Friday, July 17, 2015

Bass Players in Print – Books by Bass Players



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As you know, bass players are many faceted individuals. Not only do they provide an integral part of any music group, many bass players are great observers who have written great books about their time playing music. Check out this list of great books by bass players and pick one up next time you are ready to read a book about your favorite bassists:

  • SNAKES! GUILLOTINES! ELECTRIC CHAIRS! My Adventures in the Alice Cooper Group – One of the newest books on this list, bass player Dennis Dunaway has put together this great book about his time playing in the original Alice Cooper group.
  • Lobotomy – Surviving The Ramones – You may not be surprised that Dee Dee Ramone has a lot to say about his time playing in the Ramones. As the main songwriter to many punk classics, Dee Dee’s amazing story covers his times on the streets, as well as being held at gunpoint by Phil Spector.
  • Searching for the Sound: My Life with the Grateful Dead – Everyone knows about Phil Lesh, the bass player for the Grateful Dead! Read deeper into his story and celebrate this legendary group by picking up this excellent book!

After picking up these books, you may be inspired to pick up a new bass, amp, or accessories. Bass Central has a huge selection of bass guitars and is prepared to help you find the right instruments for your needs!

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