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Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy PrattS9E12: Leland Sklar joins Gary Kemp and Guy PrattThis week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome another bass player to the pod. But not any bass player, this guy has worked with James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Phil Collins, Toto, and is the bassist in The Immediate Family - plus he is the owner of the greatest beard in music (sorry Billy) it’s Leland Sklar. If you enjoy this episode, then check out The Immediate Family documentary which is now streaming on Apple TV, YouTube and other streaming services. Find out more about Leland Sklar at www.lelandsklarsbeard.com...2025-04-131h 22Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy PrattS9E12: Leland Sklar joins Gary Kemp and Guy PrattThis week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome another bass player to the pod. But not any bass player, this guy has worked with James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Phil Collins, Toto, and is the bassist in The Immediate Family - plus he is the owner of the greatest beard in music (sorry Billy) it’s Leland Sklar. If you enjoy this episode, then check out The Immediate Family documentary which is now streaming on Apple TV, YouTube and other streaming services. Find out more about Leland Sklar at www.lelandsklarsbeard.com...2025-04-131h 22
The SBL Podcast181 - Lee Sklar: The Working Bass PlayerWhat’s it like to be one of the most recorded bass players of all time?In this episode, Scott sits down with session legend Leland Sklar, the bassist behind classic records from Carole King, Phil Collins, James Taylor, Dolly Parton, Toto, and Diana Ross—just a glimpse into a career that spans over 2,000 albums. Lee shares unforgettable studio stories, his most memorable moments, and the bass lines that have defined his legendary career.From decades in the studio to life on the road, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.2025-03-191h 26
Rocker Dog PodcastLeland Sklar - James Taylor, Phil Collins, Lyle LovettIf the movie world has 6° of separation from Kevin Bacon then the music world would have 3° of separation from legendary bassist Leland Sklar. Leland has appeared on over 2000 albums and has played and/or toured with a who's who in music including James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Phil Collins to name only a few. And if you seek out Leland on social media or his popular YouTube channel you discover right away he's a consummate dog guy as well so it was an absolute thrill to have him come on the show and discuss his beloved trio of basset ho...2025-02-2531 min
Soul DecodesVegas, The Ego, The ReactionThe Earth Angel Media presentation "Soul Decodes" is a commercial-free show that explores spirituality, wellness, and hidden history, blending personal anecdotes with lighthearted conversation. In this episode, Sarah Tirri shares personal updates, including launching her online radio station, Zeta4Rocks, dedicated to rock music and spiritual content. The hosts discuss their mutual interest in promoting new artists through their various projects. They discuss their mutual interest in featuring new artists on Sarah’s radio station, the Soul Decodes Podcast, as well as other Podcasts related to Studio 17.Tia Jolie, a bass player and musician, initially reflects on he...2024-10-2549 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Denny Tedesco Gets Into The Immediate FamilyWhat does music documentarian Denny Tedesco do for an encore, after beautifully capturing the family of musicians known as The Wrecking Crew? How about find another family? That’s exactly what Denny did, with his latest film, entitled Immediate Family. You may not know the Immediate Family, or the names Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, or Steve Postell, but you know the music. This band of brothers has helped create the iconic music of Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Phil Collins, and Don Henley, just to name a few. Denny's film helps illuminate what makes these...2024-10-0458 min
Pantheon - Home for Music LoversWhat Difference Does It Make: Denny Tedesco Gets Into The Immediate FamilyWhat does music documentarian Denny Tedesco do for an encore, after beautifully capturing the family of musicians known as The Wrecking Crew? How about find another family? That’s exactly what Denny did, with his latest film, entitled Immediate Family. You may not know the Immediate Family, or the names Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, or Steve Postell, but you know the music. This band of brothers has helped create the iconic music of Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Phil Collins, and Don Henley, just to name a few. Denny's film helps illuminate what makes these...2024-10-0456 min
GroovecastGroovecast - S3 Ep7: GrooveGuest Neal Wilkinson Pt.1Hello and welcome to a particularly special interview episode of Groovecast.
