You seldom hear people say, "I love the bass guitar in that song." But the bass holds the whole darn thing together. That's ...

I thought Phil was the most unique part of the Grateful Dead. It didn’t surprise me that Bob Dylan said that in his book ...

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In a new 'Guitar Word' interview, KISS’ Gene Simmons reveals his most influential bassists, Including Paul McCartney and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.

Murray was also the last bassist ever to play onstage with John Lennon, in a 1974 Elton John concert at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The performance was captured on Here and There.

Emma Burney does vocals and plays the guitar, piano, bass, violin and cello ... produced versions that have been recorded of ...

Phil Lesh grew up listening to classical and jazz music. Then he reimagined the electric bass and changed rock history. The Grateful Dead’s bassist and founding member died on October 25 at age 84.

Jon Courtney had to deal with writer’s block and line-up issues before securing Pink Floyd collaborator Guy Pratt for new ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Lesh, a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as ... through the most important stories ...

LOS ANGELES — Phil Lesh, a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as ... While most others were content to keep ...