Pino Palladino - Bass Players You Should Know. Ep1

[@sometimespretty9588]

I got to hang out with Pino 10+ years ago in Chicago. I knew he was a musician but I thought it was just one of my boss's friends. He came out with a few of us for some late night drinks, had some laughs. Night wound down, said he had to get some sleep for a gig the next day. "Alright, good luck man! Nice meeting ya." ……. Saw him on TV the next day playing Wrigley Field with The Who. Had noooo idea. Thanks for filling me in on who that nice guy was.

[@ffarhanali]

WOW WOW WOW!!! YOU MET HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sometimespretty9588]

I was 25 or so, didn't know he was a legend. Funny add on to the story, the next night I met Zak Starkey, Ringo's kid who drummed for The Who as well. I worked at Stanley's Kitchen & Tap in Chicago, lot's of musicians would chill there. Good times.

[@ffarhanali]

@@sometimespretty9588That's awesome!!!! I've met Marcus Miller but I went to his show and then waited to meet him. Cool guy! He stood and had a conversation with me... spoke about pedals and shit. He is so freakin cool!!!

[@mdwayne741]

What a great player Pino is!

[@LearnerChess]

It was probably better for both of you that you didn't know he was anyone special.

[@seanbean4682]

Pino is one of those dudes who shows up and makes everyone sound better.

[@frankmeenzen787]

Yupp! One of the best examples for that: Give Blood from Pete Townshend!

[@nunofernandes4501]

Pino is a bass GOD!!! His lines in Paul Young's songs turned me on to fretless when I was a kid in 1985 and then later I heard Mick Karn (hint hint). Because of them both, my first bass had to be a fretless no matter what others said and I'm happy I went that way almost 30 years ago. Great video, Scott!

[@KevinLindsay64]

I first saw Pino play when I was 17 years old - 31st December 1981 when The Police played in Edinburgh, Scotland. The support band were Jools Holland and The Millionaires, the bass player being a young Pino!!! I had been playing bass for a couple of years at that point, but seeing Pino play changed my whole viewpoint of what a bass player could be! His playing was incredibly solid, with plenty of fills which didn't interfere with the other musicians. I had never seen anyone play with such a great sound, fluidity, dexterity, and sheer groove like that before. I instantly thought, "I want to play like THAT"!! I've been a fan ever since, and an honoured to have since spent time him personally. (Incidentally, the bass he was using on the Police support gig was a red Fender P-Bass with an added J-Bass pickup, no pickguard - instead it had a small metal curved cover plate over the control cavity)

[@davidhill3040]

@@KevinLindsay64 I had a very similar epiphany when I saw Stanley Clarke with Return to Forever at age 17 in 1977 Although I had heard slap bass on Sly & family stone records, Stanley was the 1st person I ever seen do it live. Im a huge Pino fan also.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

Karn for me every time. I love that he didn't even practice playing bass between albums.

[@Kahawai68]

I have always thought Pino as an absolute legend, but was unaware of just how extensive his career has been. Just astonishing. I am in awe even more than before.

[@MrSparklespring]

I loved that fretless bass riff on 'Everytime you go away' from Paul Young in the eighties, got the 'white city' album from Pete Towshend and loved the bass line in 'a new york minute' from Don Henley. Little did I know it was from the same bass player! One of the greats and most versatile, surely!

[@hansrichardderee]

Pino is my all time bass hero, ever since I bought a cassette (!) of Paul Young's No Parlez album. Bass tunes are in my head every day eversince and this was in the early 80s... Yesterday night I ordered my first bass guitar. Aged 45 I'm not too late to try playing some bass. Thanks for this vid Scott.

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

He's an incredible groove master! So versatile. 🔥🔥 Please Scott, do a bio for Anthony Jackson and Bernard Edwards.

[@jmreinke]

Both are excellent suggestions!

[@mathieudager4234]

Anthony Jackson what a Giant in Jazz Music. That’d be some great to watch one of your reviews on this Gentleman.

[@jonasboner]

Thumbs up for The Great Anthony Jackson.

[@richardf7885]

I saw Anthony Jackson play with Santana he did a 15 minute solo on a "stick" or I saw it as an eight string bass !

