My new Web site is: www.lelandsklarsbeard.com. The new book is there and lots of goodies in the works... Here are the directions to my new club house if you want to come and hang. flatfiv.co/pages/lees-clubhouse
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@rickbaker45714 жыл бұрын
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls... listen to his every word. Carefully. This man is pure genius and yet as kind as your grandmother... probably kinder. He is an AMAZING human being. All the love in the world!
@CARDINAL7014 жыл бұрын
Another pedal steel player that subscribes to Lee's channel!!! Bravo!!
@rickbaker45714 жыл бұрын
@@CARDINAL701 we gotta stick together!! : )
@jongreen21984 жыл бұрын
Who let Gandalf out of the Shire?
@Eleventhearlofmars4 жыл бұрын
Jon Green next you’ll be calling him Father Christmas ffs?! 🥱
@andreirlmeier3 жыл бұрын
i know this
@generalhammond4614 жыл бұрын
When you talk about all these stars do you realise you are revered by many people as much as they are? You are an absolute legend! Thanks Leland
@ArjanYoyoman4 жыл бұрын
I know right. He doesnt need a picture of BB king signing his bass. Everybody would believe him anyway. (=
@CARDINAL7014 жыл бұрын
@@ArjanYoyoman BB King probably told people " at least I got to play with Lee Sklar before I died!!!
@tuskedbeast4 жыл бұрын
Just as enjoyable without playing. I imagine I'm one of many who check this every day- not only for the wit and heart you're sharing, but the care and kindness in your continuity in doing this. Take care.
@robertquinn82104 жыл бұрын
For those of you watching on a whim, this is the greatest/luckiest bass player alive, based on the talent he has played behind and made better because of it. He is a child of the sun.
@nobleaj84 жыл бұрын
I met BB King a few years ago working a concert. I was just a local stagehand, but damned if he did not shake EVERY local's hand after the show. The NICEST man.
@paulpocock58884 жыл бұрын
Leland, I just wanted to say thank you for being a regular guy.
@kennonmoen44244 жыл бұрын
I’ve always said, “Every project deserves a new tool, and no job is complete until you bleed on it.” Sorry about the finger, but don’t worry about us-we’ll listen to stories while it heals. Take care. Stay home...stay safe...save lives!
@absolutlynobody4 жыл бұрын
What B.B King is for you Leland, you are for us...
@linkedup7346Ай бұрын
Now this Jazz Bass is really the most beautiful piece of Artwork I have ever seen on a Musical Instrument... It reminds me of a 1962 Jazz Bass with a Bad Ass Bridge that was for sale in a small Music Store in Danbury, Conn. back in the mid 80's... The price was 600.00 back then. It was stripped down and stained Walnut. What a Beauty... You are so GREAT Lee........
@mxfxdlg4 жыл бұрын
Been amazed and inspired by your genius and style since the late 70s. Heard you first back when you were doing something with Rit or Carlton and you were going by “Lee Sklar” , and have never let you out of earshot since. Thank you very much for showing us musicians how it’s done. You plus any track you are on, Sir.
@tonydumont18214 жыл бұрын
Young artist here... You're the man Leland! Thank you for doing these
@winstontk4 жыл бұрын
I just never get tired of listening to this fine man speak. Thank you, Lee!
@lumo4 жыл бұрын
I never would have thought that the daily video log of a living bass legend would brighten my days during a global quarantine, but here we are... Thanks immensely, Mr Sklar, and all the best from Europe!
@Eleventhearlofmars4 жыл бұрын
Lee, your content is amazing and definitely keeps lots of good people going through these hard times. Keep up the great work it’s valued by me and many many others judging by the comments. 👍🏼
@MrCarl2204 жыл бұрын
WOW! Great job on that '67 bass! Pure genius! Thank you for sharing this and all the great stories!
@dougmael4 жыл бұрын
It’s great knowing that you were/are a Frank Zappa and Mothers of Invention freak, Lee! I am one, as well.
@Nurse_Diesel Жыл бұрын
That is a great picture. It reminds me of a person getting knighted, kneeling before the king on his throne.
@TheMusicalEndeavorsOfWalterB4 жыл бұрын
I cracked up when you said Ozzie Nelson is a freak compared to you. Loving your videos!
