Take note and learn how to carry yourself by watching this man.

Lee Sklar, the BEST of the BEST, his playing only out shadowed by his humanity.

Lee glossed over it here, but he tells a lovely story about meeting Paul McCartney for the first time. He was at a Rock 'n' Roll function where the best of the best attended. Lee says he screwed up all his courage and walked over to Paul's table. Before he got there, Paul noticed him, gat up and said "Wow!! Leland Sklar! What an honour to meet you!" Apparently, Lee said "oh, no. You can't do that to me!! This is MY SPECIAL MOMENT!!" - What a humble guy! I must say I only became aware of Lee during the lockdown, when he started his YouTube channel. Turns out he's performed with EVERYBODY!! I'm 56 years old, and Lee seems to have played on all the music I listened to in my formative years! I've been listening to him all my life and never knew!

It amazes me how humble and down-to-earth Leland is, especially considering he's such a highly-respected and incredibly talented LEGEND in the music business. Such a class act!

Lee is simply a national treasure. The world in general (the music world for sure) would be so much better off with more Leland Sklars in the world.

What a true musician! His love is 'playing', no matter with whom, no matter the genre....he just enjoys playing. So very humble and appreciative that he has been given a gift that allows him to share with others, while absorbing pleasure for himself! My hat is off!

Joe is so laid back and great at what he does. Leland Sklar: the same, so this was a joy the watch. 👍

Sir Sklar is the most amazing person in this planet..... His interviews are just great and educational...

This man is so versatile playing with so many artists, his contribution to music is extraordinary to say the least, this is a real treat Thank you Joe and all at MHFM

Leland is most approachable and friendly. I've met him several times at the NAMM Shows, and he's always relaxed and willing to conversate. I humbly gave him one of my CD's, where I played all instruments including the bass. I'll have to ask him if he listened to it next time I see him. He truly loves what he does and appreciates his fans. He has recorded and performed with just about everyone! Amazing story and true inspiration to any musician.

Lee Sklar an extraordinary musician and a bassist nonpareil. Yet the secret to a goodly portion of his success is his easy-going, über easy to get along with demeanor. While those qualities are essential to any studio session or touring sideman musician, Lee has this in an over abundance. He’s approachable and where the importance of his chops comes in, is when he’s asked to play the part that the producer or artist envisions, he plays it. No ego, no constant impetus that drives him to try to sell something he thinks would be better. He just plays the part and let’s the people who hired him judge whether or not it’s a keeper. Lee is the perfect combination of artist, technician and “employee”.

He’s imbued with gratitude, appreciation, humility and at the end of the day, he has a servant’s heart. That’s what has opened so many doors for him. His chops are what keep him in the room once a given door has been opened. Another who was cast from the same quality of mould is Carol Kaye.

A couple of months ago, I stumbled across Leland's YouTube site -- which was apparently very new at the time.  He uploads a new video -- 20 minutes long, give or take -- every day and I've watched and loved every one of them.  You can't fake, day after day, month after month, this kind of niceness and humility.  I've loved his playing for 50 years -- playing with virtually every one of my favorites (especially the singer-songwriters) -- and since discovering his YouTube videos, I've been thrilled to see and hear how decent a human being he truly appears to be.

Thanks, Lee!

“I just love playing”

I know he'd probably never say, but I'm  dying to know if he ever worked with anyone where he thought " This person's a real piece of work; I can't wait till I'm finished with them"

Two gentleman of the highest calibre talking about the good and beautiful things in life. What a great interview. Thank you!

Just a clarification (29:05), "A Song For You" was actually written by Leon Russell (Elton covered the song).

I am sure all the artists that have worked with Lee Sklar remember him just as fondly as he remembers them.  He is one of the true iconic bass players of this generation.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Sklar in Santa Barbara in the mid eighties.  I had gone down to State Street to buy some reel tapes on Cinco De Mayo.  It was a beautiful day, sun shinning and lots of  California girls walking up and down State Street to and from the the beach.  Sat on a bench out side the Radio Shack having a street vendor frozen drink and watching the beautiful women walk by.  Mr. Sklar sat down.  We introduced ourselves.  Not a celebrity to a normal guy, just two normal guys watching the girls go by.  I knew who he was, but never let him know that.  I think if I was ever a celebrity, I might appreciate just being a normal guy.

Thank you Mr. Sklar.  This probably never made your memories list,  it made mine.  keep up the good work, sir.

Thank you Mr. Sklar, for both being one of the best bass players i've ever heard and still being humble. Thank You!

Leland Sklar is truly a class act, and all around great human being! The videos on his channel have become a very important part of my day!