Eric Bass

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American rock musician

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William Frederic "Eric" Bass Jr. (born October 23, 1974) is an American musician and record producer. He has been the bassist of the rock band Shinedown since 2008. He is currently signed to ONErpm as a solo artist.

Personal life

Bass was born into a conservative,

Bass currently lives in Charleston, SC with his wife and their two dogs. He owned a recording studio called Ocean Industries Studios (www.32tracks.com), which was his second studio, and now owns a studio called "Big Animal Studio", in which he recorded and produced Planet Zero.

Bass is known to suffer from depression, which influenced his work, especially in Shinedown's sixth album, Attention Attention, which was influenced by Bass' condition along with frontman Brent Smith's addiction.

In September 2021, it was reported that Bass tested positive for COVID-19, and would miss a few shows during the band's tour.

Career

Sheldon

In the late 90s Eric played guitar for Charleston rock band Sheldon.

Deepfield

In 2002 Eric formed Deepfield with Baxter Teal. By 2003 they were signed to In De Goot records/McGathy Promotions, and began to produce their first record. However, Eric soon left the band after becoming more and more drawn by the producing, recording and studio process.

Shinedown

Bass joined Shinedown in 2008, before the release of The Sound of Madness, as a permanent replacement for Brad Stewart. He did not record the album with the band (the album's bass parts were contributed by noted session bassist Chris Chaney), but was touring with them. In addition to his bass duties, he also plays the keyboard in concert and contributes backing vocals.

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Bass soon became a prominent member in Shinedown, and wrote many of their songs, starting in Amaryllis. After producing a few singles for the band, such as "Diamond Eyes" and "Cut the Cord", in 2018 he produced Shinedown's sixth album, Attention Attention, and in 2022 he produced their seventh album, Planet Zero in his new studio, "Big Animal Studio".

Solo career

In November 2024 Bass announced a solo project. The first single, "Mind Control", was released on November 13, 2024 as the first single from his solo album titled I Had a Name set for release on February 28, 2025. On December 13, 2024, he released "Azalia", the second single from the album.

Influences

Bass never learned to play a guitar (or a bass guitar), and is self taught.

He was influenced by bass players Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots), Chris Wolstenholme (Muse), Tim Commerford (Rage Against the Machine), and producers Rich Costey, Brendan O'Brien, Howard Benson, Andy Wallace, Chris Lord-Alge.

Producer

Equipment

  • 2008–2012 – Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling Bass
  • 2012–2019 – Dean Eric Bass Hillsboro Bass
  • 2019–present – Prestige Eric Bass Signature Bass

Solo Album

Singles

::data[format=table title="List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name"] | Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | US Main. | "Goodnight, Goodnight" | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2025 | 33 | I Had a Name | | | | ::

References

References

  1. (January 2026)
  2. [http://www.myspace.com/ericbassproductions Eric's MySpace]
  3. Devin Grant, [https://charlestonmag.com/features/ocean_industries Ocean Industries], November 2011, Charleston City Magazine
  4. Gary Graff, [https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/shinedown-planet-zero-new-album-interview-1235023021/ Shinedown on Dystopian 'Planet Zero' Album: 'This One Tried to Kill Me a Couple Times'], January 26, 2022, Billboard
  5. [https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/shinedown-bassist-our-band-gets-closer-and-closer-every-day-we-genuinely-love-each-other/ SHINEDOWN Bassist: 'Our Band Gets Closer And Closer Every Day; We Genuinely Love Each Other'], December 20, 2018, Blabbermouth
  6. Bianca Rae, [https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/news/2019/08/26/shinedown-highlights-mental-health-stigmas-in-newest-album Shinedown Highlights Mental Health Stigmas in Newest Album], August 26, 2019, Spectrum News 1
  7. Rachel Leah, [https://www.salon.com/2018/09/16/rock-band-shinedown-removes-the-stigma-around-mental-health-and-addiction-in-attention-attention/ Rock band Shinedown removes the stigma around mental health and addiction in "Attention Attention"], September 16, 2018, Salon
  8. [https://parade.com/696205/laurawhitmore/exclusive-premiere-interview-shinedown-want-you-to-get-up/?fbclid=IwAR13smuXwXxE4JwyqH0rRiXi16QlTyMcueq0DB3EJVL14LPZH7luX_I8lR8 Exclusive Premiere & Interview: Shinedown Want You to 'Get Up'], August 27, 2018, PARADE Magazine
  9. Steve Baltin, [https://www.grammy.com/news/how-shinedown-got-real-attention-attention-mental-health-awareness-month How Shinedown Got Real On 'Attention Attention'. Mental Health Awareness Month], May 31, 2018, Grammy Awards
  10. Dave, [http://devilsgatemusic.co.uk/interview-eric-bass-shinedown/ Interview: Eric Bass – Shinedown], Devils Gate Music
  11. Joe DiVita, [https://loudwire.com/shinedown-eric-bass-covid-19/ Shinedown Playing Shows as Three-Piece After Eric Bass Tests Positive for COVID-19], September 27, 2021, [[Loudwire]]
  12. [https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/shinedown-bassist-eric-bass-tests-positive-for-covid-19-band-to-play-next-two-shows-as-a-three-piece/ SHINEDOWN Bassist ERIC BASS Tests Positive For COVID-19; Band To Play Next Two Shows As A Three-Piece], September 25, 2021, Blabbermouth
  13. T. Ballard Lesemann, [https://charlestoncitypaper.com/shinedowns-eric-bass-enjoys-a-homecoming/ Shinedown's Eric Bass enjoys a homecoming], November 3, 2010, Charleston City Paper
  14. Henry Northmore, [https://www.list.co.uk/article/103695-eric-bass-its-a-story-about-not-being-afraid-to-fail-failure-is-after-all-the-greatest-teacher/ Eric Bass: 'It's a story about not being afraid to fail. Failure is after all the greatest teacher'], September 5, 2018, The List
  15. Scott Colothan, [https://planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/eric-bass-on-producing-shinedown-i-dont-rule-through-fear-or-try-to-intimidate/ Eric Bass on self-producing Shinedown: 'I don't rule through fear'], June 10, 2018, Planet Radio
  16. Rob Putnam, [https://www.musicconnection.com/producer-crosstalk-eric-bass/ Producer Crosstalk: Eric Bass, Mulitiplatinum Act Shinedown], July 3, 2018, Music Connection
  17. Raul Amador, [https://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2018/05/interview-with-bassist-eric-bass/ Interview with Bassist Eric Bass], May 14, 2018, Bass Musician
  18. [https://www.1057thepoint.com/music-news/shinedowns-eric-bass-launching-new-solo-project-with-mind-control-song/ Shinedown’s Eric Bass launching new solo project with “Mind Control” song], November 6, 2024, 105.7 The Point
  19. [https://outburn.com/all-features/cold-kingdom-criminal/ Exclusive Premiere: COLD KINGDOM's New Music Video "Criminal" Featuring Danny Case of From Ashes to New], February 23, 2022, Outburn Online
  20. [https://equipboard.com/pros/eric-bass Eric Bass on Equipboard]
  21. [https://www.deanguitars.com/pdfs/DeanGWh10_ebassWEB.pdf Eric Bass of Shinedown – Dean Guitars]
  22. [https://www.prestigeguitars.com/eric-bass-signature-bass-guitar/ Eric Bass Signature Bass Guitar]
  23. Kevin Johnson, [https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2019/03/14/prestige-guitars-unveils-the-eric-bass-signature-bass/ Prestige Guitars Unveils the Eric Bass Signature Bass], March 14, 2019, No Treble
  24. "Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of May 3, 2025".

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