A Tribute to Tim Bogert (1944-2021)

[@timothymiller5405]

Thank you for this. Tim died of cancer. I talked to him last week. We have been friends since 1984. I am gutted. His incredible bass playing will be part of who I am as a bass player forever. Rest in peace, Timmy.

[@MDavidG1]

Where was Tim at when he died? At home, in California?

[@timothymiller5405]

@@MDavidG1 Yes. I California.

[@edwardscully6690]

My old neighbor three houses down. Having a hard time that I didn't him back.He had great stories.

[@tapeheadreal]

Absolutely gutted hearing this. I loved Tim, he was one of my biggest influences to play bass. Can’t believe this. Rest In Peace Tim ❤️

[@jsamc]

Can't believe it ?? Gee Wiz ! No one lives forever. 76 is a decent run for a rocker.

[@silverfishimperetrix4818]

The hair on my neck still stands up when Tim kicks in that fuzzbox during his solo on "Oleo"! Good Lord!

[@deborraholiveri6202]

Thank you Timmy. Loved your music in Fudge and Cactus. RIP

[@jimfritz9503]

I only saw him once . VANILLA FUDGE was the headliner band ,Feb.1969. Jethro Tull , Led Zep , then The Fudge . Kinetic Playground , Chicago. What a night ! All 3 were fantastic . R I P .

[@hm_nn_5633]

Chicago? I don't think so.

[@jimfritz9503]

@@hm_nn_5633 Feb. 1969 . 1st tour for both Tull and Led Zep. Vanilla Fudge were the headliners. KINETIC PLAYGROUND. $ 5. Believe it or not . It s documented. Best Wishes.

[@davidl570]

@@hm_nn_5633 Why's that so hard to believe?

[@jameskrys5286]

Was that a Jam Production? I recall that the Yardbirds played somewhere in Park Ridge Illinois around 1967.

[@jimfritz9503]

@@jameskrys5286 I don t think JAM was around then . They got their start in the early 70s promoting shows in Wisconsin + in Illinois cities way away from Metro Chicago because that was a locked market . Yardbirds played ALL OVER the Chicago/ suburban area in 1967 / 68. I m pretty sure that I saw them at THE CELLAR in Arlington Heights ( that was 54 years ago ! ). Anyway I saw them twice with J. Page in 68. One was at the Majestic Ballroom in Lake Geneva , Wisc.

[@chrismcmullen1088]

Pete, you do great tributes to those we lose along the way. Much thanks to you and your fantastic channel.

[@Cyrano66]

I remember the song "Bedroom Mazurka" by Cactus. It Rocked!! You never hear them on classic rock radio. Classic rock radio is so disappointing. Rest In Peace Tim.

[@turefromfinland3264]

Great great song!!!

[@MSPARKS]

Classic rock radio has and always will be repetitive sludge. Same 3 songs by the same 15 or so bands.

[@Cyrano66]

@@MSPARKS Exactly. Classic rock radio is actually killing classic rock in two ways. 1.) By ignoring 90% of classic rock. 2.) Overkill of the 10 % they do play 'til it's just stale and trite.

[@magnuswettermark8293]

Sad as hell. One of the best ever,both singer and bassplayer. So much talent! Now i m playing some Vanilla fudge..RIP Tim Bogert

[@captainbeyond7469]

We’re losing one legend after another. R.I.P. Tim you will be missed thanks for the music.

[@Gedsparrow81]

As time goes by, all these great artists who made history get older, sick and eventually die and we are left more alone everyday. So sad.

[@michaelfarrell2185]

First concert I ever went to which I think was in summer 1971 was Black Sabbath, Cactus, and Chase at the War Memorial in Syracuse, NY. Black Sabbath was amazing, but I remember being impressed with Cactus. Great live band! RIP Tim.

