Roscoe Beck

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

Roscoe Beck is a legendary bassist, known for his work with Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Leonard Cohen, The Dixie Chicks, his time with the band Passenger, and also his relationship with Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimmie Vaughn. Greg and Roscoe talk about Jaco Pastorius, playing bass, and building relationships!
1:52 - Roscoe’s current gig with Eric Johnson, and how the two came to play together
10:08 - Something was in the water at North Texas State - from becoming fast friends with Jimmy Vaughn to sharing the stage with Stevie Ray at a local club
16:14 - Roscoe’s early days with the band Passenger, and his friendship with Jaco Pastorius
33:57 - Linking up with Leonard Cohen, and playing with him up until his passing
37:38 - Roscoe’s diverse style as a bass player, knowing when and how to be effective, and early influences
55:51 - Most importantly, music is about relationships - both with the music, and with the people
Total Length: 61:20

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