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How Chick Corea bassist Avishai Cohen landed one of the most coveted gigs in jazz
By Nick Wells published
Born in Israel and raised in St. Louis, Avishai Cohen followed the path of many bass players – electric to acoustic – and ended up landing in the hottest seat in the jazz circuit
Nick Oliveri on Queens of the Stone Age's “definitive” era
By Andrew Daly published
The veteran bassist discusses the state of his relationship with Josh Homme, the nerves that almost derailed the first Kyuss shows – and whether or not he’d rejoin QOTSA
How Jack Bruce put a fresh spin on Cream hits Sunshine of Your Love and White Room
By Chris Jisi published
Some people believe rock ’n’ roll should never leave the cozy three-chord confines of the garage – and then there’s Jack Bruce
Pixies’ new bass player on how she ended up joining the band – and why it forced her to change her approach to playing
By Matt Owen published
Emma Richardson was recruited earlier this year to replace Paz Lenchantin in the alt-rock outfit – and that meant re-evaluating her playing
Flea names his pick for “the greatest rock bass player” of all time
By Phil Weller published
The Red Hot Chili Peppers member has singled out a player for his ability to subvert what is expected of a traditional bassist
Ex-Ozzy Osbourne bassist recalls how Randy Rhoads wrote the guitar parts to Diary of a Madman
By Phil Weller published
In a sprawling new interview, Bob Daisley has given fans a fresh look behind the curtain at Ozzy’s first two solo records – and Rhoads' virtuosic guitar talents
The diverse career – and gear – of bassist Hutch Hutchinson
By Brian Fox published
Bonnie Raitt’s longtime bass sideman can do it all – and he even played on the Toy Story soundtrack
Listen to Leon Wilkeson’s bassline on Lynyrd Skynrd’s What’s Your Name
By Chris Jisi published
Lynyrd Skynyrd icon Ed King pays tribute to bassist Leon Wilkeson
Flea wanted to ditch Give It Away before his Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmates stepped in
By Nick Wells published
Rick Rubin persuaded Flea to tone down his original bassline on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1991 hit single
Butthole Surfers bassist Jeff Pinkus was too out there for the Melvins – now he’s switched to banjo
By Andrew Daly published
The veteran reflects on his lifelong pursuit of a Grand Funk Railroad tone, the gear he’s taking on his solo tour, and why you’re out of luck if you want the career he’s had
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