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RollingFreak
They're cashing in on being the Grateful Dead one last time. They've done pretty well avoiding that in the last 20 years. All the other side projects have made it clear they aren't the Grateful Dead even if they could have passed off as such. I've got no problem with anything they've done. Especially the way they've run it. And I'm not even a fan. The only people that will ruin this experience will be fans if they can't get with the spirit of the show. Otherwise, might as well just sit back and enjoy if this ride is gonna be over by year's end. The band is classic.
Weird comment, the dead were renowned for playing songs in odd and demanding time signatures, such as 7/4, 11/4, even 13/4 - and did those so smoothly you might not notice. I get that they're aa acquired taste, but they were true American originals who pioneered how music was delivered over that last 50 yearsQuote
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RollingFreak
Regardless of what some may think about them, they are a successful and capable band. To deny that is just flat out ignorant. They aren't everyone's cup of tea, but you can't discount them as musicians and as an important band in history.
I can discount one or two of them as musicians. I don't think anyone is denying that they were successful.
Mickey Hart springs to mind. A drummer who can't keep time.
he was a drummer in the military marching band, I'm sure he can keep time just fine when he wants.
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mr_dja
Note: I haven't read the article as I'm really not that interested. Although I guess I'm happy for their fans, the only thought that comes to my mind is "Why"? In my mind, No Jerry=No Dead. Glad I saw them while he was still alive. No interest at all now.
Peace,
Mr DJA
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mr_dja
Note: I haven't read the article as I'm really not that interested. Although I guess I'm happy for their fans, the only thought that comes to my mind is "Why"? In my mind, No Jerry=No Dead. Glad I saw them while he was still alive. No interest at all now.
Peace,
Mr DJA
Does No Brian=No Stones or
Does No Bill= No Stones or
Does No Stu = No Stones or
Does No Bobby=No Stones?
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mccparty
Viola Lee Blues, Santa Clara. Pretty strange to have a rainbow appear during a severe drought - but there it was. It REALLY fired up the crowd.
I've got the pics - just can't figure out how to upload here.
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Naturalust
Per Trixie Garcia:
"It’s so significant that they’re doing this show in Chicago — a central location for all Deadheads to come gather.”
Probably where the promoter offered the most money too.
For me there is no Grateful Dead without Jerry, this is more like a convention of Deadheads. Although Phil Lesh has done some interesting projects, Bob Weir has done nothing of interest (to me) in the years since Jerry passed.
peace
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Brstonesfan
Reports from my friends who love the Dead are that they are not remotely as exciting as the Stones shows....[/quote
I was talking with a friend of mine who's a huge Deadhead. He listened to all the previous 4 concerts, and tonight's - so far - it's one of the weakest, according to him. I tried to listen but it's not my piece of cake, though.
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keefriffhard4life
band only played 5 shows total this year and i think they played more songs than the stones have played this entire tour