Queensryche has been considered by many a thinking person's heavy metal band.
Whereas, many bands of their genre, sang about sex, drugs, and partying, their songs and imagery had been more conceptual.
Back in the 1990s, I was introduced to bass player, Eddie Jackson, as I worked with his mom and sister, at the time, in Redmond. I mentioned to his sister, Dolly, how friendly he was. She replied, it was because he remembered what is was like when he was a fan
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Great nostalgic post Mike. Eddie,often known by fans as "EdBass" or "One Take"—has one of the most distinctive and widely respected rock bass tones in progressive metal. His work on iconic albums like Operation: Mindcrime and Empire provided the flawless, rhythmic foundation that defined the band's signature sound. He is highly regarded by fellow musicians for playing complex, intelligent bass lines that perfectly serve the song without overcomplicating it. His deliberate choice to play primarily with his fingers rather than a pick gives his tone a warm, powerful punch that stands out in the genre. As a co-founder who has been with the band since its inception in 1982, Eddie represents the literal DNA of Queensrÿche. His dedication across more than four decades, dozens of tours, and 15+ studio albums showcases an incredible commitment to his craft and his fans. Rather than resting on past nostalgia, Eddie has been instrumental in keeping the band's creative energy fresh and youthful, actively collaborating on heavier, modern eras of their music. Across decades of interviews and fan interactions, Eddie is consistently praised as a warm, articulate, and incredibly "cool" individual. He has a reputation for being generous with his time and deeply appreciative of the global metal community. Fans always love his subtle sense of humor, especially his famous history of hiding lighthearted pranks and jokes inside the liner notes of the band's physical album covers.
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