Roger Glover talks Deep Purple, Rainbow and Dream Theater (Part/1)

ROGER GLOVER Interview

In a career spanning almost 50 years, Roger Glover has found success at just about everything he has tried.

The head scarf-sporting bassist joined Deep Purple just as the band hit mega stardom with classic albums In Rock and Machine Head, he then forged a career as a producer, working with the likes of Judas Priest and Rory Gallagher, he has mixed records for gargantuan bands such as Dream Theater and he’s also a master songwriter.

Warwick Corvette NT BASS Limited Edtion

Warwick Corvette NT BASS “Neck-Through” Limited Edition 

Warwick describe this fine looking four string as 'combining a modern ergonomic style with the tone from the great 60's and 70's vintage J-bass.'

James Jamerson

James Jamerson (January 29, 1936 to August 2, 1983) started out playing upright bass in Detroit in the 1950s. He became a regular studio musician in 1959 and eventually switched to electric bass.

Gibson Bass: 60 years of Bass Guitar History

A Gibson bass could have beat everyone to the party if the company had caught the vision when one of their engineers proposed they manufacture a bass guitar in 1924.

Ampeg BA300/210 Bass Combo

Designed for a pain-free trek from car boot to stage, this Ampeg still offers 300W, two punchy 10" speakers, a compressor and lots of adaptability. 

John Entwistle

John Entwistle's bass playing was legendary. But he was much more than bass player for The Who. 

Songwriter, producer, and horn player were just a few of the hat's he wore.

John was born in London, England in 1944 to musical parents, although they divorced early in his life and he was raised by his grandparents.

Ampeg Portaflex PF-500

Ampeg Portaflex PF-500

"In spite of its size, the Portaflex half-stack really is a serious bit of gear"

We've still not gone all the way, but this half-stack is a serious leap forward. 

Two new amplifier heads have just come off the production line, and we've managed to secure the more powerful of the two. In spite of its size, it really is a serious bit of gear.

Fender Bronco 40 Bass Combo

At last! A bass practice combo that fully embraces current technology… and it sounds good too

In the modern climate of inexpensive, feature-packed digital modelling amps for guitar players, it's good to see bass players getting a look in too.

Carvin SB4000 Bass

Think Carvin, think custom order at a wallet-friendly price. Like most of its instruments, the SB4000 featured here comes with a bewildering number of options that include a choice of woods, finishes, electronics, inlays, fretted or fretless and even the headstock logo!

Fender Precision Bass

Fender Precision Bass

So many stories have been told about Fender basses...

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, if you haven't learned something about the history of Fender guitars you are missing an important piece of what bass playing is about.

Geddy Lee

Geddy Lee (born 1953) is a Canadian bass player, vocalist and keyboardist who has been with the rock group Rush since the 1960s. In addition to playing with Rush, Geddy Lee has played on and produced albums for other artists.