Yes bassaleman you said it right. As for a real piano, they haven't brought one along since Stew died have they? Good idea, anyone in the band listening?
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The tapes from the Philly 78 shows don't sound bad at all to me. The Stones have clunker shows on every tour. When the guitar players aren't on their game, a more frequent occurance with each progressing tour, well the shows tend to not work so well. I think everyone who follows these guys would agree. Yes, the other players cover up for Keith and Ronnies mistakes. Perhaps the horns and
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T&A you make valid points and yes, the Stones are extremely unlikely to change what has been a winning formula road team for many tours. I have seen them enough on tours over the past 36 years and know these guys don't like to tinker much with things. I only yearn fom a more simple setup without the extra horns, and back up vocals. I am tired of the big stage lineup. Bring it back down t
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I didn't say Chuck can't play. I just don't like him up in the mix. I am also aware of his role within the band. I disagree though about the Stones "needing" him. I believe they would find their way, if in fact they really wanted to get it together and continue playing. If they really have to have Chuck Leavell or anyone else apart from the core band members to guide them
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I didn't catch the Drury Lane gig, but I have seen Mac and the Bump band twice in the past 8 months. Mac is playing great and his backing vocals would also be welcome. I think the reason the Stones would not bring him back would be due to Ronnies drinking problem and possible gangup of Keith, Ronnie, and Mac against MJ. Mac of course is known to enjoy a pint or three.
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For years now I have become more and more frustrated with the intrusive and dominant spot Chuck Leavell fills within the sound of the Rolling Stones. This has always been a guitar driven band, but the sound was greatly enhanced by Stu, Nicky, and briefly Mac. Once Chuck came on board I feel there has been a general decline in the overall sound of this band. Could be of course that Keith and Ronni
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If the Stones fired Don Was and Chuck Leavell, their sound would be greatly enhanced. I liked the mix better on VL than on Bridges. Was did Stripped didn't he? Leavell needs to be flat out turned down in the mix be it the studio or in particular when they play concerts. Can't stand that guy. Bring back Mac.
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Not so much Stones, except for a compilation I made recently that came out really well. Lately I have been on a Sex Pistols kick. Those cats could rock it up. Great sound. NMTB has to rate one of the all time best rock albums. Still sounds awesome to me at 52. The Sex Box also has some gems from the Pistols. Highly recommended.
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I very much liked the sound from the press conference. I think this was due to the abscence of Chuck Leavell, Bernard and Lisa, as well as a horn section. If we knew this basic lineup would be the only players on the upcoming tour I would be more excited. Brown Sugar sounded very good in my opinion. Guitars way up in the mix. Best version I have leard from them in awhile. Ronnie dropping in some
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