Interview with Tower of Power bass player Rocco Prestia

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  • Tower of Power bassist Rocco Prestia sits down with Jon Liebman, founder/creator of ForBassPlayersOnly.com, at summer NAMM 2015 to talk about life after his kidney transplant, as well as technique, equipment and more.
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  • @jonRboy
    @jonRboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Very sad news....just read a Facebook post from David Garibaldi announcing that Rocco passed away this evening. R.I.P Rocco, and thanks for all your great work and grooves over the years.

  • @FunkyCosmicGirl
    @FunkyCosmicGirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    R.I.P Rocco. Thank you for many years of of the greatest music ever! We will miss you terribly 😭💙

  • @KBB4eva
    @KBB4eva 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of my dearest, closest friends around. I’m gonna miss you Rocco

  • @dr.billdimino96
    @dr.billdimino96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He was the Basis for The Tower of Power sound!, R.I.P. ROCCO

  • @EEMusicLIVE2
    @EEMusicLIVE2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    One of my favorite bassists of all time.

  • @doyrayburn2668
    @doyrayburn2668 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He just lives to play the bass. End of story. Love this guy...so talented so humble...real people right here.

    • @stillanoldman
      @stillanoldman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rocco doesn't tour any longer. He is retired.

  • @gemkewl2581
    @gemkewl2581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Rocco says "I'm just a bass player" yeah and the Grand Canyon is just a hole in the ground!

  • @bingochoice
    @bingochoice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    rocco is one of the best ever

  • @jimlassen9422
    @jimlassen9422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am a 64 year old UK drummer and first heard the Tower of Power album, Urban Renewal in the early 1970's. I played along to this album very many times and was so impressed with Rocco's playing going ape or laid back AND, unless I am mistaken, he didn't do any slap bass stuff?
    All credit to the man and sorry to read that he has passed away.

    • @adc2327
      @adc2327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was famous for "finger style". You need to find the first 2 albums. East Bay Grease and Bump City. Far more raw and funky.

    • @ForBassPlayersOnly
      @ForBassPlayersOnly  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cool. Thanks, Jim!

  • @haggiem
    @haggiem 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    True TofP legend! Had privilege to see the band today in Caloundra, Australia. Bloody awesome mate👍. Stay well Rocco.

  • @popal7408
    @popal7408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP Rocco You were one of my inspirations

  • @antarcticorb9197
    @antarcticorb9197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Met him after a show in Vegas. Humble and kind...we talked and smoked and moved on. Glad to have that memory!

    • @ForBassPlayersOnly
      @ForBassPlayersOnly  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds pretty unforgettable! Thanks for weighing in.

  • @rosetownswat
    @rosetownswat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He’s a great bass player with so much groove, love his playing. One of my favourites. 🙌💜

  • @janisfoley4768
    @janisfoley4768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He was my mom's best friend... We miss them both so much... ❤

  • @geepers100
    @geepers100 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent interview from JL as always …

    • @ForBassPlayersOnly
      @ForBassPlayersOnly  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, Grayden! Always great to hear from you!

  • @CooManTunes
    @CooManTunes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such an inspiration in life and instrument.

  • @aimeesimpson8587
    @aimeesimpson8587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I was listening to Little Stevie Wonder today. I couldn't get it out of my mind the the only bass player that could come up with that totally awesome bass part was Rocco Prestia. Obviously it wasn't him. It's gotta be James Jamerson. Rocco belongs in that company.

  • @warrenbass7350
    @warrenbass7350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really can't understand why other artist's didn't book him for sessions,... In my mind, he was the BEST!

    • @ForBassPlayersOnly
      @ForBassPlayersOnly  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Possibly because he couldn’t really read. Or maybe he was just too busy. Who knows?

  • @BilltheBass88
    @BilltheBass88 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Legend! :-)

  • @lgndnhswnmnd
    @lgndnhswnmnd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this post! Grateful for TH-cam!

    • @ForBassPlayersOnly
      @ForBassPlayersOnly  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome. Thanks for your kind words.

  • @neusinhavalente5725
    @neusinhavalente5725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    O melhor.Adoro o som,o estilo dele sentir cada nota tocada ❤️🙏😞🇧🇷

    • @ForBassPlayersOnly
      @ForBassPlayersOnly  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Si, Neusinha. Absolutamente! Gracias por tu comentario!

  • @LambofGod709
    @LambofGod709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He was the best.

  • @renatolellisdrummer
    @renatolellisdrummer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Forever

  • @babinm
    @babinm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Took funk bass to new place big band style.

  • @Hi-xs7wm
    @Hi-xs7wm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ♥♥

  • @caloricphlogistonandthelum4008
    @caloricphlogistonandthelum4008 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know him, or love him, but if you close your eyes and just listen.... he sounds about 80 - good luck granddad!

  • @BlackRootsUNLIMITED
    @BlackRootsUNLIMITED 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP Rocco ☥❤️☥

  • @theophileexe8789
    @theophileexe8789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP 😥

  • @lgndnhswnmnd
    @lgndnhswnmnd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get Down With Your Bad Self!

  • @andrewgerlach9334
    @andrewgerlach9334 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    outlaw!! haha

  • @robertdowler8105
    @robertdowler8105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thumper it is. layering it on 'em.

  • @phasorpain363
    @phasorpain363 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You look great is maybe a little bit.....

    • @chavaportillo7277
      @chavaportillo7277 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Phasor Pain after what he’s been through with organ transplant being really sick close to dying and come back to work he’s meant to be around a lot longer so give him the courtesy of look in the way he looks after what he’s been through have some class don’t
      Diss the great Man!!