:hotjump:This may seem blasphmous, but the new Lizzy is quite alright with me (at least the one I saw last year.... although they apparently have another new rhythm section, so that's getting to be a bit much to swallow). I met the band members on two occassions, and they were very friendly and gracious, especially Scott Gorham. Plus, although there was no Phil in sight, the performance was energetic, impassioned, well-delivered, and a plain joy to see and hear. So I can't fault the new lineup there. I was barely even born when "Live And Dangerous" came out, so I was grateful just to see the band in any form at all. I actually was skeptical about Sykes fronting the band instead of Phil, and he is definitely no Phil, but it was still pretty damn good. Brian Downey was obviously missed, but man, Tommy Aldridge played his ass off like few drummers I have ever seen!
Interestingly, I have also seen a local Lizzy tribute band called Vagabond Kings (see vagabondkings.net) on several occasions, and they obviously love the music, and they do about as good a job as you could expect from a tribute band. I guess I feel the same way about the "new" Lizzy: they may not be the original, but both bands, in my opinion, do about the best one could expect.
By the way, I heard Gorham and Sykes are thinkin of recording together. That would be very cool to hear, but that's also where I would draw the line on using the Lizzy name. They should do it under some other nam, but I hope they do put out an album.:Spin:
