Marcus Miller - Season 1 Finale

12/01/21 • 62 min

The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today.

With his groundbreaking style and carefully cultivated sound, Marcus Miller has created a unique and massively influential musical voice. His distinguished work with everyone from Miles Davis and Luther Vandross to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey as well as a universally acclaimed solo career have further cemented his status as the modern era’s preeminent bass player. Simply put, the man is a living legend.

Here, Marcus joins Josh Paul for an intimate conversation that goes beyond the usual tone talk with in-depth stories about Marcus’ hardworking start in the studios and clubs of New York, his musical and life philosophies, and his journey from session back-up musician to producer, composer, and signature artist. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

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Ian Martin Allison

This week’s guest is Ian Martin Allison, a bona fide Bass Freq by any measure—his unapologetic love and exuberance for all things bass is infectious to anyone who tunes into his FX explorations informative online lessons.

Here, Ian chats with Josh about a range of subterranean subjects, from in-depth gear talk to his work as a touring and recording musician and how he carved out a niche for himself in the industry. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

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Billy Sheehan

This week, we shine the spotlight on the incomparable Billy Sheehan. Playing an integral role in bands such as Mr. Big and Talas and sharing the stage with countless icons such as Steve Vai and David Lee Roth, Billy developed a technical prowess, unique playing style, and vigorous stage presence that have earned him a top spot among rock ’n’ roll’s most esteemed and respected bass players.

Josh Paul guides us along Billy's journey from humble beginnings to the world’s grand stages and all the bumps and unforgettable moments and friendships along the way. There’s plenty of gear talk, too—what else do you expect when two bass players get together? Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.