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's wife is having some serious health problems. I'll leave it at that.

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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.

Cheers,
Wuudy

He seems like such a nice person. I don't see why he is disliked by some?

For me, Chuck's work is extremely important! he is the best session man they can have.
In this new job, the lack of him is very noticeable.



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Elmo Lewis
Chuck's wife is having some serious health problems. I'll leave it at that.

Damn that is bad. Hope she recovers soon.

RE Chuck I think he is essential to the live/touring machinery but he is pretty useless when it comes to recording new music.

In other words he is 100% reliable - which is good for live performances - but I do not think his piano licks are super-creative. Therefore Mick and Keith do not invite him to studio sessions.

Already the case in 2015 so he had to beg (according to a post on his blog) to record overdubs for B&L.

He's "useful" on stage/rehearsals, not in the studio.

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He seems like such a nice person. I don't see why he is disliked by some?

I don't think anyone dislikes the individual Chuck Leavell, especially as nobody here knows him personally. It's more the combination of his utter non-RnR looks and his style of plinky-plinky piano playing and cheap electric keyboard sound live on stage.

Mathijs

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For me, Chuck's work is extremely important! he is the best session man they can have.(…)

beside Ronnie, of course

Looks like he played with Steve Conte the other day.





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To gastoni’s post
Ian Stewart
Al Kooper
Nicky Hopkins
Billy Preston
Are all much better than he is, IMO



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I still think he's one of the best around.

Listen to Jessica, Drops of Jupiter, She Talks To Angels. And Clapton's Unplugged would be boring without him.



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Looks like he played with Steve Conte the other day.

Well that shoots down the "busy elsewhere" theory then...maybe he's gone for good this time...Clifford can certainly fill in as the "musical director" and keyboard player. They'd need someone to play the "missing instruments" that are patched on Clifford's keyboard though.

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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.

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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kovach
And Clapton's Unplugged would be boring without him.

Clapton's Unplugged is utterly boring, with or without Leavell.

Mathijs

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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

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.

You left out Jack Nitzsche



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It was only one show. Stu was still with them. I didn't notice him much at Leeds.

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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.[/quote

But he did OK in 1982?

Chuck has performed several times this year with various acts and as the main event. He has had to cancel a few shows. His wife is dealing with a health issue but I’d look for him to be back on tour with The Stones come Spring/Summer.

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georgemcdonnell314
It was only one show. Stu was still with them. I didn't notice him much at Leeds.

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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.

But he did OK in 1982?

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He played the whole 1982 tour instead of Ian McLagan who played in 1981 next to Stu. It was 1981 where He joyned for one show only (Atlanta).

Sorry if my memory failed me after 40+ years. I do not remember him at any of the 82 shows except Leeds.

In 1982 he would have followed Stu.


After that he was the primary player.

I'll wait for a correction or criticism.

I am not a fan of his style of playing and I think it has had a negative impact on the band. I am entitled to my opinion and yours is irrelevant.


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georgemcdonnell314
It was only one show. Stu was still with them. I didn't notice him much at Leeds.

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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.

But he did OK in 1982?

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He played the whole 1982 tour instead of Ian McLagan who played in 1981 next to Stu. It was 1981 where He joyned for one show only (Atlanta).[/quote]

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To gastoni’s post
Ian Stewart
Al Kooper
Nicky Hopkins
Billy Preston
Are all much better than he is, IMO

This is not about how you think he is, it's about WHERE he is.
Can you stop your judging stick for a second?????
This is a thread about Worrying about Chuck.
About asking if he is well.
Not about what kind of tune he was playing the the 2nd show Detroit 1840.

Charlie Watts suggested Darryl and Ian Stewart suggested C. Leavell.
After those two recommendations I realized that neither Charlie nor Ian were perfect.

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And Clapton's Unplugged would be boring without him.

Clapton's Unplugged is utterly boring, with or without Leavell.

Mathijs

LOL are you kidding me?
Claptons unplugged is one of the best selling live albums ever
Have you ever heard of Ear Candling ?

he played with a friend of mine at a benefit two nights ago in jersey

I wouldn't mind hearing Benmont Tench doing a tour with the Stones.

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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.

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. I wondered if there had been another dustup but perhaps it is his wife, unfortunately, as another poster said. Hate if thats the case, if so.

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Woz
I wouldn't mind hearing Benmont Tench doing a tour with the Stones.

Now that would be sweet!

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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.

I have never heard of this and have never seen this mentioned anywhere in IORR in the nearly 20 years I have been on the Board. Can anyone here elaborate and fill me in?

stonesstein

Kick me like you did before
I can't even feel the pain no more
Rocks Off, 1972