Bass ninja Robert "Bubby" Lewis took a quick break from his practice regime to answer our 10 Questions.
Robert “Bubby” Lewis is certifiable bass ninja. His groove is like no other, his chops are the thing of legend, and if you haven’t seen his acrobatic/yogi finger chordal stretches on his MTD 6-string basses, then you need to check out his Instagram page immediately (HERE). He’s been holding down bass duties for heavyweight artists such as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lupe Fiasco, Tha Game, and Stevie Wonder for years and is frequently a mainstay in Japan for various artists in those parts. He took a quick break from his practice regime to answer our 10 Questions.
1 What was your first bass?
The first bass that I played was a Cort Curbow 5-string.
2 What’s something we’d be surprised that you listen to?
Lately I’ve been checking out a ton of the new banda and mariachi stuff. I’ve always loved how every culture has something traditional and special to offer musically.
3 What’s one element of your playing you’ve been working on recently?
I’m working on becoming more