For all the praise that Paul McCartney’s earned as a songwriter it’s quite possible that he doesn’t get enough credit for his bass guitar playing. “You just think of him as Beatle Paul,” said producer ...

*For more than 50 years, bass player Rustee Allen has been “all funked up,” playing and recording with some of the most legendary singers and bands in the world of rock, soul, R&B, fusion, and gospel ...

For Gene Simmons of KISS, less bass is more. The legendary artist recently shared his opinions on his fellow bass players, highlighting the style he likes best and his approach to his own playing.

Robert Trujillo may be the most recent member to join Metallica, but that’s all relative because it’s been two decades now that he’s been providing the bass for the metal legends. Being the fourth ...

Rob Reiner’s legendary spoof This Is Spinal Tap remains a mandatory VHS tape among rock bands everywhere. But what happens when moments from the cult music mockumentary enter real life? “Everything ...

Say the name Jimmy Page and a few images will pop into the minds of rock fans. Many will envision Page at work on his Gibson double-neck guitar during a live rendition of “Stairway to Heaven” in the ...

There are quite a few celebrity metalheads out there, but one that's actually delved into playing is Aquaman star Jason Momoa. His fandom popped up on a lot of radars when he revealed that Tool and ...

The Beatles are one of the most universally loved bands in music history, with the iconic lineup of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Would the band be the same without ...

Peter Hook has looked back at his friendship and admiration for Gary “Mani” Mounfield, and explained how “from a bass-playing point of view, he was the best”. He began by sharing how he first met Mani ...