“He played the role of a bass player very musically”: Thundercat pays tribute to Sam Rivers

Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers sadly died over the weekend, aged just 48. Members of the group and many in the rock world ...
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“If you’re a bass player you are by definition a moron”: Frank Zappa’s bassist, Scott Thunes speaks out

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Anthony Pidgeon/Ginny Winn Alongside Frank Zappa, Scott Thunes became a ...
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Limp Bizkit bass player Sam Rivers dead at 48

Limp Bizkit are mourning the death of bass player Sam Rivers who passed away today (October 18) at the age of 48. Rivers' ...

Sam Rivers, bass player for Limp Bizkit, has died at 48, the band says

Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy ...
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Who Billy Sheehan Thinks Is ‘Probably the Greatest’ Bass Player

Billy Sheehan is one of the more celebrated modern bassists, but who does he think is the greatest bassist of all-time? While appearing on the Mistress Carrie Podcast (heard below), Sheehan championed ...
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As Musical Director for Kendrick Lamar, Tony Russell could be the greatest bass player you've never heard of

“The biggest challenge with this gig is making sure that everything runs like clockwork,” says Tony Russell of his role as both bass player and MD of Kendrick Lamar’s live show. “I’m the first bass ...
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Flea’s Favorite Modern Bass Player Is A Delightful Surprise

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea is one of the most esteemed and recognizable bass players of the past four decades. So, for a younger bass player, getting praise from him has to be a sort of ...

Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died

Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers died on Saturday. His bandmates are praising him as "pure magic" and "the ...