I’ve wanted to get some bass videos going on YouTube for a while now. But I never made the time. I thought I’d do some tutorials for beginners. But I finally did start creating some, and they’re not tutorials at all. They’re just very brief videos of me doing some slap riffs. I’ve been calling…
How to read more books
In 2019, I read 44 books. That’s a record for me. They weren’t all great. Many were quite short. But I’m still happy with the accomplishment. And I thought how I’ve managed to get more reading into my life might make a good blog topic. Many people want to read more. It’s good for you,…
The P+J Bass: A History
[Last update: 04/29/2020] When my friend Page and I decided to form a band, in 1984 or so, he had already decided he wanted to play guitar. He suggested I should play bass. Then, all we would need is a drummer and a singer. At first, I wasn’t all that hip to the idea. Then…
An Interview with Chuck Rainey
It’s not every day that you get to speak with a true bass legend. Chuck Rainey is known for his work with Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, and hundreds of other artists. He might be the most recorded bassist in history.