jw harding
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You will find out what happened to Meir. Tragic.
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Overall the documentary is certainly excellent. Really is more the story of Jerry Garcia in the Grateful Dead, just as the Other One documentary had the focus on Weir. But this makes the case that Jerry was the most important and it was his vision that was being pursued. Others may disagree. A doc on Phil may be interesting, but maybe more of a focus on his post-Dead life. Probably would skip a Mickey or Billy doc, but there are more movies to be made on this subject. A few other thoughts: Barbara Meier was/is very attractive. Not sure how you let her get away twice. Heroin can get prett
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Not sure what the last best is, that one looks good. But I think 3/18 is the best from 95.
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Certainly the best show from 95 that I've heard. Not sure why they released the Utah show on the 30 Trips box instead. Can't recall the first set, but great set 2. My favorite Iko, followed by All Too Much, which I really enjoyed. Likely the best version of Visions, and it was included on Fallout from the Philzone. Certainly worth a listen.
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Think you can sign up for free 30 day Prime trial
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3 episodes into the doc. Good stuff. Cool unseen footage. A lot of the history, we've all heard before. I think Anthem to Beauty may have done a better job with that actually, as it was more focused on a smaller time frame. Revealing insights from Trist and Cutler, who I've not heard much from before. Main take away so far, a new appreciation for my favorite verse in Ramble on Rose: Just like Mary Shelley Just like Frankenstein...
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You know, seeing Knockin' on Heaven's Door in that crowd is a pretty riveting experience. People still really love that band, and they deliver.
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Wouldn't that make Los Lobos Mexican (not really sure if any of them were born in Mexico, joking, not racist)? I included the Band as they were all living in the US during their tenure as the Band. Also, Levon was Robbie's muse, through which he channeled his interpretation of the American South. Being outsiders certainly made their take on Americana interesting. I consider them an American band, but can see why others may not. Certainly would include GnR on the list of great American bands. Still worth seeing if you are into big stadium rock shows.
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Maybe the two best American bands period. Grateful Dead were certainly the most important American band, due to their genius and impact. Other contenders would be: CCR (were they really a band or more of Fogerty and support), Beach Boys (I don't think so), the Band (eh?), Talking Heads, Nirvana. Who else? I'd put Dead and Allmans above all those by a long shot. I guess you can't include solo artists in the band category, so no Dylan, Elvis, Chuck, etc.
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I've heard interviews with Alan Paul, the Allman's biographer, where he discusses the relationship between the bands. Dickey and Berry were definitely fans and respected the Dead. It was Dickey who brought in the Franklin's teases pre-Blue Sky, and it was not done for business. Dickey Betts was not that kind of guy. There are pictures of Berry wearing Stealie shirts out there. Dickey also compared the Dead as a band that would wait for the magic to happen, while the Allmans would go after it and make it happen. Had an interesting twitter exchange with Mr. Paul on the origins of Mtn. Jam, as
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Cool tribute, video guy.
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Well, after Jerry died the Allmans were doing St. Stephen jams pretty regularly in their sets. That meant a lot to see that. You can't play a few notes of Mtn. Jam? Gimme a break.
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Not interested in Dead and Co., but surprised at the lack of a Gregg Allman tribute, given the history and Oteil being in the band. Knockin on Heaven's Door? Fuck off, I could play that in my sleep. Lazy band, cashing in.
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Was listening to a Duane era Whipping Post the other day, think it was from the Fillmore East box set. Amazing playing. Heard a tease of Hot Lanta, Liz Reed, probably some other tunes in there. The ending of the song was a solid 5 minutes, like a whole other suite of music. Just amazing, no one could end a song like the Allmans.
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Interview with hGregg's manager/attorney. Seems like they did a pretty good job of putting his affairs in order the last few years after much neglect: https://t.co/WH7iVMvTsW It will be interesting to see what comes out of the Allmans vault eventually. They were such a dysfunctional business for so long.
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Vince was mainly chosen for his harmony vocals, right? Mydland was chosen because he was in a band with Weir, Garcia may have seen him once, so they went with him. Keith asked to join the band and he was in. These guys really didn't give a shit about keyboard players.
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It's up to you and me brother to try and try again: https://www.pscp.tv/nycmusiclover/1rmxPPrzpBDxN
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Sorry, I was trying to say it doesn't make sense that people who have not seen the movie yet are offering critiques or reviews. If you've seen it, would love to hear your opinion. Unrelated but want to say, Brent Mydland could stand on 5th Ave shooting people and his fans would still love him.
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The Fillmore East is officially fucking closed. https://youtu.be/XAyaw4ktO5g
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http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/long-strange-trip-2017 The six-act structure is more thematic than chronologically linear. This is not an “and then X joined the band” or an “and then I wrote” or an “and then we made our difficult sophomore album” kind of account.
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The interviews with the director explain why many details were left out. They were contracted to do a 90 minute movie, and by the time they got to 1974 they had 2 hours. His goal wasn't to create a wikipedia list of every album, detail, etc. He was going for a story that wasn't intended to be comprehensive. Everyone that's seen the movie has had a very positive reaction. I don't understand the idea of reviewing movies people haven't seen yet, but I guess that's what internet message boards are for. The story of the last few years are about Jerry's decline and the explosion of the scene, not
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You can't get that excited for the debut of Maybe You Know. It sounds like an outtake for the theme song to Perfect Strangers or some crappy 80's sitcom.
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I don't think they have lives, but also listen to other bands.
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After a bit of contemplation, I'd say the 8/6/71 Hard to Handle is the most glaring omission from the list. Maybe not included as it is not an essential song to their repertoire, and the versions did not vary much, but this is the mother of all peaks. The most catastrophic explosion in their live history should be included on any best of live list.
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There were a few instances in which I disagreed with their choice, but my #1 was their second choice (6/26/74 China Rider for example). I love 77 Wharf Rats.