I just commented the same above. Apparently, he could even read fly sh*t. I love the story about Glen Campbell turning his chart upside down and Tommy played it perfectly.
I'm 63 and have been playing the gitfiddle since the early to mid-70's (I still play 3 or 4 times per week). I remember reading Tommy's columns in Guitar Player magazine in the later 70's where he described in detail particular sessions on which he worked. The gig, the music, the money. They were great columns. I would love to read these again if anybody has a source. Thanks for the video Joe.
@@joehansonguitar @ringoramjet (When he got the call for Fernwood Tonight, Tommy said he thought, "They won't want me for this band, I look like a "Truck Driver" !" When Norman Lear told him he wanted rough-looking people in the band, kind of like a cross between a Hell's Angel, and a Truck Driver, Tommy said, "I'll be right there" ! )
TRUE! TOMMY TEDESCO IS THE MOST RECORDED GUITARIST IN POP MUSIC HISTORY. WHILE OTHERS BEHIND THE SCENES WERE MAYBE RECORDING MUCH IN OTHER GENRES, TOMMY’S CONTRIBUTION OF ORIGINAL RECORDINGS MAKE HIM UNDENIABLY THE MOST RECORDED GUITARIST IN POP MUSIC HISTORY. A PROLIFIC SONGWRITER CREATOR WITH ON THE SPOT PROWESS. Check out his son Denny’s documentary “ THE WRECKING CREW.” Thanks for sharing and every guitarist both inexperienced and experienced need to hear Tommy Tedesco’s work. His album “ Guitars “ is a great classic. Cheers!
Tommy has a great story. Started playing guitar in his early 20's and still became a phenomenal sight reader. Would correct any errors or bad notes on the fly as he played. Could read music and pretty much got all the acoustic/flamenco session parts he was that good....
Yeah, I started slowing down on this subject because of copyright issues. If I can figure out a way to make entertaining content without getting into copyright claims, I’ll do it!
I was guessing Steve Lukather. Maybe he's the "working man" of my generation. Because honestly I've never heard of this guy. But honestly I didn't watch the whole video so I have no idea what songs he played on.
FALSE! Tommy Todesco thought he was the most recorded guitarist and happily lied about it to promote himself. He didn't realize guys like HAROLD BRADLEY in Nashville were regularly recording 20 songs a day, 5 days a week for decades. Todesco's output wasn't even close. Stop promoting this myth.
Also how do you think those musicians feel when they have established bands, they can play and they record company brings in somebody else to do the playing. Rip Tommy Tedesco
The producers have other plans. Some band don’t actually do well in the studio. There’s more of this going on than most realize. That might make a good video.
Time is money. Wrecking Crew, Funk Brothers, Muscle Shoals, etc. could produce three or four finished tracks in one three hour session. The established bands? Not even close to that kind of productivity.
Very well done video. His guitar work defined a generation of television radio productions. Nice tribute.
Thank you sir. 🙏🎸✌🏻
That was great! Tommy was amazing! Looking forward to your next one!
Thanks brother!!! 🎸🔥🤘🏻✌🏻
I am form the Niagara Falls area. Tommy was legend here.
He’s a legend to me and I’m in Florida!!!
love the dudes sense of humour 👍 new subscriber from Australia 🇦🇺
Awesome! Tommy was an absolutely funny guy. “The Latin Specialist “ lol
He had the reputation as a phenomenal sight reader.
Absolutely! ✌🏻
I just commented the same above. Apparently, he could even read fly sh*t. I love the story about Glen Campbell turning his chart upside down and Tommy played it perfectly.
That’s how he got called again and again - read it quick, no mistakes, and out of there
I'm 63 and have been playing the gitfiddle since the early to mid-70's (I still play 3 or 4 times per week). I remember reading Tommy's columns in Guitar Player magazine in the later 70's where he described in detail particular sessions on which he worked. The gig, the music, the money. They were great columns. I would love to read these again if anybody has a source. Thanks for the video Joe.
Awesome comment thank you! ✌🏻
I believe he was on Fernwood tonight. Hysterical
Yep, very comical guy!
@@joehansonguitar @ringoramjet (When he got the call for Fernwood Tonight, Tommy said he thought, "They won't want me for this band, I look like a "Truck Driver" !" When Norman Lear told him he wanted rough-looking people in the band, kind of like a cross between a Hell's Angel, and a Truck Driver, Tommy said, "I'll be right there" ! )
He was awesome. We saw him at the blue note cafe in the 80s So sad he left us so early :(
I imagine he put on a very entertaining show! ✌🏻
Tommy had to be the most approachable, relatable, talented, and most histerically funny guitarist in Hollywood.
Probably the funniest guitarist in the world as far as I know!
I have Tommy's album, ' My Desiree '. Great stuff.
Excellent!
