Sitamoia50 Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 Well that is one year before I was born. I would have loved to see that show. Sly and the family stone are one of my fav artists, (one of many). I saw an interview with Larry where he said that he was originaly a drummer, but they had no bassplayer in the band so he played bass at some gigs. Well then of course they had no drummer, (as he was playing bass), so Larry started thumping the strings where the kick was supposed to be, and snap where the snare was supposed to be. That is how he invented the slap bass style. Then later came the P funk with Bootsy, and disco music etc, and then waaay later Flea picked up on the trade. I love Sly & the Family Stone. Everytime I watch there clips/videos though, I cant help but think there sure as hell would not be a Prince if it weren't for Sly. I mean the influence Sly had on Prince is just immeasurable! right down to the clothes. Although I will give Prince kudos for not being influenced by Sly's immense drug habit which pretty much brought him and his career right in the crapper. So sad that drugs have taken so many of the greats or at least they're talent, whether there dead or the living dead. Having said that, Ive also had my battles with said "mood enhancers".........
Hamer95USA Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 Hey guys, I happen to be good friends with Gail Mudrow ( guitarist/vocalist for Graham Central Station), Sly Stone's cousin. She has a band called "Family Stone Experience" with the ex-members of Sly & The Family Stone and Graham Central Station. I saw them open for James Brown at the Paramount Theater in Oakland in 2005. Great show!! I got to meet Greg D'errico, Rose and a few other of the original band members at one of their other shows in the Bay Area. Great band and nice people to be with. Guitar George
custom53 Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 ...before Ian GillianRod Evans (Hush, River Deep, Mountian High) along with many other players from well known bands...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjN5K2aEh3k
bruce919 Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 Here is one with Gary playing a Hamer Gary Moore Special
BruceM Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 Wow, very cool! I purchased this cd a few years ago after having worn out the album in the 70's. Really brings back some foggy memories. MORE COWBELL!!!!
princeofdarkness56 Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 That was a trip down memory lane. Thanks.
prototype-fan Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 I love the HEAVY guitar and bass tones in this Iggy number: Another classic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZjMU8iwB0I...ted&search=
Willie G. Moseley Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 I wasn't much of a Sly fan, but a lot of their stuff has held up over the years (thanks in no small part to L. Graham). Obviously, "I Want to Take You Higher" mixed w/ "Hey Music Lover" was a highlight of the Woodstock movie, and one things I thought was a hoot was the choreography that Graham and the guitar player were doing. As I recall, Larry looked to be playing a Candy Apple Red Jazz Bass, and the guitarist has Gibson electric acoustic w/ f-holes and a Florentine cutaway...hell, I've still got the VHS so I'll probably look it later on tonight. Exciting stuff, aurally and visually.
BTMN Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 I saw Sly w/ Larry on Bass at St. Johns Arena when I was just a lil guy in '70. I went with my uncle. I was addicted to live music from then on. I got a real sweet spot for most of the SaTFS's music.Life IS Good!!! Thanks for the memories. I just put in a greatest hits cd. "....Get UP and DANCE to THE Music!!!...."
cmatthes Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 Here are some gems: The inspiration for my B-4M custom order: Message of Love Here's a custom Graphic Cruisebass (and what is that in James' hands? Peter? Hamerica?! ): The Adultress Red Prototype and check out that strap... Louie Louie Johnny Marr w/the Pretenders My favorite Red Sunburst in action: TLB - the Video So many of my rock icons/idols in this clip: Rockestra (off Back to the Egg - '79) One of my all-time favorite bands with the original lineup. Good stuff!
custom53 Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 These videos really kind of suck but they were great live. Desolation Boulevard was an awesome album...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGRL7RALLSYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vzrdYlYDao...ted&search=Got to see them open up for Styx many years ago...
MCChris Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 Desolation Boulevard was an awesome album...That was an album that everyone on the block had when I was a kid. Got it loaded on my iPod.
custom53 Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 ...Alice is a bad man...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfWRTyldMEA...ted&search=
marcnorth Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 Lee Dorman was from Iron Butterfly, Bobby Caldwell played drums with Johnny Winter, Rod Evans from Deep Purple and Rhino on guitar.One of the best bands for the times. One of my favorites of all times.Saw them back up Alice Cooper back in the early 70's.Great blast from the past.
custom53 Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 Can you spot Elton John helping out....?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-K5PLGV-nk
custom53 Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 But this is pretty cool.... Mott used to let Queen open for them before they had a record deal. Queen's "Now I'm Here" was a tribute to Mott.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWsJN-Jbh4o I did get to see Queens FIRST USA show at the Agora in Columbus, Ohio... A very early clip of Queen since you're here.... Should have could this a Queen thread... Brian is awesome... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjxRVr4wFmI
custom53 Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf-Q2rDd6Tw
elduave Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 + a very fab 4.AND, you picked pretty much the best Beatles clip ever!
cmatthes Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 Very cool, but that sure looked like a live vocal over a recorded (studio) instrument track!
elduave Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 Very cool, but that sure looked like a live vocal over a recorded (studio) instrument track!Sure, but come on bro, you gotta take what you can get with them, yes?
custom53 Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 Even at Coverdales age... Saw them last year... Great show...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqgTPycBUR8...ted&search=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMECShEWtDshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2uD8cYZwdY...ted&search=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7OLAkNUBbw...ted&search=
Travis Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 F'n awesome. Whitesnake rules. I don't care what anyone else thinks.
sw686blue Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 F'n awesome. Whitesnake rules. I don't care what anyone else thinks.+1Doug Aldridge is really good.
custom53 Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 Very fun and Extremly loud live...Just for fun... Great Bar Band...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaRkaveRem0...ted&search=
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