Chuck is the nicest man on the planet. The first time I met him, I was is such awe because he was my hero. The reason I play bass and he just sat down with me and talked bass for a good 15 minutes at NAMM. He had so many things to be doing other than talking to me but he took the time. It’s the best picture I have of all time for sure.
Awesome story for several reason. Perhaps THE best of all is Chuck's willingness to tell a story where one of his mistakes is a central part of the story. This extraordinarily talented man played on thousands of recordings, and here he is telling a humbling story about when he was getting started in LA. That shows character, class, and massive self-confidence.
@Nat that would be a gift to see! I know I would dump on it it Mr. Rainey had a problem. Got to say Hello to him once was a real Gentleman . Do not every remember the venue . Just remember his class.
Y'all need to watch Tommy's MIT interview seminar, all he talks about is how he BSs all the leaders in the business, he was a straight hustler with of course great sight reading skills
This is the true beauty of making music - dedicated and talented people helping each other do their best in service of the music, and not their egos. What a wonderful lesson!
Tommy was a great guy. I knew all about him before I moved to Los Angeles. As a graduate of GIT (Musicians Institute) in the 80s, I cannot express how much we all loved Tommy Tedesco!!
A person who helps you quietly, privately when you're struggling to make it ... you never forget that person, no matter how many years go by. It's the kind of debt you don't mind carrying.
Real cool! Chuck was my main bass teacher in 1978 at "THE GUITAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY" when it first opened up. Tommy Tedesco lent me the money when my car was towed in the wrong spot. lol Thanks for posting.
(Just a little choked up) love this clip it solidifies even MORE how beautiful a person Tommy Tedesco truly was! Chuck Rainey has been one of my favorite bass players since Roberta Flacks Chapter 2 album.
Wonderful anecdote about the brilliant Tommy Tedesco, whose personality came shining through every column he ever wrote for Guitar Player magazine and was always a fave to read. The man had taste, chops, and personality.
I use to work on Chuck’s basses back in the late 80’s. I did repairs in the same store where he gave bass lessons. He was the nicest guy and he’s was cool as cool gets.
I'm from New York and I have never met Chuck but in the 80's while I was at Alex's Music store Tommy walks in and I go "Tommy Tedesco !" and he shakes my hand and exclaimed " I'm still alive!"
When I was 18, Tommy called me into a tryout room at Valley Arts Guitar, and asked me how I liked the pickup he was using. I knew who he was, and I was amazed how down to earth he was by asking my opinion. Very cool man he was... and a musical genius.
Tommy was a class act! He recognized a class act in Chuck and that is why he did what he did. Lee Ritenour did the same thing for Lukather when he was just starting out. Luke was shitting his pants over a really hard part on his sheet music, Rit had a really simple part and saw Luke sweating bullets. Rit switched the sheet music at the last minute and took the hard piece and gave Luke the simpler part. Luke said he never forgot that and did the same for many new guys he did sessions with. Pay it forward!
I used to love Tommy's column in GUITAR PLAYER magazine. man he hated people putting down studio musicians, he used to say by putting down studio musicians, they were really saying" I wish I was a studio player" .
I’ve only heard nice things about Mr. Tedesco and basically all of the wrecking crew musicians. I’m a big Leland Sklar fan for his immense talent and experience both academically and in the realm of studio musicians. To hear him speak in awe of Tommy’s immense ability to produce the highest quality of work and to meet the expectations of all producers and engineers is simply mind boggling.
Tommy was beyond just a great guitar player He was a kind ,helpful and a compassionate person willing to go out on a limb to help and teach another player having a bit of trouble in a session.And his sense of humor was also legendary.😂😂😂
My Grandparents were Italians,one set had 14 children and was a mason who built his own home as if it was a church. I was the only grandchild to grow up in that home,I had 4 mothers and four fathers, the stories i could tell of love and understanding.
That was nice of Chuck to tell that story. My experience has been that musicians like each other, enjoy being together, enjoying playing together. I've had always enjoyed it and now, in my later years, I miss it a lot.
I feel the same. Been out of playing 20+ years. Miss the friendship and war stories. Been years since I was in stitches tears down gear while THE BUDDY RICH tapes played on a boom box. Rich was great. His bands wonderful and I am happy I never played for him.
Great story to come across this evening. .Back in the 90's, I lived in Ft Worth TX. A music store (perhaps 2 miles or so away) has hired Chuck to teach bass lessons. I was in a large room there, in his presence, albeit a lil distance away. As per Tommy, when it came to sheet music (esp when it was just scribbled down by someone), it has been said that Tommy could "read flyshyt".
