Described as the 4-string equivalent of painting with a sledgehammer, Van Halen’s Ultra Bass was not your typical bass solo

After a swig from a half-empty bottle of Tennessee sippin’ whiskey, bassist Michael Anthony cruises into his solo. His trademark J.D. bottle-shaped bass guitar pours out mellow, delay-enhanced notes ...
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Michael Anthony Regrets How Van Halen Ended: “It Should Have Gone Out With a Fricking Bang”

Michael Anthony joined Van Halen in 1974, when the Pasadena, California glam rock outfit still went by Mammoth. He remained the band’s lead bassist until 2006, providing backing vocals on hits like ...