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Post by *ech* on Jun 18, 2022 11:21:18 GMT 1
I'd never seen Steve Vai before, as I'm usually not a fan of instrumental rock guitarists whose first names aren't Jeff and whose last name don't rhyme with Ben Affleck. But Steve Vai is different. Maybe it's the Zappa thing, but his compositions are more than just fretboard masturbation and they can appeal to everyone, even the non-muso types. Check out my pics and videos HERE. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2022 11:40:43 GMT 1
Saw Steve twice. First time was in 1993, with Townsend at the mic. Great show.
Second time was in 2005, with Sheehan and MacAlpine. Great show as well.
He's my favourite guitar player of all time. He sure was well taught by FZ.
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Post by *ech* on Jun 18, 2022 11:45:53 GMT 1
Saw Steve twice. First time was in 1993, with Townsend at the mic. Great show. Second time was in 2005, with Sheehan and MacAlpine. Great show as well. He's my favourite guitar player of all time. He sure was well taught by FZ. That VAI band and album are severely underrated. I think it might be my favorite thing he's done. TM Stevens and Terry Bozzio... That's a killer rhythm section right there. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2022 11:48:59 GMT 1
Yeah it is.
But neither of them made the tour. When I saw them, it was Scott Thunes on bass (another FZ alumni) and Abe Laboriel Jr on drums (yeah, the McCartney guy).
Steve gave me a pick, signed my ticket and I went home the happiest 15 year-old on Earth.
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Post by *ech* on Jun 18, 2022 11:51:04 GMT 1
Very cool!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2022 11:59:37 GMT 1
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Post by *ech* on Jun 18, 2022 12:16:26 GMT 1
Are you talking about the semi hollow Ibanez? There was a definite jazz fusion vibe to the whole concert, so the guitar didn't feel out of place but I do remember thinking this was not the type of instrument usually associated with the guy.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2022 12:19:24 GMT 1
Yeah, my point exactly!
Every time I saw him, he was either with a Jem or a Universe 7 (on the Sex & Religion tour).
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Post by suckit on Jun 18, 2022 12:41:06 GMT 1
Saw him both Roth tours and G3 twice in 96-97. TM was on bass. Think Mangini was drumming. And I hate the bald screamer with a passion.
Have you ever seen Jeff Beck, ech?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2022 13:10:01 GMT 1
I don't think TM was in the band. Maybe you mean Philip Bynoe? The bassist he's had for decades? |
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Post by *ech* on Jun 18, 2022 13:13:47 GMT 1
Saw him both Roth tours and G3 twice in 96-97. TM was on bass. Think Mangini was drumming. And I hate the bald screamer with a passion. Have you ever seen Jeff Beck, ech? Yes, I think he might he might be my favorite guitarist. I'm seeing him in July for the 8th time. Oddly enough Johnny Depp will be singing! Jeff Beck 2018Jeff Beck 2016Jeff Beck 2014Jeff Beck 2011Jeff Beck 2010 |
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Post by suckit on Jun 18, 2022 15:35:35 GMT 1
I don't think TM was in the band. Maybe you mean Philip Bynoe? The bassist he's had for decades? [unconscious bias]ok, my bad, it was a black dude with shades and dreads...[/unconscious bias] |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2022 15:36:39 GMT 1
Thing is, TM is a GREAT bassist.
Bynoe is just a black guy with a bass guitar.
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Post by suckit on Jun 18, 2022 15:38:55 GMT 1
Saw him both Roth tours and G3 twice in 96-97. TM was on bass. Think Mangini was drumming. And I hate the bald screamer with a passion. Have you ever seen Jeff Beck, ech? Yes, I think he might he might be my favorite guitarist. I'm seeing him in July for the 8th time. Oddly enough Johnny Depp will be singing! Jeff Beck 2018Jeff Beck 2016Jeff Beck 2014Jeff Beck 2011Jeff Beck 2010I saw him 3x... 89 with SRV, 95, and 98. |
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Post by *ech* on Jun 18, 2022 15:43:18 GMT 1
Woah, the SRV gig must've been quite something...
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Post by *ech* on Jun 18, 2022 15:44:51 GMT 1
Thing is, TM is a GREAT bassist. Bynoe is just a black guy with a bass guitar. I think it goes like this: Bynoe is a GREAT bassist. TM Stevens is a PHENOMENAL bassist and a legend. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2022 15:53:37 GMT 1
Yeah.
That's just my racist side talking.
I guess.
I remember being disappointed because TM didn't make the tour. Scott Thunes did a great job (as usual) but man, I wish TM (AND TERRY) did that fucking tour.
Lots of people in the audience were disappointed, I can remember that vividly. I also recall a lot of guys going like "That's it, I won't play guitar anymore" after the show.
Then I thought "Fucking fags. They're giving up? The motherfucker made me wanna practice even more!"
Fun night!
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Post by suckit on Jun 19, 2022 3:09:47 GMT 1
Woah, the SRV gig must've been quite something... It was. That was the tour where they co-headlined. SRV played last that night. I saw him play his last gig in Philly before the crash too. @ Ouze: TB played with JB. One of the top 5 drum performances I ever saw. |
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Post by DemonFilth2001 (VP Recruiting) on Jun 22, 2022 1:55:09 GMT 1
Go see Malmsteen. He crushes Vai.
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Post by *ech* on Jun 22, 2022 7:36:45 GMT 1
The problem with Malmsteen is that he's a one-trick poney. Steve Vai is all over the place, but in a good way. That being said, I'd love to have seen Malmsteen a few years ago when he didn't insist of singing everything himself and relegating his musicians to the side of the stage.
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