Tony Franklin • When Jimmy Page & I Met Jaco Pastorius

[@SmokeyTreats]

Saw Jaco on Weather Report's Birdland tour @ the Uptown in KC. At the beginning of his long solo he doodled for a couple of minutes then walked over to these two side by side slave heads that had 2 big knobs each, & while holding a note with his left hand, in one sweeping motion wiped those 4 knobs all the way full. You not only heard it you felt it intensely. Then he proceeded to do his magic on the most incredible solo! So honored to have experienced that.

[@FretlessMonster]

Amazing! That was him in his prime. So innovative and creative. A visionary and a force of nature 🔥

[@DirtyWindshieldSeries]

What a Brilliant Story, Tony! Asking Jaco, if you could play his Bass! Brilliant!😂 Amazing you were only 23, at the time, and fully accomplished! What a Career! I wish you Many More Years of Success! I'm glad KZbin exists, where we can go and hear these types of stories nearly 40 years on! Cheers!

[@FretlessMonster]

Great. Thanks for that. Yes KZbin and other outlets are really good for this stuff. There’s some amazing content on here. 🙏🏻🤩

[@familydogg1234]

I saw The Firm in 85 in CT then 86 at Meadowlands. I met you Tony in 89(89) Blue Murder in Poughkeepsie NY- lol you guys were at a Pizza Place and you took the time to talk to fans after playing video games.. Can't wait for the book. Some of your Roy Harper appearance have made their way onto CD unofficially titled " Transmission Impossible- Jimmy Page". Thanks for the info- I have it on cassette!

[@billyshane3804]

Jaco was untouchable. Unmatched innovator.

[@FretlessMonster]

For sure.

[@billyshane3804]

@@FretlessMonster Not to take away from your own genius and mastery of the instrument Tony, and not to mention Perfect Hair back in the day too!!!

[@ScottBoylan]

Thank you for recalling that night for us Tony! Jaco was truly spectacular! I saw you twice with The Firm and you blew me away! I think you are an amazing and very underrated musician!!

[@FretlessMonster]

Truly appreciate that. It was fun to recall that occasion

[@TendoyD]

Great era and special musicians we grew up with. You guys made my generation so special. Thank you all

[@FretlessMonster]

A very special era indeed.

[@grahamallen9393]

Absolutely loved this deep empathy story about Jaco , his magic comes through in your words about him. Thank you so much for sharing

[@FretlessMonster]

Truly appreciate that ❤️

[@nathanwalsh3028]

I agree I don't think Jaco ever realized how many people loved him and how he would truly be remembered forever.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Quite literally 3 legends all together! I love these blasts from the pasts, there is always something to behold and take from them.

[@FretlessMonster]

Great! Thank you!!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@FretlessMonster Cheers Tony!

[@4tinfaces]

Thank you for Sharing. Let’s keep this man alive…

[@FretlessMonster]

Yes!!! ❤️❤️

[@Iconoplastt]

Amazing stories and teh balls on your Tony for asking Jaco to play his bass live gave me a chuckle! You're the man!

[@FretlessMonster]

Haha. Thanks. I was either brave or naïve. 😩🤷‍♂️🤣

[@billyshane3804]

​@@FretlessMonster Rather brazen antics there Tony! Well played!!!

[@sarawashington6779]

SO AWESOME!! LEGENDS!!

[@jameslang1509]

Fantastic, Jaco and Jimmy on stage The stars and planets were definitely aligned that night. 🌠

[@FretlessMonster]

For sure!!!

[@nunyabidnez7857]

Thank you Tony, for recounting that with so much warmth, grace, and humour. So many Jaco stories miss on those counts, and so many of Jaco's detractors fail to pick up on those qualities in the man and the music. You certainly do not.

[@FretlessMonster]

I truly appreciate that. I have so much love, reverence and respect for Jaco and his legacy. Its easy to forget how powerful and profound Jaco’s influence was when he first hit the scene. He was and still remains a game changer in my eyes. 🙏🏻❤️

[@nunyabidnez7857]

@@FretlessMonster I'm honoured that you would read that and reply! Thanks for keeping the fretless flame alive and bright. Our friend Jaco would certainly approve!

