Angra’s Felipe Andreoli: “I’ve never stopped playing the bass, it was very natural for me” By Bass Guitar Magazine published 13 September 19 We talk to the Brazilian virtuoso
Styx’s Ricky Phillips: “Breathing at the same time and ebbing and flowing while the drummer is, it’s huge magic” By Freddy Villano published 10 September 19 Ricky Phillips of Styx checks in from across the river
Bobby Vega (Sly & The Family Stone/Santana): "I’m totally blessed" By Mike Brooks published 6 September 19 The Sly & The Family Stone and Santana bassist reflects
Al Cisneros (Sleep/OM): “When I’m stoned it’s readily apparent whether a rhythm has a shelf-life or not” By Joel McIver published 3 September 19 The Sleep bass man on his new signature Rickenbacker, roots and reggae
Check out Orange's prize package for the Bassist of the Year 2019 By Matt Parker published 30 August 19 A stack of cabs, bass head and more in our huge grand prize
Peter Hook: “I’ve never liked to be hidden, and I don’t like to be patronised. I don’t buy into the idea that the bass player is the quiet one” By Amit Sharma published 30 August 19 The Joy Division and New Order hero looks back on his genre-defining legacy
Mastodon’s Troy Sanders: “There’s got to be a stronger word than ‘humbled’, and whatever that word is, that’s what I’m feeling” By Joel McIver published 22 August 19 The bassist talks joining Thin Lizzy and a special cover of Stairway
Ryan Madora: “I’ve learned mostly by ear: I was the person that sat in the basement for hours and played along to records” By Bass Guitar Magazine published 21 August 19 We talk to the session bassist and Robben Ford collaborator
Why Queen's John Deacon is a true bass hero By Mike Brooks published 19 August 19 We track the career, gear and accomplishments of the low-end legend
Del Palmer: “I was fortunate to have been involved in a lot of moments that have now gone down in history” By Richard Purden published 19 August 19 The former Kate Bush bassist on his remarkable career