Having traveled fairly extensively I found that folk Down Under were very generous in letting me participate (even having to borrow a bass) while in the US you were rarely even called.
Exception was Hawaii, where I had a warm welcome and was called first!
But if they’d played to backing tracks would you have been happy? Interesting question...
i have tended to enjoy bands who improvise, hence you get a different show every time - well, to an extent.
Thanks. As it happens I was due to go to the ToP gig but was diverted by Robert Plant playing a secret gig in a small theatre up the road...
and he had no bass player whatsoever!
Bladdy hell. He was good.... Backed John Fogerty too, listen to Bootleg...
https://youtu.be/WWQxImfhIqw
And an emotional tribute from Kenny Loggins.
https://www.kennyloggins.com/news.php?article=rip-george-hawkins-jr
Requiem For The Timeless Vols 1 and 2 by Johnny Rogan
This two-volume history of one of American music’s most influential bands cost £22 and £30 per book when originally published. Quite simply it’s one of the most impressive music books ever researched. In as new condition.
Both exceed 1000 pages but are very readable. Price includes UK postage.