I have never met the man but he taught me how to play not only the guitar but also the mandolin and other instruments and also about life as a musician. A couple of great books he wrote and studio log in guitar player magazine. I owe this man so much for his lessons on music theory and playing and life.Because of him l got some great jobs. I know he is not here anymore so if he reads this THANKS TOMMY TEDESCO for making me the muso and the person l am today. RIP my beloved friend. One day we will meet and l’m looking forward to it. Reguards Steve Cairns Australia.
The more I hear about Tommy the more I like and respect him. And this is a nice introduction to Chuck Rainey, the person. I was already somewhat familiar with him as a musician. Props to Mr. Rainey, as well.
That's what music is about...when you're on the front line making it together, you work together. Chuck Rainey is as top shelf as you can get, which shows what shelf Tommy Tedesco is on as a musician and as a person.
Great story, Lee Ritenour once helped Steve Lukather in a similar way. Lee switched charts taking the hard one and gave Steve the tacet. They have been friends ever since.
Lukather's car broke down, so he was late for the session and he had no time to study the music. Which was a piano part in Db. Ritenour saw the dispair in Luke's eyes and switched the their parts just moments before the song started. I believe this story is in Luke's autobiography.
I think no matter how much you’re praised for doing something correct, taking a slice of humble pie does a soul very good. Tommy was a great man to help out the younger guys and to be so generous with his time a d patience. I hope Mr. Rainey passed that kindness onto younger musicians who he worked with.
Charles Walter Rainey III (born June 17, 1940) is an American bass guitarist who has performed and recorded with many well-known acts, including Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and Quincy Jones. Rainey is credited for playing bass on more than 1,000 albums, and is one of the most recorded bass players in the history of recorded music.[
As a studying musician it's nice to know pros of these men's characters struggle too....not like I struggle...lol but just the same. They do. But that's me... What a kind gesture of tommy . Music should not be about ego but it happens.
Chuck is the nicest man on the planet. The first time I met him, I was is such awe because he was my hero. The reason I play bass and he just sat down with me and talked bass for a good 15 minutes at NAMM. He had so many things to be doing other than talking to me but he took the time. It’s the best picture I have of all time for sure.
Awesome story for several reason. Perhaps THE best of all is Chuck's willingness to tell a story where one of his mistakes is a central part of the story. This extraordinarily talented man played on thousands of recordings, and here he is telling a humbling story about when he was getting started in LA. That shows character, class, and massive self-confidence.
@Nat that would be a gift to see! I know I would dump on it it Mr. Rainey had a problem. Got to say Hello to him once was a real Gentleman . Do not every remember the venue . Just remember his class.
I'd love to know what that phrase was
Y'all need to watch Tommy's MIT interview seminar, all he talks about is how he BSs all the leaders in the business, he was a straight hustler with of course great sight reading skills
This is the true beauty of making music - dedicated and talented people helping each other do their best in service of the music, and not their egos. What a wonderful lesson!
Tommy was a great guy. I knew all about him before I moved to Los Angeles. As a graduate of GIT (Musicians Institute) in the 80s, I cannot express how much we all loved Tommy Tedesco!!
If you knew Tommy the. I know you knew my uncle because they were good friends! Melvin Ragin aka Wah Wah Watson
Tommy was from Niagra Falls NY, also the hometown of Nino Tempo and April Stevens.
A person who helps you quietly, privately when you're struggling to make it ... you never forget that person, no matter how many years go by. It's the kind of debt you don't mind carrying.
Well written, mate!
"People will forget what you say, but they'll never forget how you make them feel." - Maya Angelou
A million likes for this comment . Acts of kindness and paying it forward what keep us going
I wrote this and put it on my icebox door. This is beautiful & true. Thanks!
Excellent story. Probably one of the best tributes a man can receive. Way to go Chuck.
Tommy was the man - in the 80’s I couldn’t wait to read his enlightening column in Guitar Player magazine every month.
Sounds like a top notch guy.
I love these types of stories, beautiful souls.Chuck,Tommy my idols ...
What a Great Player! Probably the most recorded bass player ever. And this is how he felt about Tedesco.
Tommy Tedesco was a real mensch and a great guitarist, what a great story.
Real cool! Chuck was my main bass teacher in 1978 at "THE GUITAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY" when it first opened up. Tommy Tedesco lent me the money when my car was towed in the wrong spot. lol Thanks for posting.
