Tower of Power tiny desk concert

[yorks5stringer]

7 hours ago, musicbassman said:

Yes, it can't be denied he has a look of extreme concentration on his face. Maybe this will explain for those that don't know:

http://www.ktvu.com/news/tower-of-power-member-returns-to-yoshis-following-horrific-train-accident

 

What is surprising is the both FRP and Mark VW have had to have public appeals to pay their medical costs. In this country we take for granted that the NHS would take care of major surgery and I assumed reasonably successful US musicians would have medical insurance  too? Clearly not....

Edited August 23, 2018 by yorks5stringer

[Bluewine]

4 hours ago, yorks5stringer said:

What is surprising is the both FRP and Mark VW have had to have public appeals to pay their medical costs. In this country we take for granted that the NHS would take care of major surgery and I assumed reasonably successful US musicians would have medical insurance  too? Clearly not....

Very interesting point. I would think guys playing at that level would have and could easily  afford a good health insurance plan.

What kind of money do these guys make as pro musicians. I would think 6 figures annually?

Comments?

Blue

[Bluewine]

On 20/08/2018 at 12:02, chris_b said:

Love it, and I love the powerful sound Marc Van Wageningen gets out of that Fodera.

 

I go way back in the 70s with TOP. What can I say, I'm a FRP guy.

Blue

[zranyard]

Thanks for sharing, this is great!

[Marvin]

These Tiny Desk Concerts are really good. I've never ever listened to Tower Of Power before, but now it's grooving the stereo in the dinning room.