2020 Reader Favorite Bassists – #2: Leland Sklar

Leland Sklar

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.

What more can be said about Leland Sklar? The man has been in our ears with countless recordings over many years.

And if that wasn’t enough, Lee gave us even more joy this year through the shutdown, with a run of videos where he shared the back story on so many of his projects and songs from his massive catalog.

But he didn’t stop there. Lee released a new album with The Immediate Family and published his own book as well.

Leland Sklar: “Against All Odds” Playthrough

Leland Sklar: “Against All Odds” Playthrough

Leland Sklar is making the most of this time of social distancing and giving back to the bass playing community. In this video, the bass legend shows us the bass line on the Phil Collins tune, “Against All Odds.”
Leland Sklar: “Stratus” Playthrough and Discussion

Leland Sklar: “Stratus” Playthrough and Discussion

When Leland Sklar kicked off his new Youtube series late last month, we shared the first one. At the time, I hoped he would eventually get to “Stratus.” Good news: Two days ago, Lee did just that, with a great playalong and great story.
Leland Sklar: Jackson Browne

Leland Sklar: Jackson Browne

Today is Leland Sklar's birthday, so we wanted to celebrate with one of his many recent videos. In this clip, Lee discusses the music he played with Jackson Browne, and the musicians he played with, including a play-along to “Doctor My Eyes.”
Leland Sklar: “Rosanna” Playthrough and Discussion

Leland Sklar: “Rosanna” Playthrough and Discussion

Leland Sklar has filled this time of social distancing with some incredible videos. This one starts with Leland playing along to a live clip of Toto’s “Rosanna”, which features a great jam section. After the track, he talks about the performance and more.
Leland Sklar Featured in Upcoming “Immediate Family” Documentary

Leland Sklar Featured in Upcoming “Immediate Family” Documentary

Twelve years after his hit documentary “The Wrecking Crew,” filmmaker Denny Tedesco is back with a new project on legendary session musicians. The new film is once again named after the group it features: The Immediate Family.
Leland Sklar: “Easy Lover” Cover

Leland Sklar: “Easy Lover” Cover

We've said before: we're so thrilled with Leland Sklar’s Youtube videos over the past few months. Here's one he posted a few days ago after being asked to perform a cover of “Easy Lover” (he had the chart).
Leland Sklar Announces New Book, “Everybody Loves Me”

Leland Sklar Announces New Book, “Everybody Loves Me”

The great Leland Sklar has announced his new book, “Everybody Loves Me”, is now available for order. The “coffee table masterpiece” is filled with over 6,000 unique photos of celebrities and fans in Sklar’s signature pose of flipping the bird.
Leland Sklar: “One in a Million” Playthrough and Discussion

Leland Sklar: “One in a Million” Playthrough and Discussion

Leland Sklar continues his epic run of terrific videos during this time of quarantine. Once again, Lee plays through and discusses a song from his career, with the America tune, “One in a Million.”
Leland Sklar and The Immediate Family Release “Slippin’ and Slidin’”

Leland Sklar and The Immediate Family Release “Slippin’ and Slidin’”

The Immediate Family’s long-awaited album, “Slippin’ and Slidin’”, is finally here. The EP is the first U.S. release from the band, which is made up of session legends Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel, Steve Postell, and Leland Sklar.
Leland Sklar: “Here I Am” Playthrough and Discussion

Leland Sklar: “Here I Am” Playthrough and Discussion

The lockdown has been rough for many of us, but we can count on Leland Sklar to bring some musical goodness during this time. In this one, he covers the story behind - and plays along to - Lyle Lovett’s “Here I Am”.

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