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Paul D'Amour (born May 12, 1967) is an American musician and was the first bassist for Tool. His bass sound is recognized by the aggressive picked tone he developed with his Chris Squire Signature Rickenbacker 4001CS, which can be heard on Tool's first full-length album, Undertow.
Jan 8, 2020 · Known solely at the time as the heavy-picking bassist behind powerful songs such as “Sober” and “Prison Sex,” D’Amour immediately began taking on projects that showcased his diverse range as a musician: He played guitar in the psychedelic pop band Lusk, formed a cover band called Replicants, flaunted his multi-instrumentalist chops ...
May 13, 2024 · The current Ministry bassist sets the record straight on his songwriting efforts for classic album Ænima, coaching Justin Chancellor, and what sets his new gear – and new gig – apart.
May 14, 2024 · There's one reason why original Tool bassist Paul D'Amour quit the band in 1995, and it has to do with how long they spend making albums.
Jan 22, 2024 · Guitar World: “When Paul D'Amour walked away from Tool in 1995, during the recording of Ænima, he had one mission: to avoid letting his role in that band define him forever” Guitar World headline: “Original Tool bassist Paul D’Amour…”
May 14, 2024 · Bassist Paul D'Amour left Tool in 1995 and was replaced by Justin Chancellor that same year. Now in a new interview with Guitar World, D'Amour explained that his decision to...
Paul D'Amour is a current member of Ministry, but back when he was the original bassist of Tool, he was inadvertently drugged by Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen. Get that story as well as...
