November 22, 2022 “How Did I Get Here - Episode 1226: Doug Wimbish - Living Colour” by Johnny Goudie • howdidigethere.podbean.com
Legendary Living Colour bassist Doug Wimbish joins host Johnny Goudie on episode 1226 of “How Did I Get Here” podcast. Doug discusses his journey as a musician starting out at all Platinum & Sugar Hill Records, playing on ground-breaking hits including Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s “White Lines” as well as Doug’s work with Living Colour, The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, Seal, Madonna, James Brown, Al Green, Little Steven and many, many more. Listen 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 →
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 →