Stephen Stills (CSN&Y, Joni Mitchell)

Renowned for his iconic status as a singer, songwriter, recording artist, and guitarist, Stephen Stills, akin to his contemporary Ronnie Wood, is an exemplary bassist.

 

Stills simultaneously serves as both a melodic player given to upper register motifs, and a pocket player on various CSN&Y sessions and permutations thereof, and with Joni Mitchell. His work on the debut CSN self-titled slab (1969) stands among the greatest rock bass albums of any era. Stills weapons of choice include Fender and Guild basses. 

 

 Stephen Stills Sound & Vision…

 

Crosby, Stills, Nash:

 

“Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” https://youtu.be/OvGfQCsfzUo

 

“Wooden Ships” https://youtu.be/AdiuqQ7xm30

 

Joni Mitchell:

 

“Night in the City” https://youtu.be/OwDkXIK8msM

 

Tony Senatore Renders “Carey” https://youtu.be/eWMfuSErCOg

 

Crosby Stills Nash & Young:

 

“Carry On” https://youtu.be/lh67x9iDCjg

 

“Teach Your Children” https://youtu.be/dQOaUnSmJr8

 

Kevin McCormick (Melissa Etheridge)

 

With Kevin McCormick helming the bass chair, as well as serving as co-producer and co-composer; Melissa Etheridge emerged as a world class artist by way of her stunning self-titled 1988 debut, and such acclaimed slabs including Brave and Crazy (1989), Never Enough (1992) and her massively successful Yes I Am (1993).

 

McCormick is a groove master on the 4 and 5 string and plies harmonic extensions which fortify the soloists, singers, and their songs. Among Kevin’s weapons of choice include Guild and Fender Precision basses.

 

McCormick’s resume is impressive and expansive, collaborating with artists including Nils Lofgren, Jackson Browne, Robben Ford, John Mayall,  Keb’ Mo, Crosby, Stills & Nash,  Experience Hendrix, The Rides with Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepard, and Barry Goldberg – to cite a very select few.

 

Kevin McCormick Sound & Vision…

Nils Lofgren “Attitude City” https://youtu.be/pc2nROPVUvQ

Jackson Browne “Naked Ride Home” https://youtu.be/4my0i08lCNg

Kevin slappin’ and poppin’ with Melissa: “Brave and Crazy” https://youtu.be/N4K_Z3AR69o