[@Alex-je1ll]

Thank you for sharing this amazing story! P.S. It's a shame all legendary clubs of NYC, including Lone Star, do not exist anymore... Thou I was lucky to see some amazing acts and unexpected jams there.

[@FretlessMonster]

It was a definite special and rare time period.

[@lamper2]

My neck was always sore after leaving here-the stage was at right angles to wherever i was it seemed.

[@joex9865]

I saw the Firm in 85, Hollywood Sportatorium. Both your bass solo and Chris's drum solo blew me away

[@FretlessMonster]

Love hearing that. Thanks so much 🤩👍🏻

[@Frisbieinstein]

I first saw Jaco with Pat Metheny in Boston in 1973. Might have been his first jazz gig outside of Florida.

[@FretlessMonster]

Magic! Early days.

[@Frisbieinstein]

@@FretlessMonster It was advertised as Dave Holland on bass to get bass players to come, as Jaco had no fame at the time.

[@HDYaqui]

Love hearing stories from Musicians!!! Thank you for sharing! 🎶🥰🎶👍🏽

[@FretlessMonster]

👍🏻👍🏻😊😊

[@jontrain8986]

These stories are AMAZING! I truly hope you give us more soon.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you so much.

[@stevenmyers9345]

Wow! Fantastic orator, I promise to find your book. Blue Murder got me to this, I had no idea what a great singer you are. I played a guitar show with you and Reeves Gabriel in Florida, your article about fearlessness came soon after. I jammed with Jaco @ the Button South in Ft Lauderdale just before his passing, sadly he was in rough shape, I have a video. I loved Jaco and I thank God for you, carrying a torch and continuing an unbelievable career. Huge Blessings! Leroy

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you for these amazing words. Much appreciated. Yes it’s incredibly sad what happened to Jaco, but what a legacy and inspiration he gave us. I humbly carry his torch - or a spark of it! I’ve had an incredible journey, which God willing will continue as long as possible. Thanks for being there along the way.

[@v2vroth]

That’s awesome, I saw you guys for my 18th birthday the following day at the Capital Center Largo MD. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen in my life. Great 18th birthday. And who would’ve thought Jimmy played with Jaco the night before😮 wow Jaco jam was 38 years ago today

[@FretlessMonster]

Wow. I love hearing that. Thanks for sharing!

[@ruthyates6324]

Beautiful story , you seeing your bass idol and hooking him up with jimmy on total accident and making Jack’s probably dream come true and seeing how magic it can be , I think it is sweet that you have trouble sharing words , and even asked to touch his bass hehehe . But the best part is that you made a memory that not many will ever have , it’s beautiful beyond words 😊❤

[@FretlessMonster]

It’s a very special memory. And having come to know the Pastorius family many years later, this was apparently a meaningful moment for Jaco also. None of knew that Jaco was struggling with mental health at the time. He was bipolar, and sadly would be gone just two years later. 🥲

[@ruthyates6324]

@@FretlessMonster people now days are more understanding than people were than sadly , but the world lost an amazing bassist , ❤️ value and treasure the memories you made and the knowledge you gave him , the memory that he loved sharing with his family

[@laszloszaniszlo9662]

Thank you kindly. Wonderful memory, story telling.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻😊

[@anthonystrother2381]

I saw The Firm in Dayton Ohio, while partying in the parking lot, a limo drove by and i happened to notice WOW, that was Jimmy Page. Anyhow, he had that same flower shirt on as in the still shot on this video. AWESOME! Rock on !!!!

[@FretlessMonster]

Oh that’s killer! Must have taken you by surprise 🤩🙃

[@Ppmartin12]

Thank you Tony for sharing this nice story. Jaco is the boss for eternity…🙏🏼

[@FretlessMonster]

Yes he is. He’s the man!