In todays episode we're diving deep into the career of one of the UK's most prolific session and touring drummers, Neal Wilkinson. In Part 1, Neal tells us about his musical beginnings, from playing the working mens clubs to cruising around the world and how he eventually made the transition to working and living in London.
You'll also hear how Phil Collins & James Taylor's Bassist Leland Sklar helped him adjust to life in Los Angles and also hear how a twist of fate and a...2024-04-271h 07
Southern AmericanaDenny TedescoLos Angeles-based Denny Tedesco is an award-winning documentary producer and director. His credits include The Wrecking Crew, which showcases his father, Tommy Tedesco, and the LA session players such as Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, Carol Kaye, Hal Blaine and many others who recorded thousands of hit records and soundtracks from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. Denny's most recent project, Immediate Family (available on Amazon), features the session musicians (Waddy Watchel, Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Steve Powell) who played for James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Stevie Nicks, and Linda Ronstadt, among others. Both of these...2024-04-231h 18
'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic, Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIRBeneath the Bassline: The LELAND SKLAR StoryLeland Sklar has been a prominent figure among Hollywood session bassists dating back to the 1970s and ever since. Born in 1947 in Milwaukee, Lee has more than 2000 albums to his credit (and still counting), and is considered to be one of the "A" players in the highly selective L.A. rock music community where the competition for recording dates is fierce, and where only the strongest survive.
His very recognisable bass playing style has been heard on hits by Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Hall & Oates, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Phil Collins, Keith Richards and Reba McEntire to...2024-04-1152 min
VRP Rocks - Classic Rock InterviewsLeland Sklar - My 5 Favourite...Legendary bassist Leland Sklar takes us behind the scenes of iconic albums and collaborations with music legends. From his work on Phil Collins' chart-topping "No Jacket Required" to his enduring partnership with James Taylor, Leland shares captivating stories of the music industry's highs and lows. Delve into Sklar's profound insights on the impact of negative press, the unpredictability of industry success, and the enduring influence of timeless music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-0140 min
Media Path PodcastRock Legends & Immediate Family with Denny Tedesco, Waddy Wachtel & Leland SklarDirector Denny Tedesco has followed up his smash hit documentary, The Wrecking Crew with an enlightening look at the next generation of session musicians who worked closely with 70s’ singer/songwriters in creating the soundtrack which continues to enrich and lift our lives. They are Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar and Steve Postell. The band and the film are called Immediate Family.Denny joins us, along with Waddy and Leland to get into the making of the film and their incredible journey through the history of rock, pop, folk, jazz, country and...2024-03-211h 24
MODERN MUSICOLOGY#103 - Immediate Family DocumentaryAs soon as we saw the trailer for the Immediate Family documentary last year, we knew we wanted to review it on our show! The film covers the extraordinary careers of Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, and Waddy Wachtel, and the amazing music they've made over the years. They've been session players and band members for just about every artist on the planet, including James Taylor, Carole King, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Dan Fogelberg, Carly Simon, Toto, Jon Bon Jovi, James Taylor, Iggy Pop, Warren Zevon, Keith Richards, Don Henley, and literally hundreds of other...2024-02-0546 min
See HearInterview with Denny Tedesco, director of Immediate Family and The Wrecking CrewBack at episode 110 of See Hear, Tim, Kerry and I had a round table discussion (Broadway Danny Rose style) about Denny Tedesco's 2015 documentary, The Wrecking Crew. That film was about the session musicians of the 1960s LA scene that made the “name” performers sound great. These session musicians were not known by name outside of that community until their achievements were lauded decades later. What happens in the 1970s when the next generation of LA musicians want to have the ability to play with lot of different artists AND have the joy of being part of a BAND rather than...2024-01-241h 31
Music Buzzz Podcast - Music Interviews, Commentary & HistoryEp. 82: Leland Sklar (legendary bassist)ABOUT LELAND SKLAR:As bassist in The Section, the L.A. session collective that was to the '70s what The Wrecking Crew were to the '60s, Leland Sklar helped define the '70s singer/songwriter sound. 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 onto James Taylor's "You've Got a Friend" with equal expertise. Leland has played on over 2,000 albums for Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Toto, Lyle Lovett, Phil Collins, Hall & O...2023-12-221h 14
Journey to the Stage with Bryan FrazierEp. 54: Denny Tedesco- Director of ”The Wrecking Crew” and the NEW film, ”Immediate Family.”In 2008 Denny Tedesco took the world of music storytelling by storm with the release of the multi-award winning film, "The Wrecking Crew." That hit film told the story of a group of elite studio musicians in Los Angeles that played on countless smash hit songs and albums for every huge artist you can name. As the son of Tommy Tedesco, who is the most recorded session player in history and was part of The Wrecking Crew, Denny had a birds eye view into that world, which helped him tell that story.
