Lindsey calls Christine and Stevie solo concerts lounge acts (1984)

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Originally Posted by Penguin Emeritus

I would too! not sure if i ever saw that one. although john has said several times there was some butting heads and friction between him and LB. and Lb has said 'there was never much of a rapport with John.'

--Lis

And that blame goes to Lindsey. John is a fantastic bass player. His lines are instantly recognizable. So many fm songs would be far less without him. He is a serious link between eras and changes in taste. The bass in Little Lies, for instance, shines through all the slick production gloss and forms an unmistakable bridge with older projects.

I once read in one of this site’s q/a that Ken Caillat — or was it Keith Olsen — thought John’s playing was too busy. I’d say John ignores LA-session player approaches that prioritize guitar and keys and vocals over a creative and driving rhythm.