Ask Tommy

[HoldenCaulfield]

I've seen that you aren't a huge fan of the current musical environment in this country, where you can only have a hit if you're a rapper or are a teen-angst-emo-pop-punk band, but I won't name any names. What do you think needs to or will come along in music that will change the landscape? What does the music community need to witness or take part in in order to turn general music into something more heartfelt, more tangible? Your album is a step in the right direction, with putting all of your talent, belief, and emotion into something that conveys your musical self.


You could probably word it a little shorter, but the jist is "What do you hope to see in music, that will completely reinvigorate the creativity and genuineness, something that will eclipse what's popular, such as benign rap or alt-emo-pop-punk?"

[Fuckin' Gunner]

1. Have you ever tought about get out of GN'R?

2. Have you ever had problems with drugs?

3. Did you wrote any song or any lirycs for Chinese Democracy?

4. Why did Axl called you "The General Tommy Stinson" at Rock In Rio 3? Is there any relation wih the song "The General"?

5. Who do you prefer working with? Paul ou Axl? Jokeeeeeeee   

[SLCPUNK]

I dunno. Can you give him a question he can't dodge too easily?

Throw some easy ones and once he thinks it's a cake interview, sneak the tough ones in....

Get some info out of the guy! 

[Will]

I've seen that you aren't a huge fan of the current musical environment in this country

If I'm not mistaken the interview will take place in Sweden...so maybe instead of "in this country", he should say "in the US"...

[Skeletor]

"Does Axl have any plans whatsoever to start playing his greatest songwriting work of alltime; ESTRANGED; Live again?"

That's an interesting question, but I doubt Tommy will know the answer..

[Voodoochild]

One more question: what about the new songs we already know? Madagascar, The Blues, Rhiad, Chinese Democracy and Silkworms will be in the album or will be released as b-sides or whatever? They changed since 2002 or it's just the same songs?

[PhillyRiot]

That question about Estranged raises a great question:  Have the new GNR band members taken the time to learn the majority of the songs on the UYI albums.  Have they ever practiced songs like Coma, Breakdown, Dead Horse, Estranged, and other UYI songs.

[coolman78SLASH]

Ask the guy what he thinks of Velvet Revolver !
Also ask him as a guitarist, what do you think of Slash's playing?  It could be cool, maybe he says something bad, maybe he says something nice.. But then we could know what he feels about the old members without asking him too directely...

[grog mug]

I know these are the questions everyone wants answered but heres my suggestion:

Are you still in contact with Buckethead, do you think/want him to return?

Is Chinese Democracy a glimpse in to the past Axl Rose works (UYI, AFD, etc.)  or is it a mix of everything including new stuff?

Will Madagascar make the album cut?

Are you still going to use the bike against the wall for the album cover, or have you figured out any album cover art?

Will GN'R ever put out any Vegas DVD's or video of the new band?

[Izzy]

Not sure if this has been asked already but

Why did he join/remain with Guns N' Roses a band that effectively ended a long time ago?

[HoldenCaulfield]

Not sure if this has been asked already but

Why did he join/remain with Guns N' Roses a band that effectively ended a long time ago?

Again, why do you even post here?

[takeshi]

What toppings do you like on your pizza?

How many of the Halloween movies have you seen?

How do you feel about the proposed school voucher system?

I'm thinking about buying a big screen tv, would you recommend LCD or plasma?

What do you think of the Matrix movies?  Are they crappy or do they just suck?

How do you feel about the current property tax rate in Tokyo?

How hard will you slap Axl if he doesn't release CD soon?

[GnFnRs2016]

Shall we hear something about GNR in one or two months?

What do you think about Mexico? 

what?s the most dramatic thing you?ve ever experienced in a concert?

What?s your favorite track in your album? and....... in CD?

[IndiannaRose]

Now Jarmo, I believe this would be a very good question to ask:

Hey Tommy, do you have any information on the whole Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal ordeal? Are you allowed to speak about that?

[jarmo]

Just a reminder: The main focus of the interview will be Tommy, his album, his tour.


If there's time and he's interested in talking about GN'R, maybe I'll ask a few questions. I'm aware that the most of you would like to get GN'R news from him, but it seems like he's told all the other people who has asked about the album that it's coming soon.



/jarmo

[Johnnyblood]

You might ask Tommy if he's satisfied with the label support of VGH.

[Ignatius]

Since Tommy recorded his album in the Charles Thompson ( a.k.a Frank Black) studio, will he support any forthcoming Pixies gigs or has any future colaboration between the two been drawn up?

How has the crowd responded to your concerts in Europe? Is the crowd familiar with the album?

During the past 25 years of your career, which moments will you choose as your "highs" and which as your "lows" and why?

What was yout first reaction when you found out Axl was interested in your services?

Question about GNR:

How close are the band members? When GNR started, the group outshadowed any individual interests. It was the force and strenght the five original members brought, what make the band universally huge. How's GNR as a band these days? Do you guys hang out in your time off?

About new album:

Throughout your entire career, is Chinese Democracy the album you feel most proud of?

[Pinball Wizard]

1- What does he think about the musical scene that we have today, like bands that ply just for money and don't care abut the music.
2- VGH take a lot of time to get ready, wich somgs take more time to get done?
3- Do he play covers on his shows? If so, why he choosed that song(s), and if not, why not? (PS.: I don't know if he play covers on his shows...)
4- What make his going to play bass? And who is his favorite bass player?

And, if there's any time to ask any gnr question, ask some about, of course, Chinese Democracy!

[badintentions]

Please, if you are going to ask gnr related questions, try not to ask questions that can be given the same generic responses that him and dizzy have given everyone. ask specifically about the mastering process and if recording is finally absolutely done on the album. also see if he knows how many songs are going to be on it. what is favorite song is. what cather in the rye is about etc. and other good question would be to ask if they are still planning on releasing 3 albums in succession as axl stated or if they are mainly concentrating on chinese democracy. just please try to be specific so we don't get responses like "it's coming soon" or "its closer to being done now than it ever has been". thats just a waste.

[PeterCoffin]

"Where by hos at?"