I saw Cheap Trick and Heart a couple months ago.
Cheap Trick was ok, a little out of tune, played their hits, one 'new' song. I mean, it's great they can get on stage and still rock it - Robin Zander was still dressed up as always and could hit most notes - his son Robin was on guitar and really rocked it and sounds just like his dad. Rick Nielsen and his son Daxx duo was pretty amazing - Daxx is a really good drummer. It's as if the boys are taking over for their dads. Amazing!
Then there was Heart. Ann Wilson rolled onto the stage in a wheelchair - FML - felt like I was watching geriatric concert. I felt bad that Ann is not in great health. Her sister Nancy however still is an amazing guitarist. Ann sounded pretty good and could hit most notes.
I think though that is my last geriatric concert. Anyone else feel the same way?
Ya, I’ve worked my share of these type shows.
But even like Zappas it won’t be the same. Probably shouldn’t. But sometimes better too. Van Halens meh.
Heart, Nancy was the voice Ann was/is the show, on several levels.
The rest, if it doesn’t have at least have 3 original members its a tribute band.
A lit of bands I did, at my level, only missing one member, except Synyard.
Jefferson Starship and Starship both only missing Grace Slick, but I think the replacements pulled it off.
Goes with the territory of growing old <shrug>