Denny is back with a brand...2023-12-1836 min
Arroe Collins Unplugged and Totally UncutLegendary Session Musician Leland Sklar And Director Denny Tedesco From Immediate FamilyIMMEDIATE FAMILY tracks the rise and collaborations of a group of legendary session musicians Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar,
Russ Kunkel, and Waddy Wachtel through the 1970s and onward,
chronicling their illustrious partnerships and
their formidable record of hit-making. Directed by Denny Tedesco, whose
documentary THE WRECKING CREW followed the first wave of studio
musicians in the 60s, the film reveals the machinery behind the booming
era of the singer-songwriter, when the talents of
these four musicians were in furious demand. The foundations of their
enduring friendship, formed on the road and in studios, is recalled with
dynamite clarity -reminisced...2023-12-1608 min
Making Media NowDenny Tedesco, ”Immediate Family,” and the Songs You Know By HeartHost Michael Azevedo is joined by director Denny Tedesco to talk about his enthralling music documentary "Immediate Family," which is a follow-up to his acclaimed 2008 documentary “The Wrecking Crew.”
That earlier film followed the first wave of studio musicians in the 1960s, including Denny’s father, guitar virtuoso Tommy Tedesco. “Immediate Family” takes up the story where “The Wrecking Crew” ended, taking a deep dive through some of the most famous and influential session musicians from the 1970s.
To that end, the new documentary includes commentary from the likes of Carole King, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, David...2023-12-1136 min
Rock & Roll NightmaresDenny Tedesco: Director of the Music Documentary, Immediate FamilyStaci talks with The Wrecking Crew director Denny Tedesco about his much-anticipated music doc, Immediate Family—the “immediate family” of the film are seasoned session musicians Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel and Danny Kortchmar. The film highlights their essential work on some of the biggest hits by James Taylor, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks, Carole King, and Phil Collins, to name just a few. Denny gives the scoop on how he got the bulk of the film done during the Covid-19 lockdown, as well as his interview process.2023-12-0817 min
Westdoc OnlineDENNY TEDESCO – Immediate Family Director Denny Tedesco's father was one of the musicians in The Wrecking crew and he grew up surrounded by some of the superstars featured in the film. Following in the footsteps of 1960’s session icons in The Wrecking Crew, musicians Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, and Waddy Wachtel backed iconic singer-songwriters of the 70s, 80s, and beyond, creating some of the most recognizable tunes in rock music.
