"A '62 Fender Jazz Bass. The body is a single block of burled birdseye maple. Im really excited, because Ive had a couple of double-necks over the years and theyve never been that good. Rick: Okay. It was built more as a beautiful piece of sculpture than a touring bass. And they came to us, and they said, You guys were so popular that we want you to come back next February, and do the next cruise, too. But, we had to have a contract drawn up that said we have up to 48 hours before the cruise to bail on it without being penalized for it. It's really nice, kind of like a Hofner, but a little bit easier to play. Are you still doing that? This is the rig he has used when playing with Judith Owen. Leland Sklar is one of the few elite session musicians to rise to the peaks of the competitive LA rock scene. Leland Sklar:. [8] He created a web presence for social interaction called Lee's Clubhouse. The hard part was early on, I was playing upright bass, and it was hard to be in bands because the guitar players had amplifiers. Youve got the guys like the Ry Cooders, and stuff, and Lindley, David Lindley. Around here, theres quite a few open mics. So Ill tell you, my yard is an acre, and its all planted. Leland Sklar: I think its great. Leland Sklar:And stuff, when I was like eight years old, and shit like that. He walked up to me and asked if I wanted to try one of his basses. Whatevers really important in your life, you try to work with people that you have an affinity with, rather than a pain in the ass. GW: You have recorded and played live with more pop music celebrities than most anyone alive. Like we did Werewolves of London, Waddy singing that. I spent probably 12 solid years playing with Jeff Porcaro. Rick:What is it, like a 289 or 302? England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Since 2018, Sklar has been the bassist for The Immediate Family, a group reuniting lifelong friends and most of his former bandmates from The Section. Rick: Im sorry. The drummer, Bugs Pemberton, was English, and he had a friend named John Fishback. In 1993 while recording at The Site[22] in Marin County on what would become Linda Ronstadt's album Winter Light, Sklar got a phone call from Michael Frondelli, who ran Capitol Records Studios and was producing a band, the Barefoot Servants. For me, its really this incredible community of people are sending me pictures of them having dinner with their family watching my videos on TV. Guitar World is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. "No. I dont really dwell much on the past. Who are some of your favorites? Uploaded: 16 Aug, 2008. Im actually still in touch with Shawn. But, I never thought it would be a profession. Soon, with that exposure, Sklar was being asked to record with many other artists. It took us a year to get 1000 people. This group of musicians so frequently supported many of the artists on Asylum Records, both on stage and in the studio, that they became known as Asylum's de facto house band. But when I went to junior high at 12 years old, the music teacher told me that there were 50 kids who played piano, and that he would give me lessons on string bass if I wanted. I kind of remember the location. I've listened to a lot of different types of music and have crafted a style that allows me to play most everything. Rick: Oh, thats true. But, right now, the most important thing is to stay out of harms way. That was my initial reaction when I first saw the video for Phil Collins' smash hit, "Sussudio", in 1985. When we were young, there was always that Never trust anyone over 30 in rock n roll, blah blah blah, all that nonsense. Rick: Thats pretty cool. Leland Sklar on gigs, the state of the music industry and his signature bass. You never know whos going to be at whatever it is you got called for, and it can be a life-changer for you.. But I think most people like the purity of the bass, where you can build the sound out from it. Leland Sklar is one of the most prolific Hollywood session bassists from the boom of his career in the '70s until now. Those . "When Charvel first started, I went out there and saw a bunch of nice alder bodies, and I hung them on wires and tapped them until I found the one that really resonated. Because hes one of those characters. Leland Sklar Famed session bassist on Phil Collins, Judith Owen and the state of the music industry Exclusive video interview with FBPO's Jon Liebman April 2, 2018 By David Sands When it comes to session bassists, Leland Sklar is definitely one of those names. Carrying around all that beard is a . Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). And it was me and Vinnie Colaiuta (Zappa, Joni Mitchell, Sting, etc.) Pretty amazing. Its just that the time frame is so flexible at this point, because nobody knows what tomorrows going to be. Rick: Yeah, I saw that. Thats a good analogy. Leland: I grew up in a very eclectic house, and my parents had an extensive record collection, so I was exposed to lots of music in many different styles. I was in garage bands back in 1964 and 65, and everybody wanted to play six-string, but there was always this one guy who would grab a bass. He still has his baton. And then he and I parted ways until 2000. Leland Sklar: Thats when everybodys counted you out. I was just used to being in bands and playing clubs, and things like that. Rick: Actually, his range reminded me of Although theyve got a different sound, obviously with Tim Buckleys range, if you knew Tim Buckley. Scott :) How Leland Sklar Discovered 'Fan Fret' Basses (Bass Tales Ep.11) Over time, the Barefoot Servants became a cult band; the label (Epic) offered little support. Leland Sklar. We just dont know yet. Rick: Yeah. Rick: Did you see the film about Laurel Canyon? Do you remember those sessions with Spheeris and Phillips? But, the clubs are mostly gone, and nobodys going to let you come in and jam. John R. Kennedy. Leland Sklar. Were you startled by how well John Entwistle was doing bass on My Generation? How it started out for me, people would say we saw you in an arena or stadium and we could hear what you were playing, but not as detailed. US Shipping Only Slaves | 20x20 | 75 Prints $200.00 Payday | 11x14 | 150 Prints $75.00 [4] Originally, the paternal side of the family came from Odessa, Ukraine. The whole thing probably cost $80 at the time. "You have to care about the music. Its about J. D. Souther and her relationship. Playing with them has been such a blessing.". To date, he's performed on over 2,000 albums (including hundreds of film and TV projects) and fits in tours whenever he can. [Laughter], Rick: Well, they are family, arent they? He uses black nylon tape wound strings on the Washburn. Myke Rock Geezer. With a daily commitment to his outstanding YouTube channel, in which he revisits classic tracks and shares stories from his remarkable career as undoubtedly the most recorded bassist in history, Sklar is increasingly being pulled from his spare bedroom show setting to do tours and recordings. They called me - me and Russ Kunkel, the drummer - and we showed up, and Carole King was the piano player. He and his wife stayed for a couple nights, and a buddy of mine from Minnesota, he came. And I said, Sold. August 31, 2020. Legendary Bassist Leland Sklar Talks About The Immediate Family, James Taylor, Jackson Browne and More! Lee Sklar has been a prominent figure among Hollywood session bassists dating back to the 1970s and ever since. Because we did that cruise just before all hell broke loose. And that really changed things for me. Or you get them, and you just havent been able to get to them? Like all other musicians, COVID-19 stalled some of their live performance ambitions and they quickly got up to speed on streaming, now to several generation of listeners. SUBSCRIBE FROM AS LITTLE AS 3* As a subscriber enjoy big savings off the shop price! Leland Sklar: Yeah. He's a legend. And he played like the Tuesday before at the Iridium. Leland Sklar: Oh, I know Robert very well. So, how did you end up playing bass? He was really nice. Leland Bruce Sklar Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Template:Multiple issuesLeland Bruce "Lee" Sklar (born May 28, 1947 in Milwaukee) is an American musician and film score composer. So, I got rid of everything, and just kept the hot rod. When Leland was four, his family and he moved to Van Nuys, California, a central San Fernando Valley neighborhood in the northwest section of metropolitan Los Angeles. I sold it to them. A global pandemic is not how Leland Sklar imagined his decades-long music career would come to a screeching halt. You dont go into music and the first thing you do is go and get a BMW catalog, and decide which model youre going to get. [17][18] The tracks were produced by Mike Post. Leland Sklar: For a guy thats kind of been counted out. As soon as The Beatles came along, and the English Invasion, that turned my head around. The 72-year-old bassist with The Section, who has backed such artists as Phil Collins, Jackson Browne, Carole King and James Taylor, said he is being penalized for using the platform to express views . Hes really kind of a globe-trotter. And that was the odd part of hooking up with James Taylor, because that was the one kind of music that I really hadnt been exposed to. And then we went out and did the Finally, The First Farewell Tour, was I think around 2004. And theyre into the guitars or the basses, and when they were made and all that type of thing. I would say for the most part, Ive worked on maybe about 2,600 albums in my career. [26][7], Sklar owns a Hfner bass he uses only as the song demands. And he was playing solo with a 12-string. Eleven years after their first album, the Barefoot Servants recorded a second album at Ben Schultz's home studio, this time with Neal Wilkinson on drums. We keep threatening to go back and maybe do another project. Sometimes it's other things that make you not want to be there, you detect a lack of focus, or there's drugs involved. Then when the Beatles hit, boom my life changed. When playing with Lyle Lovett, the 12" cabinet and Subkick were omitted. And what did he say about it? Is it just your dogs and bass