Ask Tommy

[RnT]

Double edged sword here. Has Mr. Stinson agreed to be interviewed by JARMO because he wants to promote his solo efforts ONLY? Or has Mr. Stinson agreed to be interviewed by JARMO because JARMO happens to be the originator of HTGTH...the greatest GN'R website around? Hmmmm...maybe both.

Either way, that's great that you got the interview.

I'm not sure what to ask him about his solo work as I have not heard it yet (plan to). However, if he's agreed to be interviewed by the owner of HTGTH I have to believe he's expecting some GN'R questions. PERHAPS, HOWEVER...you can use that to your advantage by asking him questions that 99% deal with his solo work and only 1 (that's right, folks) 1 question about GN'R at the very end. I think he'd be very appreciative of that gesture and if handled delicately he might even offer more info than he planned on offering feeling that his new GN'R fans completely support him as a solo artist as well. No?

So...what could that one question be. Maybe something as simple as, "...Mr. Stinson, I'd like to thank you for taking time to speak with us today. We at HTGTH wish you all the luck on the new album and will be sure to check out your tour. Before you go, is there anything you can share with us, the patient fans at HTGTH about the status of Chinese Democracy?"

Plain, simple and to the point. Like I said, I think he'd appreciate that greatly and maybe he'll reward your edicate with some dazzling juicy news about GN'R.

Ii liked... BUT, he?ll answer the same thing again "will be release soon, very soon..." 

ask something more objective, like "You of course already heard some finished songs, what?s your favorite song from the album? and what?s your favorite part of a lyric sung by Axl in the new Cd?  - something like the part of madagascar with axl singin with such a feeling "I won?t be told anymore..." ( elaborate this a bit more)" 

c-ya

[jarmo]

- Do any VGH B-sides exist?

"I had a lot of different songs but to make this record cohesive, I had to forgo the softer songs. So I have a few left over for b-sides and stuff," he tells me, when asked if there is any material from these recording sessions that may surface soon.

http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/67h15.html



/jarmo

[elevendayempire]

- Is Buckethead's guitar going to be on CD?

- Axl hasn't really been working on CD for over 10 years without a break, has he? When did the album get underway in earnest?

- Are we ever going to get a making-of CD boxset, with all the Dave Navarro/Brian May/Josh Freese/Zakk Wylde/Slash stuff on it?

SG

[Malcolm]

Id Appreciate it if u just told tommy and the band (mainly axl) this one thing..and it is..when the album is released..no matter how good it is the media will have bad things to say..thats just them and i think axl knows that ..but just tell him not to take it hard cause all the fans will love it and the media can shove it

[MeanBone]

ask him
when can we expect a new solo effort from him

is he planning on bringing his tour to spain and portugal

what's on his cd player right now

and if he could say anything to his fans,

[F*ck Fear]

Ask him what he thinks about the response his album got.

For GN'R,ask him if the Rob Thal(or whatever his name is)thing is true.

[ppbebe]

1)What is the funniest story on this solo tour so far.
2)There is a speculation on your fav T-shirts. Is the (oriental looking?)man a Chinese solder or a slow policeman?
3) What do you feel about Europe?
4) What do you think of China?
5) How do you like Democracy?

[MadmanDan]

He said he heard a few incredibly good songs from CD. Were there any vocals on them??

[IndiannaRose]

Ask him if Axl still has the braids, but don't do it directly. In the middle of your conversation tell him "I love Axl's braids, I'm thinking of getting some. I know he still has them right now." Even though I suspect you hate the braids if you say that Tommy will either tell you if Axl still has the braids or not. Muahaha it's a trap you see.

Not but for real, ask him about There Was A Time. Also ask him if he contributed any Village Gorilla Head style of material to Chinese Democracy, and compliment him on his Kilborn Motivation performance. Also tell him you love his vocals; ask if he contributes any background or lead vocals to C-Democracy because you loved his vocals in A Moment Too Soon and OK especially. In the middle of all that ask him about Axl's voice on the album, and ask how the first single will sound like.

See I'm good with mental traps.  

[J?]

This wasnt mentioned and I'm think well some people will appreciate this:

Ask Mr Stinson

Who wrote Madagascar and the Blues was it all Axl or who helped him with the lyrics.

 

[ChristineP]

First of all, a round of fucking applause for Jarmo!



You have to hand it to a guy who runs a GNR website that anyone from GNR would actually want to talk to!

Now as for the questions, Jarmo...

Does Tommy view all the GNR delays as a positive, in light of it allowing him to release and tour behind VGH?

I would also second the question about there being a new guitarist and if that will cause even more delays.

Excellent!? did not read all the posts before I posted mine...Got to stop doing that!? Jarmo does seem like a cool cat...

[ChristineP]

Don't know if this was posted...What kind of interview is Jarmo conducting with Mr. Tommy?  In person or by phone? or?   He must be excited!

[jarmo]

Don't know if this was posted...What kind of interview is Jarmo conducting with Mr. Tommy?? In person or by phone? or?? ?He must be excited!

It's gonna be done before the show on Sunday, in person.



/jarmo

[nesquick]

oh yeah Jarmo just a question about the GNR Tour: are stadium shows in the plan? or just arenas?
thank you

[Continental Drift]

Lots of great questions there and... congrats Jarmo.

What was his opinion of Axl Rose from "afar" before he signed on with GN' R in '98? How has his opinion of Mr. Rose changed in the past six years?

[nesquick]

another one (the last one): according to you (tommy) who will be the next member to be fired or to leave the band? is there "a plan" for that? a "release date" for the next departure? will there have "delays"?? or will it happen "soon"? or maybe "sooner than later"!
(that's a joke: Do NOT ask that question? )
 

[dave-gnfnr2k]

Ask him if axl would ever considering letting tommy open for gnr or go on before the opening band to play a few songs.

[jarmo]

Ask him if axl would ever considering letting tommy open for gnr or go on before the opening band to play a few songs.

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=15809.msg272683#msg272683

Almost the same question.


/jarmo

[noizzynofuture]

I would definitely ask some questions about VGH and the tour and let him know that HTGTH supports the album with regular updates.

Jarmo, does he know who you are ? And about your website ?

I'm assuming he does, and if thats the case, i'd think he'd respect questions about GNR and talking to the fans.  He'd know who you represent.

I've heard and i'm sure that Tommy has heard every question that people have asked about VGH and the tour.

How many opportunities will you have to interview a real live GNR member ?

I say ask the GNR questions that are to the point;

Anything new info about CD's release ?

Any news on a single release ?

Any news on an upcoming GNR tour ?

Any changes with the bandmembers ?

Any news that he can share with GNR Fans ?

Don't let a golden opportunity go by cause everyone's afraid to step on toes.

[Goddamn_Electric]

How about this one:

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