@LetzBeaFranque3 жыл бұрын
This is a goldmine of folk knowledge!!! Thank you!!!
@TomoFujitaMusic4 жыл бұрын
I love that 1962 Jazz Bass (was) You are very unique!! BB King Story is so awesome too!!
@ronjames61284 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love that bass!!!! I could sit for hours and listen to your stories also...Thanks Leland
@Liquidhun4 жыл бұрын
I wish if those instruments could tell the stories. Oh, wait! We have You Sir, telling us amazing stories, with amazing names. Thank You for sharing. We deeply appreciate it.
@dirkjanklijn99494 жыл бұрын
Love what you did with the Jazz, great story's again, stay safe and hope your finger wil heal quickly.
@LinkRocks4 жыл бұрын
Legend. We're blessed to have this man in our time of living.
@wayneburba94574 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing us on your life’s journey. You have made me feel real comfortable and I’m old. Take care and your life and songs have been a pleasure.
@johncameron55824 жыл бұрын
B B King wow! Love hearing your stories, stay healthy!
@waynemagin25544 жыл бұрын
" Call any vegetable call it by name " My late sister introduced me to the "Mothers of Invention" FSU Eng Lit, University of Illinois computer science. She as I had bands, I just did production, she was a great singer. Thanks for all of the stories. If you have any stories about Jeff Porcaro or Carlos Vega that would be cool ! Namaste
@bmfsounddesign96434 жыл бұрын
The reverence and excitement you show talking about B.B. is exactly how we feel tuning in everyday for your videos.
@MacTeee4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Sklar for the great music and great stories. Hope the recovery from your rose bush attack will be speedy and you can get back to playing bass again...
@kjbunnyboiler4 жыл бұрын
Get well Leland, perfect opportunity to do a live Q&A. Give us a couple of days warning though. You & Gibbens, beard overload!
@tattlerman89534 жыл бұрын
Im started playin bass in 1973 and Sklar was one of the bassplayers among few others i hold on to , thanks
@videovuer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the wonderful info & stories. Be well. Love!
@vincentcuevas4 жыл бұрын
In love with your hippie/jazz bass... you're a genius!!!
@darrellwilliams67414 жыл бұрын
Thank you Leland for your Kindness and Sharing and Caring I Love the Gear and I am a Bass player/ CNA .God Bless You Wear Gardening Gloves Your Hands are Your Greatest asset for Bass Peace &Blessing My friend 👍🙏❤
@MatthewMcClellan4 жыл бұрын
That is really beautiful work on that jazz bass. What a treasure. I wish you speedy healing.
@chriswalker59794 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping these up Lee. If you're still talking gear tomorrow, I'd love you to talk about your preferences for action and neck relief.
@ezion674 жыл бұрын
Future historian: "BB King was a graffiti artist best known for tagging Leland Sklar's Hofner base guitar".
@pwyfplaywhatyoufeel53333 жыл бұрын
I so love when you reminisce about your early days and like so many, you started out with an Echo bass, then what it a scuffle it was to come up with $90.00 to purchase your 62' jazz, my first bass was a Hofner, which my folks bought me after we watched The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, they were by no means in a financial position to spend that kind of money on an 11 year old boy with the attention span of a rock but they took a chance and as they say, the rest is history... thank you Lee for sharing your memories with us and P.S. thanks for turning me on to DINGWALL...I love it!!!
@RollieFingers594 жыл бұрын
Feel better Mr. Sklar. !!
@prsynths46044 жыл бұрын
Cant thank you enough for your videos and help us to keep our sanity🙌
@sodoffski56424 жыл бұрын
I found it telling (and touching) when you admitted you'd liked to have replaced John Paul Jones some years back. What a resumé though. Tasteful and wise gentleman.
@ygbass374 жыл бұрын
Never Trim back the roses before going on stage ! :D Get well soon !
@gregleroy14 жыл бұрын
Bloody gardening! Enjoy. Thanks Lee.✌🏼
@JD-hh9io4 жыл бұрын
Iv'e seen that beard in countless videos. With Collins, Clapton, and Toto too? So come to find out that he does this youtube stuff as well. I am glad. Thanks man. I realy appreciate what you do.