[@robertgaddis2973]

Great tribute - will crank these albums this weekend and raise a beverage to the sky to salute a legend - you the man Pete well done

[@catdeli]

Well I never saw Cactus but Restrictions was one of the first albums I ever bought. One time I got to see Tim play. Him, Leslie West and Joe Franco toured a set of Mountain songs in 1988 and they came to a club in Latham, NY. Barely 50 people paid to see them! My ticket was #45 so that was sad. BUT! They fucking blew the walls down! It was such a heavy, thick, massive sound they put out! My friend and I still talk about it. I hope Les and Tim are jamming on upstairs.

[@robertharvey2604]

Those early Vanilla Fudge albums were fantastic. I completely agree that if Rod Stewart had joined Beck, Bogert and Appice that would have been amazing. Great bass player. RIP Tim.

[@independenceltd.]

Sad. Knew he wasn't doing well. Bogert severely underrated when rock bassists are named. Appice/Bogert one of the greatest rhythm sections ever. Any album with those two is a must own, Cactus being one of my faves.

[@edwardscully6690]

If you could ever hear him play and sing 20 feet from you, I agree. Way underrated. Timmy was incredible. I remember the day when he told me on my couch when Led Zeppelin opened for them and the Mud Shark incident.

[@nelsono4315]

I saw Tim with Carmine and Beck pre-BBA. They were a 4 piece band with a guy named Kim Milford on lead vocals. I also saw him with Cactus

[@pauldavidcrisp]

I saw Beck, Bogert and Appice in Columbus, OH at Veterans Memorial in the early 70s. I was in the balcony straight back and it sounded great.

[@joepalooka2145]

I saw Tim Bogert with Vanilla Fudge in the summer of 1969. Led Zeppelin was the opening act on their first North American tour with the Fudge. What a great show that was. I stood third row from the stage, right on centre, and was spellbound by both bands. I was learning to play electric bass and Tim Bogert made a huge impression on me. He was one of those rare bass players who could play complex lines and sing great at the same time. To this day he's one of my musical heroes. RIP Tim.

[@craigbullock629]

First concert I ever went to was in the fall of 1968 was Vanilla Fudge and Chambers Brothers at Westchester County Center in White Plains NY.

[@diggersouth]

Listen to Cactus all the time. This is sad. But the music will always make me smile.

[@bobthebear1246]

76 is amazing for a rocker. R.I.P. Tim Bogert, a great bass player and a good singer.

[@emilianocaballero5511]

A sad loss of hard rock music. Rest in peace Tim Bogert. A Great bass player

[@keep_it_tidy56]

Good tribute, thanks. Remember listening to the BBA album in the seventies and wanting to find out more about this great rhythm section from Vanilla Fudge. Got into Cactus later and thoroughly enjoyed their bluesy music. RIP, some damn fine musicians jammin’ up there.

[@frankcamarillo8985]

Thanks Pete. Great job bro. May Tim Bogert Rest In Peace 🙏

[@roguelobster4278]

The first time I heard the Fudge version of "Keep me hanging on" it truly blew my mind. My condolences to his family and friends, RIP

[@chazblitz]

I'm getting tired of waking up to crappy news. Pete is right on the money with the "complete bass player" tag. The guy was a monster. That BB&A album is still a regular on my Playlist for my daily commute. RIP Tim.

[@alanconrad8490]

God Bless Timmy...always a favorite.....Saw you many times with Cactus and BBA

[@Kelsy27]

Going to listen to Vanilla Fudge now to keep me hanging on in these awful times. RIP Tim ❤

[@claxton1959]

Had Beck Bogart Appice on 8 track yrs ago....wore it out.....RIP Tim 🎵🎸❤🤟✌

[@diannecarpenter7718]

Thank you for the information about , “Tim Bogert “. Tim will be remembered through his music. Rest In Peace, “Tim”.🎼🎤🎸🎵🥁

[@pasanamolnalita7899]

One Way...or another was the first album I bought without knowing who they were. It’s so heavy back then and that bass!!! RIP

[@DonHornsby]

Thanks, Pete. I am sad to hear about Tim. His work and contributions to my early life soundtrack are meaningful to me. When I was about 12, I was given a copy of the VANILLA FUDGE, and THE BEAT GOES ON album. I was floored and had to find more and followed their RENAISSANCE release. The VANILLA FUDGE influenced Prog Bands such as YES - and Chris Squire referred to Tim as an inspiration. Sad news indeed!

