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Reader Spotlight: Ryan Griffiths
Meet Ryan Griffiths, a musician who started on piano and cello before finding his calling on bass. These days, Ryan plays in the Prince tribute band EndorphinMachine and has a deep love for pedals.
The Way I Feel Inside: An Interview with Marty Isenberg
Wes Anderson’s use of music in his films is masterful. Bassist Marty Isenberg took inspiration from that depth and catalog for his debut solo album, “The Way I Feel Inside.” We caught up with Marty to get the scoop.
In Memoriam: Randall Fullmer
Sad news to share today as we’ve learned that bass builder Randall Fullmer of Wyn Guitars has passed away. He was 73 years old.
Reader Spotlight: Pete Paul Nemec III (aka Lobo)
Meet Pete Paul Nemec III, a bassist who goes by Lobo. Pete started in Chicago and made his way to the Nashville area (with a stop in Florida in between). Here’s his story...
Reader Spotlight: Nikos Chatzitsakos
Meet Nikos Chatzitsakos, a bassist originally from Athens who now resides in NYC. Here’s his story...
In Memoriam: Mo Foster
Sad news to report today as British session legend Mo Foster has died. He was 78 years old. The bassist had been battling cancer.
In Memoriam: Robert Black
Bassist Robert Black, who pushed for the evolution of bass music, has died from cancer. He was 67 years old. The news was shared by the contemporary classical music organization Bang on a Can.
Reader Spotlight: Martin DeGrace
Meet Martin DeGrace, a bassist we’ve featured in our Daily Videos. Martin was eight years old when he saw Gene Simmons play, and that was all it took. Three years later, he started playing bass, and he’s done it for 42 years now.
Call Her Thumpahlenah: An Interview with Nik West
Modern funk queen Nik West has worked with a who’s who of funk music. Her newest single continues that tradition with the Godfather of slap bass, Larry Graham. We caught up with Nik to get the scoop.
Reader Spotlight: Chris Semal
Meet Chris Semal, a long-time bassist (and more). One of Chris’s superpower moments was jamming with Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones.
In Memoriam: Mark Adams
More sad news to share this week. Original Saint Vitus bassist Mark Adams has passed away. A cause has not been announced, though he had long battled Parkinson’s disease. He was 64 years old.
In Memoriam: Chas Newby
Chas Newby, one of the last former Beatles, has died at the age of 81. The news was shared with us by his son, Steve Newby, who called his father a great man and good bass player.