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FranklinTowers

Drummer

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El Paso
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

They really attack it as opposed to sauntering through it…one of the most energetic I’ve heard! Don't let an audience tape scare ya...
3
Drums
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Phil joins him about two-thirds of the way through...can't wait to get to TOO
1
Around and Around
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Keith is awesome on this one...
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Really great solo from Jerry — fast, banjo-style picking
2
Drums
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Starts with some Buddy Rich-style hi-hat play…sounds like he’s doing that thing Buddy would do playing the bottom hat with his left hand fingers!
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Comments

Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Yes, Sooty -- they play the second verse 3/23 New York and 5/4 Paris! Jerry sounds like he wants to play it in Dusseldorf, but Bob overrules him and they slip into a great Wharf Rat.
Wharf Rat
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Excellent, extended (for '72) outro and a great version overall.
Casey Jones
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

David Lemieux said in the latest episode of the Deadcast that this and half of "Big Boss Man" weren't recorded due to the crew working out the kinks on opening night...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Very strong version. Phil is especially "on" during China Cat. Interesting, subdued final minute or so of the transition...
Beat it on Down The Line
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Wow! One of the best I've heard for sure.
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