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Stories from the Women Who Play Bass.

Wonder Women: Toody Cole

Wonder Women: Toody Cole

Toody Cole is the bassist for Dead Moon, a punk/garage band described by the New Zealand Herald as “the most important band you’ve never heard of.” She's the focus of this month's edition of Wonder Women: Stories From The Women Who Play Bass.

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Wonder Women: Danielle Nicole

Wonder Women: Danielle Nicole

Danielle Nicole has built a name as a soulful blues vocalist, an exceptional bassist, and as a bandleader for the Danielle Nicole Band. Danielle is the focus of this month’s “Wonder Women.”

Wonder Women: Melissa Auf der Maur – Part 2

Wonder Women: Melissa Auf der Maur – Part 2

In this edition of Wonder Women, Brittany Frompovich continues exploring the backstory of Melissa Auf der Maur, bassist and vocalist for Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins.

Wonder Women: Melissa Auf der Maur

Wonder Women: Melissa Auf der Maur

In this edition of Wonder Women: Stories From The Women Who Play Bass, we explore some of the backstory of Melissa Auf der Maur.

Wonder Women: Becky Baldwin – Part 3

Wonder Women: Becky Baldwin – Part 3

Welcome to the final chapter of our Wonder Women interview series with Becky Baldwin. Becky discusses her recent Mercyful Fate tour, explores her evolution as a musician, uncovers the intriguing story behind her main bass, and much more!

Wonder Women: Becky Baldwin – Part 2

Wonder Women: Becky Baldwin – Part 2

Here’s part two of our “Wonder Women: Stories From the Women Who Play Bass,” interview with Becky Baldwin.

Wonder Women: Becky Baldwin – Part 1

Wonder Women: Becky Baldwin – Part 1

In this edition of “Wonder Women: Stories From the Women Who Play Bass,” I caught up with rock bassist Becky Baldwin. She is the current bassist for heavy metal bands Mercyful Fate and Fury, as well as teaching bass online and running a Patreon page.

Wonder Women: Kristen Pfaff – Part 2

Wonder Women: Kristen Pfaff – Part 2

Last year, I wrote a column to give Kristen Pfaff the recognition she deserved. Little did I know that delving into her story would lead me to finding a work in progress: a collaboration between author Guy Mankowski and Jason Pfaff.

Wonder Women: Mary McGlory

Wonder Women: Mary McGlory

The Liverbirds were Britain’s first all-female rock band that emerged from the Liverpool/Merseybeat scene in the 60’s. The band’s bassist, Mary McGlory, is the subject of this edition of Wonder Women: Stories from the Women Who Play Bass.

Wonder Women: Michael Steele

Wonder Women: Michael Steele

In this edition of “Wonder Women: Stories From the Women Who Play Bass,” we delve into the journey of Micki / Michael Steele, the accomplished bassist, singer, and songwriter most famously known for her tenure in The Bangles.

Wonder Women: Jennifer Young

Wonder Women: Jennifer Young

In this month’s edition of “Wonder Women: Stories From The Women Who Play Bass,” we look at Jennifer Young, the bassist for the acclaimed California-based instrumental rock fusion trio, the Travis Larson Band.

Wonder Women: Suzi Quatro

Wonder Women: Suzi Quatro

Suzi Quatro was a groundbreaking icon. In this edition of “Wonder Women: Stories From the Women Who Play Bass,” we delve into Quatro’s journey.