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Post by Carl LaFong on Oct 15, 2024 15:17:45 GMT
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Post by petrolino on Oct 20, 2024 1:00:00 GMT
Elton John is synonymous with the piano when it comes to classic rock so I appreciate reading this article. We recently lost Zoot Money, which led me to listen through Eric Burdon and the Animals' albums from the late 1960s, so I'm happy John was able to pay tribute.
Musicians back then were generally so talented that you'd often see guitarists or bassists switch to piano or keyboards. But some musicians made keys their own and a few are mentioned here including Burdon's fellow Animal Alan Price, Price's pal Georgie Fame (the Blue Flames), Brian Auger (Steampacket), Graham Bond (the Organisation), Gary Brooker (Procol Harum), Rod Argent (the Zombies), Ian McLagan (Small Faces), Keith Emerson (the Nice), Steve Winwood (Traffic), Jon Lord (Deep Purple), Rick Wakeman (Yes), and that's just the tip of the rock 'n' roll iceberg, such was the depth of quality at the time. I've been listening to Pete Wingfield (First Slice) recently, another keyboard wizard.
This really is a great article and the comments section reflects this, a pleasant surprise in an age when most everything's being dumbed down for rapid consumption. The passion flows out of John for this subject. Thanks so much.
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Post by drystyx on Nov 12, 2024 3:46:08 GMT
Elton John is a superb artist. The thread title makes me think of this "forgotten pianist" though, lol.
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Post by amyghost on Nov 12, 2024 12:28:39 GMT
Great article on a neglected and integral rock instrument. Who knew Sir Elton wrote so well?
And he even mentioned Blossom Dearie!
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Post by Carl LaFong on Nov 12, 2024 12:42:46 GMT
Elton John is synonymous with the piano when it comes to classic rock so I appreciate reading this article. We recently lost Zoot Money, which led me to listen through Eric Burdon and the Animals' albums from the late 1960s, so I'm happy John was able to pay tribute.
Musicians back then were generally so talented that you'd often see guitarists or bassists switch to piano or keyboards. But some musicians made keys their own and a few are mentioned here including Burdon's fellow Animal Alan Price, Price's pal Georgie Fame (the Blue Flames), Brian Auger (Steampacket), Graham Bond (the Organisation), Gary Brooker (Procol Harum), Rod Argent (the Zombies), Ian McLagan (Small Faces), Keith Emerson (the Nice), Steve Winwood (Traffic), Jon Lord (Deep Purple), Rick Wakeman (Yes), and that's just the tip of the rock 'n' roll iceberg, such was the depth of quality at the time. I've been listening to Pete Wingfield (First Slice) recently, another keyboard wizard.
This really is a great article and the comments section reflects this, a pleasant surprise in an age when most everything's being dumbed down for rapid consumption. The passion flows out of John for this subject. Thanks so much.
Yes indeed. Glad you liked it. Good old Reg! |
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Post by Carl LaFong on Nov 12, 2024 12:43:37 GMT
Great article on a neglected and integral rock instrument. Who knew Sir Elton wrote so well? And he even mentioned Blossom Dearie! Blossom rules! |
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Post by bomtombadil on Nov 12, 2024 15:08:07 GMT
Elton John never forgets a penis...um I mean pianist!
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Post by petrolino on Nov 17, 2024 4:11:04 GMT
Great article on a neglected and integral rock instrument. Who knew Sir Elton wrote so well? And he even mentioned Blossom Dearie!
One nice thing is how Elton John's poked fun around while playing up tales of his own monstrous ego, yet he looked up to guys like Burt Bacharach and Neil Sedaka who were virtuosic pianists, not lyricists per se. Now here he is in his vintage, writing a carefully considered article in celebration of the piano (that most virtuosic of orchestral instruments) and showing he knows a thing or two about the power of the written word. I've been playing piano since the age of four and Elton John has inspired me for as long as I can remember, that's just the way it's been.
'I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues'
I'm so glad this article was shared here, wouldn't want to have missed it.
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