Bassists - Page 3

Tetsu Yamauchi, bassist for Free and The Faces, has died at 79. His family shared the news as fans remember his era-defining work in both bands.

Flea tells Rick Beato which Chili Peppers songs challenge him the most, shares his bass heroes, and offers new insight ahead of his solo album.

Phil Upchurch, the guitarist and bassist heard with Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and George Benson, has died at 84. We reflect on his remarkable legacy.

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt opens up in a new interview about his Epiphone G-3 signature bass, tone evolution, gear tweaks, and the details behind his sound.

Gary “Mani” Mounfield, bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died at 63. A defining player of the Madchester scene, he leaves a lasting legacy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.