Rumblings
Bass news

Jun 17-23, 2013

Bass: New Arrivals

Billy Sheehan: My best and worst gigs ever (MUSIC RADAR)

Megadeth's David Ellefson announces October release for My Life with Deth autobiography (LOUDWIRE)

Michael Formanek's subdued take on free jazz (WASHINGTON POST)


Week of June 10, 2013

Dave Holland back with Prism, Royal Academy residency (JAZZWISE)

Jeff Berlin interview: Perhaps the finest electric bass player in the world (EXAMINER)

Dave Mustaine: "If I really hated David Ellefson, there's no way he'd be in Megadeth" (ULTIMATE GUITAR)

Level 42's Mark King talks tone and Sweet Mingers (SONIC STATE)

Chicago's Jason Scheff still going strong, 28 years later (HERALD NEWS)

Geezer Butler says parts of Black Sabbath's 13 "really cheesy" (ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK)

Rush's Geddy Lee donates autographed bass to benefit Camp Oki children's charity (MUSIC RADAR)

Tommy Stinson, the Replacements to play first shows in 22 years this summer (A.V. CLUB)

Paul McCartney books one-hour Colbert Report special (ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK)

Les Claypool to play benefit for Bay Area fishermen (NBC)

Marcus Miller brings out his best for Buffalo (THE BUFFALO NEWS)

Q&A: Bill Wyman on his new book and life after the Rolling Stones (ROLLING STONE)

More rumblings ...

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This week's interview

Josquin des Pres

Josquin des Pres
French-born player/producer on how he broke in to the LA music scene, his association with Bernie Taupin and more.

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This week's video
Luis Fernando Neto

Luís Fernando Neto
Brazilian five-stringer cuts loose in this exquisite in-studio recording with jazz trio.


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Recent interviews
Ray Riendeau Ray Riendeau
Chopsmeister tells FBPO about solo releases, new signature model bass, upcoming tours and more in this video interview.
Chris Squire Chris Squire
Legendary musician goes one-on-one with FBPO's Jon Liebman, recounting his whole story. Oh, Yes!
Recent videos
Farko Dosumov

Farko Dosumov
Russian bassist's high-energy rendition of "To Mars," performed with twin brother Feodor!

Luis Silva

Luis Silva
Head instructor of San Jose's Bass Dojo pulls out all the stops in this extended range demo, live from NAMM!

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Recent features
Rich Menga, Best Bass Gear When is a bass not a bass?
Just how blurry is that line between extended range guitars and honest-to-goodness basses? Guest contributor Rich Menga shares his opinion (and some cool videos!)
   
Jeff Berlin, Jon Liebman
Private bass lesson with Jeff Berlin!
When FBPO caught up with Jeff Berlin at the NAMM show, he was gracious enough to conduct this private bass lesson, just for us!

Recent reviews
Larry Graham, Raise Up

Larry Graham
Raise Up

With their first release in over a decade, Larry Graham & Graham Central Station are still serving up the funk!

Marcus Miller, Renaissance

Marcus Miller
Renaissance

Funky, edgy, beautiful and fun, this new release has it all, including some of the most incredible bass playing you've ever heard!

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