GOLDMINE
A CHANCE ENCOUNTER WITH LEAPY LEE
On vacation on the Costa del Sol in Spain, I happened across an English language newspaper named The Euro Weekly News. There was an article signed by Leapy Lee. I wondered, “How many Leapy Lees can there be in this world?” An email address was attached. I contacted him and indeed, it was the British singer of “Little Arrows” fame. “Little Arrows,” an international country rock hit in 1968, made it to No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold three million copies worldwide. I set out to find what Leapy Lee has been doing since 1968.
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March 2021
Bass Player
LUCKY JIM
Jimmy Haslip continues to push forward the frontiers of bass guitar with album reissues, sessions and a playing style that is like no other.
10+ min |
February 2021
Bass Player
WHISKEY TONES
Session and solo bassist Leanne Bowes recalls the key moments that took her career to the next level
4 min |
February 2021
Bass Player
I WAS THERE!
A historic moment in bass world—recalled by those who were there to see it
1 min |
February 2021
Bass Player
JON LAWHON - BLACK STONE CHERRY
Bass tips and key advice from the rockin’ BSC bassist
4 min |
February 2021
Bass Player
NEW TRACE ELLIOT COMBOS
The veteran amp-makers announce new Elf units.
1 min |
February 2021
Bass Player
Lights. Camera. Bass!
Jason Momoa, the movie star who everyone knows thanks to Game Of Thrones and Aquaman, plays bass every single day. Who knew, right? Well, you read about it here first. He often talks about his admiration for a long list of heavyweight bass players— so, in a world first, we sit down with Momoa and present him with a list of questions from those very bassists. Along the way he reveals his journey into the low end, his admiration for a certain Mr. Claypool— and his profound fear of something that we bassists do all the time...
10+ min |
February 2021
Guitar World
Kansas – Carry On!
Co-founding guitarist Richard Williams talks Kansas: The Highlights, The Hits, The Classic Guitar Solos And The New Album, The Absence Of Presence
10+ min |
March 2021
Guitar World
Welcome To The Bungle
Founding Mr. Bungle guitarist Trey Spruance — and delighted newcomer Scott Ian — reminisce, re-evaluate & reignite the raging wrath
10+ min |
March 2021
Guitar World
Black Beauty Rides Again
One fateful day in 1970, Jimmy Page had his 1960 Les Paul custom black beauty stolen from him at a Minneapolis Airport. It took nearly 50 years, but the guitar finally made its way back to its legendary and rightful owner. Here’s the incredible story.
10+ min |
March 2021
Guitar World
Ben Harper
Why this multifaceted artist knew it was time to let his lap steel shine
10+ min |
March 2021
Guitar World
Hooks in You
In his just-published first book, Iron Maiden stalwart Adrian Smith shares a boatload of big-fish stories
7 min |
March 2021
Guitar World
Khruangbin
Exactly what kind of music does this on-the-rise Houston trio play? Guitarist Mark Speer takes you under the wig!
2 min |
March 2021
Guitar World
Alter Bridge
Mark Tremonti talks Walk The Sky 2.0 and “Last Rites,” A brand-new track with a Jerry Cantrell vibe
2 min |
March 2021
Bass Player
DUNN DEAL
There is no rock band quite like Mr. Bungle. There is no composer quite like John Zorn. Trevor Dunn plays bass for them both...
6 min |
February 2021
Bass Player
GET CARTER...
...on your session, if you want the ultimate double bass performance. “I’ll take a bullet if I’m wrong,” says the great Ron Carter, 83 years old and kicking the asses of bass players a third his age.
10+ min |
February 2021
Bass Player
Enter The Dead Zone
We chronicle the return of the long-lost 1974 Alembic bass, known as ‘Osiris’ aka ‘Mission Control’ by Deadheads, and ‘The Osage’ or ‘The Omega’ by Alembic faithful, once belonging to Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead
7 min |
February 2021
Bass Player
Captain Hook
Peter Hook gets his own signature Yamaha BB bass.
2 min |
February 2021
Guitar World
Tallah
MEET NU-METAL’S KINGS IN THE MAKING
2 min |
February 2021
Guitar World
THUNDER & LIGHTNING
Guitar World celebrates half a century of Thin Lizzy, looking back through the eyes of two key longtime band members: guitarist Scott Gorham and drummer Brian Downey
10+ min |
February 2021
Guitar World
Malina Moye Means Business
RIGHTEOUS TOURING TIPS FROM A LIFELONG ROAD WARRIOR
6 min |
February 2021
Guitar World
5 ALARM FIRE
NEW ROB ZOMBIE ALBUM! NEW LIVE ALBUM! NEW DOCUMENTARY! NEW SOLO ALBUM IN THE WORKS! NEW TRACKS WITH ACE FREHLEY, NIKKI SIXX AND TYLA YAWEH! “I’M ALWAYS TRYING TO KEEP AS BUSY WITH MUSIC AS POSSIBLE,” SAYS JOHN 5 — IN THE UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE YEAR
10+ min |
February 2021
Guitar World
2021: A Guitar Odyssey
Six successful guitarists from completely different backgrounds tackle the state of guitar in 2021, the repercussions of the digital universe, the future of guitar heroes, how to maintain one’s passion and unique voice amid the cacophony, living in the past, magic knobs and more
10+ min |
February 2021
Guitar World
Black Magic Woman
A conversation with ORIANTHI: Her new album, “the biggest guitar gig in the world,” trading licks with ROBBY KRIEGER, marvelling at JEFF BECK — and, oh yeah, gear galore!
10+ min |
February 2021
Guitar World
…And Now For Something Completely Different
Tired of the same old guitar colors, shapes and sizes? While you’re busy social distancing, go online and discover a completely new universe of six-string delights ready to be delivered to your door...
7 min |
February 2021
Guitar World
Blue Öyster Cult
Founding guitarist Buck Dharma unwraps the symbol remains, the Hard Rock progenitors’ first album of new material in 20 years
2 min |
February 2021
Guitar World
Gargoyl
This multifaceted new band’s brooding songcraft has revocation axeman Dave Davidson re-evaluating when best to employ a shredfest
2 min |
February 2021
Guitar World
Burst of Activity
Tool’s Adam Jones — and Gibson’s Cesar Gueikian — discuss the finer points of Gibson’s new Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul custom
4 min |
February 2021
Bass Player
Jason Newsted
Jason Newsted was born in 1963 in Battle Creek, Michigan, and learned bass after becoming a fan of Gene Simmons of Kiss.
6 min |
January 2021
Bass Player
In 1968, Cream say goodbye... for now, anyway
I WAS THERE! A historic moment in bass world—recalled by those who were there to see it
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