[@Sispex]

Great little profile. I have had the honour and utter joy of working with Pino on a couple of tracks and he is literally something else, not to mention one of the nicest guys ever. Chopping up and editing Pino’s grooves had to be one of the most joyous, not to mention educational musical experiences of my career. He da’ man!!!

[@mrericchwang]

If you haven't, listened to the John Mayer Trio, Pino and steve jordan have such a good groove together.

[@emmanuelsabado6580]

I came from there

[@tays8306]

Eff yes. The whole live DVD is 👌

[@1234-b6n]

yeah but then you have to listen to john mayer play...hard pass.

[@stevencarriere7094]

I got to meet Pino this summer when he was with Mayer. He was kind, humble and soft spoken. Friendly as could be. We chatted for just a couple minutes (I didn't want to be that guy) and he was gracious enough to pose for a quick picture. Awesome 5 minutes for me. He was as he appears to be on all the interviews I've seen. Just an awesome person and an amazing player.

[@adityanaugain548]

The great Stuart Zender from Jamiroquai please

[@Gormit]

Yes please !!

[@mathieudager4234]

That’d be awesome

[@RinkevanW]

Aditya Naugain he doesn't play with them anymore though, Paul Turner does

[@adityanaugain548]

@@RinkevanW ya rightly pointed out.

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Oh yes!!!!!

[@TapaniVaahervaara]

Rutger Gunnarsson of Abba, please! He is truly one of those unsang heroes! I was hoping to interview him, but unfortunately he died before our meeting. Rutger was just an amazing player, and he was also the mastermind behind some great Abba arrangements.

[@ToddOutLoud]

Awesome video on Pino- my favorite bassist. Leland Sklar and Tony Levin would be excellent videos as well!

[@OneHope4Heaven]

Pino was outstanding on "Come Back & Stay" by Paul Young, & what INCREDIBLE Jazz Chops he has!!! Thanks for featuring him! Suggestions for future features; Mark King (Level 42) Henrick Linder (Dirty Loops).

[@seanswinton6242]

I would add Brian Bromberg, Mark Egan, Michael Manring, and of course our favourite Mark King of Level 42.

[@OneHope4Heaven]

@@seanswinton6242 INDEED Mark King! He's my all time fave bassist ... & I'd even suggest Peter Cetera, too - very underrated TALENTED guy!

[@wizardmix]

D'Angelo.... September 17th, 1999 it was the first episode of the 4th season Chris Rock show. Spike Lee was the guest. I was 20. Embarrassingly, I didn't know who Pino, D'Angelo or ?uest was but when I heard Chicken Grease played live, I was so transformed by it, the moment it was done I got in my car, drove to the local Borders books and bought the album. There is no bass playing on any album before or since that has done more to influence how I treat the instrument today. For me, the best bass players are the ones who understand how to organically become a part of the song, Pino's playing on that album sounds like the natural world wrote it. Like the ocean carved it out of a cliff face. The whole album flows that way.

[@kevinb3812]

wELL SAID!

[@troytolbert2005]

Well put!

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

I agree completely! Incredible record, every second of it.

[@daan.v4556]

5:21 i love that bass line "sounds" so good on my headphones

[@Raether608]

feels bad man.

[@leobassii]

What Pino doesn't Read music??! Wow that is truly inspirational! There is hope for me yet...

[@wombatboter]

Met him once and I asked him what he did when they showed him written out parts and he said : "I can read chords but no notes, if there's a riff they have to hum it for me"

[@robywill4321]

I mean still learn to read if you can though! (I'm awful at it myself but it's such a useful skill)

[@mariosangermano]

Keep in mind, just because he can't read music, we should follow suit. Most of us will lose a lot of work If we can't read notes. Non of us are Pino. Most of us will never come up with the kind of parts he did, no matter how good we are. It worked for him, but that is no guarantee it will work for us.

[@wizardmix]

Sometimes being illiterate helps if only for the idea that a person's approach is different. This can be especially hard for classically trained musicians to understand. They may be often if not exclusively rooted in how something "feels" and much less within the mathematical confines of how something is supposed to be played. Certainly the shorthand to understanding more complex scales, chords and melodic relationships -- that is being musically literate will inevitably improve a person's palette when writing but it's not impossible for someone to find success otherwise.

[@arminhess1512]

Paul McCartney also can't read notes. And remember what great music he wrote!

