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At Riot Fest with Scott Shriner: Weezer’s Bassist on Groove, Gear, and Influences
Interviews

At Riot Fest with Scott Shriner: Weezer’s Bassist on Groove, Gear, and Influences

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner talks tone, influences, and the gear behind his unmistakable sound in this new video from Riot Fest.

Remembering Ray Drummond: Jazz Bass Legend Dies at 78
In Memoriam

Remembering Ray Drummond: Jazz Bass Legend Dies at 78

Jazz bassist and composer Ray Drummond has died at 78. A prolific sideman and bandleader, he left an enduring mark on modern jazz.

Remembering Scott Sorry: The Wildhearts and Brides of Destruction Bassist Dies at 47
In Memoriam

Remembering Scott Sorry: The Wildhearts and Brides of Destruction Bassist Dies at 47

Scott Sorry, bassist for The Wildhearts and Brides of Destruction, has died at 47 after a long battle with brain cancer.

June Rotenberg: Rediscovering a Bass Trailblazer Who Broke Barriers in Jazz and Classical Music
Wonder Women

June Rotenberg: Rediscovering a Bass Trailblazer Who Broke Barriers in Jazz and Classical Music

New details emerge about bassist June Rotenberg, a pioneering woman in jazz and classical music who defied barriers in the 1930s and beyond.

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Will Griffin on Couch’s “Big Talk”: The Groove, the Bass, and the Band’s Creative Chemistry
Interviews

Will Griffin on Couch’s “Big Talk”: The Groove, the Bass, and the Band’s Creative Chemistry

Couch bassist Will Griffin breaks down the groove, gear, and creative chemistry behind the band’s full-length debut, "Big Talk."

Farewell to Anthony Jackson, One of the Most Influential Bassists of All Time – RIP AJ
In Memoriam

Farewell to Anthony Jackson, One of the Most Influential Bassists of All Time – RIP AJ

Anthony Jackson pushed the boundaries of the electric bass and anchored iconic recordings across genres. We remember his unmatched voice in low-end.

Jack White’s Bassist Dominic John Davis Talks Tone and Chaos at Riot Fest Chicago
Interviews, News

Jack White’s Bassist Dominic John Davis Talks Tone and Chaos at Riot Fest Chicago

Dominic John Davis onstage and off, holding down the low end for Jack White and keeping it locked when every set feels brand new at Riot Fest Chicago.

John Lodge, Legendary Moody Blues Bassist and Singer, Dies Unexpectedly at 82
In Memoriam

John Lodge, Legendary Moody Blues Bassist and Singer, Dies Unexpectedly at 82

The Moody Blues bassist John Lodge has died at 82. A Rock Hall inductee, Lodge helped define progressive rock with his songs and bass lines.

Innovative Luthier Ken Parker Dies at 73
In Memoriam

Innovative Luthier Ken Parker Dies at 73

Innovative luthier Ken Parker, creator of Parker Guitars and the iconic Fly design, has died at 73 after battling a rare form of cancer.

Wonder Women: The Jazz Bass Legacy of Bonnie Wetzel
Wonder Women

Wonder Women: The Jazz Bass Legacy of Bonnie Wetzel

Explore the remarkable journey of Bonnie Wetzel, a pioneering jazz bassist whose short life left a lasting mark on the music world.

Danny Thompson, Influential Double Bassist and Pentangle Co-Founder, Dies at 86
In Memoriam

Danny Thompson, Influential Double Bassist and Pentangle Co-Founder, Dies at 86

Influential double bassist Danny Thompson, co-founder of Pentangle and collaborator with Kate Bush, John Martyn, and Nick Drake, has died at 86.

Les Claypool Tells the Wild Story Behind the South Park Theme Song
Bassists

Les Claypool Tells the Wild Story Behind the South Park Theme Song

Les Claypool recalls how Primus wrote the South Park theme in Rick Beato’s interview, from a slower draft to one of TV’s most iconic songs.