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ZZ Top’s 2025 Tour Expands as Drummer Steps Back – Elwood Francis Carries the Groove
ZZ Top adds new 2025 tour dates amid lineup changes. Elwood Francis remains on bass while longtime drummer Frank Beard takes a break to recover.
Newly Shared: Jaco Pastorius’s Spellbinding Solo During Herbie Hancock’s 1977 Tour
A rare 1977 audio recording from Herbie Hancock's tour captures Jaco Pastorius in an unforgettable solo moment.
Reader Spotlight: How George Kramarski Traded Classical Piano for Bass and Never Looked Back
From Bogotá to NYC, George Kramarski’s path from piano to bass reflects a deep love of music, culture, and connection.
“Virtually Unlimited Channels”: Markbass Unveils the MB Pro Bass Mixer
Markbass introduces the MB Pro Bass Mixer, a compact 3-channel unit with mic support, footswitch control, and the ability to daisy-chain for more inputs.
REO Brothers Deliver Spot-On Harmonies and Flawless Performance in “One of These Nights” Cover
This faithful “One of These Nights” cover by the REO Brothers features flawless vocals and tight musicianship in a powerful tribute to The Eagles.
Jeffrey Runnings, Post-Punk Bassist and Voice of For Against, Dies at 61
Jeffrey Runnings, bassist and vocalist of post-punk pioneers For Against, has died at 61. A final solo album is set for release later this year.
Fender’s Player II Modified Series Debuts with IDLES in the Spotlight
Fender launches the Player II Modified Series, with new active electronics and IDLES front and center in the campaign's video showcase.
Watch Cory Wong and Mark Lettieri Bring the Funk on “Gigantactis” Live in Chicago
Cory Wong and Mark Lettieri team up on a live version of "Gigantactis," captured in Chicago with the Wongnotes locked into a tight, funky groove.
From Funk Sideman to Frontman: Lige Curry’s Solo Tour Rides With Parliament Funkadelic
Longtime P-Funk bassist Lige Curry hits the road with solo Ligedelic shows while continuing to tour with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic.
Spice Up Your Pentatonic Playing with This Chromatic Bass Exercise
This bass lesson shows how to add chromatic flavor to the A minor pentatonic, unlocking more expressive, dynamic grooves with just a few added notes.
Paul Simon’s Quiet Celebration Tour Marks Reunion with Graceland Bassist Bakithi Kumalo
Graceland bassist Bakithi Kumalo returns to the stage with Paul Simon on the Quiet Celebration Tour—his first since the singer's 2018 farewell.
New Look, Same Hook: Peter Hook’s Signature Bass Returns in Gold and Sunburst for 2025
Peter Hook's signature Hooky Viking PRO bass returns for 2025 in new Gold and Sunburst finishes, limited to just 18 of each.