Included is music and commentary from superstars like Carole King, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Keith Richards, Don Henley, David Crosby, Jackson Browne and Phil Collins, “Immediate Family” is a backsta...2023-09-2038 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?The Immediate Family Are FamilyOur previous episode with Denny Tedesco discussing The Immediate Family documentary gives us a great opportunity to revisit our talk from October 2020 with Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell. If those names are not familiar, just know that they are the musicians that play with Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, James Taylor, Phil Collins, Keith Richards, and Carole King, to name just a few. The Immediate Family not only have their debut self-titled album out now but the documentary will soon be released at the end of 2023. Learn more a...2023-08-2551 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!The Bassists Are Wild! Featuring Superstar Bass Players Leland Sklar, Nathan East, Jimmy Haslip, Chuck Rainey, Britt Lightning, Jim Fielder, Timothy Schmit, Suzi Quatro And John Lodge!The Bassists are Wild! Featuring clips from nine Superstar bassists who have previously been guests on the podcast. Leland Sklar has played on a zillion recordings and is known for his work with a host of singer-songwriters including James Taylor, Carole King and Jackson Browne. Nathan East has also played on a zillion recordings including his work with Phil Collins and Eric Clapton. Jimmy Haslip is perhaps best known for his work with the Yellowjackets, one of the premier contemporary jazz fusion bands. Chuck Rainey is an acclaimed bassist who has worked with Aretha Franklin to Steely Dan. Britt...2023-08-1419 min
Dystopia Tonight With John PoveromoDay 233 - Filling The Cup of Life with Leland SklarLeland Sklar, legendary bassist and session musician, is as captivating offstage as he is mesmerizing on it. With his unmistakable long beard and infectious smile, Sklar's personality exudes warmth and a genuine love for music. His jovial nature and down-to-earth demeanor have endeared him to fans and colleagues alike, making him a beloved figure in the industry.
However, it is Sklar's exceptional talent and dedication to the craft that truly set him apart. Blessed with a natural affinity for the bass guitar, he possesses an innate ability to create melodic bass lines that effortlessly weave through compositions...2023-06-281h 29
The FSF PopCastThe Beard Behind the Bass ft. Leland SklarThe Beard Behind the Bass
PCA Replay!
Our guest today is Leland Sklar, studio and touring bassist for artists like Phil Collins, Toto, and James Taylor. His bass playing has appeared on over 2600 albums, so even if you’ve never heard of him, you’ve probably heard him. Leland even found some time to release an album as a member of the band The Immediate Family in August of this year.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation with one of the hardest working men in music over the last five decades.
Leland Sklar's Link...2023-06-0648 min
The Kenny Aronoff SessionsLeland Sklar | #004 The Kenny Aronoff SessionsWelcome to a sensational new episode of The Kenny Aronoff Sessions, where this week our host sits down for a chat with fellow legendary musician, internationally renowned bass player, Leland (Lee) Sklar. With a career spanning over five awe-inspiring decades, Lee has solidified his position as one of the most accomplished and most heavily in-demand bass players in history, and his extensive discography and collaborations with iconic artists such as Phil Collins, James Taylor, and Lyle Lovett are a testament to his unparalleled talent. Today, he and Kenny review his extraordinary personal and professional journey, and explore his unique...2023-06-011h 14
DangervilleEpisode 40 feat. Phill Meyers | BananasIn the pod lounge is content creator and producer Phill Meyers. Phill is the man behind the Soo Muskegon project, and his new venture Channel1, a multi-media studio based in Muskegon. We talk about music, our common friends, and recording, before diving into News of The World. Later, we speak on Matthew Mcconaughey’s crazy new self help video, The Rehearsal TV series, the genius of Larry David, and our favorite Tarantino movies. Soak it in.