[@whotendsthefire7234]

Tony. I remember '84-'85 at the Boston gardens (the original venue), I saw you with the firm.you did the purple Haze riff and the audience flipped out! Great show by you, Paul, Chris, and pagey!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much!! I have such fond memories of those days!

[@davidwebb2816]

Thank you for bringing this touching Story to Life again 🎸🎶🎵

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you. Really appreciate that. It’s nice to share these precious memories

[@davidwebb2816]

Appreciate your kind reply 🎸🎶🎵

[@vnys]

What a great story, thanks for sharing ❤

[@FretlessMonster]

Great!! Thanks so much. 👍🏻🤩

[@MikePonsAmerica1st]

Wow! What a special moment. I'm sure it was a gift to everyone involved. Jaco knew no boundaries. If it was good he played it. Thank you for your story

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks for that. It’s still incredible to me, even after all these years. I was there, yet it feels like a dream, surreal.

[@Victoryin1948]

So awesome watching one of my heroes talking about when he met one of my heroes! Just too cool!

[@FretlessMonster]

Love that. Thank you 🙏🏻🤩

[@guillermodelnoche]

This is excellent Tony! I’d love a storyteller series from you telling road stories. It could be quite popular. Cheers!

[@FretlessMonster]

My book will go into a lot more detail. I’m sure there will be more stories.

[@dantwomey4215]

I agree. Love these war stories. It was fun war. Ha! I think most of we "Boomers" are realizing how lucky we were to grow up when,where and how we did! We simply hit one of history's greatest jackpots!

[@jfxpals108]

Great story, Tony. Thank you for sharing it. Rest in peace, John Francis Pastorius, III.

[@FretlessMonster]

🙌🏻🙏🏻💔❤️

[@arthurmee]

Thank you, Tony, for sharing this story and for being instrumental in getting two of my heroes, Jimmy and Jaco together. I only really got to know you and your work about 10 years ago. I love your friendly, genial style and your 'fretless monster' approach.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you so much. It was a very special occasion for sure.

[@cornfilledscreamer614]

What an absolutely great story! Jaco was from a different dimension - and I mean that in the best of ways. Playing or not playing, that had to be an absolute freakish thing to witness!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you. And yes indeed. He was one of a kind, a force of nature. Sad that he left us, but grateful that he came. He impacted us all.

[@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

Thanks for sharing this story, Tony. Great memories of the music life.

[@FretlessMonster]

Great. Thank you. It’s nice to share this stuff.

[@keithgg26]

Hi Tony. thanks for a lovely story. a story all us bass players would have loved to experienced. Im a 77yr old bassist. been playing since 1962, both fretted and unfretted. The impact Jaco had throughout that time was amazing. Like you I remember hearing he had died and it really hit me so hard. I was in a theatre pit that night and I really had to pull myself together to finish the job. It was all such a sad event for all us players I wonder what he would be playing if still around today.?

[@FretlessMonster]

Oh wow. I cannot imagine what it would have been like if I was playing at the time! Well done on keeping it together. Who knows. He was a shooting star

[@CooManTunes]

Great story, Tony! Thanks for the music.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks! Truly appreciate that 😊👍🏻

[@scottlucas9551]

Thank you for sharing this story. You have genuine chops as a raconteur, I was seeing what you were saying. Still curious about what was played, and if they found some grooves. Jaco played with Jorma Kaukonen around that time, so I could see him adapting to Page and running down some blues songs. The fun you had still shows on your face. Bless you, sir!

[@FretlessMonster]

I truly appreciate that. These stories are very meaningful to me. As are the people involved. I believe there are bootlegs of the evening, certainly of his jam with Jammy. Plus other sets around that time.

[@jeffmachul9562]

Thank YOU for the STORY!

[@mayitriggeryou]

"No jazz stuff" from what I recall Jimmy as saying to Jaco. Always loved your playing Tony... great vid!

[@FretlessMonster]

Yeah. No Jazz for Jimmy.

[@FreddyKBassman]

Tony, I'm glad I stumbled on this video. I've been a Jaco fan for many years but also a Page fan as well. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. Cheers!

