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The Low Down on Genesis' Darryl Stuermer — an interview by Ed Friedland

When Genesis' founding guitarist departed in 1977, dozens of highly qualified applicants lined up for the job — but it was Milwaukee native Darryl Stuermer who nailed the audition and got the gig. His prodigious talents on guitar were certainly a major factor, but Stuermer's ability to grasp the music and approach it authentically made the difference. Read the article

Rick "The Bass Player" Rosas: On tour with Neil Young

Dan Lakin caught up with Rick when he was in Chicago recently and snapped some pix of him rocking it out with Neil Young. This leg of the tour wraps up Dec. 20 at the United Palace Theater in New York. The European tour is slated to start in Feb. 2008. Rick is also featured in a new film “CSNY Déjà Vu,” which will play at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 26, its closing night. The movie is described as an examination of the band's "connection to its audience in both political and musical terms" in the festival's promotional material.

Lakland Dominates Chicago 'Monsters of Bass' event

Thanks to bassists Jauqo III-X, Bill Clements, and John Owens III for representing. View pix. More bass monsters invade the Elbo Room again on May 13, 2008. Save the date.

Top Chef Mario Batali Snags Lakland 44-02 Signed by Spinal Tap

World's top chef Mario Batali bid on and won a Lakland 44-02 signed by Spinal Tap at auction on Nov. 3 at Carnivale Du Vin, an event benefiting the Emeril Legasse Foundation for Children. Download the program. Hint: We're on page nine.

Lakland gets a mention in the Chicago Tribune

Lakland artist James "Hutch" Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitt) and Lakland create the Chicago connection for an article about Iowa in the Nov. 21 Chicago Tribune! Read the article

 
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Legendary Stax bassist and Blues Brother Donald Duck Dunn has a brand new Lakland signature bass. See what has Duck smiling so much! Read the Interview!
 


One of the most respected and well-liked bassists in the industry, and we're lucky enough to sit down with him for a chat. Check out the interview: Read More
 


Rick "The Bass Player" Rosas, a Lakland endorsee since 1998 has had a smokin' couple of years as Neil's main Bass Player. currently on tour with a pair of Glaub's with Osborn necks.... Read More


Jon Gagan's new album is in stores now, and every bass on the CD is a Lakland. Check it out here, or visit his artist page.
 


We're proud and excited to introduce the first of several videos! We start with Incubus bassist Ben Kenney chatting about his Lakland experiences. Watch the great video and stay tuned for more!


Brit-pop powerhouse The Subways stopped by the factory recently and bassist/vocalist Charlotte Cooper had her pick of Lakland basses! Which did she choose? Find out.

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