You dont go into music and the first thing you do is go and get a BMW catalog, and decide which model youre going to get. "I played it, and one of the issues that I have is that a tremendous amount of my recording work is replacing programmed synth-bass parts. Leland Sklar: Yeah. But, youve worked with Jackson Browne a lot, and Linda Ronstadt, and all the sort of with the Laurel Canyon group. Legendary bassist and really cool guy. Leland Sklar: Oh, Ive known Henry since he was Tad Diltz in the Modern Folk Quartet. And normally on these cruises, they say all the acts, they usually skip a year or two, because they dont want to be redundant the following year with the acts that theyve got on the cruise. Hal Blaine didn't want to tour for that reason. 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Leland Sklar: Also, thats how you meet other players. It was really great, says Sklar, asked if he enjoyed the Taylor/King reunion. I saw too many people fall victim to booze and drugs, he tells us, and so Ive never done anything like that myself. What, no vat of whiskey before the show like real rockers do? And I figured Id be in bands and itd be a hobby. Leland Sklar is an indefatigable part of the L.A. studio scene. I don't think I've ever played a part the same way twice. Published date: Tuesday, April 21st 2020 - 4:27 am. "One of the biggest lessons I've learned about playing gigs, especially in places with big PA systems, is this: don't play loud. "The Immediate Family: James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt Session Vets Launch New Band", "Leland Sklar: Exclusive interview with FBPO's Jon Liebman", "Milwaukee-born bass legend Leland Sklar keeps busy during pandemic with YouTube channel, new band, coffee table book", "422. But, we were at the Hard Rock Caf, and Robert and I were working together. Mike (Michel) Rubini, Mike Melvoin, and Larry Knechtel were the keyboard players. "The problem with the bass was that it was really heavy. [14] Two other bands from this period were important to his career: Group Therapy (1967)[4] and Wolfgang (1969). People arent practicing distancing themselves. Leland Sklar is 73 years old. So it was pretty arduous. Just a quick glance of the artists Sklar has worked with boggles the mind: James Taylor, Phil Collins, Billy Cobham, Rod Stewart, Linda Ronstadt, Hall & Oates, Jackson Browne, David Bowie, Ray Charles, BB King, The Doors, Peter Frampton, Aaron Neville, Lyle Lovett - all have called upon Sklar's services, and many of them wouldn't think of doing a session without him. So its more on my frontal lobe, in terms of thinking about the stuff. How small a block? It was really funny, though, when we started doing gigs. It used to be under the Musicians Union when it was just the Stein Music Co. Sklar and his father went there and his father bought him a Melody bass and a St. George amp. Leland Sklar: Oh, no. [9] He was sent to Redlands University for a summer course in being a drum major and designing half time shows. Although, its not religious. All rights reserved. "That's a pretty remarkable instrument. But, I loved blues and hard rock. "I remember my first time in a studio, it was 1966 and I was in a band, and the musicians that were hired to play on the record were people like Carol Kaye and Hal Blaine, and the next few days there's Earl Palmer and Mike Melvoin and Jim Gordon. Guitar World is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. But, I had a whole bunch of cars. But, that list of people is very extensive at this point. As a subscriber enjoy big savings off the shop price! Because theres a lot of gigs that had to be canceled, and were right in the middle of a documentary film being made by Danny Tedesco, who did The Wrecking Crew. And he goes, "You're going to have to shave that beard off." And I went, "What? So, things will happen. Rick:So, when the albums come out, dont you get a copy? And then we toured 85, where he exploded on the music scene, into the biggest artist in the world, practically, at that point. So, The Immediate Familys totally different, having Waddy involved, and having Steve Postell involved, vocals, and all that. "Probably everybody - they all bring something different and unique. And in 1990, we parted ways because I had already committed to a year on the road with Phil Collins at that point. And what did he say about it? Then there's Jim Keltner, Jim Gordon, Mike Baird, John Robinson - and Phil Collins. Waddy was there, wrote it, co-wrote it, and all that stuff. Scott :) How Leland Sklar Discovered 'Fan Fret' Basses (Bass Tales Ep.11) "Ive