It isn't every day that you hear a must-listen bass solo, but it's even rarer when it forms a part of a song's beginning. When executed properly, it sets the tone for what's to come and holds the ...

Bassists are the strong and sturdy backbone of any great band, but sadly they often go unappreciated. Bands might not lose their bassists to mega-successful artists if that wasn't the case. The best ...

Guns N' Roses may now be one of rock's most influential bands, but they had only one No. 1 hit single on the Billboard charts, Sweet Child O' Mine, which has been named one of the best bass solos of ...

The bass is an often overlooked instrument that doesn't get the same kind of spotlight the lead guitar does, but it's a vital part of any band, bridging the gap between the rhythm of the drums and the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Let's face it: From soaring leads to face-melting acts of fretboard fury, lead guitarists get all the glory. However, a handful of ...