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The Bastard Instrument: A Cultural History of the Electric Bass zappa Political rock 'n' roll isAuthor: Brian F. Wright The Bastard Instrument chronicles the history of the electric bass and the musicians who played it, from the instruments invention through its widespread acceptance at the end of the 1960s. Although their contributions have often gone unsung, electric bassists helped shape the sound of a wide range of genres, including jazz, rhythm & blues, rock, country, soul, funk, and more. Their innovations are preserved in performances