[@MochaDaisy8645]

I’d like to think Tim and Chris are jamming on The Fish at this moment! He will be missed

[@G8GT364CI]

RIP Tim, you were one of my long time bass heroes.

[@ricklabonte4144]

Nice tribute Pete 👏 He was amazing...Beck Bogert Appice is one of my favorites

[@SomeSong2]

Cactus is a must-hear when it comes to 70s hard rock. Almost a precursor to stoner rock at times. They've been a part of my listening over the last couple of months. Sad to hear this news.

[@skeevysteve8245]

This one hurts. Bad. R.I.P.

[@kamranmalik8546]

Found out on Twitter on Mike Portnoy’s post around 7:30 and I wanted to come directly here. R.I.P. Tim Bogert (1944-2021)

[@cliffbarber6058]

Saw him with Jeff Beck at the Warehouse in New Orleans 72,. Front Row! One of the great Bass players,

[@stephensdygert7600]

Cactus "One way or Another" is one of the most prolific rock albums of all time. Blues/Metal at its finest.

[@nicoleteague2476]

He passed very very loved. RIP

[@arniegries8579]

Those Cactus albums were very inspirational for me. American 70.s hard rock classics.

[@erikvaldur3334]

Oh no. This is the first I've heard of Tims' passing. He was one of my teachers at MI in the early 90s. He shared many stories with me while we were outside on a smoke break. Greatest guy in the business. He was as genuine as they come. I know he got banged up real bad a decade or so ago in a car or motorcycle accident but heard he was doing ok. Of all the cats I got to share the stage with, I am most proud of sharing it with him. Man was he highly respected there by all the students and pros who came to do shows there. Anyone who came there as a solo artist had to have Tim playin bass with them no matter what genre of music they played. RIP Tim. we'll never forget you. "Smoke em if ya got em" Tim.

[@brenobutcher]

Legendary bass player! RIP

[@stevenhanson1454]

Another life-long part of me. Cactus first heard ..on KAAY from Little Rock Arkansas to Northern Minnesota...1976. Then discovered Vanilla Fudge...Beck Bogert Appice.....loved and missed. Thank's for the info Pete. We'll all be together soon for the Rockfest in the sky.

[@Trifixion22]

I'm pretty young so I don't have any experience with it myself, but it must be hard when one of these guys who have been such a constant in your life passes on. Sort of like losing an old friend...

[@stevenhanson1454]

@@Trifixion22 Ronnie Dio was the hardest. 1975 . 15 year old I heard a song from ELF. Next thing he's playing in Rainbow...like 2 months later. I bought the 8-Track tape and someone stold it at a garage party. Greg Kaczor was playing guitar & between songs...stolen. They gave it back like 3 weeks later. My cousin...and then.....after seeing Ronnie in 1982 & 2003 & 2006.He just died...2009? Literally grew up with his music. Many concerts. Many albums. Many years. Good observation Nick Jones.

[@hanksta34]

Thank you Pete for exposing me to new classic rock. I remember the band from the album covers as a kid but didn't know other than "Keep me holdin' on"

[@elvisparker4691]

Another Rock Obit handled with Class, Grace & Sensitivity by Pete. Rest in Peace Mr. Bogert 🙏 ...🎸

[@brucepapa1096]

Loved his killer vocals and bass playing.I was fortunate to see The Vanilla fudge back in their prime.I even got to meet him when they started to play again in the late 90's. He was very friendly and pretty humble from what I gathered talking to him.Sad day indeed! Truly one of rocks gifted and innovative musicians.I also saw him with Jeff Beck and Cactus.What can I say a Legend, right? My condolences to his family and close friends.

[@Trifixion22]

Jeez. Me and my dad were just listening to Cactus today. Really weird... I had a sudden urge to listen to them this morning. Condolences to his family!

