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Post by roddy byers on Sept 20, 2012 14:35:27 GMT
Well the last four years ive been there just too make up the numbers.. My input - musical or otherwise not even considered or wanted.. Its like the the element i provide... The Punk Rock,n,Roll guitar thing is an embarrasment from the past which they would rather not be there or at least it turned down to bare audible.
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Post by TTN on Sept 21, 2012 12:24:17 GMT
"They" can say & think whatever, but that doesn't alter the fact that to most, if not all Specials fans your input is the defining (distictive) sound of the band then & now.
The only ones who come close are Terry's & Nev's vocal contributions.
When it comes down to it the past four years have been about earning pensions & paying the tax man but as a by product the band has shown everyone how to do a "come back" without being just a tribute band.
You have done it with style & panache & kept (for the most part) the constant battles & anguish from the General public's eye.
All we see is a great band performing great music.
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Post by stevo on Sept 21, 2012 20:35:07 GMT
You sound incredibly unhappy...Why are you sticking with it if the situation is making you unhappy? I understand from a financial point of view but for your own well being what is best?
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Post by roddy byers on Sept 23, 2012 11:10:58 GMT
Well i really dont know anymore?
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Post by stevo on Sept 25, 2012 19:48:57 GMT
Well I think you need to weigh up the pros and cons......... What is the likelihood of The Specials doing another LP and you getting some say in it? Can you tolerate another tour with them?
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Post by roddy byers on Sept 26, 2012 10:54:10 GMT
Waiting on a Friend?
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andyc
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Post by andyc on Sept 27, 2012 7:41:50 GMT
Having seen you a number of times over the last four years I can honestly say that your contribution is even more essential than ever. As a fellow axe man I probably hone in on guitarists but even my none playing mates to a man came out from every gig saying they were never aware how much your playing shaped the sound.
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Post by roddy byers on Sept 27, 2012 12:18:01 GMT
Cheers Brother*
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andyc
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Post by andyc on Sept 28, 2012 9:56:18 GMT
'Tis the truth, the whole truth and nothing but.................you are welcome!
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Post by roddy byers on Sept 28, 2012 14:19:42 GMT
Just a Square peg in a Round hole?
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Post by vtantra on Oct 1, 2012 23:18:35 GMT
WELL SAID EVERYONE!!!You are the best on the stage with that lot R never forget that please V
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Post by roddy byers on Oct 3, 2012 12:31:07 GMT
Maybe they are hopin ill top myself too save them all the grief?
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Post by Hugh on Oct 3, 2012 15:51:20 GMT
Play the records and mime
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Post by roddy byers on Oct 4, 2012 7:34:19 GMT
Willy and the hand jive*
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Post by anarchyman on Oct 8, 2012 14:28:49 GMT
Actually I think musically the thing that made "The Specials" take on ska different to the original 1960's stuff was the more aggressive punky / rock n roll guitar. It was what made the band distinctive and fresh at the time especially live. Judging from the mixes on the DVD and CDs of the current band I'm not sure the rest of the band understand that.
I wonder if Gerry had been involved and had an influence whether he would have recognized the importance of your playing given that he has claimed it was his vision to mix ska with punk and rock and obviously that could only be achieved with the right sort of edgy guitar playing? Although I suspect he may also have favoured the band having a softer edge these days a la Spatial AKA.
Regardless of this issue the gigs I've seen (3 since 2009) have been enjoyable and worthwhile. It is a great pity it doesn't seem to have been the same for all band members involved.
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