Ongoing History Daily: Respect to bass players
According to a study conducted by McMaster University in Hamilton, there are some very important and powerful neurological reasons why we crave bass in our music. It all comes down
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Random music news for Monday, January 22, 2024
We sure have come a long way with computers, haven’t we? What about music news for January 22, 2024? More music news? Look here. BONUS: Here’s an email I received
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Geddy Lee’s “Are Bass Players Human Too?” debuts today on Paramount+
Geddy Lee has been busy since Rush (apparently) came to an end a few years back. First, there was his Big Beautiful Book of Bass coffee table book. Last month
Read MoreGeddy Lee has a new docuseries coming: “Are Bass Players Human, Too?” We have a trailer.
Geddy Lee has been awfully busy since the end of Rush. There was his Big Beautiful Book of Bass and his new memoir My Effin’ Life, which is coming November
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Why do bass players always look so bored?
Ever notice that the bass player in the band seems to be the most bored person onstage? With the exception of Flea, that seems to be the stereotype. Danny forwards
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Who’s the Most Important Part of a Band? Science Says It’s the Bass Player
Many years ago, I read an interview with Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton. When asked why he chose that instrument, he replied that it was the perfect balance of melody, rhythm
Read MoreAre You a Lonely Bass Player? There’s a Support Program for That
Singers and guitarists get all the glory. Drummers attract all the jokes. That leaves the bass player often neglected and lonely. But fear not! There’s a support group for these
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Science Says: Bass Players Are More Important Than You Could Know
According to a new study, there are very important and powerful neurological reasons as to why we need bass. Danny passes this on from Mic.com: Last year, researchers from McMaster
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Quick: Name All the People Who Played Bass in The Doors
“Aha!” you say, “Trick question! The Doors never had a bass player in their lineup! All the bass parts were played by Ray Manzaerk on his keyboards!” Well, yes and
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Random Music for Thursday, November 13, 2014
I don’t understand the purpose of shower gel. Jewish rapper Kosha Dillz had his website hacked by ISIS. Wait–what? If you’re a bass player, you’ll understand what’s going on here.
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