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Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr on the time Jimmy Page turned up at their gig
The bassist says he had to walk straight past Page on his way to the stage
How Conrad St. Clair went from Juilliard-trained flautist to playing fretless 6-string bass with a Frank Zappa tribute band
The Furious Bongos’ Conrad St. Clair explores the musicianship, chemistry and creative thinking behind Frank Zappa’s music
Mark Hoppus on blink-182’s triumphant third act, their next album and his one-off Fender Jaguar Bass
One of pop-punk’s most influential bassists reveals what songwriting with Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker is really like, the guitar parts you might not realize he wrote and why his new signature bass is unique for every player
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Best Christmas gifts for bass players 2026: the ultimate festive gift guide for lovers of low-end
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