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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

An inside look at James Jamerson’s 10 seminal “B-Sides”
By Chris Jisi published
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
By Michael Astley-Brown published
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

Jerry Barnes and Nile Rodgers give an insiders’ view of this seven-minute bass anthem by Chic
By Chris Jisi published
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
By Matt Owen published
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
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