(Just a little choked up) love this clip it solidifies even MORE how beautiful a person Tommy Tedesco truly was! Chuck Rainey has been one of my favorite bass players since Roberta Flacks Chapter 2 album.
For me... the Aretha "Candlelight LP" series albums
Didn't he play in Steeley Dan
Wonderful anecdote about the brilliant Tommy Tedesco, whose personality came shining through every column he ever wrote for Guitar Player magazine and was always a fave to read. The man had taste, chops, and personality.
Me too. I read it beginning in 1976.
Brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes the best do rise to the top. Peace
I use to work on Chuck’s basses back in the late 80’s. I did repairs in the same store where he gave bass lessons. He was the nicest guy and he’s was cool as cool gets.
I'm from New York and I have never met Chuck but in the 80's while I was at Alex's Music store Tommy walks in and I go "Tommy Tedesco !" and he shakes my hand and exclaimed " I'm still alive!"
Great story...we need more decency in the world!!!
When I was 18, Tommy called me into a tryout room at Valley Arts Guitar, and asked me how I liked the pickup he was using. I knew who he was, and I was amazed how down to earth he was by asking my opinion. Very cool man he was... and a musical genius.
I love this story so much.
Tommy was a class act! He recognized a class act in Chuck and that is why he did what he did. Lee Ritenour did the same thing for Lukather when he was just starting out. Luke was shitting his pants over a really hard part on his sheet music, Rit had a really simple part and saw Luke sweating bullets. Rit switched the sheet music at the last minute and took the hard piece and gave Luke the simpler part. Luke said he never forgot that and did the same for many new guys he did sessions with. Pay it forward!
Chuck and Tommy T. Two of the greats!
Chuck is such a great guy. What a story!
It says all about the man. It's a heartfelt story..
Chuck is one of the sweetest - and what a cool story.
I used to love Tommy's column in GUITAR PLAYER magazine. man he hated people putting down studio musicians, he used to say by putting down studio musicians, they were really saying" I wish I was a studio player" .
I’ve only heard nice things about Mr. Tedesco and basically all of the wrecking crew musicians. I’m a big Leland Sklar fan for his immense talent and experience both academically and in the realm of studio musicians.
To hear him speak in awe of Tommy’s immense ability to produce the highest quality of work and to meet the expectations of all producers and engineers is simply mind boggling.
A legend helping a future legend. Legendary!!
This exemplifies the way life should work.
Love this Story...Chuck Rainey. Great session player with Steely Dan and beyond
One of the best stories and lessons ive heard 🙏🏼
That's what GOOD people do. Thanks Tommy. Lesson for us all!
Tommy was beyond just a great guitar player He was a kind ,helpful and a compassionate person willing to go out on a limb to help and teach another player having a bit of trouble in a session.And his sense of humor was also legendary.😂😂😂
Tommy was an incredible talent and great person
Music on its highest level is a sonic expression of love.
Tommy Tedesco was PURE CLASS!!!
What a great story! Legends!!!!!
I remember growing up reading Tommy’s columns in GP magazine. Really nice and humorous. He did the gong show one time with a tutu.
Rainey and Tedesco....GIANTS...👍🙏👍🙏
Legend of legends Tommy is and always will be the man...
I met Tommy and he was a super nice guy and super great Musician. I bought his book and he autographed it I still have it.
How would you like to hear a story like that told about your dad? Very touching.
My Grandparents were Italians,one set had 14 children and was a mason who built his own home as if it was a church. I was the only grandchild to grow up in that home,I had 4 mothers and four fathers, the stories i could tell of love and understanding.
How would you like to have a story like that told about you?
A good deed deserves its reward. Tommy just got his through this fabulous story. Clearly a beautiful human being.
A legend giving another legend respect. Thats an amazing and rare thing
Great story! These guys put together the soundtracks for our lives. It's nice to have their stories told. Thanks.
Chuck is Awesome!!🎸
That was nice of Chuck to tell that story. My experience has been that musicians like each other, enjoy being together, enjoying playing together. I've had always enjoyed it and now, in my later years, I miss it a lot.
I feel the same. Been out of playing 20+ years. Miss the friendship and war stories. Been years since I was in stitches tears down gear while THE BUDDY RICH tapes played on a boom box. Rich was great. His bands wonderful and I am happy I never played for him.
What a wonderful story....and there are SO MANY wonderful stories!
