Episode 172- Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal!!!! Bumblefoot is one of the most prolific guitarists ever. He has done so many amazing things through out his career it is impossible to cover everything. He spent more than 8 years as a guitarist in Guns ‘N Roses and has also worked alongside Weiland and Lita Ford. He is currently the guitarist in the supergroup Sons of Apollo as well as the frontman for Asia. He’s also working on producing an album for The Dodies in addition to making another solo album for himself. Besides playing music he also teaches it and has his own hot sauce. There is definitely a lot to cover in this episode!
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Welcome Bumblefoot & Ireland
03:30 - Producing the Dodies & Recording Techniques
04:55 - Playing in a Band Very Young
07:33 - Drums Track & Different Sounds
09:20 - Working with DMC & Generation Kill
10:21 - Limiting Work Hours Vs Crazy Work Hours
11:55 - Offer to Work with Jeff Pilson & Gregg Bissonette
13:35 - Solo Career
15:15 - Guitar Solos
16:10 - Practicing & Learning Guitar & Early Bands
19:27 - Working on a NEW Solo Album
19:53 - Art of Anarchy & Singer Troubles
20:57 - Sons of Apollo & Touring
23:30 - Film & TV Work
25:41 - A Serbian Film & The Exorcist
27:55 - Science, Math & Brain & Diet
30:27 - Accolades & Inspiring Others
33:05 - Other Guitar Players
35:55 - Acoustic Albums & Playing Covers
37:00 - Double Neck Guitar & Fretless Guitar
40:25 - Working with Other Musicians
43:30 - Bumblefoot's Hot Sauce
45:45 - Rock Against Dystrophy
47:50 - New York & New Jersey Music Scene
48:42 - Bumblefoot's Goatee
50:19 - Wrap Up
Bumblefoot website:
http://www.bumblefoot.com/index.php
Rock Against Dystrophy website:
http://www.rockagainstdystrophy.org
Chuck Shute website:
https://chuckshute.com
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!