Chuck Rainey | Meets Tommy Tedesco | The Wrecking Crew
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- Renowned bass player, Chuck Rainey, talks about meeting Tommy Tedesco and working as a studio musician.
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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
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!
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.
Excellent story. Probably one of the best tributes a man can receive. Way to go Chuck.
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!
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 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" .
Great story...we need more decency in the world!!!
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.
Tommy was an incredible talent and great person
It says all about the man. It's a heartfelt story..
Chuck is such a great guy. What a story!
Chuck is one of the sweetest - and what a cool story.
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?
Rainey and Tedesco....GIANTS...👍🙏👍🙏
Love this Story...Chuck Rainey. Great session player with Steely Dan and beyond
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.
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 Tedesco was PURE CLASS!!!
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.
My old music prof from college was fond of saying: "When in doubt, leave it out."
A good deed deserves its reward. Tommy just got his through this fabulous story. Clearly a beautiful human being.
Wow! Tommy was definitely one of a kind.
A legend helping a future legend. Legendary!!
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.😂😂😂
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.
Chuck and Tommy T. Two of the greats!
Legend of legends Tommy is and always will be the man...
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.
Absolutely incredible story....and SO Tedesco!
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.
That's an amazing story. Thanks!
What an amazing story! You are both such iconic musicians and role models whom I’ve been respectfully following for decades. Thank you!
Chuck is Awesome!!🎸
A legend giving another legend respect. Thats an amazing and rare thing
This is a fascinating story and shows the humility of one of the most accomplished bassists in music history!!!
That was a great story. Great bunch of guys too.
Thank you Tommy for being yourself champ.
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.
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!
Great Story and hopefully more will be posted
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.
Amazing story....uplifting.🤟🏽
Tommy was a musicians, musician...I'm glad to see these videos put up by his son...What a great resume Tommy had!
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.
what a beautiful story. Tommy Tedesco was one of a kind. Is Chuck Rainey related to Ma Rainey?
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.[
Wonderful !
Great story. All of these folks are legends!
Beautiful story 👌🏿
Chuck Rainey & James Jamerson will live forever!🙌🙌🌎🍎
Some of the best..🙏🎶
What a GREAT story! Loved it.
Another great Tommy Tedesco story
WOW!
Awesome story.
chuck rainey....strong character..incredible player
When people ask me My number one influence as a guitar player, I always say Tommy.
Great story
Great
Watch his interview with Beato...it's something else ❤
this is beautiful!
Real artist real gem talent!!!
What a legend!
Very cool
What a cool story!
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.
That really _is_ a good story.
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.
Class acts.
Wow
Fact that these immensely talented musicians were hidden from the spotlight and albums shows the deception involved with the dark LA music industry
Kind, and smart as well. Seems like after that, one might be pretty comfy and feel like part of the team. They likely got more and better over the long term than had the welcome been less generous. Nice guys don't always finish last.
Now I know who you were talking about when you told this story on Marc Marons WTF podcast
From now on when I think of, or read about or see footage of Tommy Tedesco I will think of how Tommy threw Chuck a life line
sad that there are only a few who would do a solid like that for others….
Check out dude's bass. I'd sure like to have a look in the control cavity. I've never seen pickups like that.
And it ends with Tommy on the Mash theme
I can’t find any clips of tommy playing his telecaster.. Help!
Lol they didnt usually film the music sessions.
Audio is really low on this. I'm up to 50 on a 100 scale to distinguish what's being said.
I have the same problem with those notes! I suspect Tommy did a solid for a lot of musicians; he seems like a great guy.
I think he has a 7 fret stretch with his fingers together
I love the Blah Blah Blah. It’s like Seinfeld Yada Yada Yada.
It would be nice to have a job where you're really living! Most of my jobs were dungeon jobs. I made the mistake of going into engineering. It was good in the 70s but after Al Gore sent all the jobs to China it really turned into misery, and him players took it out on the employees. After that there were no jobs
Chuck Rainey says he has a weakness !! Highly unlikely - just like the brilliant Jeff Poracro, incredibly modest; he (JP) claimed he wasn't a great reader and was just a timekeeper. Apart from being one of the best drummers ever !
And you know BLAH BLAH BLAH....WITH THE EMPHASIS ON THE BLAH BLAH BLAH
He says blah blah blah about 50 times lol
TT sounds like a bad dude.
did Tommy ever wager you? say..who would win in a pissing contest as example?
Blah blah blah ?....nevertheless such a great bass player.
I wonder if he realizes blah blah blah is an album by Iggy Pop?
Never mind musical styles, compare a guy like Tommy Tedesco with a Miles Davis.
Guess who wins?
Way to miss the point.
@@EricGabrielCreative One was a genuinely nice guy, and the other, who happened to be a brilliant musician, was a solid SOB.
You don’t have to qualify for Mensa to get the point.
Too many blah, blah, blahs.
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.
wow
(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
Brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes the best do rise to the top. Peace