@@user-rx1fs7xn5p they are both kind of meh though...i am more of a dangelo mononeon dude. Lenny cannot shred and bruno is too pop. But they are ok. especially in the bank account dept.
Prince really gave Dez the lead guitar spotlight in a way i don't believe he gave it to any of his other guitarists. And since he had really entered the time period where he micromanaged every detail of his career, especially his live show, he must have not only really liked Dez' playing, but he must have really believed he would never let him down.
Prince knew that, like himself, Dez was a rocker so he knew Dez could handle the parts. After Dez left there was never another rocker at guitar in Princes' band.
Prince actually gave Wendy some room. She soloed on When Doves Cry, Little Red Corvette, Darling Nikki and the Beautiful Ones off the top of my head. I saw the Purple Rain and Parade Tours. She just wasn't as good of a lead rock player until years after she, Lisa and Bobby were let go. I've seen her play the Purple Rain solo note for note. But she couldn't have done that back then. She wasn't bad. Just wasn't as good as Dez at the time
Wow, second time I've now heard Lady Cab Driver live in different 1999 shows. Never even knew he ever performed it. Don't get no better than this. Thanks for posting it.
+spinalcrackerbox No way, Dez is, has, and will always be the man! He took a back seat when he found religion. Had that not been the case, I'm guessing he would have went on to be a noted guitarist in his own right of all time.
+spinalcrackerbox Hey, you're right, and I should have been more clear. Universally he is underrated, it's just to me, I know his capabilities and he is a great. In fact, maybe less than 3 percent of America's population know who he is, unlike many other legendary guitarists.
+discoAL Not at all! It's an incredible song, the BEST version ever was recorded on November 30 , 1982 in Detroit. It has an incredible bass solo by Brown Mark and extended lyrics by Prince!!!! No other version can compare. It was released on the bootleg "City Lights Vol. 3" The 1999 Tour Soundboard collection, if you ever come across it don't hesitate to purchase it! You won't be disappointed!
+Unkle Al dumbass comment. dude is/was a crazy good guitarist. sounded fine to me and everything they did was done to prince's standard.. he left on his own.
Unkle Al do you really want to get into why a guitar might not sound great? beyond the player, there's sound engineering, bad recording, equipment issues. the point is, dez is a badass and you're a nobody commenting for a negative reason. enjoy the show or find something better to do with your time.
