Stuart Hamm
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Stuart Hamm (born February 8, 1960) is a highly respected bass player, known for his session and live work with numerous artists as well for his virtuosic style of playing.
He has performed with Steve Vai, Frank Gambale, and most significantly with Joe Satriani. It was under Satriani that Hamm's skill was taken out of the local San Francisco scene and into the national limelight. He currently leads his own band performing rock-fusion material.
The Fender guitar company manufactures a an electric bass designed and endorsed by Hamm, called "Urge". There have been two versions of the Urge in production.
His slapping, popping and two-handed tapping technique (tapping on the neck of the bass, much like the Chapman Stick) may be seen on his instructional video Slap, Pop & Tap For The Bass.
Discography
- Radio Free Albemuth (1988)
- Kings Of Sleep (1989)
- The Urge (1991)
- Outbound (2001)
Video
- Slap, Pop & Tap For The Bass (1987)