Re: Magic Sam! The Stones are calling you!
Date: April 13, 2005 05:10
Lately I've been digging deep into the American roots as well.
Recent listenings include:
1. The Essential Otis Rush - The Classic Cobra Recordings
2. Little Milton Anthology 1953-61
3. Negro Prison and Blues Songs (Recorded live at the Mississippi and Lousiana State Penitentiaries by Alan Lomax)
4. Little Walter - Confessin' The Blues
5. Junior Wells - Hoodoo Man Blues
These are all essential listening for all who want some insight into where and how the Stones began their early blues style meshed with a rock and roll background.
After seeing Dylan again and reminiscing about my musical history and heritage, it seemed the right time to do some musical soul searching, coupled with the fact regarding the upcoming Stones tour possibly being their grand farewell. Sad news if it's true, but maybe it's the best for them. They've given us their best, and it might be asking too much of them to continue as The Rolling Stones.
The above mentioned Blues Masters I'm listening to survived their long careers and musical integrity and longevity by being on their own...solo. To think and expect the Stones to keep touring as the solid unit we know them (Mick, Keith, Charlie, (and Ronnie)), and to have high expectations as to the quality of concerts, is asking a bit too much I'd say. They're only human. Maybe Keith could do a small theater tour of blues tunes on his own after the Stones are over. Or maybe Mick doing a duet type series of shows featuring Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake...or anybody he feels like doing disco songs with. That sounds more realistic and reasonable to me, and somethiing that would make alot more sense. Maybe not the best ideas, but seeing Keith solo sounds a bit more intriguing to me at this point than watching the Stones attempt these gigantic stadium tours. Sure, I'll be first in line for the Stones when the tickets are announced...but it will be hard to avoid comparisons of some of the great moments from their past highlights. I'm sure the stage and special effect will be the best as usual, but the musicianship and showmanship is my main concern.
I say they make it official and end it all gracefully. Grand Finale Tour!!! We all know 'em and we love'em as the History of Rock and Rolls Greatest band...(along with the Beatles)...and thats the way it should stay.