[Slowhand] Band Intros

[Jeff Elliott]

The only intro EC does these days seems to be when he shouts out for a solo
from one of his band mates ("Take it Andy!").  Of course, with no drum solos
(thank you very much...my very personal opinion), there's little call for
announcing the drummer.  Perhaps it's also due to the fact that most members
of the band are fairly well known by now, with the notable exception of Abe
Laboriel, Jr. (I did not know his name but now recognize him after watching
a Paul McCartney DVD over and over again).

Cheers, 
Jeff
-----Original Message-----
From: Mel Boss [mailto:darmel at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 11:47 AM
To: slowhand at planet-torque.com
Subject: [Slowhand] Band Intros

I do rather thing that it sucks when E doesn't introduce the band. "Cocaine"
(the song that is :-) always used to be the vehicle for that.Introducing the
band provides an opportunity to connect with the audience, and it's
informative too. Not a big deal, but I personally miss it when it's absent.
Other opinions?
Mel