“He was using reverse psychology on us”: Bootsy Collins on why James Brown’s fines worked for his musicians
Bootsy Collins – one of the greatest bass players of all time – has a new record out soon, the modestly-titled Album Of The ...
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A beginners' guide to funk music - how it was different to other genres at the time
bass players soon became the prominent feature in funk. They used a mix of low and high-note rhythms, and a slap style of playing – slapping the thumb on the low strings, and popping the high ...
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Blu DeTiger on how she's changing people’s perception of bass players
Blu DeTiger has already garnered hundreds of thousands of fans with her funk and disco-infused ... The viral bassist's Limited Player Plus x Blu DeTiger Jazz Bass is the latest in the line of ...
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Flea names his pick for “the greatest rock bass player” of all time
For many, Flea’s wildly energetic slap bass antics and funk-sharpened attack make him one of the greatest bass players in the world. But now the Red Hot Chili Peppers maestro has named the ...
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Players Championship 2005: Fred Funk survived a wild, wet and windy week for his signature win
Fred Funk, known for his accuracy off the tee, won the 2005 Players Championship at the age of 48. Funk's victory came in challenging weather conditions, with heavy rain and strong winds ...