Bass Heroes - Softcover

Mulhern, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879302747 ISBN 13: 9780879302740

Publisher: Backbeat, 1992

Synopsis

From the publisher of Electric Bass Guitar comes Bass Heroes – interviews with 30 of the world's greatest bass players. It's a collection of interviews spanning the past 25 years, adapted from Guitar Player magazine. The interviews here feature some of the best players who ever lived, regardless of stylistic leanings. Divided into rock, jazz, studio and pop, and blues and funk, all the greats are included...from Monk and Montgomery to Paul McCartney to James Jamerson and John Patitucci. This book also features private lessons with luminaries such as Billy Sheehan. These select musicians come alive in their own words as they discuss topics ranging from early musical influences to unique playing and recording techniques and their favorite basses and amps. 8-1/2″ X 11″. 208 pages. 30 photos.

About this title

From Library Journal:

The interviews in this collection are taken from Guitar Player magazine, and many were written by Mulhern, the magazine's editor. Included are interviews with many of the world's best electric bassists, such as Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke, Paul McCartney, Bill Wyman, and Bootsey Collins. With 30 musicians represented from jazz, rock, funk, blues, and pop, it is difficult to imagine that anyone's favorite bass player is not represented. The interviews are thorough and cover each artist's career, playing style, notable performances and recordings, instruments, and equipment. Often, the artists get down to such details as instrument care and how frequently to change strings. Photos and a brief, selected discography are included. A worthwhile selection for music collections, and general collections where there is a strong interest in music should consider.
- Tim LaBorie, St. Joseph's Univ., Philadelphia
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Backbeat
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0879302747
• ISBN 13: 9780879302740
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208