Herbie Flowers Archives
In Memoriam: Herbie Flowers
Session legend Herbie Flowers, who played some of the world’s most recognizable bass lines, has died at the age of 86. The news was shared by his family, though a cause was not given.
Massive Bowie Set Compiles Recordings from 1969-1973
A trove of David Bowie material from the early years of his long, legendary rock career has been assembled in a 12-CD box set, called Five Years (1969-1973). The set includes all of Bowie’s recordings from the era, including those previously unreleased on CD or otherwise digitally, as well as remastered versions. Bassists who contributed to Bowie’s sound in those...
Herbie Flowers: The Story Behind Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side” Bass Line
The news of Lou Reed’s passing this weekend led me to revisit some of his music, including the legendary musician’s smash hit “Walk on the Wild Side.” Here’s an awesome clip taken from The One Show – an interview with the man that created one of the most famous bass lines in rock history: Herbie Flowers.