[@steviedebarge77]

Pino is absolutely amazing and how amazing he is, he doesn’t even read and he absolutely mastered the fretboard! I can’t even imagine that anyone could play on this level and have no notation to guide him? I mean everything that he plays is the direct obedience of his ear! Amazing musician! And this is why he’s known about the world and deserves every credit and tons more! Pino is bass GOD!!!!

[@scoremix8556]

Entwistle.

[@vassilispapadimitriou9016]

Scott! my favorite Pino's lines: EVERYTIME YOU GO AWAY (paul young)

[@alessandroarcuri209]

I saw him live, in a small club near my hometown, with Simon Phillips on drums and Philippe Saisse on keys, and I was right in front of him at an arm's length. His playing was all over the place but NEVER on anyone's toes. Truly a class act.

[@haaarrrggg]

Pino is great! Mick Karn and Tony Levin should appear on this series.

[@zadtheinhaler]

Tony Levin for sure! Like Pino, he's a chameleon, and if you need atmosphere or a greasy groove line, he's your man. Or, more precisely, he's Peter Gabriel's man.

[@M2Mil7er]

Just about to mention these guys, also: Tony Franklin, and Geddy Lee would be superb, too!

[@thewomble1509]

Mick Karn would be a great addition. How about Jerry Scheff?

[@TryptychUK]

If you want classic bassists, you have to include Jaco Pastorius and Chris Squire.

[@TryptychUK]

@Eggy Noggy Pino was doing that long before Mick Karn. His biggest influence was Jaco Pastorius.

[@ariilaskivi9551]

Pino is grea! As a drummer I noticed his excellency back in the days on Paul Young records and later with Henley, The Who and John Mayer. He's a total groovemaster and every drummer's dream to play with!!

[@zsomalino]

This 10mins Pino worship made my day, PINO!!! Glad to see his son Rocco carry on the torch and rocking with Yussef Dayes nowadays

[@thewomble1509]

Rocco Prestia? Percy Jones?

[@donny2327]

I remember first hearing Pino's chops on the Paul Young records in the early 80's. So soulful. But I have to say, I just love the way the man, stands, holds and plays the bass too, just so cooool ....

[@goncalomarques2711]

Loved this!! Sugestions: Geddy Lee Rocco Joe Dart Jeff Berlin

[@thewomble1509]

George Murray , did some amazing work with Bowie.

[@sawyeratkinson]

Agree Joe dart

[@recat22]

I'm a drummer and I thank you so much for this video! Pino is a legend! If I may ask you, can you do one about Lee Sklar? All the best!

[@ConstSyr]

Thank you so much, Scott. Wonderful job. Knowing the music from the inside is extremely important for the education and growth of musicians. It's really great, that you do it.

[@Vinnybrain]

Really excellent video. I had no idea he had done SO many. Other sessions and successes!... I've always been mesmerized by his INCREDIBLE fretless work! Paul young-- every time you go away should be required listening for fretless students! And Henley! New York York Minute, and also Sunset Grill!! Ive never heard anyone make fretless moan and howl like an alley cat like PINO ... soo soo talented!... Keep the videos coming...very informative and even if you've been playing 49 years like me, theres ALWAYS more to learn-' and Yout Nailin It !! Thank you :)

[@MrKinggot]

Tony Levin should appear on this serie!

[@adam872]

100% yes. Tony is one of the all time greats.

[@TH-gu4wj]

@@adam872 +1

[@Moveplaylift]

Please yes.....this is great vid by the way thx

[@Jaapus]

Yes!!! Definitely!!! Chapman stic god!

[@kostishasopoulos9816]

He should be first in the list.

[@juaneliasabdala]

The sound of Pino it's really a BOOM on your chest! MAN,... those Fretless lines! I love sessionist musicians. When i took a record on my hands, i still read the hole personnel who works behind. It's really inspirational to see their participation and the original sound of each one! Thank you for your great video, Scott! Regards from Argentina

[@karalouise18]

Pino is amazing. You should definitely do a video on Carol Kaye.

[@ralphmouse843]

I think a cool idea would be to talk about the The Beach Boys recordings. Sometimes there were as many as 3 bass players on one song! Chuck Berghofer and Lyle Ritz played upright, Ray Pohlman played short scale (a very important part) and Kaye played a Fender Precision. It was choreographed beautifully, pretty much seamless. I think people would be surprised to know!