@gulfcoastbeemer4 жыл бұрын
Lee is the consummate listener whose tasteful playing elevates everyone else’s playing. It’s obvious it’s the same with his interactions with people in general. A total class act.
@tannertuner4 жыл бұрын
Ok, I love the carved up J-bass! And at this point in your life I don’t think anyone is going to doubt that BB King signed your bass! Lol! You’re as much of a legend as the artists you’ve played for, if not more so. And today I have a splinter in the end of the exact same finger
@johncardinali3 жыл бұрын
Great carving job!!! I tried my hand at it when my kids were growing up, it’s not easy.take care Leland.John
@tonys12104 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Leland. Have a great day! ✌
@mustafaalpcigman41104 жыл бұрын
That Peace carved bass is gorgeous.
@robertkay93492 жыл бұрын
Ha! Loved the Blazing Saddles reference! ‘Scuse me while I whips this out.
@augustosaviatto16734 жыл бұрын
Lee, thanks for sharing so many nice stories with us.
@0HARE4 жыл бұрын
I like the look and sound of that unique Jazz Bass or yours. We all appreciate the close look at your gear, and all the super interesting stories that they are a part of. Positive Vibrations
@kdenn714 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to come across this video too! That bass! :) Thanks Leland!
@thebutton79324 жыл бұрын
Thats hilarious ! . . . Same thing for me . . "Ïts not a proper day's work, untill I'm bleeding" . . is my line . . .
@linkedup734616 күн бұрын
I had a thorn under my nail once. You need to get it removed before it gets infected. Funny how you're so humble to get BB Kings autograph when you are equally famous...
@Adipsia14 жыл бұрын
Your channel has made a difference to my lockdown in the UK. It makes the world feel a smaller and better place.
@josephstarns46093 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this. I absolutely love you channel.
@braddsn4 жыл бұрын
Legend...... amazing to watch and listen to this guy talk. How cool is this!
@wicklowcourt62934 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your stories! Hope your finger feels better soon...thankful it’s not THE finger!
@michaelgrant69204 жыл бұрын
Much love Lee and thank you for these video's, they keep me sane! x
@steini67712 жыл бұрын
Great stories. Loved the Zappa story -
@udodaum4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy listening to everything you tell us...
@ratstomper38494 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for your time, it is truly a gift to hear you speak.
@henkwesselsbass18104 жыл бұрын
Take good care of your finger Lee 💪 thanks again for your video.
@matto97344 жыл бұрын
Lee, you are a true story teller and you could really fit into the Griot culture from Africa. You are telling history by telling your stories... ...and this Bass!!!
@FoxroxElectronics4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting these videos. I really enjoy them!
@DojoOfCool4 жыл бұрын
The first time I got to talk to you Lee was when Wolfgang was playing a benefit at Elysian Park in a L.A. and you showed me that bass. I used to hang out at the old POP pier in Venice and Wolfgang was rehearsing at Blue Whale rehearsal studios that was under the pier. That was a great time in music. Keep speaking your mind!!!!
@lelandsklar63633 жыл бұрын
Magical times!
@Stewkeithmtb4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video series. I am learning from you every day.
@jeremythornton4334 жыл бұрын
Leland is beyond cool! The nicest most humble gentleman I have ever seen on KZbin!
@Carlbassplayer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leland for this. Love your playing and all the stories. Keep it up man!
@carlboswell9864 жыл бұрын
Once again, thank you so much for posting, and I sure do understand about giving your finger some time to heal.
@advanoyen4 жыл бұрын
Get well soon Lee!
@MadeOnTape4 жыл бұрын
this youtube channel is an important historical document
@NickGranville4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I really dig hearing your stories. Inspiring. And great gear too.
@wataboutya93104 жыл бұрын
The very first thing that came into my mind when I seen this guy was, “Mr. Natural!”
@lelandsklar63633 жыл бұрын
That’s what James Taylor called me.
@joachimheinemann69364 жыл бұрын
Leland, thank you so much for your extremely interesting details remarks on your rig !!!!!
@MrDanHatton4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. You seem a really nice genuine guy 🙂
@pswilliams764 жыл бұрын
So cool to see your old Jazz bass, thanks Leland! 👍🏼✨
@levent.4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your answer about strings! Your knowledge and musicianship is treasure for us. Respect and love from Turkey.
