Thunderbird Club

[godofthunder59]

I'm lucky enough to have the day off today. Getting ready for Thanksgiving and practicing up for tonight's show.
Before I get caught up in the whirlwind of the holiday I want to wish my Thunderbird brethren a very happy Thanksgiving!

 

[Glenn Johnson]

The Who was greater than the sum of its parts. They inspired or pushed or pulled musical (and show) greatness out of each other. It’s possible we wouldn’t know who any of those four are had they not gotten together, or at least not so well. Lots of musicians don’t recognize (or can’t face) that and strike out solo, dooming their and/or the band’s career.

They were not the Beatles, that's for sure. . .

 

[Glenn Johnson]

The ramblings of a miserable old man. Never got over Hendrix upstaging him. He's just putting others down to build himself up. Not surprised one bit.

He is not the only one in that band that rambles miserably. I heard Daltry dissing McCartney on the Howard Stern show years ago. Pure jealousy if you ask me.

 

[TBird1958]

View attachment 3610989 I'm lucky enough to have the day off today. Getting ready for Thanksgiving and practicing up for tonight's show.
Before I get caught up in the whirlwind of the holiday I want to wish my Thunderbird brethren a very happy Thanksgiving!View attachment 3610989

Right back at you, big guy!
Have a great show tonight and a wonderful day with your family tomorrow.

 

[MCF]

They were not the Beatles, that's for sure. . .

The Who was a B lister for me. Sure, I bought the albums through Quuad, but they mostly got played when listening with others who enjoyed them more. Who’s Next was probably the one I liked the most. I appreciate them, like some of the songs, but never got excited about them. Truth be told, I prefer The Jam and their Mod “revival” (if there was such a thing) stuff more than The Who. Just checked, I don’t even “follow” them on my Spotify. JMHO.

 

[JJR58]

The Who was a B lister for me. Sure, I bought the albums through Quuad, but they mostly got played when listening with others who enjoyed them more. Who’s Next was probably the one I liked the most. I appreciate them, like some of the songs, but never got excited about them. Truth be told, I prefer The Jam and their Mod “revival” (if there was such a thing) stuff more than The Who. Just checked, I don’t even “follow” them on my Spotify. JMHO.

Love The Jam.

 

[Larry V]

It’s possible we wouldn’t know who any of those four are had they not gotten together, or at least not so well. Lots of musicians don’t recognize (or can’t face) that and strike out solo, dooming their and/or the band’s career.

Joe Bonamassa comes to mind. Amazing guitarist... hardly known. While I wouldn't say he has struck out, he could've been a legend had he surrounded himself with a capable singer/songwriter and some steady band mates.

 

[Gaolee]

I knew someone would suggest that. But then we'd be without them for weeks.

That's why you need more than one.

 

[MCF]

Joe Bonamassa comes to mind. Amazing guitarist... hardly known. While I wouldn't say he has struck out, he could've been a legend had he surrounded himself with a capable singer/songwriter and some steady band mates.

In that respect, Townsend was smart. It’s hard for me to gauge some artists’ popularity since I’m so into music. I’m a fan of dozens of guitarists who a lot of folks probably couldn’t identify by name. Nels Kline is my favorite, and while he is attached to a great writer/capable singer with Wilco, he is so much more than that with his other projects. Then there’s John Mayer. Kind of a big star. But the casual fan probably doesn’t appreciate that he is one the top current players. My wife loves him, but she has no clue how great he is as a guitarist.

 

[Gaolee]

FWIW, my new gig mobile which I pick up tomorrow. 2019 Ford Transit Connect.View attachment 3610651

Wise choice. Mine is a 2010, the odd looking ones with rectangular headlights and Lurch's forehead above the world's hugest windshield.

 

[Gaolee]

The Who was greater than the sum of its parts. They inspired or pushed or pulled musical (and show) greatness out of each other. It’s possible we wouldn’t know who any of those four are had they not gotten together, or at least not so well. Lots of musicians don’t recognize (or can’t face) that and strike out solo, dooming their and/or the band’s career.

They were four guys soloing nearly all the time. The only one who didn't solo all the time was Pete, more or less. It should not have worked, but it did. It doesn't work without Entwhistle. Pino Palladino is a monster player, but he's just not Ox.

 

[Gaolee]

View attachment 3610989 I'm lucky enough to have the day off today. Getting ready for Thanksgiving and practicing up for tonight's show.
Before I get caught up in the whirlwind of the holiday I want to wish my Thunderbird brethren a very happy Thanksgiving!View attachment 3610989

And to you! And everyone else here. May your Thanksgiving Days be quiet when necessary and thunderous the rest of the time!

 

[Nocturnal]

The EpiBird 5er is on her way to a new home in Arizona. I won't be posting any more pics of her after this. We just didn't quite gel. Wishing the new owner well.
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@Nocturnal?

Not guilty......this time.

 

[MCF]

That's why you need more than one.

There are plenty of excuses to have more than one THUNDERBIRD.

 

[Count Bassie]

The Who was a B lister for me. Sure, I bought the albums through Quuad, but they mostly got played when listening with others who enjoyed them more. Who’s Next was probably the one I liked the most. I appreciate them, like some of the songs, but never got excited about them. Truth be told, I prefer The Jam and their Mod “revival” (if there was such a thing) stuff more than The Who. Just checked, I don’t even “follow” them on my Spotify. JMHO.

The Jam was a more essential influence for me too.

 

[Count Bassie]

...Then there’s John Mayer. Kind of a big star. But the casual fan probably doesn’t appreciate that he is one the top current players. My wife loves him, but she has no clue how great he is as a guitarist.

Horses for courses. I can't take Mayer at all, and I'm not a particular fan of his playing.
Oh well...
I am a Tom Morello fan. Lol, that should stir it up...

 

[dukeorock]

Joe Bonamassa comes to mind. Amazing guitarist... hardly known. While I wouldn't say he has struck out, he could've been a legend had he surrounded himself with a capable singer/songwriter and some steady band mates.

He has his own signature guitars, headlines large venues and has a net worth of around $20,000,000. Must be nice to be ‘hardly known.’ Pretty sure the cat’s out of the bag with that dude

I did jump over to that Townsend article. Isnt that pretty much the way he’s always acted? Personally, I find it entertaining. It is show biz after all. I don’t even think his views were ‘wrong,’ if someone else said it. Even if it’s true, it’s just kinda gross to come out and say it, but again, he’s always been like that. Lots of amazing artists are unlike able people, but it doesn’t diminish the art, to me at least

 

[MCF]

Horses for courses. I can't take Mayer at all, and I'm not a particular fan of his playing.
Oh well...
I am a Tom Morello fan. Lol, that should stir it up...

Stirred well. Not sure why Bruce trotted him out during his shows the last few years. Just loud noise to my ears the two times I saw them. So we’ll agree to disagree on that one. But Happy Thanksgiving my friend!

 

[Kriegs]

Is @Kriegs the only one here with Gibby (appellation d’origine protégée ) headstocks?.....

I'm your Huckleberry

 

[Larry V]

He has his own signature guitars, headlines large venues and has a net worth of around $20,000,000. Must be nice to be ‘hardly known.’ Pretty sure the cat’s out of the bag with that dude

I do not agree. He has played all over the world, amassed a small fortune... in the context of what we were discussing, still virtually unknown.