[@philb4462]

Agreed. Carol Kaye is a very important player with a big legacy.

[@dlee827]

I'd suggest Herbie Flowers too.

[@shanecabbage2187]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Pino is at the top of my list for sure, so broad in talent. This video has inspired me to get back to my practicing bass after a very busy season. Thank you!

[@khund03]

I first got introduced to Pino when he was on tour with D'angelo for Voodo. I can remember sitting in the small theater wondering who the "giant" was hanging in the background wearing a leather jacket and pants...? and then I heard him play.... Goodness Gracious. A few years later I got dragged to a John Mayer concert at another small theater, and it was his 1st go with the Trio idea, and I gained new respect for John Mayer as a musician when I saw who he had on stage with him Steve and Pino, because I knew those guys could play with anyone, but decided to go on the road with John Mayer.

[@HawkMcDork]

i just picked up the bass after 30 years of guitar and i absolutely love your channel....thank you for the great content!

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Anyone else lose audio from 5:21-5:41?

[@rickg8015]

YT copyright block police..

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Rick G Oh, that makes sense.

[@d.harrison1570]

@blackappy kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4W6pZKmgM6AopY

[@joeking1019]

Yup

[@omrisamorali3816]

Yeah I thought I was tripin

[@pa.laubel3696]

I started playing bass in 1985. I 1st learnt on a 4 string fretless. Pino was my idol. Hes still a great influence today. Long live the king!!

[@vincygarifuna]

Austin Barrett who played Bob Marley and the Wailers. His lines gives you driving pulse and space at same time. The greatest Reggae bassist ever.

[@BajeTiger]

*Aston* 'Family Man' Barrett

[@petertrotman7708]

@@BajeTiger Loads of kids apparently hence the name.

[@petertrotman7708]

Great bass player. Kills on live version of 'Kinky Reggae'.

[@BajeTiger]

@@petertrotman7708 Apparently had the moniker long before he had kids... A case of speaking it into being? Perhaps...

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Good choice. Aston Familyman Barrett, Robbie Shakespeare and Earl Flabba Holt. Great Reggae Music bass legends. All still alive!!

[@63mckenzie]

Saw Pino play live with a number of artists and he was always breathtaking.

[@cameronlesley2428]

It’d be cool to get some more info on duck Dunn from Booker t and Mg’s

[@murattuzel4267]

Cameron Lesley That was what I’d mention! You are right!

[@lucasvivante8988]

REALLY enjoyed not having to listen to 30 seconds of advertisement for your channel in the begining of the video, thanks! It helps a lot for getting hooked in

[@BassStevie]

Pino is a beast. Wherever I lay my hat was my a-level set piece on electric bass! Love to see a similar video on Bootsy or Bernard Edwards

[@weiners_bass]

un artista, non un bassista. L'esempio che fare buona musica non vuol dire essere la star dei social, ma anche saper stare "dietro le quinte"... Pino Palladino fa parlare le sue dita. Chapeau, lezione per tutti !

[@roamershaker]

Nathan East Please. Thanks for the gr8 vids , also thanks for the Sire Bass recommend i now have Her and She is Lovely.

[@jmreinke]

Scott's podcast has an interview with Nathan East from a couple years ago. You should check it out!

[@111two]

Definitely Nathan East. A fantastic professional and a human metronome. Never overdoing, always recognisable.

[@tyreburster]

Joe Osborne.

[@vmusic]

Being a fellow Bassist it was a pleasure hanging with the man (March 2019, Sydney, Australia) for a bite to eat and just talk about life. Shop didn't come into the conversation except for maybe 5 minutes. A master craftsman, and an honour for my son Abraham Rounds to play drums on a session with him on Blake Mill's album...PEACE

[@herbiecactus6687]

I caught Abe and Co in Evanston last night. Really cool show. Your son was very nice out back after the show.

[@vmusic]

@@herbiecactus6687 Thank you

[@ColpoRosso]

Palladino, Levin and Mick Karn make THE bass sound in the pop rock experimental scene. Never in the way of the song, fewer solos, awesome bass lines, immense sound.

[@TheDp1965]

Pino is by far my favorite bass player. great Video Scott... love to see more vid's like this in the future. Cheers.

