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...Although Marr was seemingly at ease in his frontman
status, he really slipped into his comfort zone during
the moments he backed off from the mic for a mid-song
lead. "Down on the Corner" was an example of Marr's
ability to craft a song with great changes that stand
on their own live. He still uses the same tricks that
fueled the Smiths and other great bands of the '80s --
full, rich tone and a selection of uplifting chord
changes -- though Marr can now show the world a bit
more of his inner rocker with a snarling lick or
phrase here and there. For all the airy picking,
run-through effects to get his signature dreamy tone,
Marr's opening slide riff of "InBetweens" was just
nasty, especially when backed by Starkey's
double-fisted tom pounding.

In fact, Marr had some serious competition for crowd
attention from that very same drummer. Starkey is no
regular mortal behind the drum kit. Far more
accomplished than his famous drumming father (from
some '60s band from Liverpool), Starkey was the fuel
during jumpier songs like "Need It." Seeing his power
and ability up close was a real treat in a place as
cozy as Bimbo's; most of the time one has to fight the
spaciousness of arenas when Starkey is doing his
superb Keith Moon imitation as touring drummer for The
Who. Though Starkey is an attacking style of drummer,
he was equally good hitting the subtle and funky
off-beat accents of "You Are the Magic."...


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-Brian in Atlanta
The Who This Month!
http://www.thewhothismonth.com
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