many bands are defined by a single character . . . Cure, Motorhead being 2 good examples. lose that and its gone
However many great bands are just a well balanced team . . . it is entirely possible to recreate the same passion, sound and atmosphere with what is effectively a dep . . . . I saw...
The Dials have 4 memebers, 2 founding . . . I replaced a bass player who had been guitarist in Dr Feelgood for 7 years . . . ironically at the time, I was playing in a blues band ( The Ant Hill mob) who supported them. They are barely a tribute act these days, nothing like the original band.
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