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Week of September 6, 2010

Steve Harris: "The Final Frontier" won't be Iron Maiden's swan song

Mark King and Level 42 give lessons in love

Peter Murphy and Mick Karn get back into Dalis Car

Henry Grimes enjoys return to playing

Long after Cream, Jack Bruce still loves those great songs

Charlie Haden: A bassist with a country pedigree

Soundgarden's Ben Shepherd denies he was homeless

Linda Ronstadt bassist Kenny Edwards passes away

Scott Colley

Jazz icon discusses his musical upbringing, studying with Monty Budwig and Charlie Haden,
tours, solo projects and more
in this exclusive interview!

This week's video

Eric Mauriello

FBPO spotlights bass talent deserving wider recognition.

We feature a new bass player every Wednesday!

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Megabassist

Megadeth bassist David Ellefson meets with FBPO founder Jon Liebman backstage after
Megadeth's Detroit concert. See recent
FBPO interview with the heavy metal bassist here.

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Bass players born August 30-September 5

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