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That picture looks like Jay Leno
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DandelionPowderman
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grzegorz67
Stewed And Keefed
Very fitting photo. The iconic Forth Railway Bridge from the South Side (Edinburgh) with Stu's native Fife (the North Side) in the background. I think he came from the fishing village of Pittenweem although he moved South with his family aged 4. Always considered himself a Scot though.
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RollingFreak
So whats the deal with Stu? He was too ugly to be visually part of the band? They didn't want more than 5 guys? I've never quite understood that whole thing with him, but I love his contributions. Its almost like he was never an official member, like a Nicky Hopkins, but they certainly talk about him at times like he was.
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RollingFreak
So whats the deal with Stu? He was too ugly to be visually part of the band? They didn't want more than 5 guys? I've never quite understood that whole thing with him, but I love his contributions. Its almost like he was never an official member, like a Nicky Hopkins, but they certainly talk about him at times like he was.
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jlowe
So whats the deal with Stu? He was too ugly to be visually part of the band? They didn't want more than 5 guys? I've never quite understood that whole thing with him, but I love his contributions. Its almost like he was never an official member, like a Nicky Hopkins, but they certainly talk about him at times like he was.
Why did they need to bring in other keyboard players when they had Stu?
Did they think his technique was too limited?
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DandelionPowderman
He was their road manager. I think he only played when he felt like it (some numbers), hence they needed Nicky as well.
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Tonstone
Stewed And Keefed
Very fitting photo. The iconic Forth Railway Bridge from the South Side (Edinburgh) with Stu's native Fife (the North Side) in the background. I think he came from the fishing village of Pittenweem although he moved South with his family aged 4. Always considered himself a Scot though.
Yes nice tribute Dandy, being from Edinburgh myself I echo your words gzregorz.Stu was indeed born in Pittenweem,Scotland.He was often referred to as the 'Laird of Pittenweem' in a playful manner by members of the band.
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CaptainCorella
He was their road manager. I think he only played when he felt like it (some numbers), hence they needed Nicky as well.
My jaw dropped when I read the above.
Stu was far and beyond a mere "road manager". Brian founded the group. Stu was the next person on board. Stu was at the heart of The Rolling Stones.
Always be aware that he was actually a full member of the band. So, when they voted in the studio as to whether or not to release "Satisfaction" as a single, the votes for were Charlie, Brian, Bill and Stu. (Against were Mick & Keith).
Your second sentence though it right.
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Palace Revolution 2000
Yeah,he didn't like minor chords. I read that he's just kind of lay out, and then come back in when his type of chords came back around. So the phrase "he only played when he felt like it" didn't only apply to his choice of song, but even to which part within a song. The coolest.
But on a pragmatic level I agree with ALO. He was too old, didn't look the part. And ..where were they going to find a piano? In every dive and bar? You can't haul it around; and he didn't play organ.