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Rex Brown's Bold Sound Shift and Bass Innovation

4/21/2025

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Rex Brown, the bassist of Pantera, has transformed his musical approach, moving from technical precision to a raw, authentic sound. His creativity shines through with the invention of an eight-string bass for the iconic track "The Sleep" on "Cowboys From Hell." Interestingly, he pointed out that bass string prices have stubbornly stayed the same since 1982, defying inflation.

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Story summary

Rex Brown, the bassist of Pantera, has transformed his musical approach, moving from technical precision to a raw, authentic sound. His creativity shines through with the invention of an eight-string bass for the iconic track "The Sleep" on "Cowboys From Hell." Interestingly, he pointed out that bass string prices have stubbornly stayed the same since 1982, defying inflation.