The one musician who touched Flea the most: “You feel it all” Feeling that musical heart. Tim Coffman May 12, 2026
The bassist Sting thought was out of everybody’s league: “As Hendrix was for the electric guitar” An agreeable call. Arun Starkey Feb 25, 2026
Sting believes Jaco Pastorius changed bass forever: “Nobody had thought of that before” An enduring influence… Ben Forrest Feb 7, 2026
The bassist Sting said was out of everyone’s league: “He totally recalibrated what it was to be a bass player” The most effortless genius ever. Tim Coffman Jan 10, 2026
The “formidable” musician Joni Mitchell said she spent years waiting for A long time coming. Dale Maplethorpe Nov 26, 2025
The influential bassist Geddy Lee calls a “genius” One of the finest to pick up the instrument. Arun Starkey Aug 17, 2025
The tragic final meeting of Jack Bruce and Jaco Pastorius The tale of star-crossed lovers. Lauren Hunter Jul 17, 2025
The group Phil Collins once called “a band of egos” Too arrogant to play with. Tim Coffman Feb 14, 2025
“I never wanted to”: The bass legend Prince never wanted to emulate Could never walk in his footsteps. Tim Coffman Jan 25, 2025
The best bass player from every genre, according to Geddy Lee Four great four-stringers. Reuben Cross Nov 10, 2024
A Tragic Farewell: the final time Joni Mitchell saw Jaco Pastorius “That was the last I saw of him.” Kelly Murphy Aug 10, 2024