TRUE! TOMMY TEDESCO IS THE MOST RECORDED GUITARIST IN POP MUSIC HISTORY. WHILE OTHERS BEHIND THE SCENES WERE MAYBE RECORDING MUCH IN OTHER GENRES, TOMMY’S CONTRIBUTION OF ORIGINAL RECORDINGS MAKE HIM UNDENIABLY THE MOST RECORDED GUITARIST IN POP MUSIC HISTORY. A PROLIFIC SONGWRITER CREATOR WITH ON THE SPOT PROWESS. Check out his son Denny’s documentary “ THE WRECKING CREW.” Thanks for sharing and every guitarist both inexperienced and experienced need to hear Tommy Tedesco’s work. His album “ Guitars “ is a great classic. Cheers!
Yeah man, his son’s documentary really helped bring his name to people who may never have heard of him otherwise. 🎸✌🏻
Very well done 🤟🎸🎼🎶📻
Thanks!!!
He was in the jazz group at Mothers club on Peter Gunn
Yep!
Tommy has a great story. Started playing guitar in his early 20's and still became a phenomenal sight reader. Would correct any errors or bad notes on the fly as he played. Could read music and pretty much got all the acoustic/flamenco session parts he was that good....
Never knew his name until lukather did a story on some of his favorite session guys. Tommy was his favorite.
Yeah, he was quite the musician 🎸✌🏻
Tommy was one of the best!
I got to see him perform 👍😃
Wow, I bet that was cool!
Great content
Thank you! 🎸✌🏻
I remember Tommy driving a Trans am. Called himself the Italian stallion. Miss him
That’s so awesome. I’m still looking for my books he wrote that I was studying back in high school in the early 90’s ✌🏻
Tommy Tedesco taught me that playing a Chibson doesn't have to feel like riding a Yamaharley.
Haha
Xxxxxxelllllent! Thanks
Thank you ✌🏻
Tommy was also an incredible sight reader! No tab here!
That’s right and he had an incredible ear!
Tommy!
🎸🔥
He sure was an interesting man.
For sure 🎸✌🏻
I remember Tommy when I was at Musician Institute in 1988-1989 he gave me my Certificate of completion. It was an honor for me, I never forget !
That’s very cool 🎸✌🏻
This guy covered those songs pretty well / The Jazz guys thought they were too good to play the easier rock - But Tommy made bank
What a fantastic video have a wonderful day ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thanks!!! ✌🏻
Steve Lukether or however the hell you spell his last name, said Tommy was the best sight reader ever.
Glen Campbell once put his Rooms music upside down as a joke and TT played it perfectly.
Yep!
Yeah I read that too
What about Howard Roberts?
I mentioned him in the video
Actually Tommy worked until 1998 almost till the day he died.
That’s right. The guy was non-stop
Can u do Nazareth, ufo,, Uriah Heap , Hot Tuna, Leslie West, and Ted Nugent, and Ritchie Blackmore! Ty
Also a FULL video on Rory
Yeah, I started slowing down on this subject because of copyright issues. If I can figure out a way to make entertaining content without getting into copyright claims, I’ll do it!
Tommy could get music out of the line of a fishing pole if he wanted to...
Yeah he could
I was guessing Steve Lukather. Maybe he's the "working man" of my generation. Because honestly I've never heard of this guy. But honestly I didn't watch the whole video so I have no idea what songs he played on.
Ok, thanks
How about watching it, then?
@@joetowers4804 nah. I'm good.
FALSE! Tommy Todesco thought he was the most recorded guitarist and happily lied about it to promote himself. He didn't realize guys like HAROLD BRADLEY in Nashville were regularly recording 20 songs a day, 5 days a week for decades. Todesco's output wasn't even close. Stop promoting this myth.
All the resources I researched never mentioned any of this intel. If you’ve got anything that supports this I’d love to read it. ✌🏻
I’ve heard of Tommy, never heard of Harold.
@@JamesBrown-js3lmI have
Tommy definitely played on more top 10 hits than anyone. You also heard him on many TV shows.
Grady Martin was considered the top session guitarist in Nashville during that time.
everybody knows this, tell us something we cannot read online
Will do Monte, thanks
You forgot Glen Campbell. Best guitarist ever.
He mentioned him.
No, I did mention him as part of the Wrecking Crew ✌🏻
@@joehansonguitar My bad ✌️
All good!!
@@joehansonguitar I have to sub to you.
Great content 👍
Dude, several of your demonstrations have wrong notes. Please, learn the tune.
Thanks for watching ✌🏻
Also how do you think those musicians feel when they have established bands, they can play and they record company brings in somebody else to do the playing. Rip Tommy Tedesco
The producers have other plans. Some band don’t actually do well in the studio. There’s more of this going on than most realize. That might make a good video.
He made light of his expertise, but he was untouchable!!
Time is money. Wrecking Crew, Funk Brothers, Muscle Shoals, etc. could produce three or four finished tracks in one three hour session. The established bands? Not even close to that kind of productivity.
@@billnorswether3720 I don't care
@billnorswether3720 that’s right