Legendary Firefall multi-instrumentalist David Muse dies from cancer at age 73

That's too bad. The first time I saw Firefall was probably around 1979-1980 when they opened for The Marshall Tucker Band in a huge arena in Houston. They were a great live band and were much more a rock/southern-rock band live than their pop ballads that got most of the airplay let on.

Maybe ten years later, after their popularity had waned, I saw them again in a small (albeit packed) small club. I don't think David Muse was with them at that time, nor was their lead singer Rick Roberts, but they still put on a good show. They didn't quite have the sound of their heyday that made them big stars, though.

The time I saw them in Houston was one of my favorite concerts of all time. Great music that I saw with good friends. It doesn't get much better than that. I can still visualize it after all these years.

Thanks for the memories, David. RIP.
 
Here's a good version of Strange Way from 2016 that showcases Muse's talents — especially at the end. It has kind of a Stones' Time Waits for No One vibe to it.
 

SeniorBen said:
Here's a good version of Strange Way from 2016 that showcases Muse's talents — especially at the end. It has kind of a Stones' Time Waits for No One vibe to it.
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I had never heard him play an extended solo. He and the band were amazing. I really enjoyed his improv! The ending reminded me of Jethro Tull. Thanks so much for "knowing" and sharing this with us! :love:(y)(y)
 
Paco Dennis said:
I had never heard him play an extended solo. He and the band were amazing. I really enjoyed his improv! The ending reminded me of Jethro Tull. Thanks so much for "knowing" and sharing this with us! :love:(y)(y)
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I was thinking the same thing with Muse's solo... that it sounded like Ian Anderson.

A lot of bands had flautists back in the '70s... Marshall Tucker Band, Blind Faith, Jethro Tull... Music was so much more interesting back then.
 
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