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I think the original lineup is untouchable from anyone, ever. Comparing to that just seems silly when you lsten to the absolute magic on the old recordings.
That old stuff is to me in a league that will never, ever be touched again. Is the new ABB good? They are very good. Dickey Betts is very good. Would some of the magic come back with him in the band now? I personally doubt it, not due to his musical ability, but due to the chemistry of that old magic is gone and it is indeed 30 years later. That is life and evolution. Humpty Dumpty can't be glued back togethor, unfortunately, due to fate and change. It is depressing to see the Beacon run bring out the naysayers each year, but it shows the depth of emotion the original line up brings out in us. I sense bitterness that is useless maybe???