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In Memoriam: Bill Crook
It’s another sad day for the bass world. Former Spiritbox bassist Bill Crook has died of undisclosed causes. His friend and A Textbook Tragedy bandmate Kai Turmann shared the news.
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.
In Memoriam: Harry Fleishman
We’re sad to share the news that luthier Harry Fleishman has died. The instrument designer and builder was reportedly battling cancer.
In Memoriam: Tom Fowler
Tom Fowler, known best for his time with Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention, has died of undisclosed causes. He was 73 years old. The news was shared in part by fellow Zappa alum Arthur Barrow, who paid tribute to Fowler.
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!
Pops Magellan: An Interview with Poliana Magalhães
Pops Magellan, aka Poliana Magalhães, has spent her career playing behind some of the biggest names in popular music: Willow, Adam Lambert, Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, and more. But no matter the situation, she’s always been true to her own musical voice. Now she’s gearing up to share more of it with a solo album.
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.
In Memoriam: Charlie Colin
Sad news to report today as Train bassist and co-founder Charlie Colin has died. He was 58 years old. The band shared the news with a tribute to Colin on Instagram.
Bass Salute: An Interview with Peter Dominguez
As modern bassists, we stand on the shoulders of giants and it’s important we honor their memory as we build our own legacies. Peter Dominguez and just this year alone is a perfect example of this. We caught up with Peter to discuss this and more.
In Memoriam: Palle Danielsson
Another jazz bass giant has left us with the passing of Palle Danielsson. He is perhaps best known for his stint as a member of Keith Jarrett’s “European Quartet.”
In Memoriam: Nick Daniels III
New Orleans bass hero Nick Daniels III has died of complications from multiple myeloma. He was 68 years old.
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.