guitar? But, I spent 20 years with James. As for the fan-fretting, which spooks some players so much that they literally cant bring themselves to look at it, Sklar laughs and says: Some guys hate it, they psych themselves out of it. [Lee Laughs]. Be it protesting, be it looting, be it whatever the hells going on at any given moment. You talk to them from your little stage setup. Leland Sklar: Yeah. Rick: Yeah. - Leland Sklar I'm excited to share that I just signed a book deal for Advanced Love with ABRAMS books for a February 2019 release date. Yeah, its sad, sad. [23], Sklar has also been a part of the annual bands assembled in support of the "We Write The Songs"[30] event sponsored by ASCAP at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. and the pre-show for the Grammy Awards. Then youre happy to schlep your own gear, and youre happy to do this and that. Holding down the fort on bass with The Immediate Family, Lees in his element having fun with his life long friends, and his gathered up a hundred thousand plus followers on his own youtube channel, thats as delightful as it is informative. But, youve worked with Jackson Browne a lot, and Linda Ronstadt, and all the sort of with the Laurel Canyon group. You've heard his bass parts on a huge number of albums in a wide variety . [35], Sklar uses Cordial cables,[16] a Tube Works DI (direct input) box, and a Boss OC-2 Octave divider. So, he changed to co-majors in art and science with the thought of becoming a medical or technical illustrator. Veteran musician Leland Sklar is raging against Facebook for allegedly locking him out of his account for 30 days. And all these YouTube people are going, Holy shit. Leland Sklar: And hell, it was a world tour. Leland Sklar Jackson Browne Minstrel Pickers Rock And Roll Beard Musician Session You never know who you'll see walking around NAMM. Also during this period, Sklar was in a band called Little John Farm with singer/guitarist Denny "Steve" Aaberg, Dennis Dragon on drums, and Doug Dragon on B3 organ. We feel that the baton was passed to us. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, You have to be serious, but you dont have to grow up. I get that all the time, he admits, and some of it makes me really uncomfortable because sometimes the gear really isnt that good, and its hard to say this sucks to somebody whos really devoted their lives to it.. I was at the Hard Rock Caf with Robert Knight. Early 1980's EMG pickups with reverse P configuration. It was a terrific show. NAMM 2023: the 11 biggest things we discovered at this year's show, The Lowlist: Blondies Parallel Lines the album that defined New Wave, Watch Mountains Felix Papplardi and Leslie West tear Pennsylvania a new one on Mississippi Queen as they redefine heavy for the 70s. Thats when I knew Id come home, with that Jazz. Even when I started playing bass, I was still really classically driven. And I was. And you had drums, and the keyboard player would have an amp. Ive got a few instruments and stuff. Music Department: Man of Steel. So, you have to think out of the box to do something like old drive-ins, and stuff. He said, then, "It came alive." So, what was he like to, and Ive heard all the stories about him. And my neighbors were with their kids in their own driveways, and they were probably anywhere from 30 to 100 feet away. If you look at the angle, especially at the bottom end, it lines up ergonomically with your wrist joint. Rick: Yes. Got an old sports car that you've outgrown, or maybe it's time to downsize from that full-size . Were like folk singers. A staple of L.A. studio scene, Sklar put his stamp on music of all genres for over four decades with artists like James Taylor, Reba McEntire, Billy Cobham, Phil Collins, and more. Are you having a good time? And theyd go, Well, yes. Well done, were good. A living legend of the bass guitar, Lee Sklar makes a strong case for his non-functioning toggle switch. And were having to rethink a lot of things, how were going to handle things. I normally dont bother with that kind of thing because Im pretty happy with my old stuff, but I looked at the fan-fretting and said Explain this to me. Upcoming Leland Sklar Interview [NEW] Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Chris May, Jul 31, 2014. This guy This is pretty unbelievable., Rick: Yeah. "But I'm thrilled to be working. And Johnny didnt care about the money. You kind of broke in right around the time that the Wrecking Crew were breaking up. Leland Sklar: Well, yeah. For me to go from country to fusion isn't a leap - I don't change my tone; I don't change anything. They opened for Led Zeppelin,[6] but their only recordings were unreleased demo tracks. So, it was crazy. Shes like a film producer, or something. Leland Sklar:Yeah. They were With A Little Help From My Friends performed by Joe Cocker, Back in the High Life Again by Steve Winwood, Millworker by James Taylor, The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams, The Rubberband Man by The Spinners, the title track from the album No Other by Gene Clark, Knock On Wood by Eddie Floyd, Behind