Yes, Ted,
But I was talking about Alan Holdsworth, who Anders was wondering about as a possible RTF candidate, Not John Mclaughlin.
But just so we're clear, I don't think J.M. would work either. In the end, Ted, I don't care who they pick. As far as I'm concerned,
the RTF I loved was over and done with back in 76, after Romantic Warrior. The reunion was a nice gesture and pleasant for
everyone I know that attended a show. But thoughts and attitudes have changed and the old magic that once was, is now gone
and has been since that last album as far as
that group goes.
They all went on and continued to make some great music afterwards, just not with each other.
I'm glad you enjoyed the show you attended. You fared better than I did when I went to an Electric Band reunion concert thinking
I was in for a real treat and wound up nearly falling asleep.
D.
You know, I just want to add that it's really something how many of these musical redo's seem to miss the mark in recapturing the magic that should go with the group's reunion... I think a big part of this is there's only ONE first time, one era that's it's own. There's a part that you can never bring back, a part that only happens one time and one time only... And for that reason, if you're gonna do a reunion that is supposed to be an extension of that which was and is great, then be willing to play your *ss off! Put whatever cow chips that caused you to part ways in the first place aside and come out swinging for the fences.... And if your egos won't allow you to do that then just leave it alone. Any less effort is only an injustice to the music and to those of us who love it as we do.
B.B. King just performed here in Saratoga at a place called the "Mountain Winery." A beautiful outdoor amphitheater nessled in the west Saratoga hills above the Santa Clara Valley where I live. A friend of mine paid $400.00 for him and his girlfriend to see B.B. perform. He said it was a total waste of money. According to him, Mr. King did a lot of talking and very little playing, and when he did play, he was forgetting words and singing a half beat off the tune's rhythm. He also said that BB's guitar playing was horrible... And that people in the (get this)
$500.00 seats section were falling asleep and many were leaving after the third and fourth tune.
You see, this is one of the reasons why I will never pay that kind of money to see someone perform. because If I dished out that kind of cash and received a performance like that, you guys would read about it in the paper:
Black man goes berserk and shoots legendary star and all his band members... No survivors!... Then turns gun on himself!But seriously, I don't get this.... If you've lost the capacity to perform on an acceptable level, and you've got a name like BB King, then go buy yourself a house on the beach, or buy yourself a small island somewhere, go relax and enjoy the rest of your days.
When you perform for an audience you should come out ready to rock some people's world. If it ain't in you to do that then go sit your *ss down somewhere and let somebody do it who can and better yet, who
wants to!
All this egotistical crap is just plain stupid!!! from the world's biggest music legend (whomever that may be) to the artist that will never be heard of, music was here long before and will be here long after any of these... Those of us who are blessed with the opportunity to play a part in it and make what little statements we can on the music's behalf should appreciate our moment that we are allowed to do so. Treat and represent this wonderful art form, and those who love it with the respect that it and they deserve.
I for one would pay a good amount of money to attend a performance from those with such an attitude.
Hey, Unc, I waxed gross a lil' bit!
D.
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