Dec 9, 2016 “Doug Wimbish I Living Colour” by iBass • iBass Magazine
Interview with Doug Wimbish while recording at On-U Sound Studio in the UK. Watch video here →
Sep 26, 2016 “Living Colour Talk Upcoming Album 'Shade' & Role in Smithsonian's Newest Museum” by Cathy Applefeld Olson • Billboard
Before their performance celebrating the grand opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture, Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish, Vernon Reid, Corey Glover and Will Calhoun discuss their perspective on the African-American experience as well as their new album, Shade. Read article here →
Aug 30, 2016 “The Magic Formulas Behind the Set Lists at Afropunk Fest” by Sara Aridi and Lauryn Stallings • The New York Times
Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish, Vernon Reid & Corey Glover talk about what drives their setlist, from the emotional arc to the energy & the journey for the audience. Read article here →
Apr 20, 2016 “Rig Rundown: Living Colour’s Vernon Reid and Doug Wimbish [2016]” by John Bohlinger • Premier Guitar
Premier Guitar’s John Bohlinger meets up with Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish and Vernon Reid to talk gear and more before the band’s Nashville gig. Watch for a surprise visit from Jimi Hendrix’s bassist Billy Cox. Watch video here →
Mar 18, 2016 “NAMM Exhibitor Gives Back” by NAMM Foundation Staff • NAMM Foundation
Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish, founder of the WimBash Music Festival, together with NAMM member John McCarthy & WimBash organizers, held a concert at the Grand Plaza Stage at the NAMM Show to help raise funds for The NAMM Foundation’s Believe in Music Fund. The event featured artists including Doug, Corey Glover, Daru Jones, Paul Pesco, Robert Randolph, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, John McCarthy and more. Read more here →
Sep 21, 2015 “WimBash Festival in West Haven Rakes in $7K for Public School’s Music Program” by New Haven Register Staff • The New Haven Register
WimBash Music Festival founder, Doug Wimbish, along with WimBash Beach Festival organizers, presented a check for $7,000.00 to West Haven Public School’s Music Program, representing proceeds from the August WimBash event at Old Grove Park in West Haven. Read article here →
Aug 10, 2015 “Hartford Bassist Doug Wimbish Makes Multi-Generational Connections At Beach Fest” by Michael Hamad • The Hartford Courant
Doug Wimbish’s 1st Annual WimBash Beach Festival at West Haven’s Savin Rock Beach features a multi-generational line-up of artists including Living Colour’s Corey Glover, drummer Daru Jones and guitarist Paul Pesco on a lineup that includes at least twelve acts. Read article here →
Feb 23, 2015 “Interview with Living Colour Bassist Doug Wimbish” by Jon Liebman • For Bass Players Only
FBPO’s Jon Liebman catches up with Doug Wimbish at the 2015 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA for an exclusive interview, discussing mentoring the next generation of musicians and much more. Watch interview here →
Oct 1, 2013 “Doug Wimbish: Resisting the Musical Police” by Steve Gregory • Bass Musician Magazine
An in depth article with Doug Wimbish reflecting on Doug’s musical journey from All Platinum & Sugar Hill Records, to the UK & Tackhead era, to Living Colour and beyond. Doug talks about sound, the ‘shape of the note’ and ‘sonic territories’. Read article here →
Jun 20, 2013 “Rig Rundown - Living Colour’s Vernon Reid & Doug Wimbish [2013]” by Rebecca Dirks • Premier Guitar
Premier Guitar’s Rebecca Dirks catches up with Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish and Vernon Reid at a tour stop in Chicago’s Park West, during the bands 2013 US tour. Watch video here →
Apr 8, 2013 “Living Colour with Members of Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five in NYC” by Marc Millman • Relix
Living Colour appeared at NYC’s Irving Plaza for a concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of the band’s debut album, ‘Vivid’. Doug Wimbish, bassist for the Sugar Hill Records House Band, brought out his friends Melle Mel, Master Gee, Wonder Mike & Keith LeBlanc to join the band on stage. See photo gallery and watch video here →
Dec 5, 2012 “The 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time” by Rolling Stone • Rolling Stone
Doug Wimbish’s bass playing as the Sugar Hill Records house band bassist is heard on three of Rolling Stone’s top 50 greatest hip hop songs of all times: #1 ‘The Message’ - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five #47 ‘That’s the Joint’ - Funky 4 + 1 #49 ‘Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel’ - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five. Read article here →
May 31, 2012 “Ms. Lauryn Hill Supports DREAMin Live for Quality Education in the Dominican Republic” by LT Staff • Latin Trends
Doug Wimbish’s WimBash Music Festival featured Ms.Lauryn Hill in a concert in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, supporting the DREAM Project and early childhood education. Read article here →
Jan 9, 2012 “Interview with Living Colour Bassist Doug Wimbish” by Jon Liebman • For Bass Players Only
Doug chats with FBPO’s Jon Liebman about Doug’s NAMM & Miami Beach Art Deco WimBash events, his solo career and what he hopes to pass on to the next generation of musicians. Read interview here →
Apr 16, 2009 “Doug Wimbish ‘Under Your Skin’ Interview” by Corey Brown • No Treble
Doug Wimbish sits down for an interview with Alexander McLean as part of Alexander’s “Under Your Skin” book project, focusing on the cultural diversity of music. Doug talks about his early days growing up in Connecticut, his musical influences and the mandolin that led him to the bass guitar. Watch Part 1 and Part 2 interviews here →
Oct 10, 2006 “Hip Hop Happens” by Steven Daly • Vanity Fair
Sugar Hill Records, Joe & Sylvia Robinson, Rapper’s Delight, Hip Hop History - Doug Wimbish talks about “Vice”, a track he composed with Melle Mel, featured on the soundtrack of “Miami Vice”, that Doug was not credited for. Read article here →
Oct 3, 2004 “Behind the Beat” by Dan Leroy • The New York Times
Tackhead’s rhythm section - Doug Wimbish, Skip McDonald & Keith LeBlanc, collectively having played on albums & tours heard by millions across the world - a look into ‘behind the beat’. Read article here →
Oct 22, 2001 “Hear and Now” [Mos Def] by Ethan Brown • New York Magazine
Mos Def, in a NYC rehearsal space with his new band, Black Jack Johnson, consisting of virtuosos Doug Wimbish, Will Calhoun & Bernie Worrell. Read article here →
Nov 10, 1999 “Doug Wimbish: The Boss of Bass” by Roger Catlin • The Hartford Courant
Doug Wimbish discusses his solo “Trippy Notes For Bass”, an ambient, instrumental project - the album featuring appearances from Will Calhoun, Bernie Worrell and Talvin Singh. Read article here →
May 25, 1993 “Growling, Gnashing and Much Moshing. As Usual.” by Jon Pareles • The New York Times
Review of Living Colour and Bad Brains at a sold-out Roseland. Doug Wimbish, who joined the band for its third album, “Stain”, bringing a “deeper bottom” to the band. Read review here →