Bass Player Interviews

With over 800 one-at-a-time interviews with bass players of just about every style and genre, you’re bound to find somebody (or, more likely, lots of somebodies!) that interest you. Take a look around. You’ll find loads of inspiration tons of tips for learning bass!

Lincoln Goines

Veteran doubler and Berklee bass prof tells FBPO about his immersion into the latin jazz scene, long-time gig with Dave Valentin, and tips for learning…

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Will Turpin

Collective Soul bassist shares his thoughts on the band’s formation, music education, The Lighthouse and much more. Hear the whole conversation.

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dUg Pinnick

Intriguing conversation about King’s X, Tres. Mts, Poundhound and 12-string basses.  Not your typical bass player, by any means!

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Blasko

Ozzy Osbourne bassist tells FBPO the whole story of how he went from used clothes salesman to top of the heavy metal world. Hear the…

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Hansford Rowe

Bass veteran discusses career highlights, Warwick’s “Just Intonation” bass, Bootsy’s “funkulty” and more. Amazing video series made especially for FBPO!

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Doug Wimbish

Ever-versatile Living Colour bassist talks about the annual WimBash, solo career and what he hopes to pass on to the next generation of musicians

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Jack Casady

Listen to our complete conversation as this bass legend talks about his musical upbringing, joining Jefferson Airplane, forming Hot Tuna and more!

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Tim Lefebvre

Conversation with master of electric and acoustic bass, whose gigs have included everything from retro-hipster funk to Chris Botti (and everything in between!)

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