been on the road for 42 years and Ive only broken two strings - and I play really hard!". Sklar has been using EA amplification roughly since 2003. Because we were lucky. Leland Sklar:A friend of mine called me a while back, and he said a friend of his was turning 60, and was going to have a party in his basement, and wondered if we could be a band and play. I found out he was looking for one, and I was never going to use it, because I just thought it sucked. [2] Those artists would become the standard bearers of the singer-songwriter era in the 1970s. A staple of L.A. studio scene, Sklar put his stamp on music of all genres for over four decades with artists like James Taylor, Reba McEntire, Billy Cobham, Phil Collins, and more. "In my heart, I feel like I'm 19 years old, back when I started. He had a piano teacher who he believes was living out her lack of a career through him. That he can be in the middle of stuff, and youre completely unaware of him. This guy This is pretty unbelievable., Rick: Yeah. The album was released in August 2005 on the Atom Records label.[23]. And we went in and in a week, we nailed the first album. We didn't know if it would work, but it turned out great. We had just pulled the radiator out of it to be re-cored, and set it up to near San Francisco, where theres a shop that can do it, because its a specialty thing. So Ill tell you, my yard is an acre, and its all planted. Leland Sklar:And stuff, when I was like eight years old, and shit like that. Sep 7, 2017 - Explore acheii's board "Leland Sklar" on Pinterest. Leland Sklar: Im just going to spend most of this apologizing for everything those other guys said, and distancing myself from them. G GuitarStorage Leland Sklar Studio Musicians Music Artists Music Guitar Cool Guitar I Love Music Music Is Life Cheerleading Fails Rock N Roll Leland Sklar R Ralphup But, a lot of things just got shut down because of this. Leland Sklar: He is the godfather of all of the rock n roll photographers. Not like Leland, but a big beard. Lee Sklar has been a prominent figure among Hollywood session bassists dating back to the 1970s and ever since. With his foot-and-a-half-long gray beard, bassist Lee Sklar has been one of the most instantly recognizable musicians on stage or in videos for decade. So how did you end up with the bass? I want to tell you a quick little story. But, with Jimmie, the saddest thing was, for me, was just when I heard that he had passed awayreally a young man. And Im so deeply proud and moved by the fact that we do have this. It all made sense with that bass. It's kind of my Frankenstein. [24] Their first, eponymously titled, U.S. album, The Immediate Family, was released in 2021. Hes ridiculous. "No. Rick: What did you do with Phil Collins? . "Like I said before, it's really a different world today. I have a hot rod. Sklar (born Leland Bruce Sklar, May 28, 1947, Milwaukee, WI) has more than 2000 albums to his credit (and still counting), and is considered to be one of the "A" players in the highly selective L.A. rock music community where the competition for recording dates is fierce, and where . So, you cant count anybody out in this business. [35], For intimate settings, Sklar uses a Euphonic Audio Doubler amp with an EA cabinet with a single 10" speaker in it (Euphonic Audio Wizzy-110). "I did a signature model for Dingwall, which has become my main touring bass. His father's family was from Milwaukee. Live performances and touring became more important to the music industry.[16]. He has collaborated with a number of well-known performers and recorded sound tracks. In addition, he has contributed to many motion picture and television show soundtracks. Leland Sklar is one of the few elite session musicians to rise to the peaks of the competitive LA rock scene. Rick: What other kind of hobbies do you have? Lee Sklar has been a prominent figure among Hollywood session bassists dating back to the 1970s and ever since. He uses black nylon tape wound strings on the Washburn. I see guys all the time, they don't listen to playbacks, the minute a track is done they're on their cellphones and doing other things. Leland Sklar plays his Warwick bass at the Frankfurt Musikmesse show in 2011. Ive toured every year since 1970, plus sessions, he nods. He thought of everybody as his immediate family, because weve been together for half a century, except for Postell, whos been around for a couple of years with us. The book will be filled with affectionate portraits, stories and advice from inspiring and creative older couples across the globe. Theyre trying to get into