The best 80s metal bassists often represent a very underrated area of the genre. Bassists in general don’t get a lot of attention in music, although they often have a peculiar role in metal.

Bob Rupe, the bassists for the popular 1990s alternative rock band Cracker, has died. He was 68. Rupe was also known for his ...

One of the few bassists to play full chords on the instrument. Mani's rock solid dubby grooves provided the cornerstone for The Stone Rose's Madchester sound. Went on to do sterling work in Primal ...