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John had a very distinctive "guitar player" style on banjo; I am convinced he did all the banjo work on the albums. His playing is almost exclusively dominated by forward rolls. That's not a style that a bluegrass player, or pro-banjo player would use. ("Low Bridge" is all forward roll.) In the studio, they would record the instrument tracks first; then overdub the vocals; then overdub "sweetening" vocals on the choruses. My point is that the instrument tracks had to be perfect before they added any vocals. John would have plenty of time to get it right. Previous Message
Always curious about John's banjo "work". Having, seen the Nick, Bob, John, trio at least ten times over the years, I always noted that John's "Live" banjo contributions were minimal. Thinking perhaps Capital would have a a "Ringer" on hand. It's well publicized that Glen Campbell played a 6 string banjo on Rev. Mr. Black, but for actual 5 string work they wouldn't need to look very far for a true pro. TC Previous Message
I revisited "16" last night and was reminded again why "Low Bridge" is a favorite of mine. It's an upbeat, rollicking ditty with one of Stewart's finest banjo breaks IMHO. Being minimally literate in matters regarding computers, can you perhaps find and post on the chance that others might like to hear it again? Thanks.
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