One of the most influential figures in West Coast punk rock, Mike Watt is a musical polymath whose bold, adventurous music cannot be confined by any one genre. While Watt is a superb bassist, he's just as well known for how he does things as how he plays. Musically, his basslines are a rich mixture of rock, funk, and jazz influences, powerfully fusing rhythm and melody, and he's worked with a broad range of collaborators, from Sonic Youth to Kelly Clarkson. He first found recognition as the bassist with the unique San Pedro punk band the Minutemen (best heard on their 1984 mas...