[@MochaDaisy8645]

Hey Nick! This is definitely a hard loss. Still love seeing that cover art in the comments

[@kenrex1126]

RIP Tim Bogert. Saw Cactus at the Fillmore east in 71 and Beck, Bogert and Appice at Gaelic park in 72. One of the best bass players ever.

[@markchoma9822]

Great bass player. Always liked Vanilla Fudge. RIP Tim Bogert.

[@mariomendozaramirez9674]

Que en paz descanse. Tim Bogart.

[@timwanwick6503]

LOVE that you display CDs !! I Love CDs!!!!!! A Very Well Done tribute , sir. It's TIME for re- issues of Cactus albums for Record Store Day 🎸🎸🎸

[@dferris7767]

Thanks for the tribute, Pete. So much of my drumming inspiration comes from Carmine Appice. So, Tim Bogert's playing is legendary and influential to many bassists through the decades too. Great catalog of music to choose from.

[@MickeyMetalmjl]

"I don't like talking about old times,cause all it does is makes me sad":(

[@careytamburrino746]

Man this really bummed me out this morning. I am a huge fan of Tim Bogert! One album I would love to include is Derringer Bogert and Appice - The Sky is Falling and Doing Buisness which is basically the same album! Sky is what I have and I love it!

[@GuitarHack66]

RIP. Great loss. Cactus was awesome.

[@zenos.5315]

So sorry to hear this sad news, Tim was a true bass legend with Vanilla Fudge and Cactus, R.I.P.

[@roccocannavaro3530]

Descanse en paz Tim súper bajista fenomenal (exelente músico)

[@jasonnash5173]

wearing my Cactus shirt today in honor of the legend....RIP Tim......

[@leesyrjanen3947]

Tim Bogert on the Fender Bass. "thank you"

[@hmiller4585]

Best break song ever - rip Tim

[@iancunningham5576]

I was into them. Still play Cactus, Mountain, Humble Pie Vinyl, then CD all the time.

[@turefromfinland3264]

Me too. Excellent music!!!

[@deborraholiveri6202]

Still listen to all of them too ! Best music of my life

[@dalecornell5689]

Three of my favorite bands of all time.

[@rossfletcher4362]

Wow, I didn't know Tim had passed on,,, I still listen to the Beck, Bogert and Appice album often, I love his bass sound and it greatly influences my playing. RIP Tim 💜👊

[@kevinmcardle4087]

Loved Vanilla Fudge... R.I.P.

[@Joeh1154]

Excellent tribute. Tim Bogert along with James Jamerson were my two reasons to play the Bass. And the funny thing about that is, they both hit me right in the ear but it was on two separate songs done by The Supremes! Jamerson on "Reflections" and Bogert on "You keep me hangin' on." I was lucky enough (and old enough) to have seen Cactus at the famed Fillmore East in NYC for the "One way or another" tour. They were amazing. RIP Tim Bogert. Your place in rock history will remain forever.

[@johnmichaelwilliams6694]

Thank you, Pete, for using SoT to let us know of Tim's passing. His name always - ALWAYS - causes a flashback to the summer of 1969 when my older brother and I endlessly played The Break Song from Vanilla Fudge's album Near The Beginning. The flashback is to the end of Tim's bass solo where he is introduced as "Tim Bogert....on the bass!" and you hear Tim respond "THANK you!" Seeing your tribute made me flashback again so thank you again, Pete for doing this tribute to Tim Bogert, who step off the planet before us. And to Tim, I can only offer RIP and "THANK you!"

[@JasonC1981]

Rip Tim. Love Cactus. That early 70s blues hard rock!

[@edgarsnake2857]

I saw Vanilla Fudge at my first major rock concert. They were opening for Jimmy Page and the Yardbirds on what would be the Yardbirds last tour. Tim was earthshaking on bass. A while later I saw Cactus in a 200 capacity club and it was so loud our ears were bleeding by the second song. ...We stayed for the whole thing. Tim and Carmine were absolutely thunderous. Tim was simply a rock virtuoso.

