This book by the founding editor and former publisher of ÊBass PlayerÊ magazine not only celebrates the 50-year history of Fender's revolutionary Precision Bass it also ä for the first time ä illuminates the full scope of its profound impact on music and society. Focusing on the bass' artistic influence it details the technical milestones that gave the bass its musical power. This book also describes the impact of the bass in the hands of such visionaries as James Jamerson; cheers the innovations of rockers like Jack Bruce Paul McCartney John Entwistle and Sting; and honors the inspired work of such virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius. Loaded with black & white and 100 stunning color photos.
| ISBN: | 9780879306304 |
| Publication date: | 1st May 2001 |
| Author: | Jim Roberts |
| Publisher: | Backbeat an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 190 pages |
| Genres: |
Popular music Guitar |
This book by the founding editor and former publisher of ÊBass PlayerÊ magazine not only celebrates the 50-year history of Fender's revolutionary Precision Bass it also ä for the first time ä illuminates the full scope of its profound impact on music and society. Focusing on the bass' artistic influence it details the technical milestones that gave the bass its musical power. This book also describes the impact of the bass in the hands of such visionaries as James Jamerson; cheers the innovations of rockers like Jack Bruce Paul McCartney John Entwistle and Sting; and honors the inspired work of such virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius. Loaded with black & white and 100 stunning color photos.
How the Fender Bass Changed the World features in the following genres: Popular music, Guitar
How the Fender Bass Changed the World is available in Paperback
How the Fender Bass Changed the World was written by Jim Roberts and published by Backbeat an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
How the Fender Bass Changed the World has 190 pages
£27.00