JaggerFan Wrote:
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>
> U2 - they hide their keyboardist under the stage
> for some reason!

He probably got sick of hearing Bono's preaching and requested to be as far away from him as possible.

Gazza Wrote:
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> Mongoose Wrote:
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> -----
> > My own personal theory, but I strongly feel
> that
> > you must have at least three original members of
> a
> > band to be able to bill yourselves as that
> group.
> >
> > The Stones, thankfully, still fit the bill with
> > Mick, Keith, and Charlie.
> >
> >
>
> depends how many were in the band in the first
> place and who the 3 original members are. If the 3
> Stones members were Charlie, Bill and Keith (or
> Brian instead if he was still around), it would be
> a bit of a stretch.
>
> I've no problem recognising the current Who line
> up as The Who as half the original line up is
> still there and it includes the guy who writes
> their songs and their singer.


Yep Gazza totally agree about the Who. Was lucky enough to see Entwistle. Tho the three guys thing does hold some water for me. When ACDC brought back Phil Rudd on drums it made them suddenly authentic again for me. A band that formed in 74 - original guitarists and drummer, a bassist there from 77 and a singer who has been there since 1980. Tho Bon Scott is irreplacable.

I wish Bill would re-join for this summer's shows. He wouldn't even have to fly!

sc uk

stoned_in_dc Wrote:
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> according to the rolling stones book ..the big
> official red one..
>
> ron wood has been with the stones since day one...
> brian jones and mick taylor do not exist guys!
>
>
> having said that point noted... i guess ron wood
> is not an original... but man he's close ain't
> he...


Well, since I was born in 73, he's been one since my memory goes.

JaggerFan Wrote:
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> > Wrong....
>
> Your articulate response is captivating and full
> of detail.
>
> > Wrong again....
>
> Again, I'd love to hear more insight on your
> extensive opinions and knowledge of the subject.
>
> > Laughable statements.
>
> Fair enough. Knee-jerk negating and sonewalling
> seems to be your thing. Laughable statments?
> Unfortunately, I wasn't laughing when hearing his
> messy nnote-bending insted of the sharp rhythms he
> used to play. But I'm glad your myopically
> stetching your imagination.
>
> > It's changing for sure. Did you expect Let It
> > Loose a la Exile when he's in the middle of his
> > sixties?
>
> (finally, a real point)
>
> No, I don't expect that. However, at $350.00 a
> ticket, I expect him to try his damnedest instead
> of the off-key honking, vocal short-cuts and
> non-intimate readings.
>
> > Live in the past man. If you love it so much
> just
> > keep doing it.
>
> If how they play now vs. 30 years ago is living in
> the past, maybe THEY should take a few pages out
> of that book.
>
> > "You wanna play blind? Go walk with the
> sheperd.
> > Me? My eyes are wide frickin' open".
>
> Is that signature supposed to be ironic?


The whole post was ironic. I must say that I disagree with you almost entirely though.

JumpingKentFlash

Jaggerfan wrote:
> Aerosmith - FIVE original members! Number of people performing keyboards and/or >harmony vocals... a whopping ONE.

Only four orginal members .... Ray Tabano is orginal guitarist not Brad Whitford

Harry Wrote:
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> Jaggerfan wrote:
> > Aerosmith - FIVE original members! Number of
> people performing keyboards and/or >harmony
> vocals... a whopping ONE.
>
> Only four orginal members .... Ray Tabano is
> orginal guitarist not Brad Whitford


Sorry, that's like considering Pete Best an 'original Beatle'. Who were the guitarists when their 1st album was released? Perry & Whitford.