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New clue found in the search for Paul McCartney’s missing Höfner bass

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

Some new information has been uncovered in the search for Paul McCartney’s missing bass. The Lost Bass Project launched its global search to find McCartney’s original Höfner bass guitar in early September, and it's already made some progress. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of... Read More.

Gibson launches new Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass

Tuesday, September 19 by ABC News

If you ever wanted to play bass like Gene Simmons, Gibson is here to help you get closer to reaching that goal.The guitar company just launched the new Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass, inspired by Simmons’ heavily modified 1959 EB-0, the instrument he played during KISS live shows and... Read More.

Paramount+ reveals teaser to Taylor Sheridan’s newest series, ‘Lawman: Bass Reeves’

Thursday, September 7 by ABC News

Paramount+ just dropped a teaser trailer to the latest show from Yellowstone creator and TV writing-producing mogul Taylor Sheridan, called Lawman: Bass Reeves.Emmy-nominated Selma star David Oyelowo stars as the titular real-life figure as the show tracks "his rise from... Read More.

Search launched for Paul McCartney’s missing Höfner bass guitar

Tuesday, September 5 by ABC News

Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass guitar has been missing for years, but now some folks are trying to change that. The Lost Bass Project is a global search to find the instrument, which has been described as “the most important bass in... Read More.

Chas Newby, The Beatles’ “first” left-handed bass player, dead at 81

Tuesday, May 23 by ABC News

Chas Newby, who played bass for The Beatles several times in their early days, has died at age 81.The Facebook page for The Cavern Club Liverpool, where The Beatles got their start, posted a message reading, "It's with great sadness to hear about the... Read More.

Mick Mars alleges Nikki Sixx “did not play a single note of bass” on Mötley Crüe tour in new lawsuit

Thursday, April 6 by ABC News

Guitarist Mick Mars is suing Mötley Crüe.In docs seen by ABC Audio, Mars alleges that his share of the Crüe's profits were decreased following his retirement from touring last October, and that the other band members -- Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee and Vince Neil... Read More.

U2’s Adam Clayton teams up with Fender for signature bass amp

Tuesday, March 7 by ABC News

U2's Adam Clayton is helping his fellow bassists out there. The rocker has teamed up with Fender for their first-ever all-tube bass combo amp in 40 years, dubbed the Adam Clayton ACB 50 Amp. It is described as being perfect “for the studio, club... Read More.

Producer Rick Rubin calls Paul McCartney “the best of all bass players”

Monday, January 30 by ABC News

Producer Rick Rubin thinks Paul McCartney doesn’t get enough credit when it comes to his bass playing. In fact, in a new interview he claims Sir Paul is the best bass player out there.“I thought about how everything I’ve seen, Beatles-related, is either about the songwriting or Beatlemania,”... Read More.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declares homelessness an emergency

Monday, December 12 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- In her first act as Los Angeles mayor, Karen Bass declared homelessness a state of emergency in the city.She visited the city’s Emergency Operations Center on Monday to make it official.According to a statement from Bass’ office, the declaration "will recognize... Read More.

Karen Bass projected to make history as LA’s first female mayor

Thursday, November 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- California Rep. Karen Bass is projected to win her campaign to become Los Angeles' mayor, ABC News reports.Bass will be the first woman and second Black person, after Tom Bradley, to hold the office. She had appeared to be in a close... Read More.

KISS’ Gene Simmons introduces new signature Gibson bass, the G2 Thunderbird

Tuesday, April 19 by ABC News

Last year, KISS singer/bassist Gene Simmons and the Gibson company announced that they had partnered to launch a new line of electric guitars and basses called G2, pronounced G-squared. Now the first offering from the brand has been released: the G2 Thunderbird Bass.The instrument... Read More.

Paul McCartney plays bass on new song by The Umoza Music Project, a collective of African and UK artists

Friday, February 11 by ABC News

Paul McCartney has contributed a bass part to a new song called "Home" by The Umoza Music Project, an international collective featuring various singers from the African country of Malawi collaborating with over a dozen U.K. musicians."Home" is the lead single and title track... Read More.