[@Tanglangfa]

I think we can all agree that Les Claypool should be next. This doc was really good! It was thorough, and I especially liked that you covered equipment and gave examples of the use of each bass and the OC2. Thanks for another great video!

[@johnnyroastbeef3048]

I'm 63 Pinos one year younger than I am. I've been playing since I was 11. This guy's incredible always has been, and always will be.

[@joemurray2523]

Leland Skar please. I keep seeing him in bass mags etc and I know he is a legend, but don’t know any of his work

[@CNick75]

Have you tried the search bar on the top of this screen?

[@brianmiller1077]

Phil Collins' solo stuff is probably the best known stuff. He's in the videos once you see him you'll remember him because he's long hair greying and a big ol' beard. He's also played with quite a few of The LA singer/songwriter types James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon.

[@davidhill3040]

James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Clint Black, Phil Collins, Crosby Stills Nash, Jackson Brown, and most every other radio hit in the 70's and 80's. He has been on like 2500 albums.

[@jameshem]

the only man to make a fretless bass work. my opinion and i stand by it.

[@Doctormix]

Awesome video!!! More more moooooore pleaze!!!!

[@erwinrodriguez3960]

Hey doctor mix

[@dominicazariah9092]

instaBlaster

[@Imhalfamazing2U]

I've been a fan of Pino's since the 80's, and I had no clue about him playing on with D'angelo, Erykah Badu or Musiq's albums. Those are the few great R&B artist that I listened too since the 90's. Great video Scott !

[@ayrshiresoundman]

Just when you think you know a thing or two about music, something like this comes along and you realised you haven't even scratched the surface. I had no idea this guy was on so many records. But Ultimatly he's the guy that got Alan Partridge playing air bass!

[@avatarOfDave]

Loving this format. I'd love to see a video that chronicles how the bass portion of Baroque->classical->etc music developed over time and with different instruments. There are some incredible lines hidden down there.

[@simplezgoof]

Do one on Mick Karn! The greatest, most unique bassist to ever live IMO

[@CNick75]

I'd say Phil Lesh would give him a run for his money on unique. Nobody sounds or plays like Phil.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

@@CNick75 Karn also played clarinet, oboe, saxophone, dida, flute, guitar, keyboards, percussion etc etc. He made some wonderful and inexplicably ignored solo albums too, in "Titles", "Dreams of reason produce monsters", "Each eye a path", "More better different", "Three part species" and "The Concrete twin". Then there is "Polytown" with Terry Bozzio and David Torn and the Dalis car album: "The Waking hour" with Peter Murphy of Bauhaus fame. I could go on but won't bore you with how he was also a very talented sculptor blah blah blah!

[@benjireid798]

I have been listening to his music all my life and never knew, thank you for this vlog.

[@vinayr535]

Please do one on Carole Kaye.

[@startingwithalostsongs5173]

When Paul Young toured Australia back in the day at his height, had 2nd row seats, I swear Pino looked at me absolutely just being gob smacked staring at him and his sound. He gave me a “stop staring and enjoy yourself” look and a smile that embarrassed the hell out of me haha

[@JoeDakota]

Mark King, Louis Johnson, Stanley Clarke

[@ThomasLoyd]

Three greats that I also second on this! Hell, everyone that has been named in all the comments would make for some very good "Bass Players To Know" Period! Thank you as always!

[@Batboxgriffin]

Before he played bass, he came to me for classical guitar lessons, in Cardiff. I've only seen him a couple of times since then but he remains the most modest and friendly guy, unlike many who have made the big time.

[@RICK-te3qh]

Buddy.. these artist highlights are so, so sweetly done and they're just amazing to watch. You are not only a true gent and ridiculously deadly role model, you pay genuine respects to others who you give credit for your own phenom abilities. THIS my fellow bottom end poets is what it's about. Nicely done. More of these spotlights. Safe 2020 brother.

[@the_other_dude]

Way to set the bar on the first episode! Pino Palladino is a true bass wizard. Thanks for this. Looking forward to the rest of this series!

[@McDoinky]

Fantastic. Tony Levin, John Paul Jones, Carol Kaye and Richard Bona would be great. Session bassists in general, the lesser known ones. Great idea, guys.

