Robert DeLeo interview with Rick Beato

[FeltTipPen]

I always appreciated Robert DeLeo's bass playing. Song after song, he plays solidly and inventively, but never excessive. I suppose that's called taste. What I enjoyed most about Rick B's interview was learning just how far back and deep Robert's musical appreciation went, beginning prior to picking up his brother's guitar. My take away here, his passion for music coupled with all that diversity in styles helped to form a truly imaginative artist. The players he gravitated towards (idolized) gave him a roadmap of song-writing. His playing is balanced with confident individuality without losing the role of a bass player. An excellent role model, whether you are in a garage rock band or a jazz fusion player.

EDIT: In more words, I think Im saying the same thing as @FeltTipPen said, but I just can't say it enough how important it is to listen to as much music as you can and then sit back and listen to what comes out of your amp.

Very well said on all points @thedovewarlord!

 

[faulknersj]

Just watched this an found him to be a super cool dude, and the interview to be very inspiring.

 

[YamahaBasses]

I know it's all subjective and music isn't a competition, but for my money Robert DeLeo is the greatest rock bassist of the nineties. Killer tone, killer chops, versatile, great backing vocals, and (most important) he wrote a lot of those great songs. Just an all around killer musician.

No argument here. He's my favorite from the 90's.