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Tony Stevens’ rocky ride with Savoy Brown and Foghat
By Andrew Daly published
Despite industry woes, he loved the challenge of playing with Kim Simmonds and ‘Lonesome’ Dave Peverett, and loved Acoustic amps and Warwick basses
Trevor Bolder speaks out on his storied history with David Bowie
By Chris Jisi published
How could anyone who played bass on Ziggy Stardust not be a rock legend?
When bassist Arthur Barrow survived an audition for guitar genius Frank Zappa
By Bryan Beller published
The 26-year-old bassist from San Antonio was given just two days to learn a song about church pancakes, stolen margarine, and the patron saint of Portuguese smelt fishermen
Dee Murray was the centerpiece of the early Elton John band – and the last bassist to play onstage with John Lennon
By Brian Fox published
In May 1973, Dee Murray anchored what would become one of Elton John’s most celebrated hits
Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley on why he decided to bet on the Prince of Darkness’ post-Sabbath career
By Janelle Borg published
Daisley had just been unceremoniously replaced in Ritchie Blackmore’s band, Rainbow, when the opportunity to join Osbourne in his new venture came about
Martyn LeNoble was once in desperate need of bass gear – and The Who’s low-end legend came to his rescue
By Matt Owen published
When he first moved to the US, LeNoble was unable to ship has trusty Trace Elliott over with him. When a local bass store couldn't provide a replacement in time, Entwistle stepped in…
When bass icon Phil Lesh went in search of a new sound
By Karl Coryat published
The late Grateful Dead anchor made his debut solo effort alongside guitarist Warren Haynes and lyricist Robert Hunter
“Carol Kaye taught me real hard”: Gene Simmons names 6 bass players who shaped his sound
By Andrew Daly published
The Kiss icon explains how Ronnie Wood is a better bassist than guitarist, why he can’t recall anything John Paul Jones played, and what makes him the Burger King Whopper of bass players
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