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Originally Posted by Adje
Yup, couldn't agree more. In fact I dare to say that:
A -I am happy that my last concert was with Patti. It was a perfect farewell!
B -I won't travel abroard for a Meat show anymore because Patti isn't part of the band anymore. For me she delivered at least 30% of the entertainment value and, for me, was always more than just a member of the suporting band.
I believe I compared her situation to that of Ricky Samboa and Bon Jovi a while back.
And although the following sounds like it, I mean no disrespect to Cian and co, but the Races and Vegas could have used a bit of Patti, from what I've seen and heard of it...
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I definitely respect that point of view. Ironically I am glad I didn't see Patti on her own tour this year. Sure there is only so much you can gauge / judge from recordings but from what I saw it wasn't a patch on her April stint in 2014. The band members seemed inexperienced / too young compared to SAS and it showed in the quality of the music imo.
Guess we all have different expectations when going to a show. Although I was shocked Patti left the band in 2006 RAH was still fabulous without her. Two years ago I really wasn't sure I'd see Meat again without Patti. But I think I'd definitely go now if I get the chance. Life does go on with changes and sometimes a change isn't always a bad thing even if it takes a bit of a readjustment with expectations.