STEVE BAILEY | Warwick Interview

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Steve Bailey, Chair of the Bass Department at Berklee College of Music, as he shares his journey to becoming a Warwick endorser and pioneer of the 6-string bass. Conducted by renowned bassist Lars Lehmann at Warwick's headquarters in Germany, this interview dives into the creation of Steve's signature Warwick model, including the fascinating development process and unique specifications of his custom variations. Steve also reminisces about playing alongside the legendary Jaco Pastorius, reflects on early setbacks like getting kicked out of bands, and reveals his signature bass techniques. Find out what drew him to the 6-string bass and why it became his instrument of choice. Whether you're a musician or just a fan of great stories, this interview offers an insight into the life of one of the most influential bass players.
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[@ChrisBassTXP]

Steve Bailey and Anthony are the reason I play a 6 string bass. What a joy to listen to that interview!

[@LarsLehmannBassplayer]

Thank you so much! Atb, Lars

[@bassnyc1]

Oh, how I wish this gentleman was the head of the Bass department during my 4 years at Berklee! What a fantastic interview!!!

[@joecastro6523]

Wow, he'll yea... I was there in the early 90's

[@josephalvaro5244]

Absolutley one of the best interviews of a legend that I have ever watched.His stories of his relationship with Jaco are priceless.Great job Lars and thanks Framus/Warwick.

[@LarsLehmannBassplayer]

Thank you so much, your feedback is very much appreciated! Atb, Lars

[@martenplantinga8087]

Wonderful interview, great artist, fantastic that he is part of the Warwick family. Steve is a legend! ❤

[@LateShowBottomEnd]

Two of the coolest talents in the world having a chat. What's better than that? This was a great, entertaining and informative interview. I'm so inspired now! Thanks guys! 🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@LarsLehmannBassplayer]

Thank you so much, dear Will! Hopefully you & I will get the chance to hang in this very studio one day!!! Atb, Lars

[@BobdeVille]

An interview so great as your playing, Lars.

[@LarsLehmannBassplayer]

Wow, thanks so much, my friend! Atb, Lars 😀

[@MeridiasTaco]

It’s unfortunate people like Steve Bailey are hidden gems amongst Berklee students and bass players. His sense of humor and vibe are pretty unbeatable, when I missed my private evaluation the first dude I talked was basically like “Well, you have to talk to Steve” and he asked where I was from, I told him Daytona, and he immediately started talking about surfing and I thought “Damn this guy’s cool” but I had already submitted transcripts and was planning on leaving, anyway. It was nice to meet Steve Bailey, despite it being briefly in awkward circumstances, I watched bass extremes in high school and one of his solo performances brought me to tears because I was already in the beginning of getting together my Berklee audition piece. It was half his playing and half my own moment of “holy sh** I’m about to be an adult and I’ll be around people this good soon”. For reference, I don’t think anyone’s transcribed the Ray Brown solo I picked as my audition piece before or after. And I transferred, unfortunately. But I got to hear Bruce, my private instructor, describe Mingus’ hand wrap around his when he was a student at Berklee and got to have an interaction with Steve, and ran into Victor Wooten briefly at the Starbucks next to campus, but I had too much anxiety to say anything. Dude looked at me grabbing my coffee and I stared at him for a half second while he was line behind me and I’m pretty sure he knew I was a bassist because I gave that “wait a minute” look. Same with Thundercat when he did a local gig that year, I wish I had the confidence to just start talking to guys like that back then.

[@markfretless]

Love his articulate story-telling and dry humor. Thank you both! ETA LOVE the story about him learning how to internalize/recreate the clave/tumbao feel after being fired. So much humble wisdom shared in this interview...🙌🏽😘😁💥

[@julianthesmooshyhusky8976]

Having a player with Steve’s knowledge, talent and wisdom is a huge asset for the framus/warwick family. All my Berklee bassist friends have said he’s a super chill and friendly guy too

[@mmoon127]

Thanks for making this video happen. I can’t forget the first time I saw bass extreme and being mind blown. Steve is amazing ❤

[@idolbass]

I remember when I started out on Bass back in 1974, a friend introduced me to S. Clarke via RTF and was blown away by Stanley. I bought his album and then bought Jaco's album. It was unfathomable that bass could be played with such virtuosity. Anyway, the story is that I never learned Teen Town or any of their songs completely only snippets. I would hear other bass players mimicking the tone and the notes, still do. I was always searching for my own voice and found it for myself at least. Steve Bailey is a lovely guy I hope to meet one day.

[@hereas1]

Awsome thanks.

[@HaloDaycare]

Steve bailey was always one of my biggest influences and favorite bassists. Bought the so low solo album and can say with full certainty that I listened to it more than anyone else in the world, start to finish. Again and again. One of my dreams has been to own or play Steve's signature bass.

[@morelcompasstv]

If you’ve not watched/listened to bass extremes it’s super cool. Steve is a monster player

[@wag7070]

Please more interviews like this!

[@LarsLehmannBassplayer]

Thank you very much! Yes, we intend to come up with more content like this in the not too far future! Atb, Lars

[@nathanwalters2856]

Steve Bailey is the reason I switched from Yamaha to Warwick Basses after visiting his office at Berklee 2016

[@svmarco3304]

Hi there Very great gift for the last day of 2024 Thanks for sharing S.V

[@jonathangroomsbassist]

Outstanding interview gentleman!

[@LarsLehmannBassplayer]

Thank you so much! :-) Atb, Lars

[@tallcat55]

Ty

[@J-R-Helena-Designer]

👏 👏 👏

[@MrWarwickbass]

I can imagine Steve Bailey getting along great with Eric Johnson ... Both very intelligent and humble guys

[@dariuszdembski1660]

Good way. More inteview live this

[@LarsLehmannBassplayer]

Thanks a lot! Yes, we intend to come up with more content like this in the not too far future! Atb, Lars

[@NicholasANappiNick]

Buy his video it’s very good 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

3 fingers on my rh because of him

[@Fender73472]

Would love to take some lessons from Steve Bailey …..

[@dev--null]

You should've let him play a bit, demonstrate some of the cool techniques he was talking about. Great video though!

[@FramusWarwickOfficial]

Stay tuned. There is more to come. ;)

[@RubyDimasStudio]

Steve Bailey will start to use sadowsky ?