Bass Is King: How Punk Bass Players Reshaped the Sound

Punk’s history is often framed around guitars, but bassists from Dee Dee Ramone to Kira Roessler and Mike Watt have pushed the instrument into new creative territory—crafting hooks, dictating tempo, and bolstering DIY infrastructure in low‑budget scenes. This episode unpacks how these musicians used limited gear and fierce energy to write memorable lines, influence scene politics, and build the backbone of a global movement.

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