Re: (TV) Putting a Temporary Cap on One's Talent / RE: Playing with Patti in the Dark

[Keith Allison <keith@marquee.demon.co.uk>]

In message 
<B2D7C52AFC38D61181940004763B1B0A02146E37@vntmail03.volpe.dot.gov>, 
"Casey, Leo J" <Leo.J.Casey@Volpe.dot.gov> writes
> Speaking of clichid, I always thought Kaye's playing was pretty 
> pedestrian and predictable both on Smith's studio stuff and in concert 
> (he's better as a producer of other bands or compilations). Ironically, 
> would bet Patti Smith would not have succeeded as well commercially if 
> she had had a better guitarist. I.e., in order to make it commercially 
> you almost need to have a guitarist who plays hackneyed solos that 
> appeal to the mass audience.

Hey, you can't have 2 stars in one band :)
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