#487 - Leland Sklar and Denny Tedesco
Legendary 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 Henley, James Taylor, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, Keith Richards and Toto. NB - This episode was originally recorded as part of Tom's Greatest Music of All Time Podcast, which organically evolved from its inception in early 2020, from a focus on the discussion of music to also exploring pop culture, comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, philosophy, science, politics and current affairs commentary. It was renamed as the Tom Cridland Podcast in January 2023.This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.