VK
You can't change the world but you can change yourself.
ITA, VaIsFEL. Don has complained about drumming hurting his back since the Hotel California tour IIRC. So although I like seeing him behind the kit, especially on Eagles songs, if it works better for him to keep his drumming to a minimum, then I can live with it.
"People don't run out of dreams: People just run out of time ..."
Glenn Frey 11/06/1948 - 01/18/2016
Me too. I think they cancelled a show because of his back issues and if spending more time upfront will help his health, I'm all for it. Did I also hear something about his knee? Playing drums during their long shows is like riding a bicycle for 3 hours. Ouch. Plus -- try singing at the same time. I'd rather have them all healthy and whole and if that means less Don drum-time, so be it.
Yeah, these guys are in their sixties. You can't tell me they don't have aches and pains! Lol! I think as Don ages his drumming will obviously have to stop.
~ Cathy ~
And I dream I'm on vacation 'Cause I like the way that sounds,
It's a perfect occupation for me.
As sad as it is, that's the truth. It's understandable that there will be a point at which he can't do it anymore. I love seeing Don back there behind his drums! But that being said, I equally enjoy watching him sing up front, because you are really able to see the emotion and soul he puts into his singing. For instance, Heart of the Matter in the HFO dvd.
At the show in Vegas, when he was up front, he played to the crowd, singing, smiling and laughing, gesturing. Sometimes he can seem kind of stiff, but he wasn't that night and the crowd did love it.
VK
You can't change the world but you can change yourself.
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Suzanne
Awww, it's actually so sad that Don's drumming causes him back pain. He really is a super drummer, and it would be a pity if it comes to a point where he can't play drums anymore.
This is probably a stupid assumption, but I wonder if there is a chiropractor or physiotherapist who can help Don with his back pain? I'm sure he has already looked into this, but I still wonder. Chiropractors can do wonderful things for backs - I speak from experience.
I've got a peaceful, easy feeling
And I know Glenn won't let me down
To add my 2 cents, I really enjoy and prefer Don playing drums. Especially the older songs. I do enjoy seeing him play guitar and being up front too, so a mix is good for me.
I would hate to see the day that the Eagles performed and Don never played drums at all. That would be too sad for me.
"They will never forget you 'till somebody new comes along"
1948-2016 Gone but not forgotten