Re: (TV) Drums & Schwartzberg/Ficca/Willson-Piper

[Keith Allison <keith@marquee.demon.co.uk>]

In message 
<0351E411702FA84A966DD30E5519124B5304EE@vntmail03.volpe.dot.gov>, 
"Casey, Leo J" <Leo.J.Casey@Volpe.dot.gov> writes
> Two theories:
> 1) some of the Verlaine's feelings about Ficca's drumming over the 
> years might be explained by Schwartzberg's remarks on what Verlaine 
> likes and doesn't
> like
> the drummer to do.

I'm reminded of a remark told to me by someone close to Television (and 
it *wasn't* Richard L) about something that happened during a rehearsal 
when Verlaine lost his temper and shouted at Ficca, "This isn't a 
fucking jazz band!".

Obviously Billy, while perfect for Television, doesn't fit into Tom's 
structure for his own recording (only appearing on Warm and Cool). Even 
though, during a Television gig, it's Tom and Billy who seem to connect 
and control the flow of the show. And, of course, Billy's been there 
from the very start.


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