I agree with everything said in praise of CC.
I don't agree with a single word attacking Patti.
Does the band need a second female vocal?
Does a fat man need one more pie?
No, but it puts a smile on his face.
If we were to consider only what Meat "needs" he'd be in a 4 piece band.
CC has brought a lot to the role.
I liked her playing guitar, I liked her vocal work (especially her performance of 45 Seconds and how it worked so well in the show).
She did a great jod.Added another dimention.Again, to mention particular songs, Gimme Shelter was much stronger for her involvement, as was my personal concert favourite song (apart from Bat
) Lemon.
That is just to mention a couple of personal favourites.
And yes, she was also easy on the eye.I don't have a problem with that, and i'm certainly not going to hold it agaist her
Being lucky enough to meet her a couple of times, I can also testify that she is a genuinley nice person who took time to say hi to the fans, sign autographs, pose for photos, even after a hard night performing with the band.
She even seemed to enjoy doing that.
Was she a
vital part of the band?
No.
Did she enhance the band with her talent?
Did her contribution bring a new dimention to certain songs?
Was she a warm and gracious presence while meeting fans?
Will she be missed by many?
Yes, to all of the above.
I don't blame Meat if he doesn't replace her as her role was not a
vital one, but she sure as hell brought a lot to the extra role.
A quote springs to mind from American Yakuza (classic movie huh?) that goes something like........
"If all I wanted was what I need, i'd be living in a cardboard box with a blow up doll".