 years old.

Another important figure in the bass world has left us with the passing of Michael Henderson. He was 71 years old. The news was shared on his official Facebook page.