THAT is a lot of bass players thumping at the same time. 200 of ’em.

November 26, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

One of the most iconic basslines of all time is what John Deacon thumps off at the beginning of Queen’s “Under Pressure.” The latest project of the Rockin’ 1000 (a group that believes you can never have too many musicians on a song) involves 200 bass players covering that intro. This took play in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The full story can be found here.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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