Ringo Starr - Live in Michigan - 14. Conquistador (Gary Brooker)

Pine Knob Theatre, May 30th 1997.
Procol Harum is the self-titled first album by British rock band Procol Harum, released in September 1967. The original Deram release of the LP included a large poster of the album cover artwork by Dickinson.
Though the album was recorded on multi-track, it was issued in mono-only in the UK, and in mono and rechanneled stereo in the US. Despite extensive searching, the original multi-track tapes have not been located and thus a stereo mix of the original 10 tracks may never be possible. Several alternate takes (marked + in the list, below), however, have been mixed into stereo and are available on CD.

[@AmigaMan500]

Too much talent on that stage.......WOW!

[@santiagoegeagomez7159]

RIP Gary Brooker! Thank you for your great legacy!

[@henryhiguera2659]

Ringo just understands how to keep this music alive. He always connected wit the fans with the least pretension and knows how to bring all of this music back with a kind of fresh wonder, I don't know how to put it. All the baggage is somehow left behind. Ringo is a magician and a genius at this. I've never liked Frampton as much as on these tracks.

[@goonbelly5841]

Thank you Ringo for bringing these great musicians together to play this great music.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

So sad to hear that Gary Brooker passed away on February 19. He was a great musican. May he rest in peace. Cheers! ✌️

[@richardfurlott4243]

It doesn't get any better then this ! Living pros !

[@FlyingGemSparkly]

When music like this comes on I’m not actually a fat balding 58yr old man but a skinny 17 yr old kid with long flowing locks with this tune on an 8 track player smokin’ doobies..........IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!! Ha Ha! 😂

[@dan-w1t9b]

If the walls at Pine Knob in Clarkston, Michigan could talk, oh the stories we'd hear!

[@cyaz1967]

Gary Brooker is a legend. Just found out two days ago he died. RocknRoll Heaven just gained another great performer.

[@neil1390]

I was fortunate to see the first Ringo All star band,in 1989, wish I had seen this lineup too! They nailed this song,Gary Brooker , just WoW!

[@tommyrawlings3046]

Great performance of a classic song by one of the most underrated vocalist/composers ever!

[@imisseveryone2716]

Watching this footage just reminds me of why Gary Brooker was my absolute idol when I was a kid. Every time I saw Procol Harum in concert, I barely took my eyes off him. I loved BJ and Trower but nothing beat watching Brooker singing at the piano, he was amazing. Shine on Brightly my friend, say hello to BJ. Thanks for the music, the beautiful, beautiful music that came only from Procol Harum.

[@giovanna722]

He was mine, too! I'm a classically trained piano player and Bach lover. I just adored how Gary took the baroque element and brought it right into the 20th century. What a band ! And the lyrics! Gary Brooker, Stevie Winwood, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker- I loved them all.

[@nicholasdenise5594]

Rest In Peace Gary

[@robertjacobs8745]

RIP Gary Brooker. I found out just now that he passed away

[@guydertinger7113]

Gary Brookers voice seems to have not faded one bit , awesome

[@ryank5761]

This was 20 years ago though...

[@4747robo]

Ryan K and it was this performance that was being referenced to with regard to Brookers voice. What in God’s name did you think he was talking about?

[@alan30189]

@@ryank5761 He's 75 years old now, so this was when he was 52.

[@ryank5761]

@@4747robo That guy made the comment as if this were a recent performance and his voice hadn't faded at all. At the time of this video he was in his early 50s so it isn't really that surprising that his voice had not faded. What "in God's name" did you think I was talking about?

[@ryank5761]

@@alan30189 Yes, i know that. So it's not really a surprise that his voice hadn't faded since he was in his early 50s. That was the entire point of my comment.

[@newcastlerabbit]

Frampton kicks some serious ass in this! Sound he gets is incredible.

[@janjanet8045]

Yesss... Frampton is smokin... Damb...

[@lastrada52]

Jack Bruce on bass...Simon Kirke on drums...Peter Frampton playing Procol Harum lead guitar? Damn Frampton's solo on this is excellent. Still think the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra version is the most epic version but Frampton's excellent & commendable as a Procol lead guitarist. Brooker is always superb.This entire performance is blistering and Ringo Starr -- he puts together some of the finest fiery & memorable rock shows with his AllStarrBand.

[@currywurstislife4916]

This is my favorite version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql7dpZyVpqZ7qaM

[@jduff59]

I agree about Peter on this song - he's so underrated and so versatile. He completely understood this song.

[@leiferickson9666]

The Ringo All Stars, seen this lineup many years back, they were Awsome in Milwaukee Wi.!!.@SUMMERFEST........🍁

[@krisscanlon4051]

Frampton must of been delighted to take Trowers spot! What a line up! Jeebus!

[@rons5059]

I was there and the hairs on my body stood at full attention. I've seen countless concerts and am always asked about my favorites - this is #1/2. East Lansing then Clarkston. Energy. Fun. the guys on stage just enjoyed themselves - I miss those days.

[@richardfurlott4243]

Fabulous version !!! Doesn't get any better !!!

