Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi Stephen,

Walt's been away on a prolonged business trip, from which he 
probably returned yesterday, but this being a weekend, and holiday, 
I would be surprised if he had his sea legs back yet. I've been able 
to get to a computer here and there, but I've been suffering a 
prolonged absence from the drum world because of a bout of 
arthritis/tendonitis in my right elbow and hand. Arthritis runs in 
the family a bit, but this is the first time that I've experienced 
it, at least to this extent, there. It was undoubtedly exacerbated 
by the amount of drumming that I had been doing of late. Sullen and 
grumpy would be an accurate description of my reaction. I don't know 
how it will all turn out yet. I had a few discussions with Pete 
Corona--an excellent drummer with an extraordinary pedigree--who 
told me that a few years ago, his arthritis was so bad that he 
couldn't lift a glass. I recently heard a recording of his, and I'd 
never have known it, though he had to learn to lead with his off 
hand.

As for the Stones thing, even if I felt up to it, I think Charlie 
Watts has the position sewn up. Funny thing about Watts: Back in the 
olden days, I never had him pegged as a technically proficient 
drummer, by any means. His style didn't bother me, but it didn't 
impress me either. I always enjoyed Ringo better, despite what 
appeared to be his limitations. He played with such flawless 
solidity and command. But lately I've been hearing about Watts'jazz 
technique. He's getting a lot of respectful press now. But I still 
can't hear it--or see it (I caught part of the Stones concert on HBO 
a month or so back). I know that his jazz interests far outweigh his 
rock interests, but is he just so controlled that his finesse isn't 
on display with the Stones? Has anyone heard his big band albums, or 
the tribute album that he made with Jim Keltner?

Ed

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, Jade <jadiebooshkie@y...> wrote:
> He's been around...I saw a few posts earlier this
> week...Walt on the other hand has been MIA
> Jade
> --- brown8700 <brown8700@a...> wrote:
> > Haven't seen a post from our most active member for
> > a week.
> > Hope things are OK.
> > (He probably called got up to do a tour with the
> > Rolling Stones)
> > Stephen
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
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