The Lines - 2015 Remastered by Phil Collins, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um by Major Lance, and Harlem Shuffle by Bob & Earl. [11] Dennis and Doug Dragon were Daryl's two brothers. But what I started into was a world with the James Taylors that led to the Linda Rontadts and Jackson Brownes. Despite this relaxed approach towards his facial furniture, Sklar has been fueled for the last 40-plus years by a work ethic that has rarely involved a break - or, he tells us, even the mildest of rock n roll indulgences. While this amount of back-to-back touring might seem exhausting at best and impossible to execute at worst (how does he remember all those songs? Leland Sklar: Rarely did we get a copy of it. Or is there a place where you can get royalties? I was sitting on the other side of the glass, looking at them with my mouth hanging open. But, a lot of things just got shut down because of this. Cool. So, I went over and met him. Rick: When you and The Immediate Family were formed, and I know that you guys played with The Section, and that Had you not played for a while, and then so it became kind of a reunion to you guys? Leland Sklar: Phil called me to work with him in 82. [35], In 2010, Sklar began playing the Warwick Star Bass II, which has since become his main bass in the studio. The singer/songwriter thing. [35], For larger stage venues, Sklar uses an EA iAMP Classic and an EA iAMP Pro for redundancy with a four 10" speaker bottom (Euphonic Audio NL-410W) and optionally attached to that is a Euphonic single 12" speaker cabinet (Euphonic Audio NL-112) with a Yamaha Subkick placed 1/2" in front of it. And they were sitting in lawn chairs and on blankets, some in cars, and we were a little loud. [6], While at San Fernando Valley State, Sklar played in the orchestra. He refers to it as "Frankenstein". I met Sheldon Dingwall at NAMM 14 years ago, Sklar remembers. I was like a giant Mothers of Invention fan. But, the first time I heard The Beatles, and the different groups that came out of that first wave of English artists, it turned my head around. And I figured Id be in bands and itd be a hobby. and Mike Finnegan (Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Etta James, Ringo Starr etc.). Did you play six-string first? Do you collect unique instruments, or older instruments? I work with Euphonic Audio in New Jersey, who I discovered - once again - at a NAMM show a few years ago, he explains. After a few minutes talking about our dogs, it was time to dig into our interview and Lees personality was perfectly reflected, as we rolled into talk about The Immediate Family with a laugh. When it's just you sitting there, you're restricted by what the guy has on his machine. It used to be under the Musicians Union when it was just the Stein Music Co. Sklar and his father went there and his father bought him a Melody bass and a St. George amp. It was a really vital, alive period during that late 60s, kind of 67 and on. [21], In the 1970s, Sklar worked together so frequently with drummer Russ Kunkel, guitarist Danny Kortchmar, and keyboardist Craig Doerge, who replaced King after her own rise to stardom, that they became "The Section," a distinction Taylor had bestowed upon them as his rhythm section. Sklar started studying piano just after turning five years old. Leland Sklar: Well, let me think. And Celia was old at this point. It was like a band any artist in the world would have creamed to have. And Im so deeply proud and moved by the fact that we do have this. He had an energy, and a force about him that was really infectious when you were in the studio. I like things simple.. [Album; No Category] But, when Shawn sits down with his guitar, he really can lay out a complete song, the way he plays and does. With agile, elegant, unfailingly supportive basslines, the man with the waist-length beard could pump fuel into Jackson Browne's engine on the rocking "Running on Empty" and fall like a gentle summer shower . Phil Collins B-Day day 2. "There's an expectation from young players that Pro Tools will cover all of their inadequacies. And that was fun, because I used to listen to all of his albums, including at least one that you were on, which was Bright White. Was it your playing, your attitude? Ive been on it now for almost two months, and in the next day or so, Ill hit 100 thousand subscribers. Leland Sklar: I loved Warren. And we went in and in a week, we nailed the first album. Sklar became part of Taylor's backing band, along with Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, and Carole King, all joining Taylor in his rise to fame. I think at the end of this month, were going to livestream a concert. Some of the artists caught my attention, that a lot of people may not know. Leland Sklar plays his Warwick bass at the Frankfurt Musikmesse show in 2011. Were not backing anybody and not subject to their whims, which can drive you crazy. Ill be 70 next year, and Ive been in my house for like a month or so. Sklar (born Leland Bruce Sklar, May 28, 1947, Milwaukee, WI) has more than 2000 albums to. But when