[@jean-pierrejoubert6140]

G Brandt Yeah, Carol’s work is crucial!

[@TryptychUK]

Lesser known session bassists like John Giblin, Lawrence Cottle, Graham Edwards and Nathan East.

[@EnricoBuono]

Your channel was already great, but this series is another level!!! Pure genius, a treasure trove, thank you so much!!!

[@braindaletube]

LEE SKLAR, and don't forget to mention his inspiring "producer switch" iykwim

[@emmanuelschaeffer8880]

Absolutely fantastic ! I knew him of course but I didn't know about all these brilliant contributions. What an artist and what a good homage to him. Thank you very much !

[@encourage-fm3fo]

Pino is truly a master of the bass! He is one of my top 5 players, among Jamerson, Michael League, Joe Dart and Marcus Miller...

[@encourage-fm3fo]

Tom Cass There are many good players out there, for sure, and I truely appreciate their work too (I mean, have you heard the new Dirty Loops Single... Henriks bass playing is like from another planet on this track!) But these are my top 5, my most influential, if you will. And in the case of Pino, Jamerson and Miller I would argue, that they brought bass playing in itself to a new and unheard level.

[@ffarhanali]

Thank you so much!!! I have become an even bigger fan of his... didn't know he played for all these acts! What a legend!!

[@gilliebrand]

Bernard Edwards would be another worthwhile watch. Stanley Clarke, John Entwistle........the list is endless.

[@akinjarichards4067]

I thoroughly enjoyed this and other bio vids you made. This is coming from a man who started playing as a teenager, but had to put it down in my late 20's because life caught up with me. I am the same age as Pino but picked the bass back up 5 years ago and loving it again. However, thoughout my life, I have always loved music, especially bass. I would like to see something on one of the first bass players I began following, Stanley Clarke. Others would be Mark King, Victor Bailey and Nathan East. Some of the most overlooked bassist were those who played with some of the multicultal bands like War, Mandrill, etc. Thanks again.

[@ivanigor2448]

Go check his son playing with Yussef Dayes, some amazing modern day arrangements!!!

[@biomagno]

he is the son of pino playing with yussef dayes

[@kingdavidike-elechi9707]

@@biomagno that's what he said...

[@JohyeahM]

Yeah Rocco's coming on really good.

[@adhamahfudz1029]

throw tom misch in the mix and you will get the new jm trio

[@tuxar72]

I played bass since I have 15 years old and I'm now 47...Have listened to a lot of great bass players and always love every single one of them but never payed attention to Pino, don't know exactly why, cause his in every song I love the bass line has it, when I started to follow John Mayer's music I remember saying...oh man...that bass player plays so good, who is it ? He played exactly what I think the music needs, and found my style matches very much to his...Pino is awesome !!!! Love it !

[@VictorHugenay1]

Awesome video!! Sugestions: Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller and Jaco Pastorius

[@GustavoDB]

he is playing everthing everywhere... the universal bass player... jajaja just great... he also has to be a great person, working with so many people for so long and still there.

[@gabiarriaga]

One of the best bass players in history!! Could you do a video about Abraham laboriel please?!

[@robbiesampson5399]

Loved that Scott .. he is a true legend of the bass world , one I always looked up to way back in the 80's whilst learning my craft.. Still have my Octave and Chorus Boss pedals from then when trying to replicate his sound !! Thanks again for that sketch. See you in the shed !

[@mikemorrison281]

Mark King, Jimmy Johnson, Jimmy Haslip, Gary Willis, Marcus Miller, Great job on Pino!

[@MrChumpas]

This sounds awesome. Actually, that same order too.

[@Bassistdan1]

Scott - I'm SO BLOWN AWAY by the fact that Pino does NOT know any music theory or notation, but rather understands the role of the bassist, as you so clearly put it. I've been a HUGE "Pino" fan for years and never knew this. I was certain he was trained................. Maybe there's hope for me yet! LOL......

[@Sebassplayer1978]

Great ! Suggestions : Chuck Rainey, Jaco.

[@howardaltman2600]

First reference to Chuck Rainey!

[@DarrenSaw]

Pino is mesmeric, he simply has it all and can elevate any project he's involved with.

