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…
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.
Appreciating the Genius of James Jamerson
In the debut episode of the geek-fest, “Breaking It Down (with Jeff and John),” pro musicians John Montagna and Jeff Ganz go deep into the legacy of Motown bass legend James Jamerson.
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.