Backstage Bass with Guy Pratt

After a brief mention of Guy Pratt in our article last week about Michael Jackson's Earth Song; it would be remiss of us not to dedicate a news story to the man behind the low-end sounds for Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, Madonna, Michael Jackson, the Smiths, Robert Palmer, Echo & the Bunnymen, Tears for Fears, Iggy Pop, Tom Jones, Debbie Harry, the Orb and more. Here he is in conversation with Bass Magazine for a detailed look at his onstage gear. 

He's also got a Youtube channel, where he has shared many a story behind the basslines. In this instance, on 'Like a Prayer' ...

And what about the Bassline to Pink Floyd - Money, I hear you ask... 

Seriously funky - if that's not enough, here's some freestyle Disco for you... 

More from Guy Pratt

Guy also hosts the Rockonteurs podcast alongside Gary Kemp... 

Alison Moyet https://sonicstate.com/news/2024/11/26/alison-moyet-speaks-to-gary-kemp-and-guy-pratt

Colin Greenwood: https://sonicstate.com/news/2026/04/29/radioheads-colin-greenwood-with-the-rockonteurs/

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