Re: top Quad, demos, and LC question

[p47paul@impop.bellatlantic.net]

I was wondering on the Drowned demo, who was playing drums?  Actually it sounds
like it's live. May be prep for a tour?

Kenneth Hawkins wrote:

> You all were discussing the "Rock Classix" Quad+ demos discs; to me the best
> thing about them is the sound quality of the Quad show, taken from FM
> broadcast.  It also has good encores (inclu. Naked Eye, acoustic WGFA,
> Substitute).  On the downside, that show was early in July 96 before the
> Quad tour so Pete does not play alot of electric.  The demos are good, but
> more as a historical document - they don't quite rock like some of the scoop
> demos (BBE, Mary, Bargain, etc).
>     That being said, if you want a good Quad show, keep your eyes open for
> "Taking the Magic Bus to Nissan" two discs from Aug. 8,1997 show.  I saw
> this show
> from tenth row and it was awesome, the band was much tighter than shows
> early on the tour. Pete strapped on the red electric guitar and wailed  from
> 5:15 on!  then a really great set of encores, includ. a scorching Magic Bus
> with Pete burning on electric and both he and Rog singing.  I happen to know
> that this was an audience DAT recording but it has the best sound of any
> non-soundboard boot I've ever heard (and better
> than many soundboard ones!).
>
> What are some other Quads worth looking for?
>
> Finally, the interview with Pete on www.petetownshend.co.uk is most
> illuminating, not the least for which he identifies Baba O'Reilly as the
> pivotal song in Lifehouse.  And the clip of its demo sounds just great!
> Makes me want to cry that Peter Gallagher is going to sing it on
> Broadway......  my question for Matt and Pete, though, WHY is the concert at
> Young Vic 1971 NOT going to be included on Lifehouse Chronicles?
>
> Ken in Md
>
> "I get my back into my living"