Rob Burns: I think we're the more profound members of the band. Photo by Jeff Harford. : Burns the ace of bass
Rob Burns: I think we're the more profound members of the band. Photo by Jeff Harford. : Burns the ace of bass
Rob Burns (with spectacles) and Rowan Atkinson (centre) in 'Not the Nine O'Clock News days'. : Burns the ace of bass
Rob Burns (with spectacles) and Rowan Atkinson (centre) in 'Not the Nine O'Clock News days'. : Burns the ace of bass
Standing (from left) are Dave Gilmour, Willie Wilson, Mick Ralphs. Seated (from left) are Robin Lumley, Barry Venn, Steve Simpson and Rob Burns. : Burns the ace of bass
Standing (from left) are Dave Gilmour, Willie Wilson, Mick Ralphs. Seated (from left) are Robin Lumley, Barry Venn, Steve Simpson and Rob Burns. : Burns the ace of bass
Burns the ace of bass
They provide the rock-steady heartbeat at the centre of so much music. But what do we really know about the bassists? Jeff Harford talks to Dr Rob...