Larry Graham

Blogs
April 18, 2013
The 10 Greatest Rock Bassists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Geddy Lee Edition
I could sit here and write paragraphs about my appreciation of Geddy Lee. He was the first true influence I had as a bass player when I was in high school. For years after, I admired not just his talent as a musician, but his ability to improve and grow. He is also underrated for how great a "rock" ... More >>
Blogs
November 15, 2011
The 10 Greatest Rock Bassists of All Time
Me (right), God help me, and Billy Sheehan circa 1990.Last week, Neph Basedow wrote her list of the 11 greatest female rock bass players and she took a little heat for it, including some from me. But, she also got a lot right. At the very least, she highlighted the most under-appreciated musi ... More >>
Blogs
October 7, 2011
Oh Jesus! Rock's Top 5 Religious Conversions
Rocks Off understands the need for a good detox now and then, as most of our evening antics often leave us feeling less than bright-eyed and bushy-tailed come morning. We also imagine the damage inflicted by lifetime of hard partying and endless touring in the company of morally compromised music-in ... More >>
Music
September 15, 2011
The Last Boy Scout
Bass giant Stanley Clarke reflects on Return to Forever, Bitches Brew, and the importance of being prepared.
Music
June 16, 2011
Minister of Funk
Bass god Bootsy Collins is back as mayor of The Funk Capital of the World.
Blogs
June 10, 2011
How Bootsy Collins Became A Bass Player
Recently Rocks Off had the great pleasure of speaking with one William Collins, known around the world by his platform-heeled nickname, Bootsy. The man with the mellow voice and star glasses is on any short list of best bass players in the world, thanks to his long years with James Brown, as ... More >>
Music
June 28, 2007
Betty Davis
Once too hot to handle, Betty Davis's freaky funk is ripe for rediscovery
News
July 27, 2000
Music Awards Winners
The votes are in! See who you picked as winners in the HPMA 2000
Music
May 15, 1997
Bass Boss