Has PG retired?

[dino]

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)

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...

[Wouter Vuijk]

Originally Posted by dino

Unfortunately nostalgia has something to do with it.
I wasn't born even in the 60's

Being from 1951, I wasn't born in the 60's either.
On the other hand, nostalgia isn't anymore as it used to be

[Tom]

I wasn't trying to actually compare Peter to Eric as guitar players. I was pointing out the difference in the way they are today relative to their past.
Clapton has been through many changes over the years, but not too far from what he's always been - a blues player. And he's still humble about the whole "guitar hero" thing. He still points to the great bluemen of yesteryear as the reason he does what he does, and where he gets the playing from.

I think Peter seemed to have that feeling even deeper than Eric. Especially when EC got into Cream. I love that story about the psycadelic Eric telling the bluejeaned Peter backstage that he'll never be "big" dressed like he was.
I was just asking weather Peter's "growth" as a musician was because he simply evolved as he got older - or as a result of the demons and issues he has been through.
I'm still not as well versed in Greeny's story as many of you. I'm still a bit of a rookie. I have that Splinter concert DVD and although Peter is great to watch, and plays some fine guitar, there is no trace of that awesome fire that he displayed back in time. That's not meant as a put-down at all. As I watch that DVD I find it wonderful to see him making music and feeling the positive feedback from the audience. I can't tell though if he is really, REALLY having fun. I hope so.

I could never really understand why it becomes a burden for a performer to give the people what they want. Clapton for instance is a lead guitarist first and foremost. And people love to see him play that Strat. Fortunately, he loves to play the Strat. So it's a very happy marriage. I can see a certain song becoming a bit worn out. But to not give the fans at least a "taste" of what they bought your music for, and what they are fans of you for, then that doesn't seem right alltogether.
Can you imagine Fleetwood Mac doing a tour tomorrow and not doing anything off of "Rumors".

BTW - I thought that the Cream reunion was fantastic.

[maryellen healy]

There is a tightrope that every entertainers has to walk. Some Performers embrace things that they were famous for . Others play a few as a begrudging bone to the audience. Some performers don't give a S__t what the audience wants to hear. As an act, it only works if the audience is receptive and the music can transcend it. From a bystander in obseving what has happened with Peter Green, it appears that he loves to play in front of anaudience. Hehas been damaged physicly and mentally by time, hte music Business and his own personal demons. As a fan I have come to appreciate what he does in whatever form it has taken. I have kept coming back for more.

I have followed Eric Clapton sisnce the Yardbirds. I have also weathered him playing in a stupor flat on his back on stage.

As a musician I can only say that I am unlucky enough not to have an "Albatross" around my neck. My spouse is not so unlucky and does have to perforrm the song they come to hear.

I wish Pete would play stuff from way back like Jeff beck can still do better than he used to. OH well

[maryellen healy]

I also wish I would proofread these more often and hit spellcheck befor I hit reply

sorry