Talking about guitarists (with examples)

[montmorency]

Have been watching old clips - and I mean really old clips - of amazing early rock and roll like The Who and Beatles. They were all so cute when they were young. I can't even imagine what it would have been like to be there.

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[montmorency]

Yes, that makes sense. What I think happened is that Tommy was playing an instrument he took up only recently and also he didn't have the touring experience of Monte, Longineu etc. when he started. Hell, even Adam had "touring experience" and stage experience in musicals. So I think it's his natural shyness especially in front of a big crowd. Monte will go into long solos; not Tommy, he's uncomfortable with that. Monte's got tons of confidence. In fact that's probably what will cause trouble between him and Adam since both are very alpha in their way. Tommy's not like that. It's something that has to be developed with experience.

Personally I like a band that works together... I'm not so into soloing. It's the gestalt for moi! With Ravi, Tommy actually does interact with Ravi and the other musicians in terms of music. So I know he's got the ability - that's why I think a tour as lead could be the making of him as a guitarist. I think he's comfortable in small settings with low expectations, if that makes sense. He needs to be thrust out front without being able to hide behind Monte or Adam. I know the feeling of being scared on a stage. More power to Tommy that he pushes himself to keep playing music for a career.