[@Bpbp7345]

Hey! I was there!! This was at Pine Knob. Ringo's All Starr Band. What a great show/band. He also did Simple Sister. A memorable night, indeed!!

[@trespatines8698]

They pulled this off! What a great version of a phenomenal song! So much talent on that stage.

[@MrAuell]

This is great! Brooker is one of the greatest singers there is! With Frampton scorching on the guitar this version is one of the best!

[@richardfurlott4243]

Absolutely the BEST of rock !! To have been there would have something to remember forever in LIFE !!!!!

[@jimshepherd2311]

What a wonderful song . Had the good fortune to see GB a couple of years ago and his voice 🙌 wow! There is a other heavenly chorister rocking up there 🙏❤

[@jean-marieboucherit4518]

RIP Gary Brooker. When a musician dies....

[@derekmay7271]

R I p Gary one of the all time greats

[@mrbob424]

Rest in peace Gary Brooker 🙏 💔 😢

[@tomroark1773]

He still has one of the best voices in rock

[@jduff59]

Simon did the smart thing and kept it simple. There was only one BJ Wilson, and you simply cannot expect another drummer to attempt the Octopus in the Bathtub" style. Mr Frampton cut loose a nice solo - and Gary Brooker is always amazing!

[@alphadogstudio]

One of my favorite Rock songs!

[@debbieonore3086]

Can I just say,booker framton,I don't throw compliments out like this, my expectations on my rock n roll are high, you killed it

[@Smyliemyles]

Peter Frampton and shades of his Humble Pie days........

[@patrickcasey3155]

jesus christ this is perfect

[@newcastlerabbit]

100%

[@robertmarshall7938]

What talent every musician a star wish l had seen them perform they all play magnificent together

[@grundid44]

Wow! I'd never seen this before. Gary Brooker's voice has everything. The quality of his vocal tone is absolutely astounding on this performance. My favorite song of his is "No More Fear of Flying". That's actually a blues song produced by George Martin with lots of beautifully loose, push-pull rhythm, syncopation, anticipation, and a righteous chorus. Check it out!

[@stooge81]

RIP Gary Brooker

[@trespatines8698]

I come back to watch this often. That’s a lot of talent on that stage!

[@nothingheremovealong6751]

Great God in Heaven! Peter Frampton kicks ass on the solos! I've seen Frampton three times and this is the most kick-ass guitar I have ever witnessed!

[@richardlogan5540]

Thanks for the memories Gary. RIP(PER!!) 💕🕊🙏🏼

[@alan30189]

I always loved this song. Very unique.

[@daleennis3140]

Gary you were awesome,you will be missed ,RIP.

[@johnodonnell8697]

So sad to have lost Gary Rest in Peace

[@QHarefield]

cracking version! flattens everything in its path!

[@richardfurlott4243]

Knocks them all out !!!

[@gonzalogonzalezgiraldez7617]

Thank you for your great legacy!

[@davidmoro1668]

Christ its 2019., were still sounding "fresh" .:) Pass the bong!

[@jackwezesa1081]

I’m SPEECHLESS!!!!!

[@timfronimos459]

It will always be Pine Knob to for those who grew up there in the 70s and 80s.

[@timfronimos459]

and once again it is Pine Knob in 2024.

[@mikeschmelzer9733]

I love Simon Kirke's drumming on this version. Clean and straight forward. He hits hard! Underrated because of his simplicity, he is everything a rock drummer should be. Framton's solo is killer also. Gary Booker has one of the best voices in rock!

[@BuffaloC305]

This is one song where playing the solo - or every other run - is coveted by guitarists... especially if they can find a 7" radius and a bow and finish the song with roars from a bowed electric.

[@suzannewheat4687]

Thank you for posting love Procol harum!!!

[@PNH750]

Absolutely Supergroup Brilliant.

[@aimsterg3208]

I wish I would have seen this particular tour with the All Star Band. When this song came out I was very much into ice skating and I used to run to the jukebox to put on this song and run back in the rink to skate to it. Rock on! This is awesome.

[@scootdaws25]

Damn, Gary Brooker and Peter Frampton together. Two of my heroes.

[@daviddennison4201]

Amazing!!!!

[@MARTIN20-USA]

Amazing! BROKER, STARR, FRAMPTON,BRUCE, RIVERA....

[@portcullis5622]

Simon Kirke (Free and Bad Company) on drums.

[@andreasala8493]

Wow!!! What a band!!!

[@ronaldhowell3428]

Hey Gary Brooker .I wish you could come to dfw area in Texas and play your voice is still great Ronnie howell

[@cubnation]

Wow, I love this song! :)

[@austinspink5325]

Great energy to this great song!

[@shirtshine73blitz]

Wow Frampton totally kicks ass on this.

[@BlueRadleys7152]

RIP Gary Brooker 1945-2022. Shine On ☀️

[@vinstyles]

such a wonderful artist. Garry, you are sensational.....

[@susansusanmoore5180]

Indeed he was a true showman! RIP

[@tonteriaslasprecisas6897]

They rock big time. Wonderful!!!

[@scootdaws25]

Always loved this song!! Frampton just killing it!!

