Bart Funk Bass Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Any fans of this 16th notes master? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers_Williamson Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 The man was a genius. Actually the rhythm section were geniuses along with the baritone sax player. I came to ToP relatively late but was really happy to see them play live in 2017 in London (I think the last time Rocco would have played over here). How he didn't have arthritis in his fingers puzzles me, and I still can't master his muting technique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Unique player. Rocco with David Garibaldi was a thing of rare beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezz55 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Oh yes ! Rocco Prestia (bass) and David Garibaldi (drums) - THE rhythm section and the groove behind Tower Of Power. Their playing looked effortless but their contribution was immeasurable. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) For me praps the best ever rhythm section I've heard. Edited December 17, 2020 by Barking Spiders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 He was a brilliant bass player - shame that he wasn't more well known. He was a great role model - what many of us aspire to. A real loss to the Bass community. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjhooker Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Barking Spiders said: For me praps the best ever rhythm section I've heard. ooofff .. the tone there! What is his set up? Reverse P 🤔 is there 3 control knobs on there maybe not but I can't tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Tjhooker said: ooofff .. the tone there! What is his set up? Reverse P 🤔 is there 3 control knobs on there maybe not but I can't tell? In about 1998, there was a very limited fender Edited December 17, 2020 by AndyTravis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjhooker Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Just now, AndyTravis said: In about 1998, there was a very limited fender Tell me more 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 30 minutes ago, Tjhooker said: Tell me more 😳 I can’t. The above image is roughly the entire of Google’sworth... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjhooker Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Seems to be a jack at the bottom though.... So maybe a preamp in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, Tjhooker said: Seems to be a jack at the bottom though.... So maybe a preamp in there? TBX or maybe a bass/treble circuit. It was announced at the same Namm as Geddy Jazz, Miller Jazz and Duck Dunn P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Funk Bass Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 I didn't have the opportunity to watch him live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I saw ToP first in Boston in 1973 and several times since in London. Cracking band and a unique bass style. I seem to have picked up some of Rocco's preference for hand movement, rather than finger movement, in my fretting hand style, but I can't play 16ths anywhere near as fast as he could. What a great player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Funk Bass Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 11 hours ago, chris_b said: I saw ToP first in Boston in 1973 and several times since in London. OMG! Best period! Lucky You, Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 (edited) Saw them at Phoenix 95 and they were still top drawer. Rocco has been a big influence on me over the years. Man that festival was legendary. Bootsy's Rubber Band (best live act I've ever seen along with Nomeansno) , P-Funk All stars, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Paul Weller, Public Enemy, Ice T, Bodycount, Galliano, Freakpower......... for starters 😳. Edited December 18, 2020 by P-Belly Evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tjhooker Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Bart Funk Bass said: How many fags was he smoking a day?! Even his voice has "tone" .... 💨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjhooker Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 What bass is he playing in this vid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Funk Bass Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Tjhooker said: What bass is he playing in this vid? Fernandes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers_Williamson Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I think its his signature bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) Just thought I'd add a gratuitous signed photo I have of the great man. It's signed KYDA, Rocco (keep your dream alive.....) Edited December 19, 2020 by yorks5stringer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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