Over the years, even though it violates Bernhard's rules, there have been Ringo critics around here. I am sure many of you are familiar with The Fab Faux, a Beatles tribute band made up of some of the best musicians New York has to offer: Will Lee (the most recorded bass player in history), Rich Pagano, Jimmy Vivino, Frank Agnello and Jack Petruzelli. They play solely to bring the Beatles music to a new audience and try to do exact and faithful versions of the songs. They tour with a string section and a horn section. This allows them to do almost any Beatles song. All five guys sing and this adds tremendous depth to the perfomance. Because of multiple other musical committments they do limited shows but if they come to your town go and see them!
I have attached a video link to a studio recording they did of side 2 of the White album recorded for the Howard Stern show. This may be the best example out there of somone playing Ringo's parts as Ringo played them. You can see and hear how the parts fit the song and Rich Pagano plays them beautifully and truthfully. Watch this and I dare you to ever knock Ringo again.
http://www.vimeo.com/11237479
I look forward to hearing your thoughts about what real players can bring to the table
Paul
I have attached a video link to a studio recording they did of side 2 of the White album recorded for the Howard Stern show. This may be the best example out there of somone playing Ringo's parts as Ringo played them. You can see and hear how the parts fit the song and Rich Pagano plays them beautifully and truthfully. Watch this and I dare you to ever knock Ringo again.
http://www.vimeo.com/11237479
I look forward to hearing your thoughts about what real players can bring to the table
Paul