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flilflam
Imagine this. You are craving to hear some great rock music, but your favorite band, the Stones, is taking a break in touring. Assuming that that your second favorite band were touring somewhat near your home, what group or act would that be?
That is easy for me to answer. I saw the Eagles a few weeks ago, and they were better than ever. Deacon Frey was great, as was Vince Gill, the new man. Joe Walsh is certainly one of the best guitarists in the world, and Steuart Smith, a session player, was super. Steuart plays much or most of the solo portion of Hotel California and does not receive the recognition he so richly deserves.
What is your Go To band?
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flilflam
I might want to see Phish to see what the fuss is all about. I have a friend who has seen them 21 times, so I suppose she is a Phishead.
Any one seen Phish and willing to give a review?
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Hairball
Neil Young definitely, Bob Dylan always, ZZ Top ditto, Roger Waters without a doubt, and ditto for The Who.
Fleetwood Mac was great the two times I saw them a couple years ago, and I never miss Steely Dan (and never will)...whoever is (or isn't) in the band.
Plenty of other bands I'll always see when they're in the area - Spiritualized, Charlatans (UK), Brian Jonestown Massacre, and X just to name a few.
And dozens of local small bands - some of them friends' bands in which I'm almost obligated to go and see them whether I like it or not lol.
The Stones are hardly in the equation anymore for a variety of reasons. I've seen them plenty of times in the past, and the urge or desire just isn't as strong as it once was. Having seen recent videos of the current tour kind of sealed the deal, and don't think they'll be getting much better from here on out (unless Mick Taylor comes back). That said, IF I can get in for cheap and it's within a Stones throw from where I live, I'll make an effort...and that's if they ever even come back to the US - specifically Southern California. It's been a tradition since '81, and might feel kind of bad if I missed them.
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Hairball
Neil Young definitely, Bob Dylan always, ZZ Top ditto, Roger Waters without a doubt, and ditto for The Who.
Fleetwood Mac was great the two times I saw them a couple years ago, and I never miss Steely Dan (and never will)...whoever is (or isn't) in the band.
Plenty of other bands I'll always see when they're in the area - Spiritualized, Charlatans (UK), Brian Jonestown Massacre, and X just to name a few.
And dozens of local small bands - some of them friends' bands in which I'm almost obligated to go and see them whether I like it or not lol.
The Stones are hardly in the equation anymore for a variety of reasons. I've seen them plenty of times in the past, and the urge or desire just isn't as strong as it once was. Having seen recent videos of the current tour kind of sealed the deal, and don't think they'll be getting much better from here on out (unless Mick Taylor comes back). That said, IF I can get in for cheap and it's within a Stones throw from where I live, I'll make an effort...and that's if they ever even come back to the US - specifically Southern California. It's been a tradition since '81, and might feel kind of bad if I missed them.
I've seen them plenty of times in the past, and the urge or desire just isn't as strong as it once was.
Same for me.......although I feel pity about it...............