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anstratdubh1979

Not to be too off topic but since I was asked about Robbie Krieger...

...I met him around the time that The Doors (movie) came out. He was playing some small place near my old job in Northridge. Pretty cool show - his son played in his band.

Afterward, I approached him and asked if he'd sign my copy of "Waiting For The Sun". Robbie was shy but smiled and said yes. I handed him the CD cover and he smiled, held his hands out to the size of a vinyl LP and said - "I remember when they were 'this' big". Funny stuff. Nice guy. Great guitarist.

anstratdubh1979

16 years

ONe other note on the off topic bit...

During most of The Doors time, Robbie finger-picked and didn't use a plectrum. Although, he was using one for some of the songs when I saw him in 1990-1991.

thefly07

16 years

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:Now in that, I am not suggesting Larry should have all of the gear Neil Peart does, just saying that the acoustic up front / electronic behind - and all on a rotating drum riser, like Neil Peart's... could be cool.

I'm a drummer and I prefer Larry's drumming and set ups any day to what Peart has. He's obviously a great drummer. Just not a big Rush fan, I can't take them seriously. I like Larry's latest set up, with the ride in front since the War tour (i'm pretty sure). I'm glad to see him using a new kit after using the white Yamaha one for two albums/tours in a row. I like seeing a new kit for each tour ala Zoo TV and PopMart, that Popmart set was awesome

one more thing, what exactly is the point of Larry using that electronic drum for the "Sound" part of Boots? I think it would be better if he just kept time with it, that hip hop beat just snare, hi hat and bass drum. I can't particularly tell a difference when he's using that pad or whatever

anstratdubh1979

16 years

Originally posted by thefly07:[..]

I'm a drummer and I prefer Larry's drumming and set ups any day to what Peart has. He's obviously a great drummer. Just not a big Rush fan, I can't take them seriously. I like Larry's latest set up, with the ride in front since the War tour (i'm pretty sure). I'm glad to see him using a new kit after using the white Yamaha one for two albums/tours in a row. I like seeing a new kit for each tour ala Zoo TV and PopMart, that Popmart set was awesome

one more thing, what exactly is the point of Larry using that electronic drum for the "Sound" part of Boots? I think it would be better if he just kept time with it, that hip hop beat just snare, hi hat and bass drum. I can't particularly tell a difference when he's using that pad or whatever

1) He might be setting off the sample loop with the Roland pad.
2) And it gives him something to do while standing and singing the backup vocal - and hence it DOES add a bit of a visual element.

thechicken

16 years

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

1) He might be setting off the sample loop with the Roland pad.
2) And it gives him something to do while standing and singing the backup vocal - and hence it DOES add a bit of a visual element.

As I remember, he seemed to be playing the snare on the hip hop beat on the pad.

thefly07

16 years

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

1) He might be setting off the sample loop with the Roland pad.
2) And it gives him something to do while standing and singing the backup vocal - and hence it DOES add a bit of a visual element.

I'll grant you it does add a visual element, I just think he would look cooler rockin' out on his kit versus standing there banging on a drum. not trying to sound like I'm being too critical, just seemed odd

wtshnnfb01

16 years

Thanks for The Doors info Jeff. I honestly didn't know he ever used a 12-string, but I'm not suprised, as everyone and their brother did in the 60s. Perhaps a studio only guitar?

I knew about his mad finger-picking skills though. I wonder if hes buddies with Mark Knopfler?

anstratdubh1979

16 years

Originally posted by wtshnnfb01:Thanks for The Doors info Jeff. I honestly didn't know he ever used a 12-string, but I'm not suprised, as everyone and their brother did in the 60s. Perhaps a studio only guitar?

I knew about his mad finger-picking skills though. I wonder if hes buddies with Mark Knopfler?

I know that Robbie took flamenco guitar lessons before The Doors started, hence the fingerpicking. Spanish Caravan showcases that fingerpicking.

anstratdubh1979

16 years

Originally posted by thefly07:[..]

I'll grant you it does add a visual element, I just think he would look cooler rockin' out on his kit versus standing there banging on a drum. not trying to sound like I'm being too critical, just seemed odd

In your humble opionion it might seem odd. And in the humble opinion of others it might not seem odd.

The only opinion that matters is Larry's and Larry has been REALLY good at being LARRY for a long time. And if he thought it was lame, embarrassing, foolish, silly... Larry being Larry - he wouldn't do it.

thefly07

16 years

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

In your humble opionion it might seem odd. And in the humble opinion of others it might not seem odd.

The only opinion that matters is Larry's and Larry has been REALLY good at being LARRY for a long time. And if he thought it was lame, embarrassing, foolish, silly... Larry being Larry - he wouldn't do it.

put things back in perspective for me