While I haven’t heard it in a while, I have really good memories of Crusade. That was the album where I remember thinking that Mick Taylor was going to be the next blues god. His playing on that album truly stunned me—especially considering that he was still a teenager when the LP was recorded!!!—and it was no great surprise when, a couple of years later, the Stones recruited him to replace Brian Jones. I still think Mick is one of the VERY best guitarists on the planet, and I wish he got the praise and reputation he deserved, ‘cause he deserves a LOT. :yes: :yes: :yes:
Has anyone heard that album Too Hot for Snakes, on which Mick guests with roots-rocker Carla Olson and her band? Holy s*$it, what a show! They do a bunch of great tunes, but one of the standouts is a cover of the Stones’ “Silver Train” (on which Taylor played originally). His slide work, always an important part of his playing, is simply incredible.
