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Biography: Francis Rocco Prestia III |
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"To many, Francis Rocco
Prestia's driving 16th note bass lines have become a classic part
of the bass world and
Tower of Power albums a staple part
of their listening libraries. His influence as a stylist and individual
voice on the electric bass is almost unparalleled. No matter what
the current trend in music, or whoever might be considered the newest
"genius" on the instrument, Mr. Prestia has been consistently laying
it down like no other for over 25 years. Amongst musicians in general
and bassists in particular he is held in the highest esteem, and peers
no less than Will Lee and Jaco Pastorius (to name but two) have been
more than ready to recognize the musical debt owed to him. Discussing music with Rocco is much more than just an explanation or analysis of tunes and bass technique - it's understanding and putting to words the evolution of a "sound" and the importance of "feel." If you've ever seen Tower of Power perform you have certainly heard a man who can play "in the pocket" like few have before. If you haven't heard the band yet, do yourself a big favor..." - Bass Frontiers Magazine (excerpt from 1995 Vol2, No3) "One of
the most unmistakable sounds in all of bassdom is the driving, fleet-fingered
funk laid down by Tower
of Power great Francis Rocco Prestia III. Few, if any, have
ever moved so much air while fitting so seamlessly into a groove
and tastefully into an ensemble... In addition to being an invaluable
education tool, Fingerstyle Funk is
a fine biography of Rocco, exposing the real person behind the potent
16th-note grooves." |