Hellbilly
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Tower of Power bassist and fingerstyle funk master Rocco Prestia has died at the age of 69.
Prestia had been battling various illnesses since 2001 ā in 2014, he underwent a ālifesavingā kidney transplant.
Tower of Power bandleader Emilio Castillo confirmed the news on the bandās official Facebook page, writing: āOur dear "Rocco" passed away last night, peacefully with his family by his side at a hospice in Las Vegas.
āAs a bass player he was totally unique and as a person he was one of a kind. He fought a long fight over the last 20 years and now he's with the Lord and heaven is his home.
RIP Rocco. You were a major inspiration to all bassists.