cedar Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Not sure how to embed this video - which a pal posted today on Facebook - but great piano work here. Video just says it's pre-Amsterdam show, but I don't know how old it is (or who is playing piano). I'm sure someone here will know. https://vk.com/video181975573_456239169 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richforman Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I think that's the Stones' longtime piano man, Chuck Leavell. Rich Forman Yamaha MOXF8, Korg Kronos 2-61, Roland Fantom X7, Ferrofish B4000+ organ module, Roland VR-09, EV ZLX12P, K&M Spider Pro stand, Yamaha S80, Korg Trinity Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George88 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 It is indeed Chuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedar Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 So it must be from years ago. I don't think Chuck's hair is still that color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 He is the musical director. This is probably from Voodoo Lounge. From the look of the dressing room door sign it is the same as my buddy who gave me some of the same ones when he worked for that tour so it dates it to 1994. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustar Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Wow, I must really be getting old. Chuck Leavell is known around here as the Allman Brothers Band pianist who formed his own group "Sea Level" and later went to work for the Stones. Yamaha P-515, Hammond SK1, Casio PX5s, Motif ES rack, Kawai MP5, Kawai ESS110, Yamaha S03, iPad, and a bunch of stuff in the closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roygBiv Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I think once you play with the Stones, all your prior accomplishments are forgotten and you are thereafter forever known as "the guy who plays with the Stones" I was going to give some examples but then one wandered in at the 3 min mark in that video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Something special about a bunch of folks sitting around the piano, singing their hearts out. Including the Rolling Stones. Love it. Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I think once you play with the Stones, all your prior accomplishments are forgotten and you are thereafter forever known as "the guy who plays with the Stones" I was going to give some examples but then one wandered in at the 3 min mark in that video. He has been with them really since about the time the 81 tour started. Ian died in 1985 so Chuck has had the gig since then as far as I know. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Just an FYI, that domain's security cert is incorrect, and it's on the block list by OpenDNS, so I'd advise folks to be careful before clicking that link... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 He has been with them really since about the time the 81 tour started. Ian died in 1985 so Chuck has had the gig since then as far as I know. I know he toured with Stu before he passed. He's told the story that Stu would have a piano rented for each gig. Chuck asked him why he did that with all the dogs out there. Stu replied, "ah, but once in a while you get a beaut!" Chuck toured with Clapton around the time Clapton did Unplugged and was on the show with him. After he went back with the Stones, Clapton never called him back and Chuck doesn't know why. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Rhythm Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 This is one of my all-time favorite Chuck videos. To me, it shows Chuck's genius. It has floated around Facebook for a while. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 He has been with them really since about the time the 81 tour started. Ian died in 1985 so Chuck has had the gig since then as far as I know. I know he toured with Stu before he passed. He's told the story that Stu would have a piano rented for each gig. Chuck asked him why he did that with all the dogs out there. Stu replied, "ah, but once in a while you get a beaut!" Chuck toured with Clapton around the time Clapton did Unplugged and was on the show with him. After he went back with the Stones, Clapton never called him back and Chuck doesn't know why. Joe I think that was 1991-1992 with Clapton. That is true about him renting pianos. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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