[@ChromeDestiny]

RIP, Tim. I was just listening to Cactus' Restrictions the other day. I'll listen to some live Cactus in his honor.

[@markanthonyrocky]

I met Tim after a gig with Carminen Apice and Jeff Beck in Gainesville... When I studied in New York I was a Vanilla Fudge fan and was truly impressed with their performance...since it was the first time hearing them together in this ensemble. All three were gracious and we're nice to me and my friends while in Gainesville...Tim and I stayed in touch...for a little while.. What I recall is Jeff Beck was somewhat shy and Carmine was gregarious...and Tim was a bit wild..when ever I listen to their album, I can see their faces and recall how great the show was.. But most of all the time I spent with Tim. Gone too soon Love and Light and my deepest condolences to your family and closest friends.🎶🕊️

[@itkojecockot]

man, the year is taking off truly great :D those classic Vanilla Fudge albums are a "mandatory equipment" for my music collection(and surely for every true rock fan)..... always loved these proto-progressive bands such as Fudge, Moody Blues, Ford Theatre etc...... Fudge also sounded quite heavy for their time..... always considered them the predecessors of Rush....... I was never fortunate enough to see Tim live, but I played the shit out of those old records, so I know his basslines truly well...... R.I.P.

[@blazerk9614]

I'm crushed, saw him a few times, my favorite was Carmen Appice and friends with Rick Derringer. RIP Tim.

[@rickfobes5386]

Thanks..Great to hear your perspective. One of my favorite Vanilla Fudge albums is "Near the Beginning", where the 2nd side of the album was a complete "live" performance called "Break Song"". Check out Bogert's long bass lead, accompanied by first Appice, then Vinnie Martel and Mark Stein join in a little. After Bogert's phenominal lead, Mark Stein yells out: "TIM BOGERT- On the Fender Bass!!"..Classic. RIP

[@michaelward9880]

First Leslie West now Tim Bogert. I had One Way or Another and Restrictions in my LP collection and played the crap out of them as well as B,B and A. Good stuff!!

[@terrydavis5915]

BBA Saw them live. Can never forget it. Saw hundreds and hundreds of concerts...may be #1

[@RayBecker]

Aww man...Not Tim...shit. Him and/or Chris Squire my biggest influences. Damn it sucks getting old. Tim was a MONSTER bassist and vocalist. So strong. Great old school tone. Aww man. Condolences to the family, to Stein, Carmine and Vinny. Thanks for making this tribute man.

[@malco49]

i had a bunch of cactus albums back in the day. hadn't remembered that carmine appice was in that band as well. i have gotten rid of a lot of lp's over the years , (still have a nice 800-1000 lps) but never got rid of the beck bogart and appice album. rest in peace tim.

[@peteyk9391]

He was my teacher. I loved him, and always will. May his memory be eternal.

[@vadenk4433]

This breaks my heart. I love Cactus. RIP

[@pinky5011]

Me too, they don't make music like that anymore

[@martykerlin1216]

Absolutely an amazing bass player! Often play "Alaska" (esp.) in winter, from my personal favorite Cactus album, Restrictions. Also really liked his "Pipedream" LP from the 70s - I think it was a project/band that never quite took off, but that album had some really good stuff on it. He was a pretty strong vocalist too. A few (or more!) years back, I came across some bass guitar instructional VHS tapes in my local library that featured him - was pretty cool to see and hear him giving lessons - seemed really down-to-earth; a legend, for sure and will be missed. RIP Tim Bogert. Thanks Pete for recognizing him.

[@keenanX1]

This does hurt, Tim was so good to me. He was my private instructor at MIT and he gave me some great advice and tips. Real life stuff and he told it like it was. One time when I was performing he pulled me aside afterwards and said hey man that was some pretty difficult stuff you were starting to pull off there but you all of a sudden backed off a little. He then looked me right in the eye and said "I don't ever want to see you pull back again. If you're going to go for it go for it all the way with no apologies". That was Sir Tim Bogert in a nutshell folks. Tim, R.I.P. but I know you will Rock in Eternity!

