Re: drummers who "replace" Keith.

[Henry Gambill <hgambill@pepperdine.edu>]

Who is Steve L?  Haven't heard.  Am curious.  -- Henry

On Wed, 29 May 1996 WFang01@aol.com wrote:

> Henry, re:
> 
> > For referance check out the live version ('89) of "I Can See For Miles" in
> which Simon does not (refuses?) to play the 16th note "fills" or "rolls"
> during the chorus -- instead playing a straight beat.  How can any drummer
> listen to the original version of "I Can See..." and decide to axe this part?
>  This to me is a prime example of Philips not having a real, soulful
> connection to the original music.
> 
> I can't agree with you more on this one (How DO you play "I Can See For
> Miles" with a steady beat???) However, it is possible that this was "one" of
> the songs the guy just needed to keep a beat in order to REST. I'm sure
> playing the drums for 4 hours can be a "wee" bit demanding.
> 
> BTW, I will say this... the only Who-related drummer I've heard do this song
> justice (post-Keith) is our very own, Steve Luongo. It's too bad they didn't
> do it on the tour, I think you would have been impressed...
> 
> -wf