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Aynsley Dunbar drum solo from 1978

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[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAAJe4rCx3s[/ame]

Posted on 13 years ago
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So many memories:

1) One of the best concerts I ever saw was Journey supported by Montrose (with Steve Smith) and Van Halen in late 1977 (fairly certain). Van Halen stole the show, which isn't to say that the other bands weren't any good.

2) One of my favorite albums is Zappa and the Mothers "Live at Fillmore East, June 1971." Aynsley is layin' it down. R-rated, but excellent.

3) Aynsley was a guest at a wedding banquet I performed at a few years ago in Santa Barbara. The hosts persuaded him to sit in. He was a little loud for the room, but he did no damage because he has good technique. It was a pleasure to watch him up close.

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• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
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• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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To me it's a close tie as to who the best Journey drummer was, Aynsley or Steve. Don't know much about Prairie Prince though.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Man Aynsley is one of my favorites! His work on the first three Journey albums and and his stuff with Zappa was just awesome

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Sailing2Deen Castronova is pretty solid now too. He is also an excellent singer of the Journey catalog. I like his whole stage presence and delivery.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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A friend saw Ansley with Eric Burdon (sp?) a few years ago...........

I used to have a couple of import Ansley LP's with his old band called Blue Whale........

I remember 1 LP being French made..........

Blair

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Posted on 13 years ago
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From blairndrums

A friend saw Ansley with Eric Burdon (sp?) a few years ago...........I used to have a couple of import Ansley LP's with his old band called Blue Whale........I remember 1 LP being French made..........Blair

You ever hear The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation? Its some pretty good bluesy stuff

1973 Slingerland Phantom 13,16,22
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
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Yes,I had one by them also..........

I sold around 1,400 of my LP's a few months back..........

Some were VERY rare,and most were in great shape..............

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
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From blairndrums

Yes,I had one by them also..........I sold around 1,400 of my LP's a few months back..........Some were VERY rare,and most were in great shape..............

Ah man I just started buying vinyls, I probably would have lifted a few off ya. Oh well missed that boat Toilet

1973 Slingerland Phantom 13,16,22
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
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The cool thing in those days was real double bass drums they sound so good compared to a double pedal on one base drum and Aynsley always used them well..

Posted on 13 years ago
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