@KenCarver4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Appreciate the back stories with the instruments.
@jimborumable4 жыл бұрын
What an amazing man. So inspiring!
@timmccullen80204 жыл бұрын
Wow Thank You, Leland for sharing all of the great stories of your Bass Guitars and Music.
@bedtimegore13294 жыл бұрын
You're a noble-minded person ... I wish you all the best in the world Mr. Sklar, I can't wait to go back to listening to you, your music makes people better.
@TomHug4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the stories, Mr. Sklar! I hope your finger feels better soon!
@peterbanks35844 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your videos Lee! Awesome!!
@laurarichey74394 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time and interesting talks and your music. I really enjoy your you tube posts.
@TheChaptersirl4 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely person and fantastic bass player!! What a hero x
@JEZZeatsPEZZ4 жыл бұрын
Leland, I am more than excited to be the proud new owner of one of your EA iAmp800s. It’s in transit to the East Coast right now. Cannot wait.. It’s a gift to myself for working long hours on the front lines in the ER during this time that no one is gigging out. Nice to have a side gig in health care I guess. I’m hoping to make it through this ordeal safely and be able to play through your amp and do it justice. I will cherish it. Through my 30 years as an “accidental” bassist, I have amassed an arsenal of bass gear ( SVT, Edens, Ashdown, Genz Benz, SWR, & Aguilar to name a few). I have found my rigs are getting smaller as I’m getting older! Your iAmp 800 may top them all. You have influenced me musically for my entire life. My style is simpatico with yours, giving the song what it needs and feeling good about it.” No shame in a whole note” as you say. I’m not a chops guy by any means, nor do I need to be. I just wanted to say thanks for the music and for you to know that your amp is going to a good home where it will get some love and use. Suggestions for a cabinet match? Thanks again Leland, ‘ Jeremy Bone ( Runaway Cab)
@ronj80004 жыл бұрын
Mr Sklar I've been listening to you on albums and in concert since I was a teen in the 70s. You're awesome. Thanks for making these videos!
@orsie2004 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to see B B King perform live at the Adler Theater in Davenport, IA some years back. It was prior to 1994, because I was with my first husband who died in mid-1994. What a wild night that was! There were 3 young women sitting a few rows in front of us, and they were tugging on a flask during the entire performance, and their dancing in place got wilder and wilder as the night wore on. Oh my goodness, such a fond memory for me. I hope you read these comments, Lee, as I have tons of stories for you. . .all true, too. I’ve followed your career for decades! Hope your finger gets better. You’re a musician, so protect your hands! ❤️ Love from Iowa ❤️ Lori Parrish Niemi Euphonic Studio, LLC Mount Vernon, Iowa
@bassgenius4 жыл бұрын
Just discovering your videos which are fantastic! Long time big fan of your playing! Big thanks!
@taopagan4 жыл бұрын
Another "obvious" idea I never thought of before - ballast weight for a neck heavy axe!
@MatizB964 жыл бұрын
Leland, thanks a lot for sharing with us all your knowledge. I think this is very important for young players just as me. I admire you a lot, and you are a great inspiration for me. i've been playing in a band for 5 years (since i was 18) and my love for bass will only increase. Thanks a lot again, Greetings from Argentina!
@roncerosky62584 жыл бұрын
More gear....Yes!
@bobbywhiskey4 жыл бұрын
DUde hope your healing fast ! but man... its nice to hear your voice... Keep up the good work ! MERCI Tabarnak !
@wnyduchess4 жыл бұрын
I love you, bass Dumbledore.
@billytrance68934 жыл бұрын
Leland! I love your channel! So nice to get to know you. I really appreciate your talk on gear! It's so wonderful. "Simple" things like guitar cables, straps, etc., are always nice to get an opinion on too. Thanks once again! :-)
@futsaldino4 жыл бұрын
Have a good day Leland! 🤘🏻
@sknuts64294 жыл бұрын
Hope the finger gets better. Thanks again for cool insights
@DePodcastSpecialist4 жыл бұрын
Thx again! Love your stories :-) Take care of your finger 🤟