“John’s bass sound was like a Messiaen organ ... was a perfectly intertwined rhythm section and rhythm guitarist — more of a rock ‘n’ roll rarity than you might think.

Rock played just three gigs with drummer Lars ... bass-drum approach where the bass is a rhythm instrument and sometimes counters the guitars. That's kind of what Cliff brought to the band.

Rock and metal techniques can be fiercely challenging, particularly when it comes to the accuracy and timing in your picking hand. However, if you feel like your progress is slow, fear not, we’ve got ...

Here are some examples: Rock bass lines are usually very simple, and relate to the rhythm of the guitar part. Many pop songs will use bass riffs. This is a short catchy tune. They fit with the ...