2019 Reader Favorite Bassists – #9 Rocco Prestia
Editor’s Note: At the end of each year, we tally up all the article and video views on No Treble to come up with a list of the top 10 most popular bassists. This is entirely based on readership, not on opinions, polls, or anything else. Just having some fun.
In May, Rocco Prestia announced he was working on his first solo album in 20 years. That news caused a lot of excitement for No Treble readers (and us).
And, of course, his work with Tower of Power is always popular, including the videos we shared over the course of 2019 featuring Rocco.
Tower of Power: Boys From The Bay
Back in 2008, Tower of Power celebrated its 40th anniversary. Taken from their 40th Anniversary DVD, here’s Rocco Prestia and the band laying down the East Bay grease on “Boys From The Bay.”
Tower Of Power: Squib Cakes
During the 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival, Tower of Power took the stage and brought the funk (and were joined by Carlos Santana and Chester Thompson). Here’s a clip of the band performing “Squib Cakes.” Rocco Prestia killed it!
Rocco Prestia Announces New Solo Album
Twenty years after releasing his debut solo album, bass icon Rocco Prestia has announced he’s working on his second. The Tower of Power legend unveiled the new project via an ArtistShare crowdfunding campaign.
Rocco Prestia at Bass Day 98: “Oakland Stroke” and “What is Hip”
Here’s an excellent clip from Bass Day 98 showcasing Rocco Prestia on the tunes “Oakland Stroke” and “What is Hip.” Is there a tighter rhythm section than Rocco and David Garibaldi?
