Leland Sklar's Hilarious Studio Stories

In this clip, electric bass legend Leland Sklar recounts his favorite stories from his decades spanning career as a session musician.

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[SteveOuimette]

About 10 years ago at NAMM I went across the street to a little pizza place, ordered up a slice and sat down. Leland comes in right after me, asks if the seat next to mine is open. Uh, yeah, it's open! Spent about 45 minutes having the best time talking (and mostly listening to his great stories). I'll never forget it. He's exactly like he comes across here. A real gentleman and as we know, an extraordinary talent. Legend indeed!

[DouglasOwnbey]

This guy is incredible. Just the opportunity to sit with him and listen to what he has to say about being a musician would be priceless.

[danbgt]

These life long studio musicians are just so impressive!

[markmarsh]

I could sit and listen to Leland Sklar's stories for a week straight. His life would be an amazing bio pic.

[jackstraw]

Leland is a national treasure!!! Great interview Rick

[TheDirtyyoungman]

I and some friends were front row for Lyle Lovett and Leland comes out and our jaws dropped, then Russ Kunkel comes out and we all just went to heaven. Those two are THE MASTERS ... period.

[johnmedvick]

I so enjoyed discovering Leland’s YouTube vids back in the pandemic. I’d heard of him years……decades……before. But through those vids I realized what a wonderful human being he happens to be.

[geofflupton]

I knew you'd repeat that joke as a lead in for this reprise! Rick laughing at his joke about the drummer tuning the drums down, Lee says "....I'm only talking about the musicians...." Rick totally cracks up....love, love, love this!

[jameslangford]

"Everything I do is etched in mud, " what a brilliant phrase

[JoshuaLTRyan]

I will never tire of listening to Leland Sklar' stories.

[mcolville]

Mark & Brian shoutout! Those Christmas episodes were MAJOR events. Crazy stars, artists, celebrities not just stopping by, but really performing.

I would not have known who Lee was back then, but it's pretty awesome now to virtually know him and think back to those shows. "Of of COURSE it was Lee on bass!"

[mcpribs]

What a treasure! I never tire of hearing his stories. Beautiful human.

[Barb.....]

Legend! Man, I love Lee. Seems like such a genuinely kind and funny guy. What an incredible talent and unbelievable life he has lived.

[d.cypher]

Tower of power horns!!
I love Leyland Sklar...
Absolute legend.


No bs. Look up his repitoure.

[scottkidwellmusic]

Love Leland for his humanity, humility, and incredible bidy of work. Some of the best stories...

[marklong]

I could listen to Lee's stories all day. Such a gifted storyteller with a lifetime of material given the people he has worked with. Love his channel too.

[markcatanzaro]

Nobody- repeat NOBODY had the pocket & held the tempo like Jeff Porcaro! Truly gifted AND worked his ass off, and still made time to teach and share what he knew! He didn't die- heaven needed a great drummer ❤ RIP

[fortissimoX]

This story about transposing all songs just before the gig was truly impressive.
Only special kind of musicians is able to do that. Amazing!

[brianbrown]

Leland is an amazing bass player, i could listen to his stories all day.

[ml-einz]

One of the best parts of being musician beside making music is the coolest hilarious talks you can have with other musicians.