Wow! when I started this thread, I never realised it would become so interesting and informative.

I suppose there's no harm in me naming the group that started me thinking. As M.Ted said, they;ve been at the top so long that my opinion's certainly not going to harm them. It was Booker T and the MGs. As smooth, professional and gracious now as they ever were, and it was a great night.

Several people mentioned that solos gave the drummer a chance to share the spotlight. I suppose there may have been an element of that, as their original drummer, Al Jackson, is sadly no longer with us, so stepping in to work with Booker T, Duck Dunn and Steve Cropper, who have worked together for so long, must be a bit daunting.

And maybe other posters are right, too, and I just have no appreciation of rhythm. I did use to be a morris dancer, after all!

Thanks very much,
a wiser and better informed Bainbo