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Post by Rabbit Dog on Aug 19, 2019 16:51:16 GMT -5
Did Sterling actually play anything on the Big Thing album?
I didn't think that he did as he's not credited on the sleeve and the timeline on DD.com mentioned him being hired for the tour, which was after the album was recorded.
But then I'm sure Nick Rhodes mentioned Sterling playing drums on Big Thing in an interview towards the end of the recording sessions.
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Post by aftertherain on Aug 21, 2019 5:44:37 GMT -5
No mention now of Warren. this is a band that has moved on and any interview will only include Paper Gods, 40th or the years 1981 - 1985. According to the timeline, Warren is still mentioned: Warren Cuccurullo becomes a permanent member of Duran Duran, as they release their sixth studio album Liberty and the singles “Violence of Summer (Love’s Taking Over)” and “Serious.” To the disappointment of their fans, the band chooses not to tour. I just find it odd that they don't have Sterling mentioned - naturally I read both pages of this thread, but c'mon, they MADE him a band member and he has writing credits. Warren is also mentioned on the songbook series straight from the horses mouth, where SLB himself infact confesses that WC was indeed a virtuoso and IMO during the discussion SLBs face suggests a certain sadness or disappointment. Now I hope no one jumps to any conclusions thinking that I'm suggesting SLB wants warren back ASAP coz I'm not implying that at all, I'm just sharing that the look on SLBs face is one of, "it is what it is". Unfortunately I'm unable to find this particular interview moment and post the actual clip.
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Post by madoldlu on Aug 21, 2019 9:26:48 GMT -5
I'm sure they all respected Warren's musical talents. I think the regret might stem more from thinking, "..too bad he was a jerk to work with!"
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Post by More Play Time on Aug 21, 2019 10:12:06 GMT -5
For me it seemed Warren fell slowly out of love with the band, as later guitar solos from him seemed to lack the flair or the drama of the TWA sessions, and even on TY he seemed more of a session player.
I dont know enough about Sterling to comment really. He seemed right for the House/Hip Hop culture but it was short lived.
I think the band have always tried to stay current and focus on the current lineup (except for Dom) and maybe royalties from their back catalogue also includes a clause for 'future appearances' either written, vocal or implied. Its a shame they have to re-write characters out of the story, and in 100 years people might forget the bands dynamic evolution and only remember 'the stars'. Non of this seemed to be happening before the millennium, where politics didnt seem to be an issue, but I guess like everything, everything changes.
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Post by aftertherain on Aug 21, 2019 11:30:13 GMT -5
Warren is also mentioned on the songbook series straight from the horses mouth, where SLB himself infact confesses that WC was indeed a virtuoso and IMO during the discussion SLBs face suggests a certain sadness or disappointment. Now I hope no one jumps to any conclusions thinking that I'm suggesting SLB wants warren back ASAP coz I'm not implying that at all, I'm just sharing that the look on SLBs face is one of, "it is what it is". Unfortunately I'm unable to find this particular interview moment and post the actual clip. Simon is a pro at hiding true feelings - he is, after all, experienced at playing with the media. However, I will keep saying until I’m blue in the face, that the band have never sounded as cutting edge as they did with WC in the band. They are poorer without him - maybe not in the financial sense but certainly in quality. I Totally agree with you gosb
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Post by oakey on Aug 22, 2019 17:19:10 GMT -5
Well DD’s facebook page shared a post by Warren yesterday in which he discloses that Serious was recorded by him in his birthday suit 😀 on WC’s birthday Thought only Martin Gore did that...
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