When we asked Conrad Lant of Venom how he got into the bass guitar in the late 1970s he told this great story. “I got into bass through a guy letting me down! I'd joined a band as a rhythm guitarist, ...

As the bassist – and keyboardist/vocalist – for Rush, Geddy Lee is among the most cherished musicians in all of progressive rock. Hence, it’s always fascinating when he speaks about joining the band ...

"Me and Jim became friends while I was teching," Venturella told Bass Guitar magazine. "He was asking if I knew any bass players. When I found out what for, I put my hand up right away. He pointed out ...

The Höfner violin bass that accompanied the Beatles to fame went missing more than 50 years ago. Two journalists and a Höfner expert were determined to find it. By Isabella Kwai Reporting from London ...

Multi-instrumentalist Kirk Russell is having a CD release party at the Crown Uptown this weekend. Jaime Green The Wichita Eagle It’s been a little surreal for Kirk Russell to see his name on the Crown ...

Wood grain analysis reveals bass guitar’s link to Queen - The 1986 Warwick Buzzard owned by The Who’s John Entwistle is now expected to fetch treble its original price estimate at auction next month.