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Legendary reggae bassist and producer Robbie Shakespeare, of the duo Sly and Robbie, dead at age 68

Thursday, December 9 by ABC News

Acclaimed bassist Robbie Shakespeare, who with drummer Sly Dunbar made up the legendary Jamaican rhythm section and production duo Sly and Robbie, died Wednesday at the age of 68, Jamaican newspaper The Gleaner reports. According to the newspaper, Shakespeare had... Read More.

Whitesnake introduces new bassist, Tanya O’Callaghan, the band’s first-ever female member

Monday, November 29 by ABC News

Whitesnake has seen many musicians come and go during its 40-year history, but the band has never featured a female member…until now! This past week, after frontman David Coverdale and company announced that bassist Michael Devin had parted ways with the group, Whitesnake

Whitesnake bassist Michael Devin leaves band; replacement to be announced soon

Monday, November 22 by ABC News

Whitesnake has parted ways with bassist Michael Devin, who's been a member of the band since 2010. The David Coverdale-fronted rock group announced the news Sunday in a post on the singer's and his band's social

Founding Status Quo bassist Alan Lancaster dies at age 72

Monday, September 27 by ABC News

Alan Lancaster, original bassist of the veteran U.K. rock band Status Quo, died Saturday at age 72 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Lancaster's death was announced by Australian broadcaster Craig Bennett, who wrote on his Facebook page, "At... Read More.

Vanilla Fudge’s Carmine Appice says playing with late bassist Tim Bogert on band’s new single was “magic”

Tuesday, September 21 by ABC News

Earlier this month, Vanilla Fudge released a new cover of the classic 1965 Supremes hit "Stop in the Name of Love" that featured the final recording of original Fudge bassist Tim Bogert, who died of cancer in January of this year. Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine... Read More.

CCR’s Cosmo Clifford recalls “easy and productive” 1980s collaboration with late Greg Kihn Band bassist

Monday, August 30 by ABC News

Ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford has just released an archival album called For All the Money in the World that he recorded in 1986 with then-Greg Kihn Band bassist/songwriter Steve Wright, who... Read More.

Dire Straits bassist John Illsley to release memoir in November featuring foreword by Mark Knopfler

Thursday, August 12 by ABC News

John Illsley, who played bass with Dire Straits for the band's entire career, has written a memoir about his life and his experiences with the famous British group led by singer/guitarist Mark Knopfler. My Life in Dire Straits: The Inside... Read More.

ZZ Top recordings move up ‘Billboard’ charts in the wake of bassist Dusty Hill’s death

Thursday, August 12 by ABC News

The July 28 death of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill apparently has spurred fans to revisit the Texas trio's catalog and has driven a number of their recordings back up the Billboard charts. The band's 1974 hit "La Grange" lands... Read More.

Megadeth announces bassist for Metal Tour of the Year

Wednesday, August 11 by ABC News

Megadeth has announced a new touring bassist, and it's a familiar face. James LoMenzo, who previously played with the thrash legends from 2006 to 2010, will rejoin the band as their touring bassist for their upcoming Metal Tour of the Year, Rolling... Read More.

Stories tagged with: bassist

Legendary reggae bassist and producer Robbie Shakespeare, of the duo Sly and Robbie, dead at age 68

Whitesnake introduces new bassist, Tanya O’Callaghan, the band’s first-ever female member

Whitesnake bassist Michael Devin leaves band; replacement to be announced soon

Founding Status Quo bassist Alan Lancaster dies at age 72

Vanilla Fudge’s Carmine Appice says playing with late bassist Tim Bogert on band’s new single was “magic”

CCR’s Cosmo Clifford recalls “easy and productive” 1980s collaboration with late Greg Kihn Band bassist

Dire Straits bassist John Illsley to release memoir in November featuring foreword by Mark Knopfler

ZZ Top recordings move up ‘Billboard’ charts in the wake of bassist Dusty Hill’s death

Megadeth announces bassist for Metal Tour of the Year

Widow of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill shares emotional message about her late husband

Foo Fighters pay tribute to late ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill at Cincinnati show

ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons says band will continue following the death of bassist Dusty Hill

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