Slap bass has come a long way since Larry Graham first championed the style in the 1970s. Graham has said that he was simply trying to create a drum-like sound to flesh out the rhythm in the then ...

A look back at the defining tracks that showcased Mani’s unmistakable bass presence. Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the legendary bassist who anchored both The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has tragically ...

What makes a Miami bass? Well, certainly, it’s got to have heavy bass and an 808. And despite its name, the act doesn’t need to have spawned from Miami. Perhaps, the best indicator is if the song can ...

In his 1980 memoir, I Me Mine, George said he wrote “Old Brown Shoe” on the piano, an instrument he wasn’t very familiar with. “‘Old Brown Shoe.’ I started the chord sequences on the piano (which I ...

A bass line doesn’t need to be prominent to be successful. In fact, some bassist take the approach of making their rhythm so seamless that fans start grooving without really knowing what’s going on.