Paul McCartney Schools Elvis Presley on Bass
In an interview, Paul McCartney discusses his evolution as a bass player, from initially seeing the bass as a necessary part of the song to becoming proud of his role in the Beatles. He credits James Jamerson as one of his biggest influences and talks about the rhythmic possibilities and melodic independence he explored on the bass. McCartney also shares his experiences with different bass guitars, including his famous Höfner and Rickenbacker models.