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Jbeckerfan
He is not credited on the album and was not present for the kickoff in NYC. Is he out of the band again like during Bridges to Babylon?
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Elmo Lewis
Chuck's wife is having some serious health problems. I'll leave it at that.
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MisterO
He seems like such a nice person. I don't see why he is disliked by some?
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gastonl74
For me, Chuck's work is extremely important! he is the best session man they can have.(…)
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DandelionPowderman
Looks like he played with Steve Conte the other day.
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1963luca0
Ian Stewart
Al Kooper
Nicky Hopkins
Billy Preston
are all much better than he is
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kovach
And Clapton's Unplugged would be boring without him.
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georgemcdonnell314
I think the band took a turn when Chuck started playing with them.
They lost the feel of the "boogie woogie" playing of the other keyboard players. The songs just don't have the same groove as they did after the 1982 shows. They are slower, more drawn out and sometimes too long.
He is an essential part of the band now and understand.
I'll wait for the criticism.
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1963luca0
Ian Stewart
Al Kooper
Nicky Hopkins
Billy Preston
are all much better than he is
sure but in defense of Chuck these 4 are better than 99% of all rock/blues piano players in activity since 1945.
Chuck got the job not because he is as talented as the 4 ones you mention but because he is reliable, that is alcohol/drug-free. He will not OD in his hotel room or pass out drunk backstage 10 minutes before showtime, therefore he is part of the solid backbone the band needs on tour.
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georgemcdonnell314
I think the band took a turn when Chuck started playing with them.
They lost the feel of the "boogie woogie" playing of the other keyboard players. The songs just don't have the same groove as they did after the 1982 shows. They are slower, more drawn out and sometimes too long.
He is an essential part of the band now and understand.
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But he did OK in 1982?
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georgemcdonnell314
It was only one show. Stu was still with them. I didn't notice him much at Leeds.Quote
georgemcdonnell314
I think the band took a turn when Chuck started playing with them.
They lost the feel of the "boogie woogie" playing of the other keyboard players. The songs just don't have the same groove as they did after the 1982 shows. They are slower, more drawn out and sometimes too long.
He is an essential part of the band now and understand.
I'll wait for the criticism.
But he did OK in 1982?
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georgemcdonnell314
It was only one show. Stu was still with them. I didn't notice him much at Leeds.Quote
georgemcdonnell314
I think the band took a turn when Chuck started playing with them.
They lost the feel of the "boogie woogie" playing of the other keyboard players. The songs just don't have the same groove as they did after the 1982 shows. They are slower, more drawn out and sometimes too long.
He is an essential part of the band now and understand.
I'll wait for the criticism.
But he did OK in 1982?
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1963luca0
To gastoni’s post
Ian Stewart
Al Kooper
Nicky Hopkins
Billy Preston
Are all much better than he is, IMO
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kovach
And Clapton's Unplugged would be boring without him.
Clapton's Unplugged is utterly boring, with or without Leavell.
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Jbeckerfan
He is not credited on the album and was not present for the kickoff in NYC. Is he out of the band again like during Bridges to Babylon?
Chuck was on the B2B tour or do you mean the album?
Mick has praised him over the years, even saying that without him there wouldn't be the Stones any more. I imagine that it is probably because of personal reasons.
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Woz
I wouldn't mind hearing Benmont Tench doing a tour with the Stones.
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Jbeckerfan
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Chuck was intentionally left off B2B for specific reasons that have been discussed here elsewhere and I don't feel the need to dig into again.