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We Sing the BASS Electric

We Sing the BASS Electric

by Christian de Mesones

Music Commentary Music History Music Interviews

Season 2

We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 2, Episode 1, Part 2 - Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper Band)

In part one of the discussion with bassist Dennis Dunaway, Host Christian de Mesones delved into Dennis' early career, and musical influences. Dennis also shared behind the scenes stories about the recording of some of the legendary Alice Cooper Band albums, and the making of the Billion Dollar Jazz Bass. In part two of this episode, Christian and Dennis will discuss the highly anticipated reunion, and the new album, The Revenge of Alice Cooper.

We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 2, Episode 1, Part 1 - Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper Band)

In the We Sing the BASS Electric Season 2 premiere, host Christian de Mesones sits down with legendary bassist Dennis Dunaway to discuss his playing technique, musical influences, and his career with the Alice Cooper Band. We go behind the scenes of the recording of the band's legendary albums, the creation of the Fender Billion Dollar Bass, and much more.

Season 1

We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 10 - Rudy Sarzo

In this episode, host Christian de Mesones sits down with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo to discuss his career and the iconic bands he's worked with, including Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio and Blue Oyster Cult, just to name a few. Rudy also discusses his bass collection, the evolution of his continuing music education, and he gives us the behind the scenes story of the creation of Metal Health.

We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 9 - Bob Daisley

In this episode, host Christian de Mesones sits down with legendary bassist Bob Daisley to discuss his stellar 50 plus-year career and the iconic players he's worked with, including Ozzy Osbourne, Ritchie Blackmore, Gary Moore, Randy Rhoads, Ronnie James Dio, and Yngve Malmsten, just to name a few. Bob also discusses his new autobiography, For Fact's Sake, his favorite projects over the years, and his bass collection.

We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 8, Part 2 - Steve Fossen (Heart)

Join host Christian de Mesones for part two of his conversation with HEART founding member and bassist Steve Fossen. In this episode, Steve talks about his California Jam 2 performance and his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 8, Part 1 - Steve Fossen (Heart)

In this episode, we discuss the music of the band HEART. In part one of this interview, host Christian de Mesones sits down with original bassist and founding member Steve Fossen to revisit his favorite HEART recordings, and to talk about his experiences with the band and his love of Fender bass guitars.

We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 7 - Success as an Independent Artist with Brendan Rothwell and Tony Saunders

Join host Christian de Mesones as he chats with bassists Brendan Rothwell and Tony Saunders about their successes as independent artists.

We Sing the Bass Electric: Season 1, Episode 6 - Revisiting the Music of STARZ with "Insane" George DiAna

In this episode, we revisit and discuss the history of the band STARZ. Their sound influenced a generation of artists such as Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi, and Poison. Host Christian de Mesones sits down with STARZ bassist "Insane" George DiAna to talk about his experiences with the band and the legacy of STARZ bassists Pieter Sweval and Orville Davis.

We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 5, Tribute Edition - Tim Bogert

Join host Christian de Mesones for a very special "bass hang" and tribute episode of We Sing the Bass Electric, dedicated to the memory of legendary musician Tim Bogert. Christian is joined by friends and fellow bassists Steve Anderson, Adam Nitti, and Will Lee to discuss Tim's impact on the instrument, his music, and the overall importance of musical mentors. Steve shares the story of how in 1980 he brought Tim (as well as Louis Johnson, Ray Brown, and Jaco Pastorius) to BIT (now Musician's Institute) in Hollywood, California for his first bass clinic. Bonus discussions include Will's collaboration with Chuck Loeb and Adam's tribute to Rush drummer Neil Peart.

We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 4, Part 2 - Leo Lyons (Ten Years After, Hundred Seventy Split)

Part 2 of our conversation with Leo Lyons includes discussions about his work as a producer, his extensive bass collection, his latest project, Hundred Seventy Split, and stories about other iconic bass heroes, such as Lemmy, Pete Way, and John Entwistle.

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