Spirit - Live At Rockpalast 1978 (DVD+2CD)

SPIRIT�s concert, a Rockpalast Eurovision broadcast in March 1978, turned out to be one of the highlights of the first Rockpalast series (1977 to 1986). Randy California�s guitar style was strongly influenced by Jimi Hendrix, in who�s band he had played in the tender age of 15. He performed HENDRIX� versions of the DYLAN numbers �Like A Rolling Stone� and �All Along The Watchtower�, adding an imposing bass foundation with his Moog synthesizer, which he operated like the foot pedal of an organ. Randy�s stepfather ED CASSIDY�s drum set-up was impressive and included � like a classical orchestra � two timpani. His drum solos were considered highlights of the concert. Larry �Fuzzy� Knight completed the power trio. Towards the end of the show DICKEY BETTS entered the stage again to jam with SPIRIT. His melodious southern rock guitar presented a striking contrast with RANDY CALIFORNIA�s tougher guitar style.