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How Jack Bruce tapped into his jazz roots with fusion supergroup Spectrum Road
By Nick Wells published
Jack Bruce launched Spectrum Road in 2012, featuring drummer Cindy Blackman-Santana, and Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid
How Bob Babbitt laid down an epic first-take solo on this under-appreciated Motown classic
By Chris Jisi published
Every bassist needs to familiarize themselves with Bob Babbitt’s knockout solo
Elwood Francis on the origins of his 17-string bass – and why he regrets it becoming a ZZ Top staple
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Elwood Francis reveals the origins of his preposterous 17-string bass – and why he’s disappointed it went viral
Jason Newsted is selling the 10-string Alembic bass used on Metallica’s Black Album tour
By Phil Weller published
The musician has collected some rare, weird, and wonderful instruments over his 40-year career, now he’s teamed-up with Reverb to get them into the hands of new players
Social media bass sensation April Kae burned out her hands from nonstop playing, producing and editing – playing with a pick was her saving grace
By Janelle Borg published
Kae reveals how having to be a content creator, videographer, editor and producer in addition to being a bassist caused repetitive strain injury
Longtime David Letterman bassist Will Lee recalls his toughest recording date in NYC
By Chris Jisi published
The session took place in January 1975 at Secret Sound Studios on West 24th Street
Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson on how he pioneered the 12-string bass and influenced a generation of players
By Nick Wells published
Having invented the massive 12-string bass sound back in 1978, Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson earned his place as one of the most innovative bassists in rock ’n’ roll
Elwood Francis replaced Dusty Hill in ZZ Top – but he still feels uncomfortable about it
By Matt Owen published
Francis originally served as ZZ Top's longtime guitar tech, but took on a completely new role at the behest of Hill's wishes after the bassist passed away
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