Interview With Bassist Richard Vernon

About this episode

The episode features an interview with British bassist Richard Vernon, discussing his extensive career in rock music.

For more than four decades, British bassist Richard Vernon has been a quietly formidable presence in rock music. Cutting his teeth on the UK scene in the early 1980s, he’s carved out a reputation for groove, grit, and unshakeable musical instinct. Best known for anchoring the sound of The Mission, Vernon has also brought his distinctive low-end touch to an array of projects, from acclaimed session work to performing with Peter Perrett. Most recently, he’s been powering the thunderous live ene...

People in this episode

Hosts: Bob Bakert, Raúl Amador

Guest: Richard Vernon

Topics covered

• bass guitar
• rock music
• music career
• interview
• session work

Keywords

• Richard Vernon
• The Mission
• bass guitar
• rock music
• session musician

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Mission

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