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Lady Jayne
He made it clear then that endless dates playing the same numbers was not his idea of a good life.
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thabo
He didn't fit in anymore. He looked awkward and totally out of place in London. It was a relieve to see Darryl coming on stage again. Darryl didn't look out of place, but at home, Darryl has become a true Rolling Stone. It was a nice try with Bill but the Stones sound and performancde has moved on and blended with Darryl and Bill didn't.
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thabo
He didn't fit in anymore. He looked awkward and totally out of place in London. It was a relieve to see Darryl coming on stage again. Darryl didn't look out of place, but at home, Darryl has become a true Rolling Stone. It was a nice try with Bill but the Stones sound and performancde has moved on and blended with Darryl and Bill didn't.
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tornandfrayed72
Lots of great moments from last night, but where was Bill? I thought that after his appearance with the band in London, and his contributions to Crossfire Hurricane he would have played on a least a song or two (like Taylor). Any ideas why no Bill at the final show and the PPV?
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thabo
He didn't fit in anymore. He looked awkward and totally out of place in London. It was a relieve to see Darryl coming on stage again. Darryl didn't look out of place, but at home, Darryl has become a true Rolling Stone. It was a nice try with Bill but the Stones sound and performancde has moved on and blended with Darryl and Bill didn't.
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thabo
He didn't fit in anymore. He looked awkward and totally out of place in London. It was a relieve to see Darryl coming on stage again. Darryl didn't look out of place, but at home, Darryl has become a true Rolling Stone. It was a nice try with Bill but the Stones sound and performancde has moved on and blended with Darryl and Bill didn't.
Sorry but I highly disagree. Nothing against Darryl but Bill made a difference in a good way. It was the best HTW I have heard in concert at O2 and I think Bill had a lot to do with it. Who cares what he looks like when you can hear that?
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71Tele
Bill was the only missing piece from these last shows.
Anyone else notice that Darryl was playing a lot more like Bill on these shows? Even down to using more vintage-style instruments (like a Fender Mustang Bass, favored by Bill). I noticed that his bass lines are sounding more like Bill's tone, and a lot less like the typical rock P-Bass sound Darryl has previously used with the Stones. He was also sticking very closely to Bill's bass line on Satisfaction last night, or maybe he was just mixed a little better and I happened to notice this.
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24FPS
Darryl addes NO emotion to the Stones sound. This is going to sound silly but the Original Stones were two Fire Signs (Mick-Leo/Keith-Sag), one Gemini (Charlie) and two Water Signs (Brian-Pisces/Bill-Scorpio). Brian and Bill's sensitivity created a much deeper Stones sound. Darryl is another fire sign, a Sag. There was always a space in a Stones song where Bill would add a well placed note or two and give the song emotional resonance. Darryl does not have these qualities. He's not even that inspired a sideman, like Nicky Hopkins. Darryl has been on three albums and every tour since '94. He has added nothing to their musical legacy. Bill's bass sound is as much the Stones Sound as Keith's riffs and Charlie's snare.
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24FPS
Darryl addes NO emotion to the Stones sound. This is going to sound silly but the Original Stones were two Fire Signs (Mick-Leo/Keith-Sag), one Gemini (Charlie) and two Water Signs (Brian-Pisces/Bill-Scorpio). Brian and Bill's sensitivity created a much deeper Stones sound. Darryl is another fire sign, a Sag. There was always a space in a Stones song where Bill would add a well placed note or two and give the song emotional resonance. Darryl does not have these qualities. He's not even that inspired a sideman, like Nicky Hopkins. Darryl has been on three albums and every tour since '94. He has added nothing to their musical legacy. Bill's bass sound is as much the Stones Sound as Keith's riffs and Charlie's snare.
Someone is hitting the bong again.
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duke richardson
we all know Wyman is the man. but Darryl is his own man and thats cool.
different feel, never tries to 'sound like Bill', although he quotes Bill's lines sometimes, like the end of 'Paint It Black'
Darryl plays for the song and plays with Charlie very well. I don't want to criticize him, and I think Wyman was a great bass player. Its just that the Stones have continued with Darryl and despite all the usual comments ( rock, no roll..Dylan's 'funk band' remark..etc..) Darryl provides strong and imaginative bass playing. just check any comment made by any Stone in any interview regarding Darryl..
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duke richardson
we all know Wyman is the man. but Darryl is his own man and thats cool.
different feel, never tries to 'sound like Bill', although he quotes Bill's lines sometimes, like the end of 'Paint It Black'
Darryl plays for the song and plays with Charlie very well. I don't want to criticize him, and I think Wyman was a great bass player. Its just that the Stones have continued with Darryl and despite all the usual comments ( rock, no roll..Dylan's 'funk band' remark..etc..) Darryl provides strong and imaginative bass playing. just check any comment made by any Stone in any interview regarding Darryl..
Actually I don't hear any 'imagination'. Can you make the argument that Darryl brought something new to the Stones in the realm of bass playing? Is there anything distinctive about his style? Does it surprise you that the other Stones are clueless when it comes to the bass sound? Charlie admitted himself he didn't realize how clever Bill was until he had to go back with Darryl to learn some old parts. Mick thought it couldn't be that hard, why he'd just pick it up himself and play. Keith had to bregrudgingly admit Bill was talented in his book. (And don't you think they knew how good he was by the way they tried to keep him when he left?) They didn't know what they had until it was gone.