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by Frederik
11 Apr 2024, 12:49
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Embellishments and deviations
Replies: 4
Views: 222

Re: Embellishments and deviations

droopsnoot wrote: 11 Apr 2024, 08:02 I don't know what any of that means
You can see the difference in the videos.
Mostly Jets arms are crossed, playing a steady consistent beat augmenting with the bass.

Jim's arms are uncrossed, plays different cymbol rythms, different drum patterns.
Hard and loud vies for attention.
by Frederik
11 Apr 2024, 01:21
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: Richard Thomspon interview
Replies: 0
Views: 54

Richard Thomspon interview

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO6pkezg8Nw

Mention of Hugh

Talks about school band (no mention of Hugh)

Upcoming gig at RHA with special guests - can't reveal who ... possible Hugh? as there was a collaboration recorded recently
by Frederik
11 Apr 2024, 00:09
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Would you see The Stranglers without JJ?
Replies: 146
Views: 4671

Re: Would you see The Stranglers without JJ?

I've no doubt that a JJ 'disciple' could step in but I don't think it will happen. There are loads of I bought a bass cos of JJ type disciples. :grin: Bass players are generaly types that stand back in the shadows, finding a bass - frontman - singer - that fits -would be a tripple whammy :smile:
by Frederik
10 Apr 2024, 22:56
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Embellishments and deviations
Replies: 4
Views: 222

Embellishments and deviations

Re: French Tour Set Opener.... What lets that performance of "Nuclear Device" down for me are actually the performances of Jim and Baz. Jim's drumming is far too heavy handed and there's some inappropriate embellishments and deviations from the actual part, so it sounds odd - as if I'm lis...
by Frederik
05 Apr 2024, 00:50
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Would you see The Stranglers without JJ?
Replies: 146
Views: 4671

Re: Would you see The Stranglers without JJ?

The band name becomes a franchise! Could it come to this? 2007 "Bill Pinkney, the last survivor of the original members of the The Drifters, died yesterday (July 4). He was 81." 2024 The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the ...
by Frederik
30 Mar 2024, 21:49
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: North Berwick!
Replies: 3
Views: 312

Re: North Berwick!

;-)
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by Frederik
06 Mar 2024, 20:13
Forum: Contact Fans/Arrange Pre-gig piss-ups etc.
Topic: Glasgow 2024
Replies: 12
Views: 480

Re: Glasgow 2024

Waffle waitress wrote: 06 Mar 2024, 14:52 ... is the dress code still Black? 🤔

anything from DM's, crombie coats, red braces, bowler hats - who do you dress as? :o
by Frederik
05 Mar 2024, 12:55
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: News Page on website
Replies: 3
Views: 296

Re: News Page on website

bring back Marian Shepherd
by Frederik
05 Mar 2024, 12:45
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Dark Matters Vinyl
Replies: 36
Views: 1181

Re: Dark Matters Vinyl

Baz Doll talking "I can play the effing Golden Brown solo, I can"

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by Frederik
05 Mar 2024, 01:01
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Dark Matters Vinyl
Replies: 36
Views: 1181

Re: Dark Matters Vinyl

Toby Doll :? a bit rich, he's only been in the band 10 minutes
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"collect the set" ... limited 50 of each, exclusive to merch stalls at selected venues! :P :P :P
by Frederik
03 Mar 2024, 02:07
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 940814

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

why not Maninwhite?