Archive for August 2026 - Page 3

In memory of Frank Beard, we look back at ZZ Top at Crossroads 2010, with Dusty Hill and Beard showing why their rhythm section was one of rock’s best.

The Wailers, led by bassist Aston Barrett Jr., will tour the U.S. this fall while celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Rastaman Vibration.”

From our Oteil Burbridge interview to Fender’s latest Jazz Bass and Keanu Reeves with Dogstar, catch up on this week’s biggest bass stories.

Before Super Fly, Joseph “Lucky” Scott was already laying it down with Curtis Mayfield. Watch his melodic Fender Jazz Bass work in this 1972 Bremen clip.

Gord Sinclair reflects on The Tragically Hip’s final tour as the band releases a new live album drawn from their emotional 2016 farewell run.

Mike Dirnt is opening an official Reverb shop featuring Green Day-used basses, amps, clothing, and more from throughout his career.

High Fade goes full throttle on “The Fly,” a frantic instrumental powered by Ollie Sentance’s rapid bass lines, sharp articulation, and stamina at RAK Studios.

Barry Mitchell, who served as Queen’s second bassist during the band’s formative years before John Deacon joined, has died at the age of 76.

ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis remembers Frank Beard and Dusty Hill in an emotional tribute as the legendary Texas band prepares to return to the road.

The Stray Cats return to late night TV with “Rock This Town,” and Lee Rocker reminds everyone why he remains one of the great showmen of upright bass.

Thomas Morgan joins pianist Ayumi Tanaka and drummer Thomas Strønen for “Windflower,” an intimate new trio album blending jazz and chamber music.

Fender has revamped its effects lineup with four V2 pedals, including the bass-friendly Bends V2 compressor and Pelt V2 fuzz, both priced at $229.