Monday, May 08, 2006

That Billy Cobham!


Nic you gotta GO Go Go GOOOoooo!
Saw him in 1971 at Newcastle Town Hall and there was so much noise that there was dust and debris coming down off the rafters!
That was with John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra!
Never saw so many drums in one place!

2 comments:

Gem said...

Billy Cobham is top. He is frequently 'sampled' by dance dj's so his trademark beats are often heard in current records . Seriously cool & influential.

Gem said...

...cool bands like Massive Attack (track called 'Safe from Harm') & DJ Shadow.

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