Anybody knew this band existed? Apparently, they released the one live concert in Japan. Their Youtube videos are a little raw, but I thought it was interesting. What an odd assortment of musicians.
Blooby
That is so good !!
Dunny
Can anybody say "supergroup", what a monumental sound. I find the singer looks a little out of place with the rest of these cats, who is he. It kinda reminds me of Steely Dan stuff.
Quote from: Bluesberry on August 08, 2010, 08:42:43 AMI find the singer looks a little out of place with the rest of these cats, who is he.
Rick Livingstone (http://www.ricklivingstone.com/bio.htm) (from Winnipeg, Manitoba).
QuoteIt kinda reminds me of Steely Dan stuff.
That's not too surprising. "Bodhisattva" was the first track on Steely Dan's 1973 album "Countdown to Ecstasy". Jeff "Skunk" Baxter was their guitarist and a founding member of the band.
Thanks Blooby & 64G, I have learned something today, its always a good day when you learn something new. This site is so great for finding out new music. I like that Skunk guy's guitar playing, looks like nothing really but sounds huge, great guitar player isn't he. That singer looks too "Hair Metal" though, his image doesn't fit with the groove going down (he does have a good voice).
I never followed Doobie Brothers stuff too close, or Steely Dan for that matter, I didn't realize that this Skunk dude was a founding member and guitar God for these two bands, I am educated now.
Did anyone notice J.Walsh not playing some of the chords !!!! cant think how the singer is but there is a lot of hair going on in there !
Dunny
"Skunk" Baxter, what a character, the dude can play anything, true guitar God status.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBcen1w6NQsAnd look what the dude is doing now? crazy stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Twg_NpQmk
Quote from: PJD1 on August 08, 2010, 11:21:42 AMDid anyone notice J.Walsh not playing some of the chords !!!!
In 1990, when this video was made, Joe Walsh had severe alcohol and drug addiction. He's now recovering and seems to be doing well.
To tie this into BeatlesFest, did you know that Joe Walsh's wife is the sister of Ringo's wife, Barbara Bach? Walsh married Marjorie Bach on December 13, 2008.
I never knew that about Joe that would explain for him not playing on some of the song , but when he did play magic ! saw him play around 96 at the MEN a night i will never forget my all time best ever gig with the eagles that is ! i was about 20 foot away from him what a player a what a collection of guitars !!
I did not know about that about his missus either fancy your,e brother in law being ringo starr !!! or Joe walsh for that matter !!
Dunny
Have,nt heard this track in so long, just listen.
Quote from: Bluesberry on August 08, 2010, 08:42:43 AMI find the singer looks a little out of place with the rest of these cats, who is he. It kinda reminds me of Steely Dan stuff.
Never saw this before. Wicked musicians all around but the singer???? Something definitely wrong with that boy...... :-X
Very, very interesting
LG
very cool-what year was this made?
-Joe Walsh looks like Spicoli from Fast Times
Like the acrylic guitar
Quote from: guitarron on August 09, 2010, 04:29:57 AMwhat year was this made?
The poster's comment on the YouTube page says "Live in Japan@Yokohama Arena 9/26/90".
just spent a while goofing off watching the youtube vids attached to the jeff baxter instructional vid in BB's post - there is some cool brian setzer stuff in there as well - now where was I, I'm sure I'm supposed to be doing something else...
Quote from: Kevin Mammoth on August 11, 2010, 06:01:29 AMjust spent a while goofing off watching the youtube vids attached to the jeff baxter instructional vid in BB's post - there is some cool brian setzer stuff in there as well - now where was I, I'm sure I'm supposed to be doing something else...
HaHaHa, that is exactly what I did too, that guy has some chops and an amazing bunch of videos...time flies watching stuff like that.
Thanks for posting, really enjoyed watching Skunk Baxter at work............Willie