We seem to be entering an unfortunate era of music legends passing away this year. On January 18th, Glenn Frey, best known for playing guitar and singing for the Eagles, passed away at the age of 67 following complications with rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia, while recovering from intestinal surgery. Whilst Glenn was … Continue reading RIP Glenn Frey
RIP David Bowie
I didn't expect to be writing another post like this so soon, but it is with great sadness to announce that David Bowie has passed away after an 18 month battle with cancer, just days after his 69th birthday. While he wasn't primarily a bassist, David Bowie helped shape rock and pop through the 60's, … Continue reading RIP David Bowie
How Good Is Your Rhythm?
Here's a bit of fun for your Friday! Click on the link below to test out just how good your rhythm really is! Click image to open interactive version (via Concert Hotels).
RIP Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister
I can't believe I am writing this, but today, we have lost a true rock and roll icon. Just days after learning that Lemmy had been diagnosed with cancer, he has sadly passed away. Originally starting off as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix, Lemmy then went on to join Hawkwind, before ultimately forming Motörhead in 1975 … Continue reading RIP Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister
New Bass Picks
After hearing several good things about Clayton USA Guitar Picks, I have decided to get some to try out and put them to the test! I decided to go for the Ultem Rounded Triangle 1.20mm picks, a fraction thicker than the 1.14 Dunlop Tortex picks I have been using for what seems like an eternity. … Continue reading New Bass Picks
RIP Scott Weiland
Scott Weiland, former singer of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, was currently on tour with his band Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts and was unfortunately found dead on his tour bus on a stop in Bloomington, Minnesota. While Scott wasn't primarily a bassist, he was the voice behind some well loved songs that will continue … Continue reading RIP Scott Weiland
How Jason Newsted Joined Metallica
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XngkiTAe_jI] Ever wondered how Jason Newsted got to join the biggest band in metal? Want to know how you can improve your chances of joining a new band? Wonder no more! Have a watch of the video above in which Jason recalls his Metallica audition in 1986 (and how it might help you). It's actually … Continue reading How Jason Newsted Joined Metallica
Why Do We Love Bass? Science Explains!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybZCY50-Hak] Just in case you were wondering why bass is a big part of music, science has only gone and explained why! Have a watch of the video above and see for yourself why we are drawn towards bass frequencies in music. Original video posted by The Verge Header Photo Credit: Magic4Walls