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Originally Posted by maryellen healy
can never really compare musicians. It is unfair to them as well as the discussion. Although it is the nature of people to judge against something.
To me Peter Greens playing is "of the moment" and in context to the surrounding musical texture. The very essence of improvisation. That his style has changed over time is natural evolution. I know he will never play "Ive got a mind to give up living" like he did back in his youth. But the passion is still there. Yes, he is and icon. I do not think that he would ever want to be seen as someone else than himself in the here and now. I do not know who would really like it. (egoists not included)
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I totally agree. Unfortunately nostalgia has something to do with it.
I wasn't born even in the 60's, but I would think some of the people that went to see Splinter Group wanted top hear
the old hits. Especially those who saw Mac in concert during the late 60's era.
That's difficult for any creative musician, as we have seen in many cases (Hendrix, for example).
Like Dylan - I've heard complaints from those who were around in the 60's.
They want to hear the same vocal phrasing as on the records!
So maybe they should stay at home and listen to the RECORD instead...