Archive Douglas Wimbish Archive Douglas Wimbish

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 →

Read More
Archive Douglas Wimbish Archive Douglas Wimbish

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 →

Read More
Archive Douglas Wimbish Archive Douglas Wimbish

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 →

Read More
Archive Douglas Wimbish Archive Douglas Wimbish

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 →

Read More
Archive Douglas Wimbish Archive Douglas Wimbish

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 →

Read More
Archive Douglas Wimbish Archive Douglas Wimbish

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 →

Read More
Archive Douglas Wimbish Archive Douglas Wimbish

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 →

Read More