I consider myself a bassist first.

“[novan]: bassists are very good with their fingers [novan]: and some of us sing backup vocals, so that means we're good with our mouths…

— Jess C Scott

A good bassist determines the direction of any band.

— Ron Carter

As a bassist he could never really be a sideman. He was always the anchor. He drove the beat. even if it was behind…

— Michael Connelly

Peter Baltes was the best bassist I ever played with.

— Don Dokken

“The Penny Dreadfuls emerge,pulsating with excitement and energy,from...the staff room. Okay. So it's not as glamorous as emerging from a backstage, but they do…

— Stephanie Perkins

Sting was a big role model for me, as a bassist and as a songwriter who also sings. I learned a lot from him,…

— Calum Hood

“Well then, those folks are judgmental assholes,” Liv spat. “You’re more than a fucking label, Z. You’re an amazing chef, a mediocre bassist, and…

— Katherine McIntyre

There wasn't much work around at the time, I think I found a bit in Germany or something, but we played together and somehow…

— Jamie Muir

“A good guitarist will always try to get the best out of the instrument that they are holding in their hands. The same goes…

— André van Eck

“Well, I’ve only managed to do the drummer and the bassist so far, but I’m thinking I could get a threesome going and knock…

— Katie Ashley

I play bass. I play a bit of guitar. I've never been to a lesson, so my theory of music is non-existent in any…

— Thomas Sangster

In high school no guys wanted to be in a band with me unless I was going to play bass or play grindcore or…

— Weyes Blood

. I did an interview earlier and somebody asked me if I [knew I] was onto something back when I was first writing. I…

— Page Hamilton

For the piano and me it is always a blind date! I meet different pianos every single day. I can't take my piano with…

— Hiromi

I applied to Uncyclopedia Bassists, and was accepted!!

— Eddie Van Halen