• Billy Sheehan: Defying Gravity

    Billy Sheehan is widely regarded as one of the rock world's finest bass players, both on stage and in the studio. Although critics always tell ...
  • Dave Meros: Bass (Spock's Beard)

    MPc: You’ve been with Spock’s Beard since the first record. How has the sound of the band evolved over the years through the various lineup ...
  • Rob Giles: The Other Dude From Circa Zero

    Rob Giles of The Rescues has a familiar sounding voice, presumably because if you watch popular, prime time, network television shows, there’s a fair chance ...
  • Getting to the Bottom with Bassist John Myung

    Throughout the decades, Dream Theater co-founder and bassist extraordinaire, John Myung, has dazzled the musical community with his command of the bass guitar. Playing all ...
  • Chris Squire: Yes, an Interview.

    Chris Squire is one of those bassists who hardly needs any introduction. As the bassist for legendary progressive rock band, Yes — now in its ...
  • Will Lee: The World’s Most Dangerous Bassist

    The way he moved about the stage was like clockwork. His mechanical yet smooth movements were complimented by his look: a patterned, button-down shirt tucked ...
  • Colin Edwin: Porcupine Tree's Bassist Has a Halo Around His Prog Head

    The British progressive rock band, Porcupine Tree, is no stranger to the readers of MusicPlayers.com. As one of the preeminent (and Grammy nominated) prog bands ...
  • Marillion's Pete Trewavas: If His Bass Were A Ball...

    As with the other members of Marillion, bassist Pete Trewavas is a significantly talented yet understated player who fills a well-defined role. His bass lines ...
  • Getting to know the Baritone Guitar

    Guitar players are frequently looking for a different, original, deeper or stronger sound/tone. A few years ago the 7-string guitar, popularized by Korn and Limp ...