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Drummer

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El Paso
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Not the best vocally, but very good instrumentally.
4
One More Saturday Night
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Billy really makes this one -- some very cool snare and hi-hat work starting just before 2:00!
1
Drums
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Very technically sound — almost like he’s doing a rudiment exercise for much of it, which is fine by me!
2
Casey Jones
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Pretty good climax on this one, which is the key to the song IMO. All-around solid version, surprised it's not on here yet.
3
St. Stephen
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

They sound a bit bored with it to my ears until Phil kicks them into gear around the 4:00 mark. Probably smart that they gave it a break after '71...
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Comments

Easy Wind
July 10, 1970
Fillmore East

I don't find it to be too bad of a tape at all. I've fought through far rougher Zeppelin recordings LOL. Severely underrated show (and run) due to being an AUD...
Candyman
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Great solo indeed. One of the most underrated shows of the year...
Mama Tried
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

He flubs the one the night before pretty badly too lol
Wharf Rat
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

The transition back into Playin' is incredibly slick. One of the better Rats I've heard...
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

The transition out of Wharf Rat and ensuing rapid descent back into the atmosphere is worth the price of admission!
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