Name:Matt Lang
Location: Laomi, IL

What got you started playing bass?

A man named Carl Turner, Jr my mother worked with in McKeesport, Pa. We called him Cee. He played bass in a local cover band and a huge Gospel Church band on Sundays. He was a very talented bass player he gave the spark to wanna play.

What bass players inspire you?

eff Pilson- Dokken, Micheal Anthony- Van Halen/ Chickenfoot, Eddie Jackson- Queensryche, Cliff Burton- Metallica, David Elleson- Megadeth

What song has challenged you the most?

Metropolis, Part 1- Dream Theater… whew. Still work in progress.

What’s your favorite song to play in your current band’s set?

Burning for You- Blue Oyster Cult

What’s the most overplayed song?

Sweet Child O’ Mine- Guns n Roses

What’s the most memorable thing that happened to you at a gig?

Seeing fellow musicians enjoying what I was playing in the crowd.

What’s your current rig?

G&L L2500 5-string, Squier Jazz 5-string, Ampeg SCR-DI box, Boss ME-50B multi-effects processor