IN THIS EPISODE
Living in LA,
Transients,
Phils studio Ch...2023-05-241h 41
Talk and Rock Radio PodcastDenny Tedesco - Film Maker ExtraordinaireDenny Tedesco has begun on the feature film documentary Immediate Family, director Denny Tedesco’s follow-up to his award-winning music documentary The Wrecking Crew, which chronicled the most iconic session musicians of the 60s, playing with virtually every major American artist of the era including The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Sonny & Cher and others. Immediate Family picks up where The Wrecking Crew left off, with Tedesco turning the lens toward another group of recording studio pros who first came to prominence in the early 1970s and still work constantly to this day: Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ K...2023-02-091h 07Talk and Rock Radio PodcastLet's Talk and Rock with Leland Sklar!Leland Sklar is an American bassist and session musician. He rose to prominence as a member of James Taylor's backing band, which coaleced into a group in its own right, The Section. 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. Those artists would become the standard bearers of the singer-songwriter era in the 1970s. Since then, Leland has recorded and toured with artists such as James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Phil Collins, Toto...2023-02-021h 17
Greatest Rock Star of All Time#179 - LELAND SKLAR AND DENNY TEDESCO INTERVIEWGreatest Music of All Time PodcastLegendary bassist, Leland Sklar, and film director, Denny Tedesco, join Tom to discuss the new documentary, Immediate Family: The Movie, which tells the story of some of the best session musicians of all time, who have, for the first time ever, formed their own band to start making records and putting on concerts of their own. Alongside Leland Sklar, The Immediate Family is Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postel. Among many, many others they are worked in the studio and live with Phil Collins, Jackson Browne, Don...2022-12-081h 23
The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music NerdsEp362: Leland Sklar - The Immediate FamilyLeland Sklar has played on thousands of sessions and hundreds of hit records - from Phil Collins, to Jackson Browne, to David Bowie to Toto and more. Today Leland, along with film director Denny Tedesco, talk records, music stories and the new film "The Immediate Family". Topics include: Leland is punctual Does Leland have a record collection? Denny’s dad Tommy didn’t listen to music at home Leland’s ability to listen for enjoyment The best acoustic hall Leland has played The acoustics of Carnegie Hall Leland’s preference for touring or studio work Finding time w a...2022-10-311h 17The Vinyl Guide - Podcast for Record CollectorsEp362: Leland Sklar - The Immediate FamilyLeland Sklar has played on thousands of sessions and hundreds of hit records - from Phil Collins, to Jackson Browne, to David Bowie to Toto and more. Today Leland, along with film director Denny Tedesco, talk records, music stories and the new film "The Immediate Family". Topics include: Leland is punctual Does Leland have a record collection? Denny’s dad Tommy didn’t listen to music at home Leland’s ability to listen for enjoyment The best acoustic hall Leland has played The acoustics of Carnegie Hall Leland’s preference for touring or studio work Finding time w a...2022-10-311h 17The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music NerdsEp362: Leland Sklar - The Immediate FamilyLeland Sklar has played on thousands of sessions and hundreds of hit records - from Phil Collins, to Jackson Browne, to David Bowie to Toto and more. Today Leland, along with film director Denny Tedesco, talk records, music stories and the new film "The Immediate Family". Topics include: Leland is punctual Does Leland have a record collection? Denny’s dad Tommy didn’t listen to music at home Leland’s ability to listen for enjoyment The best acoustic hall Leland has played The acoustics of Carnegie Hall Leland’s preference for touring or studio work Finding time w a...2022-10-311h 17
getphilvotedin#getphilvotedin, The Podcast - Episode 1 Leland SklarWe are so pleased to share our first episode of #getphilvotedin, The Podcast! We had the pleasure of talking with the tremendously talented, Leland Sklar, July 11, 2022. This video podcast via Zoom with Leland was from his hotel room in Davenport, Iowa while on tour with Lyle Lovett and His Large band. Leland was Phil's solo-music bass player since No Jacket Required in 1985, and worked with him through the Not Dead Yet Tour. He hopes to have the chance to work with him again in the future. 2022-07-1255 min
You, Me and An Album62. Mike Lord and Tom Roche Discuss Phil Collins, TestifySend us a textMike Lord and Tom Roche — co-hosts of Tabletop Genesis — take a busman’s holiday from their own podcast to have a Genesis-adjacent conversation on this podcast. Mike, Tom and Al discuss Phil Collins’ seventh solo album, Testify — an album that Al had never explored despite being an ardent Genesis and Phil Collins fan. Mike explains why he recommended this album to Al, despite its less-than-glowing reviews, and Tom discusses his own journey with the album. The whole crew reveals where they would rank Testify among Phil’s albums.Some assorte...2022-02-271h 26