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Title: Rocco Prestia passes
Post by: Dave W on September 30, 2020, 10:50:07 PM

Legendary Tower of Power bassist Rocco Prestia dies aged 69 (https://www.guitarworld.com/news/legendary-tower-of-power-bassist-rocco-prestia-dies-aged-69)

Title: Re: Rocco Prestia passes
Post by: gearHed289 on October 01, 2020, 06:49:37 AM

He was a groove master. May he rest in peace.

Title: Re: Rocco Prestia passes
Post by: uwe on October 01, 2020, 08:14:29 AM

I'm sure they will interior-design a "16th (or even 32th!) heaven" for him, a mere seventh heaven just won't accomodate his talent.  8)

Title: Re: Rocco Prestia passes
Post by: luve2fli on October 01, 2020, 09:01:50 AM

One of a few HUGE influences on my playing (the others being Johnny B. Gayden and Kenny Gradney). His mark on the trade is undeniably indelible. He will be missed.

Title: Re: Rocco Prestia passes
Post by: Rob on October 01, 2020, 03:11:30 PM

R.I.P. Rocco

Title: Re: Rocco Prestia passes
Post by: Highlander on October 04, 2020, 02:34:04 AM

rip... :sad:

Title: Re: Rocco Prestia passes
Post by: uwe on October 04, 2020, 03:17:50 PM

With his playing style, wouldn't he appreciate a ripipipipip! more?