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Dead and Company vocals

PostPosted:Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:28 am
by henrybacha97
I was wondering today how Dead and Company was going to distribute vocal duties for their upcoming tour, as well as how they were going to manage the harmonies on their songs. During the reunion this summer, the band had one above average singer (Trey) and one very good singer (Bruce Hornsby) to provide some heft on the harmonies that Bobby and Phil weren't able to provide. However, I don't know about harmonies for Dead and Company. Obviously, John Mayer has a good voice and will help out, but who else is singing other than Bobby? Does Oteil Burbidge sing at all? Or Jeff Chimenti? I don't remember him singing at any of the Furthur shows I saw, and he didn't sing during the shows this summer. Also, are we figuring that John is going to take lead vocals on any Jerry songs that the band plays? Bob was singing a lot of those tunes this summer.

Re: Dead and Company vocals

PostPosted:Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:21 am
by gr8fullfred
Who cares?

Re: Dead and Company vocals

PostPosted:Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:52 am
by brbadg
Yes Oteil Burbidge and Jeff Chimenti
both sing.

Re: Dead and Company vocals

PostPosted:Wed Oct 07, 2015 9:07 am
by seamones
gr8fullfred wrote:Who cares?
I am guessing the OP cares. Be nice.

Re: Dead and Company vocals

PostPosted:Wed Oct 07, 2015 9:26 am
by flyingheelhook
gr8fullfred wrote:Who cares?
LOL! My thoughts exactly when I first read the post... :lol:

Re: Dead and Company vocals

PostPosted:Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:20 pm
by strumminsix
Should be interesting. I think Bobby can still bring lead vocals but needs help with backing.

Re: Dead and Company vocals

PostPosted:Wed Oct 07, 2015 3:33 pm
by aiq
Hope they do ok, I will check out a recording I am sure but just not on fire for this.

Re: Dead and Company vocals

PostPosted:Wed Oct 07, 2015 9:27 pm
by WildEye
Loathe to say it, but they gotta be better than Phil. And I was very impressed with Bruce at the CA shows. Note: I love Phil but I have to say when riding in my car my wife (not a head but can name any song) she always asks "why do they let him sing". I say that's not the point.
PS - not trolling to defend or defile Phil - just a comic comment.

Re: Dead and Company vocals

PostPosted:Sat Oct 10, 2015 4:43 am
by Mr.Burns
WildEye wrote:Loathe to say it, but they gotta be better than Phil. And I was very impressed with Bruce at the CA shows. Note: I love Phil but I have to say when riding in my car my wife (not a head but can name any song) she always asks "why do they let him sing". I say that's not the point.
PS - not trolling to defend or defile Phil - just a comic comment.
She's right to question the judgement of anyone that lets Phil sing, he's a terrible singer. There I said it. Everybody was already thinking it anyway. And yeah, who cares? Hell, who even cares who's playing guitar? Apparently it no longer matters.

Re: Dead and Company vocals

PostPosted:Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:48 pm
by pablomago
They had Donna singing at Bonaroo. I thought she did pretty well.