By Andrew Bansal
Currently playing bass for Dio Disciples, Tony MacAlpine and Soul Sign, Bjorn Englen has been a prolific musician over the years, also having played bass for Yngwie Malmsteen from 2007 to 2012 and before that with Robin McAuley, Uli Jon Roth, Quiet Riot and a few others. Working with this variety of musicians and touring worldwide has made him a versatile bassist and performer. Last Saturday on August 31st 2013, he held a bass clinic at the Carvin store in the heart of Hollywood, during which he performed some Yngwie and Soul Sign material and did a Q&A with the small but enthusiastic audience to talk about bass playing, gear, and his experiences with the various bands he’s been with, among other things. After this very successful clinic, I had a chance to speak to him for an interview, where we discussed just about everything he is and has been involved in. Listen to the 13-minute chat below and LA folks make sure you catch his band Soul Sign at the Joint on September 26th.
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