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Beat it on Down The Line
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Garage band-Country-rock twang ridiculousness! Into a powerful Wharf Rat.........
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Wharf Rat
Oct. 19, 1990
Internationales Congress Centrum

Out of a wicked Other One, into a rocking Around-SugMag!!! Great show!!!
6
Loser
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Fierce and fiery, like everything these 3 nights. From an all-time favorite show.
4
Estimated Prophet
Jan. 14, 1978
Bakersfield Memorial Auditorium

Super Estimated-Eyes....
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Looks Like Rain
Jan. 14, 1978
Bakersfield Memorial Auditorium

Scorching. Which is a great word for this show. Scorching.
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Stella Blue
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Beauty.
Eyes Of The World
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Excellent. 11/4/77, though, is still the best of the best (Dave's 12, Colgate). Starts super fast, mellows and then, ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH, things start happening. Let's not even mention what happens just past 8 minutes....Jerry.....!!!!!!!!
Morning Dew
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

Divine.
Little Red Rooster
July 14, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Great harmonica by Kelly.
Black Throated Wind
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

True. Bill could turn a corner like no other, and just as easily find a deep, powerful groove for them all to follow. As you say, he could swing, and knew when and how to do it. He led the band in a lot of ways. Those years, 71-74, were so magical, and often so near perfect, musically, thanks to Bill being the backbone. Not to knock Mickey, not at all, he brought his own magic to the band, but man, Bill was the real deal! Really, as much as we love him, he's still one of the most underrated drummers in rock and roll history.
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