This incredible bass guitar moment doesn’t inch in. It hits you hard and heavy, and it’s been doing it since 2001.

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The Beatles' Rubber Soul begat The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, which begat Revolver and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ...

Classic rock bass isn't just about keeping time; it's about defining the song's emotional core through specific harmonic choices. With the 2026 launch of Scott's Bass Lessons' 'Full Stack Bassist ...

The reason Gorillaz biggest track lingers in the mind longer than others is down to its tightly-constructed arrangement ...

As one third of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Greg Lake is highly regarded as one of the greatest progressive rock icons ever, and ...

Ricky Warwick And The Fighting Hearts bring a classic rock masterclass to Brighton, blending Blood Ties tracks with fan favourites.

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Bass players might not always grab the spotlight in the same way as showboating lead singers or preening lead guitarists, but without them, rock would struggle to find its roll. Over the years, many ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

The busy summer of 2026 touring schedule will be marked by heralded reunions, long-awaited comebacks and some very lengthy goodbyes. Two legendary touring acts, Neil Young and Yes, both canceled their ...

When I arrived at the dam, dozens of anglers were already there. I took it as a good sign. Lots of anglers means lots of fish. Within a minute I saw what I hoped for: someone caught a white bass. I ...