Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh dies at 84
Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh passed away Friday at the age of 84. His death was announced in a statement on his official
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On This Day, Oct. 24, 1936: Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman was born
On This Day, Oct. 24, 1936 ...William George Perks, who went on to become The Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, was born in Lewisham, South London.He joined The Stones in 1962, legally changing his last name to Wyman in 1964. He recorded...
Kansas announces new bassist following Billy Greer’s retirement
Kansas has announced a replacement for their bassist and co-lead vocalist Billy Greer, who recently announced on social media that...
Bassist Tony Levin to release new solo album in September
Legendary musician Tony Levin, best known for working with King Crimson and Peter Gabriel, is set to release the new studio album Bringing It Down to the Bass on Sept. 13.The album, Levin’s seventh solo effort and his first...
Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted launching Reverb shop
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted is parting ways with over 60 instruments from his personal collection in his own
Elwood Francis still feels “weird” being ZZ Top’s bassist
After ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill passed away in July 2021, Elwood Francis, the band's guitar tech, took over the job permanently, but he says he’s still not completely comfortable in the role. While it was Hill’s wish for Elwood take over for him, Elwood tells
Styx reveals Terry Gowans replacing Ricky Phillips as new bassist
Back in March, Styx bassist Ricky Phillips announced he would be taking a break from the band. Now, we know who will be taking his place.Styx just announced that Terry Gowan, the brother of the band’s current keyboardist and vocalist Lawrence Gowan, has landed the...
U2 bassist Adam Clayton confirms divorce from wife after 10 years
U2 bassist Adam Clayton has confirmed that he and his wife, Mariana Teixeira de Carvalho, are no longer together.“After more than 10 years of marriage, musician Adam Clayton and lawyer Mariana Teixeira de Carvalho have amicably divorced,” read a statement provided...
Styx bassist Ricky Phillips taking break from the road after two decades with the band
Styx is saying goodbye to their bassist Ricky Phillips, who's been with them for 20 years.The rocker announced on
Former Journey bassist Ross Valory shares first single from debut solo album
Ross Valory, bassist and original member of Journey, is set to release his debut solo album, All of the Above, in April, and he’s giving fans their first taste of the record.Valory, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Journey, has...
Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted is “open” to collaborations
While not quite a reunion, ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted guests on his old band's podcast.Newsted appears on the latest episode of
On This Day, October 24, 1936: Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman was born
On This Day, October 24, 1936…William George Perks, who went on to become The Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, was born in Lewisham, South London. He joined The Stones in 1962, legally changing his last name to Wyman in 1964. He recorded 19 albums with the band and was inducted into...
