Besides being one of the most successful and influential songwriters and bassists of all time, Paul McCartney plays many other instruments. He is also an excellent drummer and recorded the drum parts on many of his solo songs and with Wings over the decades. Active in the music business since the early 1960s, McCartney had the opportunity to meet and work alongside some of the greatest drummers who ever lived, including, of course, Ringo Starr, as well as The Who’s Keith Moon and Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham. He has expressed particularly interesting views on each of them. Paul McCartney on John Bonham, Keith Moon and Ringo Starr as drummers Paul McCartney has already revealed that his top three favorite drummers are Ringo Starr, followed by John Bonham in second place and Keith Moon in third. He once explained why he believed they were so special and why Ringo was different from the others. "The best compliment I got from that was when I was out in L.A. in 1974 visiting John when he was doing his 'Pussy Cats' album with Nilsson. (...) But I remember Keith saying, 'Say, who was that drummer on Band on the Run?' (grinning). That was the biggest accolade I could get. I mean, my favorite drummers are Ringo, Bonham and Keith. Moony had more flash, and Bonham was a bit more flash, but Ringo is right down the center, never overplays." "We could never persuade Ringo to do a solo. The only thing we ever persuaded him to do was that rumble in 'The End' on Abbey Road. He said (sourly), 'I hate solos.' I agree with him. Those moments in a concert where everyone goes off for a drink. You’re left with this drummer going dabadubba dabadubba, with lights flashing, are a total yawn. A quarter-of-an hour later, the band return, out of their skulls (laughter) to play the last number. The poor drummer left sober as a judge," Paul McCartney told Musician magazine in 1988. Why Ringo Starr was so special according to Paul As Paul said, Ringo was not a "flashy" drummer, which made a lot of people think of him as a player that wasn't that good. However, he said that he was the perfect fit for The Beatles and called him a "powerhouse". "We just fell in love with Ringo's drumming. Ringo was in another band and we used to go see this other band. We said: 'God, that drummer is good'. One night, Pete (Best) couldn't do it and Ringo sat in for him. We all just went: 'Ooooh', it was like 'Oh my God! What is happening?" "There is something funny going on'. Behind us was this powerhouse who was like taking care of the job. We went: 'oh dear'. Even if you're very ill, show up. Don't let Ringo sit in for you," (he joked) in an interview with Howard Stern. Ringo replaced Pete Best on drums in 1962 and was a fundamental part of the group's sound. Paul McCartney agreed that John Bonham's drums sounded like cannons John Bonham and Paul McCartney were friends and had the chance to record together. He played in the demo “Beware My Love” (1975) and in two tracks of the 1979 album “Back To The Egg”, that are called “Rockestra Theme” and “So Glad To See You Here”. McCartney thought he was a really powerful drummer and agreed that his drums sounded like cannons sometimes. “John Bonham was a good friend of mine and I was a great admirer of his. I really liked the power of John. I remember (someone) asking him once ‘How do you want your tom-toms to sound?’ He said: ‘Like cannons!’ That is true. If you listen to something like ‘Kashmir’. There’s a power and he was a very powerful guy,” Paul McCartney said in an interview (Transcribed by Rock and Roll Garage). The Beatle also said over the years that it was fantastic to play with Bonzo, that he was a great friend and a "ballsy drummer". Curiously, when asked by the Brazilian newspaper Estadão in 2019 to list the lineup of a dream band, his choice for the drums was Bonham. Besides the studio work, Bonham had the chance to perform live with Paul in 1979 at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. Also were part of that show were Pete Townshend and John Paul Jones. Keith Moon asked Paul McCartney to join The Beatles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVgaTA-TjuE&pp=ygUkcGF1bCBtY2NhcnRuZXkgam9obiBib25oYW0gMTk3OSBsaXZl Keith Moon and Paul McCartney were also close friends and had the chance to spend time together on several occasions. In fact, McCartney was one of the last people to see The Who drummer alive. The Beatle organized a party on September 6, 1978, to celebrate what would have been Buddy Holly’s 42nd birthday. At the time, he had bought Holly’s publishing rights and had produced the biopic "The Buddy Holly Story". Moon attended the celebration with his girlfriend and was found dead the next day at the age of 32. Curiously, although Moon and Ringo Starr were very good friends, according to The Who’s biographer Mark Blake in the book "Pretend You’re in a War", Moon asked McCartney to join The Beatles in 1966. His relationship with his bandmates at the time was not good, but he later heard from Paul that they were “not looking for a drummer”. Thirty years later, Ringo’s son, Zak Starkey, would become The Who’s drummer. The post Paul McCartney on Bonham, Moon and Ringo as drummers appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.

