hughesfan
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Done to death
I know this has been discussed umpteen times before but I am just marvelling at some of Tommy's work. I am off work today and taking the opportunity to play some records. Already played Teaser, Live at Ebbets Field and Private Eyes. Got some other stuff to get through too. Ok, I know Tommy let himself down with his substances abuse but, man, could the guy play when he was straight! Non-believers (and there are may here) get something of Tommy's other than CTTB and listen to the man fly. A tragic genius if ever there was one.
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13/7/2004, 1:16
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TeleCat
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Re: Done to death
The sad thing is even if he had survived the hedonistic 70's he probably would still be a footnote in rock history. Look at Ronnie Montrose, Pat Travers, Robin Trower... just to name a few.
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2/10/2004, 13:22
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Jim Sheridan
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Re: Done to death
Telecat, you may be right. Certainly to the mainstream audience, most of my fave 1970's guitar gods (Mick Taylor, Peter Green, Steve Hackett, Ritchie Blackmore, etc) are unknown; even those old-timers who remain known (Clapton, Beck, Page) are mainly the interest of old-time music fans!
Something I would say that Tommy had in his favor was his "complete package" appeal; he had a cool voice, and the lack of a good singer has hurt some guitar gods at times(Santana in the 80's/90s, Jimmy Page "Outrider"); he could write songs, which Jeff Beck really doesn't do; he could play in many genres; obviously I am biased, but I think Bolin's multi-faceted talent might have kept him more "relevant" than some of my other favorites. Jim S
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4/10/2004, 17:42
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Gillans micstand
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Re: Done to death
...a footnote indeed,just look at Steve Morse for another example. 
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18/10/2004, 5:35
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MyBrotherJake
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Re: Done to death
What's so wrong with his playing on CTTB? Just as good in my opinion.
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7/12/2004, 13:42
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JohnH
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Re: Done to death
quote:
TeleCat wrote:
The sad thing is even if he had survived the hedonistic 70's he probably would still be a footnote in rock history. Look at Ronnie Montrose, Pat Travers, Robin Trower... just to name a few.
Oh mentioning Tommy in the company of those players is so wrong! I don't hear any funk, reggae or world music influences on their stuff like with Tommy. Tommy could have gone on to do even greater stuff, with no limits. He wasn't some blues guitarist playing through a Marshall....although of course at times he could be, but he was so much more. In the mainstream media most 70's guys are a footnote even Glenn Hughes at this point, despite the fact he has so many awesome projects the past few years. I don't care though...
John
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17/5/2005, 11:56
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Jim Sheridan
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Re: Done to death
I think that Tommy's playing on CTTB is not as inventive as it is in other places, though it is still hot, especially the rhythms. I always found the solo in "Comin Home" to be a let-down, and many of the other solos are just too short.
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17/5/2005, 18:50
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CParsons
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Re: Done to death
There's not much question both Purple and Bolin were heading south by the time CTTB was in the can,but having dusted off the cd and plugged it in the truck stereo the other day,it still sounds pretty fresh and powerful.Even moreso with the state of music today.Tommy's not as on as in the past,I agree with Jim,but it still crackles with energy and an edginess that I still find exciting,and certainly find lacking in today's lineup or in Ritchie's current project,which I certainly don't mean as a slam,talking about my own tastes exclusively.I find myself longing for more raw music,like 50's Elvis,early Beatles,Chuck Berry and the like.I've lost my taste for gloss and note perfect,souless, machine music.
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21/5/2005, 23:07
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Spectrum05
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Re: Done to death
yeah, CTTB band has a real energy about it. I love Coming Home. Great energy tune. Seemed like listen to CTTB that Paicey and Bolin clicked in the studio. Most music coming out today is homogenized and contrived soundwise.
50 music had a real edge and vibe about it.
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25/5/2005, 6:42
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bernie
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I totally agree with you, JohnH. Bolin has a different character as the mentioned players. Especially his rhythmical talent in writing. A good example is the final part of "Dealer" or the bass line in the middle of "Marching Powder". Wonderful - these alternate 4/4 and 7/8 patterns. He learned a lot from Cobham and Mouzon.
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26/5/2005, 9:07
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