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Title: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: Shoeboy on June 26, 2005, 11:29:42 AM I was scrolling through the homepage at sanctuaryrecords.com, and clicked the link to Village Gorilla Head. In the blurb on the page for the record, they decribe Tommy as the bass player and musical director of the new GNR? I had never heard him referred to in this way, and found it interesting, especially coming from Sanctuary.
Anyone ever notice this? ??? Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: younggunner on June 26, 2005, 12:07:56 PM hes not General Thomas Eugen Stinson for nothin
my guess is that aside from Axl, Tommy is probably the "captain" of the band Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: ppbebe on June 26, 2005, 12:52:26 PM I thought he was the severe bandmaster for rehearsal.
Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: Rob on June 26, 2005, 03:23:23 PM Sucks he really doesn't have much to direct right now.
Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: WARose on June 26, 2005, 04:28:10 PM yeah i think he leads the band through the rehearsals (as axl said in rio) because axl isn`t really rehearsing with them and there has to be someone who tells what to do... (which songs etc...)
Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: jameslofton29 on June 26, 2005, 09:27:02 PM I was playing video games last night, but my Aunt told me this morning that Tommy was on SNL last night. She said he sounded really good. I have no idea what songs he played though.
Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: Eva GnRAxlRosette on June 26, 2005, 09:29:34 PM I was scrolling through the homepage at sanctuaryrecords.com... they decribe Tommy as the bass player and musical director of the new GNR? i didn't know /notice that. that's cool. ?thanks for posting it. hes not General Thomas Eugen Stinson for nothin ha! ? :D ? I wonder how he likes the 'title'. anyway, I'm going to take advantage of this thread to post a little "Tommy love" ?;D :love: Tommy ?:love: (http://www.pulsetc.com/hottickets/Tommy-Stinson-Press-Photo-1.jpg) (http://www.postcardfromhell.com/gallery/albums/Tommy-Stinson,-Jan-26,-2005/TommyStinson_005.sized.jpg) (http://www.matteblack.com/tommystinson/image/dsc_0359.jpg) go to: ?http://www.matteblack.com/tommystinson/ for a very nicely done Slideshow presentations of the photo session from which the above photo was taken. ?Really great shots! Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: Twisted Nerve 85 on June 26, 2005, 11:01:54 PM Yeah, I think when Axl is off in AxlRoseland Tommys job is to take control. Its my guess that hes second in command to Axl. :peace:
Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: estranged.1098 on June 27, 2005, 12:50:23 AM I was playing video games last night, but my Aunt told me this morning that Tommy was on SNL last night. She said he sounded really good. I have no idea what songs he played though. That's weird. ??? http://epguides.com/SaturdayNightLive/ Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: Eva GnRAxlRosette on June 27, 2005, 01:24:19 AM I was playing video games last night, but my Aunt told me this morning that Tommy was on SNL last night. She said he sounded really good. I have no idea what songs he played though. That's weird. ??? http://epguides.com/SaturdayNightLive/ it must have been a re-run of when the Replacments played SNL in 1986 it's listed on the link you posted - Season 11 episode 7 Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: Pandora on June 27, 2005, 07:31:16 AM I was playing video games last night, but my Aunt told me this morning that Tommy was on SNL last night. She said he sounded really good. I have no idea what songs he played though. Are you sure it wasn't a rerun of the Craig Kilborn show from last year? Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: August 18th on June 27, 2005, 07:39:59 AM tommy is great, always liked him. he will definately prove himself with this band. it's cool that he is a close personal friend of axl's as well. 8)
Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: nesquick on June 27, 2005, 11:23:24 AM tommy is great. he is definetely a key in the new band.
His bass lines on the blues (especially the end) are fantastic.(you hear them clearly on Rio version). Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: madagas on June 27, 2005, 12:20:03 PM Yes you do. And take a listen to SCOM, Chinese Democracy, and even PC from Rio. Or take a listen to Bucket's solo part in Madagascar -Tommy and Brain lock in to a rock solid groove.The rhythm section is running the majority of the songs at Rio. The Blues is a fantastic example of his playing ability. I really hope the finished product for CD, Blues and Maddy reflect the looser, quicker pace of Rio-especially Bucket's bluesier solo in Madagascar. ps That is me in the pics next to Tommy on the bar with the Heineken! 10 rows down and first pic on left! I'm an official groupie....and a dork!
Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: killingvector on June 27, 2005, 01:28:23 PM I agree, tommy was a wonderful addition to the band. Let's hope these guys share the stage again.
Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: Eva GnRAxlRosette on June 27, 2005, 01:33:42 PM definitely can't wait to see him live with GN'R again
in the meantime I had hoped he would play south florida... but he didn't :crying: well, means I'll have to save up all my enthusiasm for when GN'R play... I can't wait! I'm gonna be hooting and hollering my head off - "Tommy!!!!!" :D Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: jameslofton29 on June 27, 2005, 05:17:41 PM Pandoa, she said he was on SNL. I believe it, although I didnt see it myself. Maybe it was a rerun or something. Was he on SNL when his solo album came out?
Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: W. Botaxl Rose on June 27, 2005, 05:38:51 PM I remember back at the Moline, IL show in 2002 Tommy definitely seemed to be the band "leader" or whatever. During YCBM, while axl was throwing sum little shitfit, Tommy was communicating w/ the band to keep the song going & pretty much took charge of the situation.
It's also very ironic that The Replacements had slagged on GNR/axl back in the day & now Tommy's GnR's band leader when the axls' conduct is even worse now than what is was when the slagging took place. Everyone needs to get paid i guess. Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: nesquick on June 27, 2005, 06:01:58 PM Tommy's bass lines on IRS seem great too. It makes me think to Cypress Hill bass playing (one of the only hip-hop band I really like).
isn't Axl a fan of Cypress? Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: Scabbie on June 27, 2005, 06:42:46 PM I still find myself listening to Tommy's album. I'm looking forward to hearing his influence in GNR.
Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: Pandora on June 27, 2005, 07:03:45 PM Pandoa, she said he was on SNL. I believe it, although I didnt see it myself. Maybe it was a rerun or something. Was he on SNL when his solo album came out? No, only Craig Kilborn. Title: Re: Tommy's position with GNR Post by: AxlsMainMan on June 28, 2005, 10:13:58 PM Pandoa, she said he was on SNL. I believe it, although I didnt see it myself. Maybe it was a rerun or something. Was he on SNL when his solo album came out? No, only Craig Kilborn. Correct, and what a wicked performance that was..I remember sitting through that gawd awful episode thinking he was never gunna perform then: "My next guest is the current bassist for Guns N' Roses.." : ok: |