The last couple of years had brought a lot of challenges to Rocco and with the help of family, friends and fans, he was given a renewed life.
We thought it was time to give a new life to the site too. There will be posts by Rocco. While you’re here, be sure to join the mailing list to get news and be the first at merchandise and promos that will be offered from time to time.
You have one life and it belongs to you: Live it~
Hoping you are feeling a lot better Rocco and looking forwards to seeing you back on stage.
Keep the faith my man!
Steve
Comment Rocco…….visited with you briefly the last time you were in Kansas City, read that you had your medical procedures done and were doing well. I regularly check the band web site for any news, but have not heard much. Hope you are doing well and on your way to returning full time. Good luck and take care
It was a privilege and pleasure to hear TOP play at Columbus this past Sunday. The band is tight as ever. Thank you for being the glue of the band. I put a link to the site that sells the shirt I showed you.
Come back to Columbus soon, hopefully when it’s a bit cooler. We’d love to hear you play!
God bless.
Luke
Rocco – Don’t know if you’ll ever see this but those of you that do, remember this. Rocco called “it” a piece of wood and some strings, I play it the way I play it.(so is a piano – thats where I found Myself/AKA badass piano player – nothing more, nothing less.Never quit , Never give up. PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE!!! _____someone who knows. ROCK ON
Hello Rocco,
Im 66 now been playing bass for over 50 years.
We do have some things in common. I have about 12 bass guitars ( 4 of them Fenders ). The other thing is Kidney disease. Full stage 5 July of 2016. I am now on Dialysis sence then. Gone through all of the tests and they tell me I am “on the list”. Can you tyell me how long it was for you and did you have a doner friend or “from ther list”. I am a big fan aand wish you the best..
-steven
Simply put, you’re one of a kind!!!! My favorite bass player ever.
Rocco,
Get well and get back to T.O.P.. It will heal you more quickly!
Well you’re finally back where you belong guy…Now just stay well cause when you’re out we miss the hell out of ya!!!
Tried to catch you live again in El Dorado Hila a couple of years back. I didn’t know what you were going through then. Very upset that you were pre-liver transplant. You were instrumental in my quest to play bass at age 67, and started taking lessons. Those riffs of your still tie my fingers in knots 6 years later, but I’ll stay at! All the best for a complete recovery! Bill. m. Fair Oaks, CA
It was nice to meet you in Las Vegas, Nv. I have an opportunity to be at the Mont Blu at Stateline, Nv 2018.
I look forward to this venue.
Lisa Giammaria
Rocco, hoping you are doing well! KYDA!!!
Always loved your laid back approach since seeing you in concert in the 70’s. I am even more impressed with your honesty in the interview that you gave to Bass Player Magazine recently. I pray that you are feeling better and look forward to your new projects for many years.
Rocco, you will always be one of my all time favorite bass players. Your bass playing is part of the soundtrack of my life. Love you brother. God bless you. Peace.
To: Mr. F.R. Prestia
Have a Happy New year’s 2019!
From: Miss L.A Giammaria
Las Vegas, Nevada U.S.A
ALways looking up to the very best buddy you Da Man forever my guiding light from 1971 after the Nam you kept me going thanks brother
Hi Rocco hope your doing well, you have the biggest influence in my playing ,
got my first TOP at 15 year of age and been hooked ever since , miss seeing you playing with top , will never be a rhythm section like that again
Keep up the good fight !
Hi,my friend,I hope you are doing well and ENJOYING LIFE!!! WE SERVIVED THE “THE CAMP FIRE IN PARADISE CA. MAN THE ENTIRE ORDEAL IS LIFE CHANGING!!! STEVE SAYS HI. WE LOST Annie,she had a stroke and we had to put her to rest!!! I miss you Rocco and I miss seeing you play. Let me know.how you are, OK.
MUCH LOVE ROCCO ♡♡♡ XXX
LOVE ALWAYS, LESLIE & STEVE
Have loved your playing since the first TOP album. I think you’re the greatest ensemble player to ever play popular music. Thanks for all you’ve done.