bubinga5 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 oh dear there really are some sheltered bass players on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='england smith' timestamp='1378054763' post='2195199'] If you could ask Rocco Prestia anything, professional or personal, what would you want to know? [/quote] I'd ask him if he could get me your phone number while he's talking to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'd ask him does he prefer Marmite (which as we all know, tastes disgusting), or Vegemite (which is deeeelicious). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 What do you think of Precisions , is there really any need for anything else ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 What is it like being a backing musician for other people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
england smith Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Thank you for your questions. The chosen questions along with Roccos answers will be posted on www.spajuves.com >Spotlight page, on October 1st, 2013. Edited September 15, 2013 by england smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Just like to say a big "Thanks" to Tac England and Rocco following my question. It was really great for them to fly me across to San Francisco, arrange for me to go to a TOP gig and have a personal Bass lesson with the great man himself..................................................................................................................................................I wish! However, the next best thing was a parcel that arrived today with an autographed photo ( of Rocco) and a set of 5 Ironworks Bass Strings in an autographed tin. [url="http://www.mjcironworks.com/new-products/"]http://www.mjcironworks.com/new-products/[/url] I'm chuffed to bits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1380806587' post='2230846'] Just like to say a big "Thanks" to Tac England and Rocco following my question. It was really great for them to fly me across to San Francisco, arrange for me to go to a TOP gig and have a personal Bass lesson with the great man himself..................................................................................................................................................I wish! However, the next best thing was a parcel that arrived today with an autographed photo ( of Rocco) and a set of 5 Ironworks Bass Strings in an autographed tin. [url="http://www.mjcironworks.com/new-products/"]http://www.mjcironwo...m/new-products/[/url] I'm chuffed to bits! [/quote] For real? Very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 [i]Yes, for real, the strings and photo, not the trip to SF etc, still working on that with him![/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
england smith Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1380822367' post='2231158'] [i]Yes, for real, the strings and photo, not the trip to SF etc, still working on that with him![/i] [/quote] You Rock!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superclive Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Lend Me a score I'm skint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Got my strings today! My preferred gauge and everything. Thanks Tac, and thanks Rocco! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'd ask what he feels about US healthcare - you'd have to assume he was a pretty successful musician but the system is so poor that he can't get/afford decent healthcare and is really not at all well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1380924781' post='2232613'] I'd ask what he feels about US healthcare - you'd have to assume he was a pretty successful musician but the system is so poor that he can't get/afford decent healthcare and is really not at all well [/quote] Brilliant. Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
england smith Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1380902239' post='2232239'] Got my strings today! My preferred gauge and everything. Thanks Tac, and thanks Rocco! [/quote] Thank you for your input and support. I have enjoyed talking with you and Yorks5stringer. You guys have made this alot of fun! You guys ROCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1380902239' post='2232239'] Got my strings today! My preferred gauge and everything. Thanks Tac, and thanks Rocco! [/quote] Fair enough.. [quote name='molan' timestamp='1380924781' post='2232613'] I'd ask what he feels about US healthcare - you'd have to assume he was a pretty successful musician but the system is so poor that he can't get/afford decent healthcare and is really not at all well [/quote] Don't know about the successful part in terms of money earned. TOP were pretty niche so not sure what they may have grossed in their time..?? and then the equation is how much per year for how long to really be able to sustain a good standard of living. Not a bitch as such, just a thought about how well a jobber has to do throughout their career. His reputation is higher than that of course, but iirc, TOP is all he did... so that was his soul musical outlet ..??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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