We often give glory to the soaring guitar solos or the powerhouse vocals, but the true heartbeat of any great track lives in the low end. The bass line bridges rhythm and melody, grounding the song ...

This bass line is simply timeless. It’s been one of the most recognizable since 1980. A Queen song is being praised for its iconic, infectious bass line that's easy to recognize. The song marked a ...

View post: 59 Years Ago Today: Legendary Rock Band Scored Its First No. 1 Hit Alice in Chains track ranked among greatest metal bass lines by Revolver magazine voters. Bassist Mike Starr's intro ...

A bass riff can make a song, and in the case of these five tracks by The Who, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, and Lou Reed, the bass playing truly defines the songs.