Thank you.
Lots of love for Tommy on the ‘tube from some of the greats. Chuck here; great story! Also, Glenn Campbell and Jay Graydon come to mind.
Fab story - for Tommy Tedesco's actions & Chuck Rainey telling it. Heartening.
Great story to come across this evening. .Back in the 90's, I lived in Ft Worth TX. A music store (perhaps 2 miles or so away) has hired Chuck to teach bass lessons. I was in a large room there, in his presence, albeit a lil distance away. As per Tommy, when it came to sheet music (esp when it was just scribbled down by someone), it has been said that Tommy could "read flyshyt".
This is a fascinating story and shows the humility of one of the most accomplished bassists in music history!!!
FANTASTIC story!!!!
That's an amazing story. Thanks!
So good i had to listen twice .
Wow! Tommy was definitely one of a kind.
Absolutely incredible story....and SO Tedesco!
I will never forget this story.
Amazing story....uplifting.🤟🏽
Chuck is a truly great Bass player. One of the best of all time surely.
That was a great story. Great bunch of guys too.
Great Story and hopefully more will be posted
Beautiful story 👌🏿
I have never met the man but he taught me how to play not only the guitar but also the mandolin and other instruments and also about life as a musician. A couple of great books he wrote and studio log in guitar player magazine. I owe this man so much for his lessons on music theory and playing and life.Because of him l got some great jobs. I know he is not here anymore so if he reads this THANKS TOMMY TEDESCO for making me the muso and the person l am today. RIP my beloved friend.
One day we will meet and l’m looking forward to it.
Reguards Steve Cairns Australia.
Thank you Tommy for being yourself champ.
Love It !!!!
this is beautiful!
Such a wonderful story...
Some of the best..🙏🎶
Beautiful.
The more I hear about Tommy the more I like and respect him. And this is a nice introduction to Chuck Rainey, the person. I was already somewhat familiar with him as a musician. Props to Mr. Rainey, as well.
Kindness rules the world............way to go Tommy! DD
What an amazing story! You are both such iconic musicians and role models whom I’ve been respectfully following for decades. Thank you!
Tommy was a musicians, musician...I'm glad to see these videos put up by his son...What a great resume Tommy had!
Great story. All of these folks are legends!
Beautiful story, thanks.
What a great story!
What a fabulous story.
My old music prof from college was fond of saying: "When in doubt, leave it out."
God, I love these stories.
What a GREAT story! Loved it.
Wonderful !
Yes!!! Thank you !!!!! 1Nation4Life
Great story! Tommy was a special man indeed.
That's what music is about...when you're on the front line making it together, you work together. Chuck Rainey is as top shelf as you can get, which shows what shelf Tommy Tedesco is on as a musician and as a person.
Thats a true italians heart
Hear hear😇
@@johnlarocca3951 I know Tedesco, and La Rocca two Termini Imerese, Palermo, Sicily family names:) so you are likely distant cousins:)
@@verdis23rdoperaunballoinma39 la rocca very
Common in sicily iam
Originally from vizzini.
But from australia.ciao
To all my italian friends.
Beautiful story!
Chuck Rainey & James Jamerson will live forever!🙌🙌🌎🍎
Great story, Lee Ritenour once helped Steve Lukather in a similar way. Lee switched charts taking the hard one and gave Steve the tacet. They have been friends ever since.
Lukather's car broke down, so he was late for the session and he had no time to study the music. Which was a piano part in Db. Ritenour saw the dispair in Luke's eyes and switched the their parts just moments before the song started. I believe this story is in Luke's autobiography.
chuck rainey....strong character..incredible player
Real artist real gem talent!!!
I think no matter how much you’re praised for doing something correct, taking a slice of humble pie does a soul very good. Tommy was a great man to help out the younger guys and to be so generous with his time a d patience. I hope Mr. Rainey passed that kindness onto younger musicians who he worked with.
What a legend!
WOW!
Wonderful
Charles Walter Rainey III (born June 17, 1940) is an American bass guitarist who has performed and recorded with many well-known acts, including Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and Quincy Jones. Rainey is credited for playing bass on more than 1,000 albums, and is one of the most recorded bass players in the history of recorded music.[
Another great Tommy Tedesco story
Great story!
Tommy was really one in a million.
As a studying musician it's nice to know pros of these men's characters struggle too....not like I struggle...lol but just the same. They do.
But that's me...
What a kind gesture of tommy . Music should not be about ego but it happens.
lovely people