In this distinctive book, renowned bass guitarist & teacher, Dom Palmer, presents an in-depth insight into the key bass styles & players of Rock & Pop music from 1950 to the present day. The author focuses on the people, the records & the moments which shaped the development of the instrument through the decades, providing tips & techniques on how to create these sounds. There are fully notated bass lines & tab as well as chord sheets for 13 styles. The CD contains demos & backing tracks.