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.
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.
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.