Band: Alice In Chains, Ozzy Osbourne
Gear: SVT-2PRO
Website: www.aliceinchains.net
For rock/metal bassist Mike Inez, it was like winning the lottery. One of 50 musicians auditioning for Ozzy Osbourne’s band in 1990, he aced the tough competition and was chosen to be a part of the sold-out Blizzard of Ozz world tour. Inez stayed with Ozzy through 1993 until he was invited to replace original bassist Mike Starr in Alice In Chains. He was the bassist on the band’s landmark Jar of Flies, which debuted at #1 — the first EP to ever do so.
Inez has kept busy playing with everyone from Heart, Slash and Black Label Society, to side projects with Jerry Cantrell and members of Queensrÿche (Spies For Darwin), and was even considered a replacement for Metallica’s Jason Newsted. Inez’ clean and intuitive style and ability to adapt to all densities of rock make him one of the most in-demand players in the biz.
Band: The Faceless / Animosity
Gear: SVT-CL
Website: www.rockcandy.com.au/
Nashville native Evan Brewer is definitely a force of nature when he slings on one of his basses and stands in front of an Ampeg amp. With bands like Animosity and Reflux in his resume, he seems to be the … more »
Band: Heart / Heart By Heart
Gear: SVT-CL
Website: www.heartbyheartband.com/
Steve Fossen, is a founding member and original bassist for Heart. His work on the albums “Dreamboat Annie,” “Little Queen,” “Magazine,” “Dog & Butterfly,” “Bebe le Strange,” as well as several greatest hits and compilations, has been a staple of … more »
Band: Kid Rock / Madonna / Stevie Nicks
Gear: SVT-VR
Born and raised in Detroit, Michael honed his bass groove amidst a remarkable time; a time when Motown was sweeping the nation. Luckily for Madonna, Kid Rock and many others, he took a more ‘rock’ oriented style, and the rest … more »
Band: Greg Howe / Vigilant
Gear: SVT-2PRO
At the age of 8 Jon was already playing Jaco’s version of ‘Donna Lee’. By the time he reached the age of 14, Jon already had an endorsement deal, and that very same year toured Europe with his high school … more »