Stinson not touring thru summer, has 'Other Projects?'

[Pandora]

Well, he said that he probably would head over for Europe again.. if nothing "comes up"

Who said that? Wasn't it the folks at sp1at.com?

[Dr. Blutarsky]

If I was getting paid to do nothing I wouldn`t quit that job. And when work finally does come around expect to make millions.

[NickNasty]

There were rumors Tommy was tenatively set to tour thru the summer with Alien Crime syndicate, whether that is accurate or not, I don't know...but I'm sure somebody could find out.

Here's my guess as to what is happening:

GNR is looking to release the record in the 4th Qtr (Fall) of this year. That being the case, Tommy may be needed for rehersal for possible promotional performances in the fall. In the mean time, he will begin principal work on his second solo record (we know from interviews he has alot of material that didnt make it on to VGH) as well as fullfill his production obligations to BobotAdrenaline (he has talked about producing new bands in interviews)...once the CD release date is announced he will join up with Guns to do promotion.

Again, only a guess on my part...it's very possible that he never intended touring past this month. But because Pepper mentioned 'other projects' not related to production and his next solo record, I'd have to think the implication is that this is Guns-related work.

I still stand by my statement as this year being a bellweather for Tommy's continuance in the Guns effort...he obviously has other oppurtunities and wont stick around for ever. I don't believe he's completely ready for a Mats reunion (why bother doing another solo cd if that was where you were going?), but I think he has contingency plans for a potential departure from Guns.

[dolphin]

Hello 'Mats reunion...

this is EXACTLY what this news means.

[estranged.1098]

Hello 'Mats reunion...

Hello Mr. Negativity...

[NickNasty]

Hello 'Mats reunion...

I hope you're not just basing this off what Westerberg said. Remember, he also said this:

"...I wouldn't look for any reunion soon. If I dropped dead, I think that's the safest bet you could make to see all of us in one place."

I think Tommy is probably entertaining the idea of a Mats reuinon more than in the past, but i think he cares enough about Axl to give him one more chance. And again, if he were doing a Mats reunion, why would he even bother starting a new solo effort?

[blues rocker]

the fact that tommy is doing a ton of other shit is not a good sign....the more he does outside of gnr, the less likely it is that anything is happening with the band....all of the members have other shit planned in the coming months...not good

also, having axl in charge of this album is a curse...tommy has already done one solo album, and is about to start another...obviously he knows how to get things done...i wish some of the other guys would get in axl's face and tell him to release this shit....they are such pussies

[Mikkamakka]

Do you think that Tomy will record and release his second solo album if he thinks there is a chance for CD's release? No. Oh yeah, I forgot about his 'when CD's coming out i may be on tour' comment. So Tommy having other project is good news, CD is coming! 

Wake up, nothing's goin' to happen before the 4th quarter of the year. Richard must have Axl's permission to tour even in September. You can have your hopes up, but in the end the same thing will happen as usual: you'll get angry of those fans who predicted that nothing would happen.

[Jessica]

Other projects could mean anything, like paying a visit to his mother, going on vacation with girlfriend, taking care of his garden, working elsewhere, learning a new craft, having works done in his kitchen...


I think you project too much on the poor guy you know...

[Nytunz]

Well, he said that he probably would head over for Europe again.. if nothing "comes up"

Who said that? Wasn't it the folks at sp1at.com?

Yeah, and he told me in Oslo

[Pandora]

Yeah, and he told me in Oslo

His plan when he was in Europe was to tentatively come back in February, not in the summer. He even said so in Jarmo's interview. And we all know it didn't happen.
It's OK though, it doesn't matter much.

[madagas]

Tommy can do a Mats reunion and Gnr. Why not? I hope to hell he gets back with Paul-Mats or no Mats. 

[Falcon]

Hello 'Mats reunion...

Hello Mr. Negativity...

There's absolutely nothing negative about a "Mats reunion.