[@FretlessMonster]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@erik2446]

Great story! Thanks for sharing!

[@FretlessMonster]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rubito7845]

Glory days. I think this is something of a time that‘s over. Thanks for sharing

[@FretlessMonster]

It was an amazing time period for sure.

[@scottbaldwin1439]

Great story! Thanks for sharing it.

[@glennsuckling5478]

Wonderful thankyou.

[@mikemarkowski7609]

Wonderful! You got the chance to meet Jaco and for you it was surreal. I got to meet you and for me that was surreal. It was at a Thoroughbred Music guitar show in Clearwater Florida. You could not have been more gracious. Watched you play The Rain Song on fretless 5 string and I was mesmerized. Later that day you jammed with Reeves Gabrels. We, months later, had a phone conversation due to your Fender connection and again you were very patient with a fan. There is a saying- "don't meet your heroes", I ,however, have been very fortunate. Now, NEW BLUE MURDER!!!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks for that. It means a lot. I wouldn’t hold your breath on BM though. 🙃🤷‍♂️

[@johngraves2185]

What an amazing story, thank you for sharing! I absolutely loved the Firm! I was fortunate enough to see you play and you guys were amazing! You’re still one of my favorite bass players, Tony. Cheers!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you so much!!

[@kel9591]

Thank you for that story Tony. I also love that video of you, David Gilmour and Kate Bush perfoming Running up that hill. 3 icons on stage together. Wow!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much. I’ve been fortunate to be front row at some incredible moments. Very grateful

[@GoGreen44]

Great story! I remember seeing the Firm in Detroit and Toledo front row, back to back nights. And Tony's amazing solo and jimi Hendrix montage

[@FretlessMonster]

I love hearing that. Thank you 😊

[@nosam48101]

Thank you so much for that story.

[@nigelsmallshire4874]

I saw the Firm and what a great night it was , and how fabulous to hear you tell your story. God bless from Nige.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks Nige. God bless

[@thefraish2660]

What a great story, Tony. I love your playing. The first time I heard The Firm, I'd never heard a bass style like yours. Wish I could play with you sometime.

[@FretlessMonster]

Wow. Thanks so much

[@DSM9]

Nice story. Loved Jaco's playing. Saw you with The Firm at Wembley Arena in 1985. Great memory.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you. Jaco was amazing for sure. Great days, great memories indeed. Will never forget Wembley

[@mikeh66]

Thank you for sharing, Tony! Great story!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you 😊

[@Jon_Bass4001]

What a great story. I’m very much looking forward to the book!

[@FretlessMonster]

Appreciate that.. truly.

[@michaelsmith5334]

Thanks' Tony! I enjoyed all your work on the Bass these past years starting with The Firm. Your the reason I picked up playing fretless! Wish you the best.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much. That’s amazing to hear. Have fun on your Fretless journey! 👏🏻

[@ClarenceHW]

Beautiful Tony! Thank you

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much 🤩👍🏻

[@betbuk]

What a wonderful story! I LOVE that you were the spark of this legendary event! I worked in NYC and used to walk past the Lonestar daily. I have a million memories of the first Firm tour and that MSG gig. In fact I was at the ARMS concert where Jimmy and Paul played Midnight Moonlight for the first time. It was a New York City song for me. The smells the feel was COMPLETELY NYC to this day! It was glorious! Sadly I encountered Jaco in one of his street sickness moments in those months... thank you for this story Tony!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks for that. So cool you were right there at that moment. A unique time for sure. Probably never to return. Midnight Moonlight was the spark that led to The Firm. I have a special place in my heart for that song. Yes Jaco had more than his share of dark days. Very sad. But what a huge legacy he left us. He was a force of nature, a game changer 🙏🏻🤩

[@betbuk]

@@FretlessMonster indeed Jaco was! Such a seminal time for musical exploration as a fan... I cannot imagine what it was like as a musician! Love your work.

