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Drummer

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Submissions

2
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

Beat it on Down The Line
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

After a subdued first three songs, they really take off here. Pig's organ is very active on this one. Love this show!
Truckin'
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Shorter than some others on this tour, but it certainly packs a punch! Then a tight, quick slip into an epic TOO.
Me and My Uncle
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Jerry certainly does tear it a new one! Ferocious version.
Bertha
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

^Agreed! Spectacular version to kick off an epic show. I rank this show 3rd for E72, narrowly behind Rotterdam and the second night in Paris...
Uncle John's Band
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

A few slight lyrical flubs keep it below the other Europe '72 versions, but a nice, peaceful end to a great show nonetheless.
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