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5 Beatle Bass Lines NOT Played by Paul McCartney
With the return of Paul's long-lost "violin" bass making news, it seemed a good time to re-visit this unusual twist on Beatle bass-dom...
John Montagna
John Montagna is a bass guitarist, singer, songwriter (but not a “singer-songwriter”) and Brooklyn Native. He has toured the world and elsewhere with Alan Parsons, Todd Rundgren, The Turtles (featuring Flo & Eddie) and many other legendary hit makers, and he created the theme music for the top-rated comedy podcast “WTF With Marc Maron.” John prefers to view his all-consuming obsession with The Beatles as an asset, rather than a liability.
You Told Us, We Dug Deep: 3 Underrated Guitarists
It was a heated debate on our Facebook page. So we took the most "likes" and asked musician John Montagna to weigh in on three top picks for "most underrated guitarist."
Carol Kaye: The First Lady of Bass Guitar
After spontaneously picking up a Fender Bass, she became an indispensable member of the legendary Wrecking Crew. You can hear Carol Kaye's distinct sound on classics by everyone from Glen Campbell to Tina Turner.
Rockeology: When 48th Street Was the Center of the Universe
Manny’s Music and Sam Ash were the heart of NYC's music scene. Rock stars, jingle guys, blues musicians all shopped there. And oh, the stories to tell.
Rockeology: Old Yellow
There’s never been a guitar like this. Thousands of people played it, from a Beatle to Hall of Famers to Weekend Warriors. Learn more about one of rock’s coolest artifacts.