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FranklinTowers

Drummer

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Submissions

2
El Paso
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Last song from this all-time great show to be nominated...great version.
1
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Shocked that I get to submit this a day after the 50th anniversary! Incredible version with a very melodic, well-structured solo and a great SSDD!
1
Casey Jones
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Strong finish to a great first set at a strangely overlooked show...
1
Loser
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

They capture the vibe nicely here...
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Not to be that guy, but every '72 version ought to be here...
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

This one has a dark, menacing vibe to it that I love. It's not even the most overtly trippy/meltdown-y — in fact, it keeps moving at a pretty good clip — but it has a spookiness to it...
Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Certainly in the GOAT discussion. I actually think it's great, not *all-time great* up until the drum break, at which point it just soars. Jerry's use of repetition as it builds is just mesmerizing, and it accelerates all the way through the finish. Some versions peak a little early. So all of that to say, while others may maintain a higher "average" from start to finish by virtue of a stronger opening jam, I do think this one has the highest, best-placed and longest-sustained peak...
They Love Each Other
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Really nice rhythm work from Bobby, and you're right about the extra Motown flavour! A fitting final version for the song's best year (IMO)...
Looks Like Rain
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Gorgeous, yet powerful! One of the better ones I've heard...
Don't Ease Me In
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Nice groove to this one. Sometimes it can almost be too chaotic...
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