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Skynyrd and Bad Company on Tour  

Teyjj 56M
2573 posts
7/23/2014 12:57 pm

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7/27/2014 12:16 pm
Skynyrd and Bad Company on Tour

I was on my way to a show last night thinking after all these years they probably aren't going to sound that great (based on the sound of Mick Jagger, at Rolling Stones concerts, or Roger Daltrey (for that matter).

It made me begin to wonder: Why don't these groups from way back, since they want to continue touring and playing their music, bring in some young vocalists with style and charisma to do the vocals (similar to Journey, Queen, or INXS; although those were more out of necessity).

Of course, I think I figured out the answer immediately: Most of these great bands/groups got to be who they are because of ego, belief in self, and just plain stubbornness. No way are they going to bring someone in who might syplon off some of that love which they so desperately crave.

In some cases (maybe most?) I guess they don't need to!

I went to see Paul Rodgers with Bad Company, and Lynyrd Skynyrd last night, and neither of these groups needed to bring in new leads from what I heard.

Bad Company didn't exactly bring the house down but they did some great stuff and sounded good. Lynyrd Skynyrd, on the other hand, had the place rocking all night, from start to finish.

Both groups did all their popular well known stuff, and the audience was loaded with a whole lot of older folks, which I expected, but their were also as much younger ones (I'm talking early twenties) too, which I didn't expect.

Motor-cycles too many to count (Skynyrd fans, I would guess). The biker-chicks, however, left a lot to be desired, even the ones with very little clothing. I'm more accustomed to seeing hot biker-babes, and last night was super hot (but not these babes.

sweet_VM 65F
81699 posts
7/23/2014 2:31 pm

 Outstanding.. Glad you had a good time..

Saw Mick Jagger in concert a while back and he was awesome.. The older groups of musician were different.. Never really did left anyone else into their groups..
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Teyjj 56M
4122 posts
7/26/2014 3:06 pm
    Quoting  :
Ahh, you know it!

It's why I never hear some of my collection for so long. Too many to chose from.


Teyjj 56M
4122 posts
7/26/2014 3:07 pm
    Quoting sweet_VM:
    Outstanding.. Glad you had a good time..

    Saw Mick Jagger in concert a while back and he was awesome.. The older groups of musician were different.. Never really did left anyone else into their groups..
I would have had much more fun if I hadn't gone alone, but my wife had to work.


Teyjj 56M
4122 posts
7/26/2014 3:32 pm
    Quoting  :
With Skynyrd, the replacement was actually one of the original lead vocals (if I remember correctly) Johnny Van Zant.
Most of the other groups have had changes in personnel, but the lead remained the same.

I've had friends hit me with the same 'tribute' view but for me, it's different. I have the CDs, but I want to see the group perform, for old times sake (mine). If the rest of the band can play I don't mind seeing a good singer fronting them, preferably if he can sound like the original.

And don't look at it as 'Adam taking over for Freddie!' You know that's blasphemy Look at it as a cheaper fill-in, and the band's way to stay relevant with your generation (at least, until a better alternative comes along.

Hey! I can talk Rock & Roll with you, and Sports with 'H!" Division of labour.


Teyjj 56M
4122 posts
7/26/2014 6:39 pm
    Quoting grayblue1:
    ..I think we should enjoy the moment we are in...the Stones are in their 70's...I saw their Hyde Park Concert recently ..and they were fantastic....but they are surrounded by a lot of talent......

    ...the reason the music from the 60's and 70's is so revered..is that soon it will be no more....but the best part of ck N Roll is that there is always new talent coming through......

    being that said....long live rock and roll...and never forget who is the king.....

    ...Elvis..

    Blue.....
See? That's the part that I hate ( the music from the 60's and 70's is so revered..is that soon it will be no more....) I've never been able to let go. I hold on to things; I've given up that battle, accepting my curse!

I'm not as optimistic as you, Blue. I listen to the lyrics and these guys are struggling. I want to berate the rhythms also, but I guess I know I would be stretching a bit.

I guess I got here late, you know: "That noise today is crap. They don't make good music anymore!" Remember that? God! I hope that's not me!

Fortunately, I have music to last me several lifetimes, and a DNA that allows me to enjoy any genre.


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