Rocco Prestia
Francis Rocco Prestia Jr. (March 7, 1951 – September 29, 2020) was an American jazz bassist. He was born in Sonora, California. He was best known for his work with the funk band Tower of Power.[1] He was with the band from the 1970s until the early 2000s when he left because of his health.
In December 2014, Prestia had a liver transplant.[2] He died on September 29, 2020 from liver disease, aged 69.[3]
References
- ↑ Parsons, Eric (9 February 2015). "Simply Rocco". Bass Musician. pp. 12–22.
- ↑ "Rocco Prestia Biography". Tower of Power. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ↑ "Legendary Tower of Power bassist Rocco Prestia dies aged 69". Guitar World. Retrieved 29 September 2020.