Dave Allen, Bass Player for Influential Postpunk Band Gang of Four, Dies at 69
After leaving Gang of Four, Allen founded the band Shriekback with former XTC member Barry Andrews. The band released six ...
Dave Allen, Gang of Four and Shriekback Bassist, Dead at 69
Dave Allen, bassist in post-punk band Gang of Four’s core lineup before co-founding the British rock group Shriekback, has died at the age of 69.
Patti Smith Has the Power: See Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe, Karen O Salute Icon at Tribute Show
Patti Smith's tribute concert at Carnegie Hall featured an all-star guest list including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe, Karen O, Flea, and more.
Made men: the bassists of James Brown
Back in 2005, Bass Player corralled Bootsy Collins, Fred Thomas, and Ray Brundidge, to dig into what it really meant to be a ...
Kevin Cronin Says He Was 'Falsely Accused' of Turning Down REO Speedwagon Reunion Show. Bruce Hall Still Wants Him There
REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin and Bruce Hall went back and forth in a series of Facebook comments after an Illinois reunion concert was announced for June 14 without Cronin, who now tells PEOPLE he ...