The Tommy Stinson Interviews and Articles thread (If you have one post it here)

[Nytunz]

NOV. 1 Tommy is scheduled to perform Dec 9th with Jesse Malin in New York. Check the TOUR page for ticket info. He will have a full band featuring Richard Fortus as well.

www.tommystinson.com

[Ignatius]

I don't think this has been posted.

I found a brief Tommy interview on Mean Streer Magazine & Online Store. Not much in addition to what we've already read about him/record over the past months. He talks a little bit about his album and GNR.

http://meanstreet.com/article.php?article_id=305&issue_id=59

Here's the paragraph concerning GNR.

Was there any resistance in the Guns N’ Roses camp in releasing your solo album?

Tommy: No, it’s actually the exact opposite. [Axl Rose] has been real supportive of me and my stuff. He’s listened to it all and totally championing me. One reason why is that it keeps me from barking up the tree, his tree, going “What are we doing? What am I doing?” I’ve been pretty straight up about everything and it works out good.

Everyone out there would really love to hear me talk shit and say, “Yeah, he had me fuckin’ tied by the balls, and I decided to fuck him and make my own [record]” but it’s really just nonsense. I’ve talked about it enough where it’s like now, I’m done even explaining it in those terms. [Rose] is really supportive of me and I’m totally into doing Guns N’ Roses again. We made a great record together and when it comes out, I’ll be the first one in line to go tour behind it.

Nothing new, at least he is still in GNR and plans to tour with GNR when the album comes out.

[coondogg]

We made a great record together and when it comes out, I?ll be the first one in line to go tour behind it

I know it could be a case of reading too much into a few words (but in the GNR world what else is new), but notice how Tommy said "We MADE a great record....". That makes it sound like the album is done. It's good news in that it's just waiting to be released. Hopefully. Maybe. Possibly. 

[Scabbie]

I imagine he's referring to the unmixed/mastered version.

I can't wait to hear it.

[ppbebe]

I'd rather imagine he?s heard the whole by now.
Ignatius, you are kidding right? That?s great read. Cheers.
Also there?s lots info dead new to me, like:

"He?s listened to it all and totally championing me."

Axl liked VGH too.

"One reason why is that it keeps me from barking up the tree, his tree, going ?What are we doing? What am I doing?? I?ve been pretty straight up about everything and it works out good."

So, In short, they are real buddies. From now on, When I see ?Yes men? comments, or rabid Axl-only Cult dissing other members like his servants and shits, I'm gonna quote this!

"I like to hear bands take risks and go places that maybe they?re not geared for or take chances that they shouldn?t take. That?s kinda where I come from."

How Rock n' Roll!? That?s why he is with Axl. This Also suggests the guts of current members to be in GNR?

"when it comes out, I?ll be the first one in line to go tour behind it"
I don?t get this line fully? ? ?? Aren?t all the members going to be in the same line then?

[Mateoson]

"when it comes out, I?ll be the first one in line to go tour behind it"

My interp: Since they probably haven't even spoken to eachother in a group setting since the '02 tour nobody knows anything about each other except Axl. Tommy is down to tour 100% but as for everyone else... we'll just have to wait and see. If it doesn't happen soon we'll see another member drop out... I can't believe they have stuck together this long.

Honestly, if these guys are willing to stick it out this long then they must really believe in Chinese Democracy.

[GNROSAS]

Honestly, if these guys are willing to stick it out this long then they must really believe in Chinese Democracy.

Or they are getting paid a lot of money from axl to wait for him to release the cd. If the are getting paid monthly for doing very litle and also they can do their own solo things i see no reason for not sticking and believing on CD

[mikegiuliana]

Honestly, if these guys are willing to stick it out this long then they must really believe in Chinese Democracy.

Or they are getting paid a lot of money from axl to wait for him to release the cd. If the are getting paid monthly for doing very litle and also they can do their own solo things i see no reason for not sticking and believing on CD

Exactly they are free to do every other project under the sun while this sits on the shelf somewhere. They should stay in gnr forever as long as they get paid and could do tours, albums and anything else they want.. Brain even gets to collaborate with an ex replacement in bh..  It's almost comical at times..

[ppbebe]

Yikes!!!  Haunting Evil spirits again!!! 

How can we exorcise this place?

[estranged.1098]

Yikes!!!? Haunting Evil spirits again!!!?

How can we exorcise this place?

This is going to become the link for my "HTGTH Forum" bookmark.

[ppbebe]

My interp:nobody knows anything about each other except Axl.

Yep http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=15398.20

[jarmo]

Static Multimedia - A Rock N Roll Legend

by Brett Hickman



/jarmo

[norway]

Wow thanks, intresting read
i feel some nerves moving now, (as always with these things)

[Doc Emmett Brown]

Static Multimedia - A Rock N Roll Legend

by Brett Hickman



/jarmo

Thanks Jarmo.? I have a question for you.? You've been doing this for 8 years now.? When you read this article ('the landing pad is near...'), did you allow yourself to feel excited?? Or is to better to expect nothing as always?

i feel some nerves moving now, (as always with these things)

I guess I do too.? I hate my nerves

[Nytunz]

well, Tommy said that he will tour with his Solo thing, in February! An in this interview he said that he would prob. be away when Chinese Democracy will be released!

I Think this is great! Something is happening soon! For the first time, we can actualy say that! With no doubt!

[Pandora]

I don't want to play devil's advocate, but keep in mind that interview was made in early September, so things might have changed since then 

[norway]

Noooo, i thought it was new, fuck

[Nytunz]

Noooo, i thought it was new, fuck

dosent matter! It will be out soon!

[norway]

yes, "soon"
 In the meantime i check tommy's disc

[jarmo]

Thanks Jarmo.? I have a question for you.? You've been doing this for 8 years now.? When you read this article ('the landing pad is near...'), did you allow yourself to feel excited?? Or is to better to expect nothing as always?

It's something we haven't heard before, but until I'm holding the cd in my hands, I won't get my hopes up.



/jarmo