[@andrewyoung2796]

I might have been THERE! With the ALL STAR 🌟 you feel like you've seen 5 bands. Frampton. Procol Harem

[@austinspink5325]

My favorite version

[@sirgaryo]

Absolutely brilliant 😍😍🎸👌🔥

[@samleung218]

The drummer playing in this video is from Bad Company.

[@clivedive4167]

From the band FREE

[@johnhills6222]

arrr...now I see Ringo....the rest I stand by......Yours, Retired White Blues Veteran

[@mtc4him201]

Wow!

[@marcotrindademarcao7129]

Muito boa essa música

[@delaniabenevides3866]

EITA, QUE SHOWZÃO! PARABÉNS PRA TODOS. GARY, RINGO E BANDA. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jimmytaw]

Just listen to Frampton shred that fk'n guitar! What a performance!! What a tune!!!

[@austinspink5325]

Luv it.

[@chiappettamark]

Jack Bruce on Baas starting at 2:40, as if a background thought!

[@aa697]

CLASSIC!!!!!!

[@Mike383HK]

Just think, Peter Frampton has gotten much better!! He really has improved. Amazing!!

[@GordonBenny]

nay mate he's always been awesome, take a listen to Humble Pie.

[@larsvongraff5794]

Damn that was good! Frampton gots the hottest licks

[@ervbefelnareik7604]

I really hope they do something similar to Concert for George for Gary. Call it Concert for Gary.

[@churaliya1]

Frampton taking it to the next level.

[@mikebachelor7582]

That IS Frampton and Bruce? I was wondering If my eyes were deceiving me. Ringo always got / (gets) great talent on all stars

[@ras124]

RIP Gary

[@1oriental]

Frampton did a great job as usual !

[@johne6081]

Procol Harum's first album was their best.

[@chriselvidge6891]

Great performance of one of my favorites. Where is Ringo?

[@fullthrottlejeffry]

Holy Friggin Geezuss... Frampton simply scorches the solo...

[@petehorton5591]

Dynamite

[@makeit2927]

Sorry. For clarity, precision, energy, bombast, subtlety, attack and resolve, nothing beats Edmonton ‘71. NOTHING.

[@Dancactusme1]

I'm reading the comment just remember Robin Trower played on the song originally

[@williewimmer5102]

With all due respect I don't believe Robin Trower played on the original version...

[@theesbband]

He did! And I saw him do it! 😃

[@45rpmSINGLES]

@@theesbband He played on the original album version but not the live hit single version

[@theesbband]

@@45rpmSINGLES Yes, of course, Mike, but that was the much-missed Dave Ball from the Edmonton live concert: I hope that every Procol enthusiast would know that! I had a lovely day with Geoff Whitehorn a few weeks before The Commander died: Geoff is the equal of any guitarist I can think of. Best wishes, Tom 🎸

[@budmangt2]

I was looking for Ringo to be on the drums! where's Ringo.where's Ringo? then he pops out at the very end LOL!

[@timsears951]

I see that Simon KIrke is on the drums (Bad Company)

[@blahdeblah1975]

Frampton!

[@naughtmoses]

I have always loved the All-Starrs (of whatever lineup). But for live versions of "Conquistador," I'll present the evidence from Denmark that this one (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql7dpZyVpqZ7qaM) may be the best we have at this time.

[@newcastlerabbit]

Hard to argue.

[@The22on]

Agreed - amazing

[@dwaynewladyka577]

naughtmoses Or the live versions with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

[@masterwirebender]

Just cruised over to your link. Tough call regarding the Edmonton Symphony or the Denmark cut. We were fortunate enough to have The Moody Blues hit town during the "Red Rocks" tour to jam with our local symphony. Great to see local talent mixed with veteran class acts.

[@billburkhead9737]

I liked the Denmark version also, but to my ear, the orchestra started at a tad too fast of a tempo, then Brooker and the drummer got it slowed down to a better tempo (similar to this version) like Brooker set from the start

[@JoeNocella]

Ringo took a break apparently. Simon did OK on the drums. He missed a lot of the fills and his feel was a heavy rock feel instead of a charging staccato kind of feel during the choruses and solos.

[@moonrich3492]

B.J.Wilson had no equal.

[@PhukIT1865]

anyone else notice he didn't give kudos to the loud guitar player

[@aquamarine99911]

One thing I usually notice with older bands doing their hits is that the rhythm section lacks a bit of energy. Not a problem with this well-constructed band. Drummer wasn't BJ, but still into it. Nice to see Gary move over to the B3, at the end there in the absence of Matthew Fisher. After watching this, I'd actually like to catch the Ringo band when they start touring again. But unfortunately, no Gary. The grim reaper comes for us all.

[@robbrown6934]

That's showing Fisher!

[@timfronimos459]

who is the drummer here and what was his original band?

[@markesquivelarvizu6942]

Gary and Peters voices have the same tone and are very similar

[@mikemasterton]

Solo could have been longer

[@hanslorentz6418]

I see no Ringo Starr!!??

[@jimjulian4443]

Where's Ringo Starr?

[@vicferrari89]

No Ringo on this song. We all know why.........

[@nothingheremovealong6751]

Because that is really his son Zach playing the role of Ringo!