10 Questions with
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What was your first bass? The first bass that I played was a Cort Curbow 5-string.
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Bubby Lewis
obert “Bubby” Lewis is certifiable bass ninja. His groove is like no other, his chops are the thing of legend, and if you haven’t seen his acrobatic/yogi finger chordal stretches on his MTD 6-string basses, then you need to check out his Instagram page immediately (https://www.
instagram.com/bubbylewis). He’s been holding down bass duties for heavyweight artists such as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lupe Fiasco, Tha Game, and Stevie Wonder for years and is frequently a mainstay in Japan for various artists in those parts. He took a quick break from his practice regime to answer our 10 Questions.
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What’s something we’d be surprised that you listen to? Lately I’ve been checking out a ton of the new banda and mariachi stuff. I’ve always loved how every culture has something traditional and special to offer musically.
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What’s one element of your playing you’ve been working on recently? I’m working on becoming more familiar with my instrument; knowing where everything is at all times and being able to execute the things I hear in my head.
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What was the first concert you ever attended? The first big concert I attended was John P. Kee, held at my church when I was a little kid.
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What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to? Man, that’s tricky. Allan Holdsworth, Frank Gambale, CHON, John Legend, Big Bang, and Commissioned … I could go on all day.
