We often give glory to the soaring guitar solos or the powerhouse vocals, but the true heartbeat of any great track lives in the low end. The bass line bridges rhythm and melody, grounding the song ...

Born in Mumbai, Mohini Dey started on bass at age 4. She has played with Steve Vai, Stanley Clarke, Simon Philips, Alex ...

The best bassists are felt in the groove, not heard over top of it, and the greatest female bassists of all time are certainly no exception. These talented instrumentalists are the driving forces ...

A classic Metallica song was originally set to have a much different sound thanks to a last-minute change to one of its solos. At one point in the episode, the discussion turned toward the bass solo ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Michael Anthony has come a long way since his days as an exuberant kid with ...

Writers, scholars, radio hosts and musicians, including the bassist Ron Carter, share songs that shine a light on an instrument that lays the foundation of jazz. By Marcus J. Moore There’s a clip ...

The bass player is often the unsung hero of a band's rhythm section, but this is not always the case. In fact, many bass players are the star of the band, and a few even front them! Some bassists are ...