And I prefer Mr. Objectivity.

[mick]

the fact that tommy is doing a ton of other shit is not a good sign....the more he does outside of gnr, the less likely it is that anything is happening with the band....all of the members have other shit planned in the coming months...not good

also, having axl in charge of this album is a curse...tommy has already done one solo album, and is about to start another...obviously he knows how to get things done...i wish some of the other guys would get in axl's face and tell him to release this shit....they are such pussies

I am sure Buckethead had the same issues..... the dude is a prolific producer and always working. I don't care for his solo stuff, but the man has major talent and is always doing something PRODUCTIVE, be it performing or recording.

[ppbebe]

Hello 'Mats reunion...

Hello Mr. Negativity...

There's absolutely nothing negative about a "Mats reunion.

And I prefer Mr. Objectivity.

True, Mr. Objection
like madagas said he can do a side project or two. Or three.

God helps those who help themselves.

Positive minds who try to be objective and hardworking will most likely fulfil their aspirations eventually.
They achieve what those who claim their Negativity to be objectivity never dream of. Since the latter ppl even object to the idea of having a dream.

[Falcon]

Hello 'Mats reunion...

Hello Mr. Negativity...

There's absolutely nothing negative about a "Mats reunion.

And I prefer Mr. Objectivity.

True, Mr. Objection
like madagas said he can do a side project or two. Or three.

God helps those who help themselves.

Positive minds who try to be objective and hardworking will most likely fulfil their aspirations eventually.
They achieve what those who claim their Negativity to be objectivity never dream of. Since the latter ppl even object to the idea of having a dream.

Those who mistake objectivity and rational thought for negativity usually base their sole existence on dreams not based in reality, therefore having eternal unfulfillled dreams masked under the guise of positivity.

I see your tin pot philisophical hooey and raise you one....?

Tying this back to topic, there's absolutely nothing negative about a Replacements reunion since nothing's
going on in the GNR camp.? Giving the "Mats faithful one more chance at seeing Westerberg and Stinson share a stage and do those songs will be great.

[ppbebe]

Those who mistake objectivity and rational thought for negativity usually base their sole existence on dreams not based in reality, therefore having eternal unfulled dreams masked under the guise of positivity.

I see your tin pot philisophical hooey and raise you one.... 

what? Pot? Ha, You see things?

The Reality = you can only guess how it is. How hard you try, you can't be really objective in reality. Since you're just you, you never be free from your subjectivity. 

[Falcon]

what? Pot? Ha, You see things?

"See and rasing one" is a poker term, meaning I called your hand and upped the bet.? "Tin pot philosophies", meaning one's own way seeing things in a manner of overthinking, being too philisophical so to speak.

The Reality = you can only guess how it is. How hard you try, you can't be really objective in reality. Since you're just you, you never be free from your subjectivity.?

Speculating on something like a 'Mats reunion in lieu of GNR's inactivity can be seen, opined or discussed in an absolute objective manner with no subjectivity whatsoever.

[estranged.1098]

There's absolutely nothing negative about a "Mats reunion.

And I prefer Mr. Objectivity.

There is if you remember this is a Guns N' Roses forum. I think you forget about that sometimes, because you keep coming here anyway.

You take "and start his other projects" as "Mats reunion". That's not objectivity, it's creativity. Negative creativity.
 
I congratulate you though for being very creative.

[Falcon]

There is if you remember this is a Guns N' Roses forum. I think you forget about that sometimes, because you keep coming here anyway.

Not really, if you're a true fan of new GNR, you'd like to see it's members active in some way musically if GNR is dormant.

You take "and start his other projects" as "Mats reunion". That's not objectivity, it's creativity. Negative creativity.

It's objective speculation, nothing more nothing less.? With Westerberg and Tommy's recent collaboration it's also very obvious objective speculation, if I wouldn't have said it, someone else would have.

I congratulate you though for being very creative.

Thank you.