Leland Sklar Interview

[@LateShowBottomEnd]

Love Leland so much - there's nobody better!!!

[@pamr4040]

Love you, too, Will! 😊

[@williamgeller2385]

Lee is a wonderful musician, but you have touched and influenced as many. I count you as a major influence since Becker Brothers, Spyro (also met you backstage in 24th St. Band), Letterman, even Barry Manilow! Keep on Gruvin'!

[@lelandsklar6363]

The feeling is so mutual my friend!

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Yes, Leland’s awesome. And so are you, Will!

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

👍😁

[@engineer6250]

Leland now has his own YT channel, which he started at the beginning of the USA pandemic lockdown. Another channel worth subscribing too.

[@TedBishop1]

possibly best channel on YT

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

👍

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

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[@normjacques6853]

Lee Sklar is a national treasure!

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Yes he is! Thanks, Norm.

[@dirkjanklijn9949]

I just don't understand why people even give a thumbs down on this interview.

[@kinetickid100]

I never got that either.

[@MrSitemaster2]

Maybe they're not bass players?

[@sceiron1]

@@MrSitemaster2 Nah, they're musical morons / phillistines.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

@@MrSitemaster2 I'm not (I can't even play an instrument, just love those who made it their beautiful craft) and I couldn't even think of thumbing down Leland😁. I think there are "balancing robots" out there to even out the algorithms (or screw them up, depending on how you see it)

[@MrSitemaster2]

@@bennylloyd-willner9667 I was really referring to the guitar snobs that look down on bass players. Some see the bass as what you play when you're not good enough to play lead guitar.

[@bluegtr2001]

11:50 "When things get desperate, I become interesting" ... Words to live by

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

😂

[@rk41gator]

Can you imagine the conversations that occur in his patios? What a collection of friends he must have over!

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

For sure!

[@HrSamstag]

I absolutely love this kind of dry Humor all over this interview! ✌️😁👍

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

👍 Thanks! 😀

[@musicbro8225]

Very nice interview! A reminder that even legends are human beings :)

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Yeah, Leland is a great guy. Thanks, MusicBro!

[@vincentm614]

I saw The Section when they backed up James Taylor in the 70s at Nassau Colosseum. The section opened the show and Leland came out alone at the start of the set and played a bass solo. This was around the time that Jaco and Stanley were starting to become famous and Leland held his own. he even wrote a composition for the section and it was played briefly on WNEW radio. He was always a tasteful player that played the song but also stood out. This is a guy that will always get work as a bassist.

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

That must have been awesome to see! Thanks, Vincent.

[@bretkindell6887]

Simply the greatest , and there are hundreds of choices but he comes out on top

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Yes, Leland’s amazing! Thanks, Bret.

[@ashajoseph1313]

Much Love for Mr.Sklar

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

👍😂❤️

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

I learned the foam rubber string mute trick years ago from Carol Kaye. You'll also remember the "ashtray" on the earliest P & J Basses had foam on the under side toward the bridge.

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

You're a true bass enthusiast! Thanks for weighing in.

[@doktorarslanagic]

wow what an amazing interview, i hope i get to be this chill and cool when i'm these guys' age

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

👍😀

[@foleycolch6183]

"No,it's not cheating,it's doing your job"..love it.

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

😂

[@glaucinelydouradadelima8610]

O maluco barbudo pra min e o melhor contrabaxista do mundo 😀

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Quem não ama Leland?!

[@petersteemers2047]

The power of music V the power of people, great interview!

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Thanks, Peter!

[@franciszamora9369]

I enjoyed this very much!

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Glad to hear it. Thanks, Francis!

[@mentonish]

leland sklar = legend

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

For sure! Thanks.

[@metalcavy33]

Legend

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Yes! We love Leland!

[@dilwich]

Legend!

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Indeed!

[@Luke-er6pg]

Well I’m sure the great Leland is financially comfortable, after his big tours with Phil! And deservedly so!

[@Bass.Player]

Google pegged him a 1.5 million net

[@hank1519]

All that goodness, talent and charm!

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Could be. Didn’t ask him. 😀

[@Wowurka]

It's Markneukirchen, Germany...

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Yep! That was the place!

[@annirvin6555]

Leland looks so different without s beard. He is a handsome bloke.

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Glad you enjoyed the interview, Ann. Thanks for weighing in!

[@annirvin6555]

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[@Giessen-cr6gn]

GHS Bass Boomers! The best! I use since 77

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

👍

[@rk41gator]

'Sound of Silence'? (Disturbed video) Who rules the music industry?

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

😁

[@mattbratschi]

Leland makes for a very entertaining and interesting guest. We had the privilege of talking to him also: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJLYonuJiap8q6M

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Cool. Thanks, Matt!

[@Terk131]

A great player and a gentleman. My favorite bass player. Session musicians are some of the greatest players.

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Well said, Terk-131. Thanks for weighing in.

[@rhondadinkin9473]

Nice claw! Leland!

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Yep! 😀

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

If Elvis was a Bassist his name would be Leland Sklar.

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Thanks, Bassman! (You got d bluz? LOL)

[@TheChzoronzon]

with girls is the same, that stench thing

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

Huh?

[@TheChzoronzon]

@@ForBassPlayersOnly I'd guess it was a bad joke about something Sklar said... but after 4 facking years, it's hard to remember :D Bru

[@robertschopfer8040]

Speak after me: Marktneukirchen...

[@ForBassPlayersOnly]

😂