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When bassist Arthur Barrow survived an audition for guitar genius Frank Zappa
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
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
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
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
The late Grateful Dead anchor made his debut solo effort alongside guitarist Warren Haynes and lyricist Robert Hunter
Jack White's Third Man Hardware teams up with Eventide on Knife Drop – a sub-octave fuzz and analog synth powerhouse of a pedal
The Jack White-certified pedal is all about extreme experimentation – with dual octave control, precise filtering options, flexible expression pedal integration and an intuitive preset system
“Carol Kaye taught me real hard”: Gene Simmons names 6 bass players who shaped his sound
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
An inside look at James Jamerson’s 10 seminal “B-Sides”
Anthony Jackson and James Jamerson Jr reveal the hidden secrets of Motown’s multi-track recordings
Surviving Grateful Dead members pay tribute to bassist Phil Lesh, who has died aged 84
Lesh didn’t play bass when he joined Jerry Garcia’s new band, leading to an innovative style that brought the instrument to the fore
EarthQuaker Devices’ new utility pedals are built to last a lifetime – and could be the key to a smooth-operating rig
Featuring five handy utility boxes, the new collection promises to help players get the most out of their pedalboards and live rigs
How Jason Narducy went from playing bass in a cult punk band to covering R.E.M. with Hollywood veteran Michael Shannon
Narducy describes the “mind-blowing” moment of meeting Peter Buck and picking his brain about how he plays some key R.E.M. classics
Fender Japan doubles down on its newfound affinity for sandblasting by putting an irresistible spin on its black-out Hybrid II models
Fender's experimental branch introduced some sandblasted Hybrid II instruments earlier this year – but they've been trumped by these stealthy designs, which all flaunt that unusual finishing technique
Jerry Barnes and Nile Rodgers give an insiders’ view of this seven-minute bass anthem by Chic
Performing alongside guitarist Nile Rodgers, Jerry Barnes has bestowed his deep-pocketed basslines upon Chic since the untimely death of Bernard Edwards in 1996
Martyn LeNoble on how his ill-fated stint with Jane’s Addiction came to a close after a clash with Perry Farrell
The Porno for Pyros co-founder was brought onboard to record bass for Jane's Addiction's third studio album, but was replaced at the last minute
Boss throws down the gauntlet with the GX-10 – a compact, touchscreen-equipped HX Stomp challenger that costs $399
With the GX-10, Boss has brought the amp modeler fight to Line 6 and Neural DSP – could this be the new compact rig replacement to beat?
Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley on taking a chance on Randy Rhoads – despite label pushback
Daisley remembers playing with Rhoads for the first time and knowing right away that the dynamic was special
Paul McCartney was in bass peak form on this lesser-known Beatles gem
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in February 1968, Hey Bulldog was one of the last Beatles sessions tracked as a band
Did Nate Watts play on the most under-appreciated bass anthem ever?
The story behind the incredible 10-minute bassline on Stevie Wonder’s 1981 hit Do I Do
