Follow the lighthouse: A spontaneous interview with Collective Soul bassist Will Turpin

Will Turpin lays down a groove-filled bass track for Collective Soul’s ninth studio album, “See What You Started by Continuing.” Image Credit: Will Turpin’s official Facebook

“When I play the bass, I translate it in my mind as a keyboard, which means it’s more melodic rather than technical.” Uncovering the well-spring of his seemingly spontaneous musical prowess proves rather easy for multi-hyphenate artist Will Turpin, best known as a founding member of gritty ’90s alternative rockers Collective Soul.