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:lol:bluesypicky said:intellectual masturbation
Missed this one the first time through.
What a great phrase!! :wink:
Joe
:lol:bluesypicky said:intellectual masturbation
Pete has talked about this. When Keith was alive, Pete did more Rhythm playing, since Moonie was playing more solo than foundation. Without him, Pete had to change the way he played ( and experiment with adding horns, keyboards, extra guitars, etc. to fill the gap.)idealassets said:This is very true. I do miss his playing. Keith Moon did a lot of innovative (and difficult) drumming. Daltry/Townsend do look quite energetic in their recent performances. Not to mention Mick Jagger prancing around quite well.Moon "drove" the band unlike anyone else could
Definitely, and he actually put both bass drums to good use, they weren't there just for looks. I recall just one other drummer that could come close to sounding a like Keith Moon, that was Paul Whaley of Blue Cheer. He played a version of Keith Moon's drumming style that wasn't quite as proficient, and perhaps a bit louder (or harder).since Moonie was playing more solo than foundation
I agree. It's just not quite right anymore. Perhaps they should be called "The Who....Sub TWO"walrus said:"By the way, when does it become a "Bad Music Decision" to keep calling yourself The Who, even though two of your original members are long gone? I'd still enjoy their music if they were called Daltrey/Townshend or something...
Los Angeles said:replaced MORE OFTEN due to warping and scratching.
I just read a review of a recently released film titled "Beware of Mr. Baker" featuring Ginger. Apparently he's as cantankerous as ever, living in South Africa. The film has interviews with Clapton & Bruce, as well as other drummers like Neil Peart. The title comes from a notice that's posted on the entrance gate to GB's land in SA.idealassets said:They would have gotten tribal war clubs. Kenny Jones in the Small Faces was a much more sophisticated drummer than Ginger Baker. Even back in the day, I didn't quite get why the rave for Ginger Baker, other than all the hype, and a number of long lasting redundant solos. Compare Ginger for example to Mitch Mitchell (Hendrix), and Johny Barbata of the Turtles (later Jefferson Starship). Then a little later came Danny Seraphine of Chicago. That's 4 drummers that had a much more sophisticated and musically accomplished technique, and up to date chops at the time vs. Ginger Baker.Imagine what might have been if they had tried Ginger Baker?
Yes, I know, but what if....
I'll put in a few cents in the meantime. The gap in reliable portable music delivery between the industry dumping the cassette and the advent of the MP3 was infuriating to avid consumers. Granted, there were independent acts in the K7 community that finally found some well deserved attention due to the lack of new commercial releases. But on balance, the changes did not do anyone in the broader music industry a favor by forcing someone to choose between an aging Walkman or a pricey CD player that was advert - i - zed as be - ing immune to skip - ping.Los Angeles said:Apologies. I hadn't returned to this thread until it was bumped just now. I'll return and address the questions in a day or two.