CARL PALMER BAND LEGACY ELP THE CANYON CLUB 4/11/2013

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Why is Carl Palmer more metal than you?

Perhaps you don’t think Carl Palmer is a heavy metal drummer. 

Think again.  Carl and his trio tore through a lot of the ELP catalog.  The songs were ripping.   The band went completely off, and, if some of it wasn’t metal, then I don’t know what is……. 

He’s obviously known for his excellent playing and this trio really highlights the great music.   HIs influence on other great drummers is undeniable. 

Paul Bielatowicz is an underrated master of the guitar.  Few can play with the technical precision and technical accuracy that he brings to the band.  And Simon Fitzpatrick, who Carl recruited from a metal band, is one of the most inventive bass players you could ever see in a live band. 

I saw this band play here at The Canyon about 2 1/2 years ago.   They are one of the best…

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