[@Sigorzav_Mixing]

can you please let us know about willie weeks? he is steve jordan’s favorite bass player and one of the most underrated bass legends, and i think we all should know about his great lives and records!

[@davejam23]

Great idea. Really looking forward to the rest of the series

[@sophtyson-vallance9927]

Love to see you do a Chris Squire vid. To me the greatest bass player of all time.

[@idplmalx]

I'm so happy you're doing this as a regular series!

[@andrelangenbach4202]

Hi, I really like this video format! The next bass god I would like to see is Lee Sklar!!! Besides the thousands things he does he also blew me away live with Phil Collins.

[@goodun6081]

Andre Langenbach, I watched a profile and interview of Lee sklar on KZbin a while ago. His backstory is extremely interesting and he's got a lot of good tips for people looking to make a career in music. He actually started out playing piano but discovered in junior high or High School that there were already too many piano players ---- but they were in need of a bass player, and he was like, well sure, I'll try that. And then he heard and felt what a bass guitar could do. The rest is history.

[@charlesmccauley164]

Great- I remember his grooves from the ‘80s w/Paul Young Go West and a few more, like Don Henley in the early ‘90s.... I never knew about his R&B work, w/the top Artists like Badu & Others, so now I’m adding to the collection...

[@carpediemarts705]

So the clip that was silenced, regarding thw use of the octaver pedal. Who was that and what song was it? Now Im curious.

[@skills1523]

Carpe Diem Arts kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4W6pZKmgM6AopY

[@carpediemarts705]

@@skills1523 thanks. Really don't remember them from 1984. There was a lot of music coming out then.

[@topcturvee1]

Thank you Scott, for featuring these incredible players. Love Pino Palladino's work!!!!

[@greggry4883]

He's been touring in this T-shirt for 11 years now and it still looks like new.

[@jas_bataille]

The washing skills

[@MAFALDINO1165]

Great Feature Scott! Thank you!

[@caprianders]

I didnt really know who Pino was before I watched this video, now he's like my favorite person ever. As to who you should cover next the answer is simple, Colin Edwin of Porcupine Tree. He's probably the least known bass genius out there. The Edwin/Maitland rhythm section of PT is the best of all time, no comparison.

[@MoezHajji]

You should check his son too, brilliant bass player like his dad. His name is Rocco.

[@TryptychUK]

Pino's an old pal I first met many years back on "The Tube", (I think he held the record for the most appearances of a muso.) Fantastic player, good to see him still spanking the plank.

[@MikeConde]

GREAT VID ! love Pino! Too bad audio was blocked at 5:20

[@Milark]

What was that about

[@MikeConde]

@@Milark copyright mute

[@smithscott1700]

First saw him in the video of him, Jordan and Mayer in NYC, small club, brilliant groove. I thought "who is that lanky bassist?" but was so captivated by Jordan that I forgot all about him till, now! Brilliant video. Thanks.

[@Rafaelprive]

Verdine White, Mike Porcaro and Larry Graham Pino is one of the greatest!

[@mnyman1965]

Pino's awesome!! He played with NIN Hesitation Marks Tour. Saw him play November 8th, 2013 with Trent. Hands down the best concert I've ever seen... still.

[@Skkorm]

Good idea for a series, I’d love a metal artist or two. Cliff Burton David Ellefson Alex Webster

[@ManCaveStudio]

"Who do you think I was" gave me that sour grape look for days! Just tons of badassery going on there!

[@JuanPablo-qv9ub]

One of my favorites bass players! Next: John Deacon!

[@TryptychUK]

Oh please. Mediocre at the best of times.

[@MashPotatoJohns]

That would be a 2 minute video "He played with Queen and uuhhh yeah that's pretty much it"

[@TryptychUK]

@@MashPotatoJohns John Deacon is to Queen what Ringo Star is to the Beatles.

[@nikobellic1191]

@@TryptychUK Is that good or bad?

[@TryptychUK]

@@nikobellic1191 Have you ever heard Ringo's drumming? He's no Neil Peart.

[@ds1854]

Got into playing fretless via Mick Karn, then in 1982 heard Numan's Dance LP and Pino blew me away - still think one of his best performances. Been playing since early 80s and still have my fretless Wal. Thanx for the inspiration Pino.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

Karn played on "Dance". "I Assassin" is the album where Numan asked Palladino to impersonate Karn.