spandex pants with a 40-inch waist!. Leland Sklar takes a tumble I love Leland, who makes great videos and is of course a national treasure. For the most part, I haven't been confronted by anything too bad.". I was touring with Tracy Chapman. Rick:Yeah. And Im going to be doing Neil Sedaka and Cory Wells. Leland Sklar: Movie director, film director, or producer. The Immediate Family (Left to Right): Steve Postell, Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar and Russ Kunkel. But, the James Taylor thing was a whole new animal. And like, when we finish this up, Im doing a video every day, and telling stories about it. Some of the artists caught my attention, that a lot of people may not know. Fortunately, tried and trusted equipment keeps Sklar on the road and performing at his best. Rick: Okay. And Johnny didnt care about the money. I see some of these bands where the bassist has, like, three SVT rigs on stage. You've played with so many top-name drummers over the years. You know, I met Les Paul when he was 94, and he played up until he was like 101, I think. However, rather than use an alder body with an ash laminate top, as is often seen on other instruments, we place the pieces side-by-side. On May 6, 2020, Sklar created a Top Ten list of his favorite songs of all time for Spotify. Sklar worked on the Phil Collins album No Jacket Required and toured as part of Collins' band on The No Jacket Required World Tour from February through July 1985. But, Henrys been around for almost everything Ive ever worked on. He is an actor and composer, known for Man of Steel (2013), The Ant Bully (2006) and Playing by Heart (1998). Whether I'm playing Evergreen with Barbra Streisand or playing on Stratus with Billy Cobham, I'm got the same bass and the same attitude.". My dad bought me a Melody bass guitar, because no-one could hear the upright bass in those days, and I went through a series of basses until I finally got a 1962 Jazz for 90 bucks. GW: You have recorded and played live with more pop music celebrities than most anyone alive. [4][7][8] Sklar took to it immediately and began playing string bass in the orchestra and dance band. Its almost exponential, how that can work. He was not blas about it. undefined And then all of a sudden, he took off, and we were kind of dragged along with this Taylor tsunami. I met Sheldon Dingwall at NAMM 14 years ago, Sklar remembers. Ive been on it now for almost two months, and in the next day or so, Ill hit 100 thousand subscribers. And then hearing guys like Entwistle and Jack Bruce, and McCartney were so many of that ilk, that I really thought were amazing, and really saw myself heading in that direction. So, Shawn Phillips, is he still in South Africa? And you really try to hook up with guys who are like-minded musically, sociologically. Im not one of these guys whos completely dedicated to his rig and his gear. That's how it happens. Songs theyre talking about, the stories theyre talking about are from 30 years ago. Because I was co-majors in that. That was my initial reaction when I first saw the video for Phil Collins' smash hit, "Sussudio", in 1985. One of the fingerboards is ebony and the other is rosewood. The bass uses fanned frets, which result in longer low strings and shorter high strings. But, what was he like to actually work with in a studio? But, I didnt live the projects the way Waddy did with him. What's remarkable is, a few years later I knew them all and was working with them on a daily business.". And playing with Billy is a handful. "Well, I have a real 'give a shit' attitude. When you visit any one of our 7 convenient locations, we will gladly appraise your used vehicle, no matter the make, model, or type. "It was so strange to be on stage and look around and see the exact same band that wed had in 1970, and the thing that was great is that everybody is still working and so theyre still at the top of their game. When I got called to do the session, my assumption was that he was going to The beauty of current technology is, you can be one of these bands thats trying. It was built by Steve Helgeson back in the '70s. But if you had upright bass, there was really no great mics or anything for them. They were getting ready to do a gig at the Troubadour, and he mentioned to Peter that he'd heard this bass player he really liked. It was a great show. Leland Bruce Sklar was born May 28, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "There's an expectation from young players that Pro Tools will cover all of their inadequacies. 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