James Jamerson in the studio There are bass players, and then there’s James Jamerson. You might not know his name off the top of your...

In the early months of 1972, Britain shimmered under the glitter-dusted spell of Marc Bolan. With corkscrew curls, flamboyant fashion, and a knack for turning whimsical verse into three-minute rock anthems, Bolan was more than just a pop star, he was the shining face of a new movement. Backed by his band T. Rex, Bolan spearheaded glam rock into the mainstream, dominating British airwaves with a string of Number One hits and top-ten singles that sent teenage hearts fluttering

When people talk about Elvis Presley’s finest moment, they usually land on the obvious: that first explosive single in 1954, “That’s All...