@@dgano I became friendly with Rocco in the early 80's after he returned to the band. My friend Ray and I that is. We are east coast and when they came we'd always visit with Rocco.He was just a regular... great guy. We flew out to the 50th and in fact I standing wasn't far behind you at that show at the FOX. We attended both shows as guests of the band and it was the pinnacle for us after following then for 35 years The sound just won't be the same without him.
I know they have the "internal question," but I have my own question. WHY IS THIS BAND NOT IN THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME". That is my internal question. Who is "HIP" to that?
Like Groucho said....I don't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.......I would consider it a badge of honor not to be associated with that HOF bunch of pay to play phony hypocrites.
Pickett, CT, Rocco and Garibaldi are way up there - IMO the most important players in soul music outside of the JB Parliament and Sly bands - close behind rhythm sections at Motown, King Curtis and/or Muscle Shoals house bands IMO - and the horn section including Pickett was the best in the business, period, lest one count EW&F which i consider a half-section sound
".....lest one count EW&F which i consider a half-section sound...." Why do you consider it that? EW&F had a five-piece section, too, just a different instrumentation - Andrew Woolfolk mostly on alto, plus two trumpets, trombone, and tenor. For that matter, TOP lacks/lacked an alto or a trombone - yes, Lenny (and Tom P.) can play alto, and Mic Gillette could play trombone, but usually they don't/didn't. The alto might not be needed except for solos, but you can hear the lack of a trombone's warmth in the standard TOP sound.
Simply the best bloody band in the world!!!! You Knock me Out fellas!
For those who were blessed to see TOP 50th anniversary in Oakland know that it was a drop dead experience!! Remember, WE CAME TO PLAY!!
Thank you Rocco - one of a kind - an inspiration to so many bass players - farewell - the great gig in the sky awaits you X
I like the way Marcus introduces everybody and notes solos .. He’s great for the future of the band ...Youthful ...!
Lenny Pickett- the altissimo king..Wow Rocco's bass grooves knocks out any long train coming
Tears of joy! Love this freaking band!
TOP! Rest in peace Rocco!
If this doesn’t make you smile ear to ear when they all start dancing, you’re a serial killer
Fantastic, “ Been Diggin’ on TOP “ from the beginning.
One of the Greatest Bands of all time, will see them in Phila. in Oct.
Tower of Power Power of God The Greatest SOUL band in the world!!!
Would have loved to have been there!................Glad Rocco's ok
Work it Lenny: Saw TOP back in the day, they would bring the house down. No one could move like Lenny P.
And best of all, the LP dance! Too cool! As much as I love Marc VW, Rocco just is TOP.
T.O.P the best soul band for ever!!! Killers!!
Great video of them in Oakland, CA. Saw them in Austin, Tx. in Oct. 2018 Great show by all.
LP!!! Oh Man this is sooooo good!!
Rocco getting it done...LP circular breathing... DG .....holdin it down
excellent...
Tower of Power--o GOOD..........
Arriba Tower Of Power!
Rocco is GOD!!!
At least for bass players!
GO LENNY !!!
THE GREAT LENNY PICKETT, DON'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT JUMP SHOT JOHNSON HILL DISTRICT PGH, PA.
Has Garibaldi changed his style up a bit, or are they just mixing him differently?
K.Y.O Oakland Style. it is.
The best horneeeess
Was that Rocco's very last stage appearance?
I'm really not 100% sure, at all, but I think it may have been. If you find out for sure, please come back and let me know. Thanks.
@@dgano unfortunately with them it was 😢😢
@@johnguertin3884
I suspected so. Thanks. I'm glad I focused on him.
@@dgano I became friendly with Rocco in the early 80's after he returned to the band. My friend Ray and I that is. We are east coast and when they came we'd always visit with Rocco.He was just a regular... great guy. We flew out to the 50th and in fact I standing wasn't far behind you at that show at the FOX. We attended both shows as guests of the band and it was the pinnacle for us after following then for 35 years The sound just won't be the same without him.
I know they have the "internal question," but I have my own question. WHY IS THIS BAND NOT IN THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME". That is my internal question. Who is "HIP" to that?
Like Groucho said....I don't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.......I would consider it a badge of honor not to be associated with that HOF bunch of pay to play phony hypocrites.
Pickett, CT, Rocco and Garibaldi are way up there - IMO the most important players in soul music outside of the JB Parliament and Sly bands - close behind rhythm sections at Motown, King Curtis and/or Muscle Shoals house bands IMO - and the horn section including Pickett was the best in the business, period, lest one count EW&F which i consider a half-section sound
".....lest one count EW&F which i consider a half-section sound...."
Why do you consider it that? EW&F had a five-piece section, too, just a different instrumentation - Andrew Woolfolk mostly on alto, plus two trumpets, trombone, and tenor.
For that matter, TOP lacks/lacked an alto or a trombone - yes, Lenny (and Tom P.) can play alto, and Mic Gillette could play trombone, but usually they don't/didn't. The alto might not be needed except for solos, but you can hear the lack of a trombone's warmth in the standard TOP sound.