Last night we got to see a short B-stage set for the first time since '07
All those times in the 90's and 00's, other members would still play. I think at minimum, Chuck and Darryl played in the background. And I remember Lisa would sing backup even while the boys were on the B-stage.

While Chuck did play on Angie last night, it sounded like it was only the 4 stars during Dead Flower, but there was no Darryl, horns or backing vocals.

So I'm wondering, when was the last time a performance was limited to only 4 members? How about 5 members? Most shows in the 60's would have had 5 with Bill Wyman, and 6 sometimes with Stu. But my friend mentioned there were a handful of shows Brian didn't play.

Maybe when they announced the Bigger Bang tour at Julliard?

The first two french 2012-gigs, wasn't it? Not 4 or 5, but 6. Only Darryl and Chuck supported the band, if memory serves. They also did all the backing vocals.

Chuck and Darryl were still playing last night, although they were maybe turned down in the mix a bit?

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Chuck and Darryl were still playing last night, although they were maybe turned down in the mix a bit?

Why wouldn't they?

I was not there but is seems only the 4 were out front on the catwalk. I was wondering myself if Daryl and Chuck were playing and just remained in place on the Stage A, I didn't hear any bass or keyboards on Dead Flowers or Angie. At least none that stood out for the unprofessional videos I saw.

Darryl and Chuck were still playing: I looked back towards the stage and you could also hear them. the first boot from the show confirms this. I think Bernard may have done backing vocals as well.

That actually sounds interesting: 'Dead Flowers' w/o Bass.