Gear Club Podcast Episode #96 With Doug Wimbish
New Episode Alert! Join Gear Club Podcast as we chat with Doug Wimbish, one of the most renowned bass players of all time, known for his work with a wide range of artists including Living Colour, Sugar Hill Gang, Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox and many more. Tune in as our hosts explore Doug’s journey through the music industry and discuss topics such as the evolution of bass playing, the birth of Hip Hop, and his experiences touring with music icons.
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Living Colour South America October 2024 Tour Announced!
TopLink Music presents Living Colour South America October 2024 Tour through Brazil, Chile and Argentina!
October 10, 2024 • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • Sacadura 154
October 11, 2024 • Belo Horizonte, Brazil • Mister Rock
October 12, 2024 • São Paulo, Brazil • Tokio Marine Hall
October 13, 2024 • Brasília, Brazil • Toinha Brazil
October 15, 2024 • Santiago, Chile • Club Chocolate
October 17, 2024 • Buenos Aires, Argentina • Teatro Flores
Living Colour joins Extreme as Special Guests on the “Thicker Than Blood” Tour
Extreme with special guest Living Colour announce the addition of 15 new dates for a month-long September run of the “Thicker Than Blood Tour”, bringing the show to even more stops across the US and Canada.
Doug Wimbish and Will Calhoun - Bass and Drum Clinic - Melbourne, Australia
Bass and Drum legends, Doug Wimbish & Will Calhoun perform an up close and personal clinic covering bass playing and drumming techniques, their history and live experiences. This is not to be missed! Doug and Will have carved out careers as two of the most innovative and cutting edge players of the modern era. These legends have done it all, playing with the The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode, Tackhead and of course, Living Colour. Come and learn from the best in the business as they explain and demonstrate how to take your musicianship to another level. More info and tickets here.
Doug Wimbish and Will Calhoun Masterclass - Waitara, Australia
Turramurra Music invites you to a Masterclass featuring Living Colour's bassist, Doug Wimbish & drummer, Will Calhoun, on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Magpie’s Waitara in Waitara, NSW, Australia.
The programme for this event includes: Performances & Rhythmic Demonstrations, Practice Philosophy & Routine, Insight into the Life of A Touring Musician, the Music and Influences that made Doug & Will, Q&A Session, Photo & Signing Opportunities, Giveaways including a Spector Bass signed by Doug! and more!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Presented by Turramurra Music, Spector and Aguilar.
Tickets & more information here.
The NYC Musicians Collective Honors Living Colour
Grammy Award winning rock band Living Colour was honored by the New York City Musicians Collective on Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 during a ceremony held at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Long Island City, NY. The band, along with artists including Paul Shaffer, Alyson Williams, Lisa Fischer, Gerald Alston, Mark Whitfield, CP Lacey, Kenny Seymour, Shaila Scott and Lenny Green were honored for their gifts and musical journey’s as New York City’s extraordinary musicians & artists.
Living Colour releases remake of “Cult of Personality” featuring Steve Vai
On the heels of their incredible performance at Rock In Rio with Steve Vai, Living Colour decided to recreate that energy with a re-recorded version of their classic “Cult of Personality” featuring Steve Vai. The 100,000 fans in attendance at the Living Colour with Steve Vai performance at Rock in Rio 2022 were treated to a once in a lifetime rendition of “Cult of Personality”, where guitar greats Vernon Reid and Steve Vai traded licks, joined by the boisterous energy of Living Colour’s lead singer Corey Glover, bassist Doug Wimbish & drummer Will Calhoun. Stream or download here →
RollingStone: Bassist Doug Wimbish on Nearly Joining the Stones and Madonna’s Insane ‘Erotica’ Party
Doug speaks with RollingStone Senior Writer Andy Greene in an in-depth interview discussing Sugar Hill Records, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Carly Simon, Living Colour and many more highlights of his career. Read full article here →
Doug Wimbish joins All Access Live Stream with Kevin Rankin
Doug Wimbish is Kevin Rankin’s [A Flock of Seagulls] All Access Live guest on Tuesday, June 7 at 1pm ET / 4pm PT. Stream here→
Living Colour Surprise Addition to The 80’s Cruise 2022 Lineup
Surprise guest Living Colour added as a last second lineup addition to the 2022 80’s Cruise sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas from Port Canaveral, FL to Nassau, Bahama, St. Thomas USVI and Philipsburg, St. Maarten from March 5-12, 2022.
Living Colour and Steve Vai together at Rock in Rio 2022!
Living Colour - Vernon Reid, Corey Glover, Doug Wimbish and Will Calhoun - featuring Steve Vai perform together at Rock in Rio 2022 on the Palco Sunset Stage, September 2, 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Living Colour joins “A Bowie Celebration 2022”
Living Colour joins a full lineup of artists for the 2nd annual “A Bowie Celebration”, an all new concert livestream on what would have been David Bowie's 75th birthday. Stream live from anywhere worldwide at 6pm PST on January 8th, 2022 plus you can watch it again for 24 hours on demand! A portion of sales will be donated to Save The Children, a charity important to David Bowie. More Info, full lineup & tickets here →
Halsey releases new remix EP of ‘I Am Not A Woman, I’m A God’, including remix by On-U Sound / Adrian Sherwood with Doug Wimbish on bass.
“I Am Not A Woman, I’m A God” appears on Halsey’s latest album,” If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power”, released in August 2021 and produced by Nine Inch Nails Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. On September 30, Halsey released a new remix EP of “I Am Not A Woman, I’m A God” featuring remixes by On-U Sound / Adrian Sherwood (with. Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish on bass), Hot Chip, Underworld and Gazelle Twin. Listen to the On-U Sound / Adrian Sherwood with Doug Wimbish remix of “I Am Not A Woman, I’m A God” here →
Living Colour Fall Tour 2021
Living Colour Fall 2021 Tour Dates - Summerland Tour Leg 2, Riotfest and Summerfest . Click image for complete schedule.
Doug Wimbish - Get It Started with Daru Jones
Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish & Will Calhoun join Daru Jones on Episode 9 of “Get It Started with Daru Jones” - “How Do I Navigate the Biz Post Pandemic?” - Monday, July 26, 2021 at 12PM Pacific.
Living Colour and Hoobastank Announce Additional Summer 2021 Dates
Living Colour and Hoobastank have announced additional dates on their Summer 2021 tour - Jul 20 - Jackson Street Pier, Sandusky, OH / Jul 22 - Cowboy Coast Saloon, Ocean City, MD / Jul 25 - Old School Square, Delray Beach, FL / Jul 26 - Victory North, Savannah, GA
Living Colour and Hoobastank at Hal & Mal’s / Jackson, MS
Living Colour and Hoobastank, in addition to touring with Everclear and Wheatus on the Summerland Tour 2021, have announced a July 7 show at Hal & Mal’s in Jackson, MS. More Living Colour/ Hoobastank Summer 2021 tour dates to be announced.
Living Colour to Join Everclear, Hoobastank & Wheatus on Summerland 2021 Tour
Everclear’s Summerland Tour is back with special guests Living Colour, Hoobastank and Wheatus. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 7 at 10am local time. More dates expected to be announced as local Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.