in contrast to most Prog bands, their songs feature very simple (but effective) drumming; and whilst David Gilmour is one of the most acclaimed guitarists in rock, the band did not have a keyboardist given to long, ‘showpiece’ solos in the dazzling style of a Rick Wakeman or Keith Eme...
Whereas true interludes like “Embryo,”“Orchid” and “Don't Start (Too Late)” sound like studio knock-offs, distractedly captured in between takes, “Fluff,” for all its simplicity, was clearly premeditated and intertwined with several guitar melodies in counterpoint, plus Rick Wakeman’s ...
since their salad days as struggling musicians) was very keen to play drums on “Sabbra Cadabra,” but with all due respect to the great Bonzo, we’re quite happy with Bill Ward’s performance, thank you very much. Ditto Rick Wakeman’s keyboard contributions to the song (paid for in ...
Steve Miller Band (1976): Dotted with a trio of trippy, fun-loving '70s standards, 'Fly Like an Eagle' found Steve Miller in full command of his new party-rock-in-space amalgam. Dig deeper, and there are some intriguing atmospheric items that only add context to the hits you know and...
Santana (1970): Carlos Santana's shamanistic guitar served as the lodestar as his band brilliantly stirred in elements of rock, salsa, jazz and blues -- completely transforming Tito Puente's "Oye Como Va" and Fleetwood Mac's "Black Magic Woman" along the way. ...