[@davidboyce8683]

Awe..this was great Tony , I saw Weather Report when they played at the Apollo in Glasgow, this was magic thank you.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you. Cool you saw him with the mighty Weather Report. 👍🏻😊

[@joeloschiavo1237]

Thank You Tony for this And thank you for the harmonic slide Radioactive As a Guitarist wondering for 35 years (actually a quest ) to find out how that's done - I played a gig with a fretless guy and turned him on to you (picture me jumping up and down when I found out how you did that - I was gonna rip the frets outta one of my geetars Thank you Thank you And as a New Yorka The Lone Star was special

[@FretlessMonster]

That’s great to hear. Thanks for that. Yes the Lone Star was a special vibe and time.

[@laynedodd9904]

What an amazing story. Jaco was a legend. As are you and, well, of course Jimmy. I’m looking forward to more of the stories.

[@BrooksysBassCorner]

Great insight, Tony... thank you!

[@FretlessMonster]

Great! Thanks for watching.

[@ranjitverdi5702]

Thanks for sharing Tony your story.just surreal bro.Jaco,Jack Bruce and Stanley Clarke in my knowledge and love are my favourite bassist's ever.... respect 👍 always

[@FretlessMonster]

Great thank you

[@snoopstp4189]

fantastic, thanks so much for sharing that story w/ us!

[@FretlessMonster]

Great. Thanks for watching.

[@justPiero]

Amazing story!! Thank you so so much for sharing!! :D

[@FretlessMonster]

Great!! Thanks for watching!!

[@newmemphiscolorways2111]

Beautiful words at the end here. Great stuff!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you. It was an unforgettable occasion

[@sonador777]

By this show Jaco was at the end of his rope. The Weather Report didn't want anything to do with him, and he was couch-surfing between playing small gigs. He had run out of people to help him, not that he really wanted help. When he moved back to Florida, that was the end. Unemployable, it was only a matter of time. But I'm grateful for the short amount of time he was here. He certainly left an indelible legacy. Thanks for the story. I saw you with the Firm in Oakland and really enjoyed the show.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks for that. Yes it’s very sad. Little was known about bipolar at that time. I believe he was attempting to escape the dark episodes of his condition with drink and drugs, which of course only made things worse. It’s heartbreaking really. But what a gift he left us! Cool that you saw the Firm. Magical days for me. 🙏🏻😊

[@sonador777]

@@FretlessMonster Hi Tony, thanks for the reply. Even if he had accepted the treatment he clearly needed, I think the best case scenario is a Syd Barrett-type of existence. Which if you consider it, wasn't that bad for him. Quick story, in 1988 I traveled to Jamaica with my ex and we were approached by a musician looking to sell his original reggae cassettes. The only catch is they were at his house about a 20 minute drive from Ocho Rios. This felt sketchy, but we hired a taxi for the drive to his modest bungalow. When we walked in we were treated to a glorious video of the Caribbean. He put on the cassette and cracked a few beers. But when we went into the main room, on the wall was only a single piece of art, the promotional picture of The Firm in the size of a massive poster. Full color, with all 4 of you. It was hilarious...instead of Bob Marley he chose The Firm! It was a good day!

[@gitaaa7740]

Tony thanks for uploading this. Tony I had a chance to meet Jaco. But I was too scared to talk to him. Jaco and Jimmy two of my biggest musical influences on the stage at once. Mind-blowing!

[@FretlessMonster]

Trust me. I totally understand that!! Musical heroes for sure!

[@gitaaa7740]

@@FretlessMonster Jaco was playing at this place called Chuy’s Cho Cho in Tempe, Az. With his Word of Mouth band. It’s a small club. He walked right by my table to get to the stage. This is a place where you could talk to the guys after the gig. I was so close I could touch him. But I was too scared! This was in 1982 😁

[@delineater]

Thanks for telling it. I am happier for having heard it.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you 😊

[@Ed9870]

Saw you May 1st, 1985, the day after, at Capital Centre in Maryland. You were great and so was your singer, drummer and guitar player.