I listened to the heads on the stuff, I thought, Man, this is a handful. Bass Player is the worlds most comprehensive, trusted and insightful bass publication for passionate bassists and active musicians of all ages. [32], Sklar uses GHS Super Steel medium light strings: .040, .058, .080, and .102 inches in diameter. Sklar had never met the three other seasoned musicians before: Jon Butcher (guitar, vocals), Ben Schultz (guitar, mandolin, slide guitar), and Ray Brinker (drums, percussion). Sklar chose to become one of the dual drum majors. In 2020, while idled by the COVID pandemic, Sklar started a YouTube channel, initially to demonstrate the bass parts to a few of the songs he'd played on tour with Phil Collins, but which grew exponentially into a journey of music appreciation and an exploration of his expansive career. I knew Tommy from years ago. Leland Sklar Height and Weight Sklar stands at an average height and moderate weight. Rick: Yeah. Arne Dedert/dpa/Corbis. It was his tour for his 90th birthday. Because the offices, even though it was different management, they would all talk to each other and try to book things so that the band could do both. "I played it, and one of the issues that I have is that a tremendous amount of my recording work is replacing programmed synth-bass parts. In high school, Sklar was in the marching band and played bass drum for the first year. Sometimes the artist just isn't prepared. "A few years I got involved with Warwick. Leland Sklar: Yeah. While finding a video of Tracy Chapman (Bang, Bang, Bang), while drilling down on her own music legacy, I got a pleasant surprise to notice Mr. Sklar harnessed to his bass. We just actually finished that, just a few months ago. [7], On the recording sessions for the album Framed by Dave Lambert (of the Strawbs) in 1979, Sklar shared bass duties on the project with John Entwistle of The Who. But, were down there playing like R&B covers and stuff for a bunch of people who had no idea who the hell we even were. He tells us: When I was four or five years old I took piano lessons, and I became something of a child prodigy - I was a classical snob and a real asshole! And its all fresh new material. I'm not a real gearhead, though.". Youre not going to get rich, but youre going to have a good time, and youre going to hone your craft, I think, while youre doing it. So, hes the one who really would be the most introspective about Warren, because he was far more intimate with Warren. Heres how it works. And Im going to be doing Neil Sedaka and Cory Wells. Believe it. One of the fingerboards is ebony and the other is rosewood. To me, thats what I always loved about music, is that intimacy. The partnership was renewed last year when Sklar rejoined Taylor and his old sparring partner Carole King for the giant Troubadour Reunion Tour, a jaunt which took the band through Americas biggest venues and which was chronicled this year on DVD. If youre not really willing to go that route, then dont bother. And have had Grammy winners, Grammy nominees, Johnny Farina from Santo and Johnny came in and he played Sleep Walk on his steel. Observations indicate that Lees married to fretless basses, drawing on his musical intuition to draw out the perfect notes to lay down foundations on his work. A veteran of countless recording sessions and world tours, he's known far and wide for his stellar grooves, wry sense of humor and long, flowing, white beard. Can't have enough birthday celebration..", "Leland Sklar: Relative Pitch - Lee Sklar Gets Up Close and Personal with The Immediate Family, His YouTube Channel, and His New Book", "Interview: bass legend Leland Sklar on sessions, gear and getting hired", "The most recorded bass in music history? Leland Sklar. BA1 1UA. Why do you think you became such a 'first-call' bassist for sessions? We were managed by Bill Graham, whose real name was Wolfgang, so we named the band after him. So, unless they actually sent me it, or it got radio play, I really wasnt that aware of it. And you just sit there, and you go, Holy shit. I saw too many people fall victim to booze and drugs, he tells us, and so Ive never done anything like that myself. What, no vat of whiskey before the show like real rockers do? 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So, Ive got a radiator sitting, waiting to be re-cored 400 miles from here. Go more in the band direction. Sometimes there's not even drums yet. Can happen. Of Jackson Browne, he said: "I didn't know anything about this guy Jackson Browne. [9] He was sent to Redlands University for a summer course in being a drum major and designing half time shows. Tims guitar player. The group has toured Japan and released a number of recordings. Seven. Because, especially with whats going on in the country now, theres no telling what a potential second wave could look like, with the amount of proximity that people are spending together. And he was a member of that and played banjo within it. The upper neck is a piccolo bass neck and the other is a standard neck. 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