Jason Newsted and Sebastian Bach are the latest additions to a tribute to Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler at Bass Player Live! 2013.
"Terry 'Geezer' Butler is my No. 1 influence and greatest teacher of electric bass in heavy metal music," says Newsted. "All true metal bassists look up to Geezer as a pioneer and godfather of our chosen instrument. The best, ever."
Set for November 9 and 10 in Hollywood, California, the annual event will feature musician clinics and exhibitors at S.I.R. Studios, and will be highlighted by the November 9 Bass Player LIVE! Concert & Awards Show presented by Hartke.
The all-star concert will take place at the historic Fonda Theatre and will honor Butler and rockabilly bass legend Lee Rocker (Stray Cats), while jazz-rock phenom Tal Wilkenfeld will be presented with the "Young Gun" award.
The Bass Player LIVE! concert will feature an all-star band performing with Butler; participating rockers include Billy Sheehan, Zakk Wylde, Rudy Sarzo, Kerry King (Slayer), Corey Taylor (Stone Sour, Slipknot), and Frank Bello (Anthrax).
Event details can be found at BassPlayerLive.com.
Black Sabbath are currently playing shows on a South American tour with openers Megadeth; the dates wrap up October 26th in Mexico City, Mexico.
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