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Stray Cat Plié? Bassist Lee Rocker contributes music to new ballet project, “Gather Round”

Wednesday, April 7 by ABC News

The worlds of rockabilly and ballet collide in a new collaborative dance production that features a performance by the Complexions Contemporary Ballet company set to three songs from Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker's recently released solo album, Gather Round. The filmed... Read More.

Original War bassist Morris “B.B.” Dickerson dead at 71

Monday, April 5 by ABC News

Founding War bassist Morris "B.B." Dickerson died Friday, April 2, at the age of 71. Billboard reports that, according to a rep for the musician, Dickerson passed away peacefully at a hospital in Long Beach, California, after a... Read More.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea was “profoundly” inspired by this late musician

Tuesday, March 16 by ABC News

If it weren't for Andy Gill, Red Hot Chili Peppers may not exist today. Bassist Flea and guitarist John Frusciante play on The Problem of Leisure, an upcoming box set paying tribute to the late Gill and his band, Gang of Four. Speaking... Read More.

Ex-Procol Harum bassist Alan Cartwright passes away at age 75

Wednesday, March 10 by ABC News

Former Procol Harum bassist Alan Cartwright died on Thursday, March 4, at the age of 75, Prog magazine reports. Cartwright was a member of the U.K. prog-rock band from 1971 until 1976, contributing four of the group's... Read More.

Carmine and Vinnie Appice co-hosting virtual tribute to late Vanilla Fudge bassist Tim Bogert

Tuesday, January 26 by ABC News

A new episode of the Hangin' & Bangin': Artists on Lockdown online show, co-hosted by legendary sibling rock drummers Carmine and Vinnie Appice, will feature a special homage to Carmine's late Vanilla Fudge and Cactus band mate, bassist... Read More.

Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine on her band receiving a She Rocks Award: “It’s fantastic to be honored”

Thursday, January 21 by ABC News

The Go-Go's are among the artists who will be honored during the 2021 She Rocks Awards, which will be a virtual event this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Go-Go's bassist Kathy Valentine tells ABC Audio that her... Read More.

Check out Metallica’s first business card, courtesy of original bassist

Tuesday, January 19 by ABC News

If you wanted to book Metallica in 1982, here's the number to call. Ron McGovney, the original bassist for the future metal legends, recently unearthed Metallica's first-ever business card. The card features the band's now-famous logo, with the phrase "Power ... Read More.

Vanilla Fudge and Cactus bassist Tim Bogert dead at age 76

Thursday, January 14 by ABC News

Original Vanilla Fudge bassist Tim Bogert, who also was a founding member of Cactus and the supergroup Beck, Bogert & Appice, died on Wednesday, January 13, after a battle with cancer at age 76. Carmine Appice, who played drums... Read More.

Ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony laments not resolving issues with Eddie Van Halen before his death

Monday, January 11 by ABC News

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, who was replaced in the band by Eddie Van Halen's then-teenage son Wolfgang in 2006, said he regrets that he didn't have a chance to reconcile with Eddie before the guitar legend's death in October... Read More.

Solo album by late Bowie and Uriah Heep bassist Trevor Bolder released posthumously

Monday, December 28 by ABC News

A posthumous solo album featuring previously unreleased recordings by Trevor Bolder, the bassist in David Bowie's backing band The Spiders from Mars and a longtime member of Uriah Heep, was issued recently on CD. Titled Sail the Rivers, ... Read More.

Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker releasing new solo album, ‘Gather Round,’ in January

Monday, December 14 by ABC News

Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker will release Gather Round, his first new solo album of original songs in over 13 years, on January 22.The 10-track collection, which you can pre-order now, is... Read More.

Original Van Halen bassist Mark Stone dies of cancer

Monday, September 28 by ABC News

Mark Stone, the original bassist of Van Halen, died Sunday of cancer. The news was announced by Stone's brother Brad, who wrote on his Instagram page, "My beloved brother Mark passed this morning. #markstone #vanhalen #fanhalen." Fan site

Stories tagged with: bassist

Stray Cat Plié? Bassist Lee Rocker contributes music to new ballet project, “Gather Round”

Original War bassist Morris “B.B.” Dickerson dead at 71

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea was “profoundly” inspired by this late musician

Ex-Procol Harum bassist Alan Cartwright passes away at age 75

Carmine and Vinnie Appice co-hosting virtual tribute to late Vanilla Fudge bassist Tim Bogert

Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine on her band receiving a She Rocks Award: “It’s fantastic to be honored”

Check out Metallica’s first business card, courtesy of original bassist

Vanilla Fudge and Cactus bassist Tim Bogert dead at age 76

Ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony laments not resolving issues with Eddie Van Halen before his death

Solo album by late Bowie and Uriah Heep bassist Trevor Bolder released posthumously

Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker releasing new solo album, ‘Gather Round,’ in January

Original Van Halen bassist Mark Stone dies of cancer

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