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Classic 1994 interview: "Once I got over the fact that I was lumbered with it, I did get quite proud to be a bass player"

A blues, fusion, and studio veteran, Tony Newton is a low-end titan who has covered incredible stylistic ground over the decades, but to him, it's all about simplicity. He recalls the lessons James Jamerson taught him, his experiences playing with guitar legends John Lee Hooker and T-Bone Walker, and what…

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Classic 1994 interview: "Once I got over the fact that I was lumbered with it, I did get quite proud to be a bass player"

Why Dusty Springfield’s mega hit was indebted to bassist Tommy Cogbill

“I don’t think George was too pleased with what I did with the bassline on Something; I mean, I had to sell it to him!”

Stevie’s long-serving bassist names his 5 favorite bass grooves, and the James Jamerson line that helped get him the gig

The Snarky Puppy bassist on his bass collection – and where he stands on the 4-string vs 5-string debate

And yep, most of us can’t play those basslines standing up and completely sober