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Post by swisscheese on Jul 10, 2016 11:06:44 GMT
Hi guys,
I have noticed that Francis Rossi has been even more the Master of the Telecaster in recent gigs. He has much work to do as Richard is not there to provide his unique rhythms but Freddie has deputized with admirability. Francis guitar solos on Don't Waste My Time and Roll Over Lay Down are amazing. Fast and fluent all over the fretboard with new ideas and improvisations so that every night sounds different.
It is simply unfairness personified that Francis has been criticized for not playing and singing properly. He is the consummate professional and always tries to stretch the boundaries of what it is possible to play on guitar rather than just repeating solos note for note, like a broken record.
I would say he is up there with the greats like Dave Murray of Iron Maiden and the chap from Slade who has a name that I cannot remember at the moment. The problem is that he is a modest and humble man who needs affirmations which do not always arrive from the likes of the New Musical Express and Kerrang who are always busy giving praise to the likes of The Smiths and Metallica.
If you have not seen Francis for a little while or you underestimate his playing then check him out on the last tour of the electrics. You will also here the other side of his playing on Aquostic 2 which is due later in the year.
See you out there somewhere soon... quofr
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Post by markquo on Jul 10, 2016 11:13:44 GMT
He was superb on the reunion gigs but quickly went back to autopilot mode.
But thanks Swiss cheesy rhino for making us aware
Cheers
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Post by derryquo on Jul 10, 2016 11:17:08 GMT
Swiss I totally agree, Francis has upped his game, and he doesn't need Rick in the band anymore...there, now I have signed up to what management want us to believe and what some here already do, oh and good on Freddie, fitting in really well....
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Post by derryquo on Jul 10, 2016 11:18:55 GMT
He was superb on the reunion gigs but quickly went back to autopilot mode. But thanks Swiss cheesy rhino for making us aware Cheers If this was rhino, he would be showing a total disregard for Rick, I wouldn't like to think that he would do that, but who knows, if Francis and ports can, then I suppose rhino could.. |
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Post by Railroad17 on Jul 10, 2016 11:33:26 GMT
Swiss I totally agree, Francis has upped his game, and he doesn't need Rick in the band anymore...there, now I have signed up to what management want us to believe and what some here already do, oh and good on Freddie, fitting in really well.... And what about going the whole hog and championing Rhino over Lancaster...or does Rhino bring out the 'Cleaning woman'moment. upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/Wood-clipboard.jpg |
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Post by madtom on Jul 10, 2016 12:02:33 GMT
What Telecaster?  |
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Post by markquo on Jul 10, 2016 12:16:03 GMT
What Telecaster? Yes I was wondering that too. What is that thing he plays now,horrible looking guitar Cheers |
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