While discussing “American Idiot”, the Broadway-style musical, Green Day bass player, Mike Dirnt, told NBC Bay Area…
“The only negative thing about being in Green Day is that we don’t get to see Green Day live so this takes care of that 100 fold for us,”
To get a sneak preview of the show along with more insightful comments from Green Day, take a look at this clip. (Click pause on the music player located in the side bar before playing the clip.)
From LP Cover Lover, check out Bobby D on the Fender Bass…
To quote the infamous, anti-social yet highly musical drummer…
“Bass player’s gotta have the boogie in his butt. That’s all there is to it, man”.
Git it Bob!
We haven’t had one of these for a while but, I saw this at Blabbermouth and thought it fit with the inadvertent “heavy music” thread that has developed today. From Billy Gould, bass player for “’90s alt-metal band”, Faith No More, on their imminent reunion….
“Throughout our 17 years of existence, the mental and physical energy required to sustain this creature was considerable and relentless. Though amicable enough, when we finally split, we all followed paths seemingly destined to opposite ends of the universe. Yet during the entire 10 years that have passed since our decision to break up we’ve experienced constant rumors and requests from fans and promoters alike. Nevertheless, for whatever reason, none of us kept in regular touch, much less to discuss any possibilities of getting together.”
“What’s changed is that this year, for the first time, we’ve all decided to sit down together and talk about it. And what we’ve discovered is that time has afforded us enough distance to look back on our years together through a clearer lens and made us realize that through all the hard work, the music still sounds good, and we are beginning to appreciate the fact that we might have actually done something right. Meanwhile, we find ourselves at a moment in time with zero label obligations, still young and strong enough to deliver a kick-ass set, with enthusiasm to not only revisit our past but possibly add something to the present…We can only hope that the experience of playing together again will yield results erratic and unpredictable enough to live up to the legacy of (FAITH NO MORE).”
Woah! Go man go!!!
Most bass players I know, would’ve said something like; “uhh..the band’s gettin’ back together…”
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