[@FretlessMonster]

Haha. Thanks. Not a bad little band really. 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@jimroberts6176]

Great story. Thanks for sharing, Tony. Wow...23 y/o and playing to a sold out MSG and meeting Jaco all in the same trip.

[@FretlessMonster]

Within a day of each other. Surreal and amazing for sure.

[@brockscott4118]

What an amazing story Tony, WOW. Thanks for sharing!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks my friend! 🤩👍🏻

[@alejandrodiaz5583]

thank you for sharing Tony…

[@MUGSYBROWN]

I’m glad I watched the whole video. It was truly enlightening as well as entertaining to me. I love those kinda stories man. Thanks for sharing Tony. 😊

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks for watching. It was fun to share. An unforgettable night.

[@CorkDave1]

Thank you for sharing Tony a fabulous account

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you.

[@energyasylum997]

This dude has the perfect voice for telling stories!!! Thnx for this! 🤘✌

[@FretlessMonster]

You’re very kind. Thank you!!

[@pametvalley]

i was also there that night , my guitar hero and friend kenny Gwynn was playing guitar with Jaco that night he played with Jaco often and jaco would come to play with Kenny at the inner circle bar on jane and west st in the village , Kenny TOTALLY IMPRESSED jimmy Paige that night as well by the way..he came to jam with kenny another time after that . Jaco was always amazing i got close to him and miss him . Kenny Gwyn Passed around the same time , so did butterfield and Rick Danko who also came to jam with kenny often

[@FretlessMonster]

Very cool. Thanks for that. It was a special night and a special era. Sad that so many of them have gone.

[@Michael-mm3fm]

Thanks Tony, so interesting. You are a great bass player, my favourite with you is with David and Kate Running Up That Hill what a legendary performance.

[@FretlessMonster]

Great. Thank you so much.

[@kathleenwhalengelona7365]

What a great story, and very well told! I picked up the bass with Jaco as my inspiration...40 years later I still can't play 😂 However, I do try to introduce others to him to keep his memory alive. Truly one of the greats.

[@FretlessMonster]

Haha. That’s very honest of you. Yes Jaco was definitely one of the greats. Great that you can introduce him to others.

[@robcreel4257]

Great story! I only learned of the genius of Jaco after picking up the bass a few years ago. I'm looking for that Jaco and Jimmy video now. Thanks for posting this!

[@FretlessMonster]

Great. Thanks so much. Yes Jaco was a force of nature. Changed bass forever

[@therealandrecorbin4050]

Terrific, thank you

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks for watching

[@scottwhite2757]

Rock history .. Thanks Tony ..🤩

[@FretlessMonster]

🙏🏻🤩👍🏻

[@sashamoghilla2919]

That's cool, that's cool, Tony. Your stories are priceless and always welcome. Thanks a lot!

[@FretlessMonster]

Truly appreciate that. I love to share them!

[@erinelam3003]

Lol....I love the fact you asked him to play his bass....Tony more people in the world should be like you!! ❤❤

[@FretlessMonster]

Crazy hey? Can’t believe I did that. I’m like tigger. I’m the only one!! 😝🤣

[@JohnDoe-vy5hh]

That is funny stuff!

[@jonbongjovi1869]

@@FretlessMonster I hope you didn't take it personally. SOME of my instruments......i tell every musician.... "TRY THIS PUPPY!" cuz I want everyone to try my cool instruments. (EX: I play 3/4 cuz full-size makes NO LOGICAL SENSE.) But I have a few instruments where I can't let any other musician play it, and not for sentimental reasons but rather because they're delicate or fragile or some other Practical reason. (Nevermind that other musicians have broken my gear DOZENS of times, sigh.)

[@photofriend44]

🤣

[@mikegraham4255]

@@FretlessMonster Reminds me of Jimi Hendrix asking to sit in with Cream! haha

[@perrysar5954]

I remember hearing Radioactive in 85 on the radio,and it had this weird instrument that I Fell in love with,it was Franklins gorgeous funky fretless tone that made me a fretless fanatic...THANKS TONY...AND SOME GUY CALLED JACO..LOL

[@FretlessMonster]

Haha. Thanks so much!!!!

