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. 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. He died on September 29, 2020 from liver disease, aged 69.