Sometimes a blank canvas, whether it's decorating a home, an office, or even an outside space, can feel daunting. There are so many styles and options to choose from that, for some, it can feel scary to commit for fear of making the wrong choice. But many home designers advise that one good place to start is by looking at space proportion.Sure, popular paint colors come and go. So do room layouts and rules about mixing and matching furniture. But the 70/30 rule of design is a concept that addresses balance in a space, and it is reemerging as a go-to choice for designers. Interior designer gives tip for implementing the "70/30" rule. www.youtube.com, Julie Jones Design Ruth Doherty explains in a piece for Home and Gardens, "Simply divide the room into a ratio of 70:30 and decorate 70% of the space with your anchor scheme and the other 30% in a different style (or styles), so you have a room that's visually interesting."She quotes Martin Waller, who co-founded Andrew Martin, who explains the 30% part. "Your home should be a reflection of you and your personality, so the 70/30 split rule is perfect because it means you can add in everything you love. There are no boundaries to this look. If you have been inspired by a particular color or texture, whether from the pages of a magazine or from your travels around the world, use this as a starting point."Waller continues, "The key to getting this look right is removing the fear of doing it wrong. It is about creating a mix—blending steel with stone, leather with hessian—and the first area to tackle should always be the walls. There is more wall than anything else in any scheme, so adding interest here is key. This can be achieved through textured wallpapers, wall murals, or through bold hits of color."Some suggest thinking of the space in terms of "two main categories." From the Remarcable Design page, they explain, "At its core, the 70/30 Rule is about creating visual balance by dividing the elements in a room into two main categories, based on their visual weight or prominence." See on Instagram It's pretty simple. For example, let's say a living room has mostly neutral colors. Perhaps the design style is French Country, bringing in lots of wood and wrought iron elements. That's the 70% part. But then one can choose surprising accents like a red wall or a metal sculpture, which can break up the space and make it feel more unique.Doherty also cites designer Mark Lavender (of M. Lavender Interiors), who shares, "I think most designers follow the 70/30 split rule to some extent without necessarily counting up pieces to make sure the split is accurate. I think a truly well-curated room features pieces that complement each other in style while not necessarily all being the same style."In the article, this is illustrated by a photo of a dining room wherein a warm blue paint inhabits most of the walls, but a printed flowery fabric is on the blinds.This rule can be useful when designing backyards and gardens too. Alyssa Longobucco explains in an article for Country Living that the 70/30 Rule of gardening was "originally pioneered by famed garden designer Piet Oudolf" as a method "initially intended to guide the shape of a garden bed." See on Instagram She quotes Helen Lambrakis (co-founder of Garden 26), who shares, "In design, we implement the 70/30 gardening method by creating a clear foundation first, anchoring garden beds with repeat bloomers and textural, long-performing plants. From there, we layer in the seasonal moments—the unexpected pops that shift with time and place. It’s a ratio that gives a garden both longevity and spirit.”In whatever space one is using this rule, the ratio is meant to inspire that "wow" factor. Group 3 Interior Design's site points out that "Unlike other design ratios, such as the 60/40 or 50/50 rules, the 70/30 rule offers a more pronounced distinction between dominant and accent elements. This distinction allows for a clearer visual hierarchy, making it easier to guide the viewer’s attention through the space."

Few moments can unite a group of disparate strangers like a beautiful pre-game rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." But this one happened to be extra special: Before a New York Islanders hockey match on Saturday, December 12, 104-year-old World War II Army veteran Dominick Critelli performed a haunting solo-saxophone arrangement of the American national anthem. The NHL team’s viral YouTube video opens with Critelli, who’s wearing a "World War II Veteran" hat, being helped to his seat. After the announcer hypes his arrival and the crowd breaks out into thunderous applause, the centenarian gently smiles, waves to the crowd, sits down, and adjusts his mouthpiece. The performance itself is lovely, highlighted by his smooth, gentle vibrato and an impressively sustained final note. The reaction is equally powerful, as the crowd in the 17,000-capacity venue breaks out into loud chants of "USA! USA!" - YouTube www.youtube.com "Not flashy. No crazy notes or showmanship. Just 100% patriotism."People really responded to the video online. Here are some of the top YouTube comments: "He needs to play that at the Super Bowl!""104 and holding notes. God bless him and those who were with him.""This man is a National treasure. All of our Veterans are. To live through one of the world's biggest wars and still live to 104.""The greatest generation indeed, God bless you sir""Made me cry just seeing him.waving and saluting to the fans and flag and for the thunderous ovation the fans gave him. He is an American treasure.""I’m half his age and don’t have near that lung capacity.Good for him!!!""The life [he’s] lived. Salute.""I was at the game. It was an unbelievable experience. Not only to have this amazing person lead the way with the national anthem, but the crowd singing along in such a subtle tone. It was a very emotional experience""I think because things are so bad right now that this brought me to tears right away. And another thing, never forget that it ain’t over till it’s over. You’re young as you think you are.""Not flashy. No crazy notes or showmanship. Just 100% patriotism. Exactly how it should be played. Thank you for your service." - YouTube www.youtube.com Just the latest public honor for Dominick CritelliCritelli spoke to The New York Post ahead of the performance, sharing his experience of receiving the French Legion of Honor in 2024 for helping liberate France during World War II. “[French President Emmanuel Macron] pins a medal on me, kisses me on both cheeks," and I ask, ‘If I’m a knight, where’s my sword and horse?’" he said. The veteran also credited his longevity to what the publication calls a "nightly half-glass of wine."Of course, even if "The Star-Spangled Banner" has a simple, well-known melody, that doesn’t make it easy to perform—especially with thousands of people gazing out from the audience. When a classic rendition comes along, like Pentatonix’s five-part harmonies at a 2024 NFL game, we tend to remember it fondly. - YouTube www.youtube.com

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