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HAMISH STUART MEETS LORNA THOMAS

Every now and then we ask two bass players to do our jobs for us and interview each other. This month, we meet former Average White Band multi-instrumentalist (and now Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr bassist) Hamish Stuart and the renowned bass player Lorna Thomas. Ever wondered what it’s like to play a Beatles bass part while Macca himself is watching you? Read on...
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Bass Player UK
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