RIP Francis Rocco Prestia

[Johnbee]

If you're a Tower Of Power fan (like me) you'll know who this guy is.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/francis-rocco-prestia-dies-bassist-023527865.html

NOBODY, and I mean NOBODY could lay down a funky bass track like this guy.  Listen to the "machine gun" bass line on "What is Hip?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAatPPEaZDA

Another deep loss to the music world. 

John B

[Frank53]

Yes, a big loss. The guy was unique, talented, and fit TOP's style perfectly. Loved his bass playing.
Been dealing with health problems for years.

[Blooby]

One of my favorite bass players. If people aren't familiar with JohnBee's reference to "What is Hip?," do yourself a favor and check out great lyrics and bass playing. Allem Woody from Gov't Mule got a part of his shtick from Roccio.

Blooby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN8pWdZhVaM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBP8FnFOqak

[Johnbee]

Another thing I always really loved about TOP is that, even through many different personnel changes, they always manage to get the best of the best players.

  JB