[@RonaldJFrump]

Love the live version of Parchman Farm by Cactus. Tim really holds down the bottom.

[@peterichards3261]

More sad news. RIP Tim Bogert. Loved Cactus and BBA. He also appeared on a lost classic from 1976 called "Marcus" named after the lead singer. Excellent album

[@turefromfinland3264]

Yeah, Marcus is awesome record.

[@haroldbelfast]

I actually got to jam with him a couple of times in the late 80's, when he ran a weekly jam night in Malibu. A very kind man, very accessible, and a monster musician. Going to crank up Beck Bogert Appice tonight.

[@nasqueens]

Wow ! I wish I had known about that back when living on L.I. .I did see him with the Fudge before their first break up and with Cactus at the Fillmore.

[@jameskrys5286]

I had a cool music teacher who taught a class on the Vanilla Fudge record my junior year in high school. RIP Tim Bogert.

[@martinsmith6455]

He was incredible Bass player and very underrated singer. Got into them back in the 90s when I was into Monster magnet and was checking out the bands they covered. Such a heavy sound but always tasteful and fluid and had such a soulful voice. He leaves an incredible legacy of music for us to enjoy. Xxx

[@WillyRaschke]

I am truly gutted, thank you for the music and inspiration.

[@vedavaughn7164]

Listening to this again... thanks -- Veda Vaughn Bogert

[@tiny5500]

Absolutely rocking low end and vocals. Was rocking to BBA! Magic! 🙏♥️🙏

[@MarkPauling]

So saddened by this news. Tim was one of my instructors when I attended MI in the late-eighties.

[@fredfender]

Wow, so sorry to hear this. Always loved Tim's playing and personality. We actually chatted a few times on FB. He was a Harley lover also!!!! Thoughts and prayers to his family.

[@alanthorne3921]

Still got my original vinyl Beck,Bogert and Appice Live album from the 70s.Scratchy but I’m gonna crank it.Oh yeah I still have those first two have Cactus lps

[@johnrosier1686]

Sorry to hear this. He is the only bass player I know of that I share a birthday with. I wish he could still be out there playing with Carmen.

[@z2002marlene]

Aww, my birthday also. RIP Tim

[@johnrosier1686]

After a little thought I remembered that Larry Graham of Graham Central Station also shares a birthday with myself and Tim. Larry was two years younger than Tim.

[@catsofsherman1316]

Thanks for the video Pete. I remember Carmine talking about him in your interview. I love Vanilla Fudge and BBA. Not too familiar with Cactus. I'm ready for some good news man.

[@MochaDaisy8645]

Vanilla Fudge were probably the blueprint for the hard rock band of equals rather than having the dominant half like so many bands of that era, especially in England. I don’t think BBA is the best work by Beck, Bogert OR Appice but they were probably doing their best individual playing up to that point. You gotta check out Cactus, man! The guitar player is outstanding and he happens share his name with Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty

[@drdrewart]

So sorry to hear it. I got to hang out with Tim at a little bar call White Horse Saloon at the end of Sunset Blvd. near the beach when our bands played there in the early 80s. He was kind and supportive of my development as a bassist.

[@enjois5464]

this is something we have to get used to, time waits for no man, rip tim

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

Sadly you are right. I just hope his spirit is in a good dimension and he is happy.

[@elbecko7969]

Oh no!!! So sorry to hear this. A powerhouse musician.

[@VilleMaunu]

Very sad...:(.. one of the best bass players ever...

[@Doobie1975]

very sad to hear about Tim Bogert's death, very underrated bassist and singer, hope he's up there playing with the legendary greats.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

is this who I see from the old G plus days? 🎸🤠☕

[@donaldellis8952]

Saw him with Cactus 1971. RIP Tim. Pete you need to check two obscure releases Absolutely by Boxer and the self titled album by Pipedream. His bass is all those records amazing bass playing

[@jason-budney7624]

Dang, more crappy news! I will be blasting One Way... Or Another, RIP Tim!