[@jerryayon4120]

Thanks for Sharing 🙏🏼

[@andrewSUN17]

Great story, I wish I could have been there to witness the magic of the moment. Jaco used to come round to Berklee College of Muisc where I was going to school at this time. You would see him playing basketball at local playgrounds and also he would often come in and interrupt some ensemble classes, and ask if he could sit in and jam! There were stories of him being high at times. Still the legacy he left is huge and I was grateful to have been around him at this time! Soar on Jaco!

[@FretlessMonster]

How cool you were able to experience that. He was a force of nature for sure. One of a kind.

[@Brook987]

Absolutely inspiring story. Thank you Tony!

[@ajscaffandthebandoles]

I was there that night with friends, we got to meet all of you but for Jimmy, he was busy watching Jaco. Robert Cray and his band opened up. Jaco met everyone, shaking hands with us outside before we all went in.

[@FretlessMonster]

Nice!

[@ajscaffandthebandoles]

@@FretlessMonster I’ll never forget that night but it was so wild to see Tony posted about this. Sweet!

[@FretlessMonster]

So cool. There are some doubters (who no doubt were NOT there) who said it never happened - the recording and pictures were fake. Great that saw it. It DEFINITELY happened!! 😂👏🏻

[@ajscaffandthebandoles]

Why would people feel the need to claim this is fake? Why? Haaa, wow! Well, I’m a witness. I got you, bud.🤙🏼😎

[@013bassman]

Great story! Thank you for sharing.

[@1jfresh715]

Amazing story! I was fortunate enough to see you play with The Firm at U of I about a week prior to this. A concert I'll never forget.

[@FretlessMonster]

Truly appreciate that.

[@natron1908]

Thank you Tony for telling us your story. Jaco, Jimmy, you, all influenced me. To hear that you all met, as well as in my own musical influence/experience, is really cool. If that makes any sense.

[@FretlessMonster]

I understand… and thank you!! 👍🏻🤩

[@DennisCharretteakaDenChea]

Thanks, Great story!!✌

[@jameslewis8227]

That a fantastic and touching story Tony.

[@FretlessMonster]

Appreciate that. Thanks for watching. It’s very meaningful to me.

[@jameslewis8227]

@@FretlessMonster My father suffered from similar mental health ailments as Jaco did, but I didn’t understand the nature of his illness until I was well thirty years old. It’s very hard for people like them to get the help they need, and unfortunately, it’s not rare for them to die young and under tragic circumstances. Absurdly enough, if my father hadn’t been institutionalized for the last twenty years of his life, I’m convinced he would have met a violent and tragic end like Jaco did. Other than that, I love hearing stories about great musicians meeting each other and thoroughly enjoying the encounter, so I’m glad that you and Jimmy got to spend this seriously quality time together.

[@terencesingerline135]

Tony thank you for that incredible story! I am truly looking forward to reading your book

[@FretlessMonster]

I really appreciate that. Thanks!

[@BenD_Bass]

What an amazing story. Thanks Tony!

[@TheGlassasylum]

Awsome !! Thanks for sharing.

[@terrypalomino]

What a wonderful story!

[@JCBliss1]

Great story, Tony. Thanks for sharing.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks Jeff!

[@tonycullotta8528]

Thanks for sharing this story about jaco. My fist time hearing him is when I purchased weather report heavy weather album and it didn't disappoint. May 1986 saw you on the mean business tour at the Rosemont horizon in Illinois you didn't disappoint either. Rock on

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks for that. I loved Heavy Weather too. That had a big influence on me. 👏🏻😊

[@edjefferson9175]

Sincerely thank you for gifting us with this lovely story! Enjoyed every word of it!

[@FretlessMonster]

🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@alessandrorossini8704]

Very nice and meaningful story, lotta thanks for sharing it! 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼❤❤

[@FretlessMonster]

Truly appreciate it. It’s fun to share. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@antwellman6135]

That was great thanks for sharing that memory and really looking forward to your book!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you so much.