[ Closed ] Gary Moore on Bonamassa (Page 3 of 4)

Joe, next time you chat with Gary, throw this back in his face:

"In the new Guitar Player magazine interview, Gary is asked if his days of experimentation are over now that he's playing blues.

Gary's answer: "Otis Taylor, who I play with, wants me to do an acoustic album. He had me playing banjo and a lot of acoustic instruments this year, so you never know. I'd also like to do a cover album of songs from the 1960s, but I'd do my own versions rather than trying to capture the original sound. That would be experimental by nature because that era was so psychedelic. I just saw Jeff Beck last week and he got me thinking about using sounds on my guitar again. He had ring modulators and lots of reverbs and delays, and they really worked for him. He had a beautiful sound and it made me realize that sometimes you should be more sonically adventurous."

More pot/kettle stuff eh???

I think everyone has taken Gary Moores comments and most have read in to them that GM has a problem with Joes ability.

Recently I was at a local gig when the promoter came over and said I am happy to shake the hand of anyone wearing a JB t-shirt (obviously did not fancy doing it if I wasn't).

During the chat that followed I mentioned the rumour that JB and GM may tour together. He responded  by saying that he knew GM's band very well and the word was that GM was "very apprehensive" about JB and that a tour was unlikley. I think the remarks made by GM support those comments. I also note that GM's gig two days before JB's was still not sold out when I looked just before Xmas - maybe that hurt him too!!!!

I have always been a fan of GM but JB has far more "tricks" in his locker. At times these days after 35 years of concerts I get a little bored at some gigs, but since discovering Joe in 2008 I get even more bored, as Joe has raised the bar far too high for most.

Why do people get so stuck in putting music into little boxes - I feel that often this can be due to the fact the artist is only capable of playing well in a certain way. When you have Joes ability why waste it when combined with this JB has such imagination to compliment the playing.

Gunter, I agree that Defination of a Circle is a great album, as it Gary's playing on it, that time he used a little contraint.
The feline word has sexual connotations in America, hence the reason it is blacked out.

I think it bears to mention that Gary has never been a Blues purist in any sense of the word.  He was a rock guy first, then came his blues days.  He has always had roots planted in the blues but has been on the outside of straight blues.  Still got the blues is not a straight blues song in any sense of the word.  I believe his comments are in bad taste considering I have heard he himself defend his right to play with his gain cranked up and with blazing speed over a otherwise straight blues tune.  Pave your own path and be true to yourself.  Bravo Joe.....

P.S.  I am still a huge Gary Moore fan, though in this case I believe he is a bit jealous..

Mike

First i'll say that ive really liked GMs style of playing and his music for quite a number of years, but I dont agree with his advice. While I dont wish to downplay his talent as a guitarist I would have to ask if he  himself hasnt hurt his own career by doing just what he advised Joe to do ?. While Gary is indeed a majorly known performer in Europe I would take a relative guess that he never plays the US because his ego couldnt take the degrading of playing to halls of 200 -300 people and probably lucky to pull that .
Well known players are having trouble pulling descent crowds in certain places these days as the middle age + group of listeners just isnt always supporting the former greats the way they used to. There is no question that many have become nothing but nostalgia as theyve in many cases been unable to write any descent new material since their initial popularity 20-30 years ago. How many times will anyone be thrilled at seeing the whole same set played the same way year after year.

Been reading these comments with interest , i was told this briefly before Christmas by a friend but had not seen the transcript at top of thread ........... This is how i see it , I think Gary's comments are probably taken out of context , while being in full flow in an interview he's asked that , and yes he's replied in an unprofessional manner with some abrupt comments but does say at end " Not to Sound Derogatory" ..... Nevertheless
I guess as Jim said there is a bit of Artist Envy in there , they are in or around the same area , filling out 2,3000 arena's , slightly below the Eric & BB superstar arenas , But Joe is DEFINITELY on the up and GM Is Levelling , So why all the Fuss he reckons
I'll tell you why and all these other posts too are saying JB's Songs are Brilliant and Emotional Music Forms and the Live Show is Just Awesome ........ I've seen Gary Moore twice and was anticipating a great show ... and it was from a very very accompolished guitarist , but not as Eva say's "Soul Moving" came out happy and entertained , but not Jaw Dropped and on a musical high ............ This is all about opinions and Gary's opinion/remark about Joe being "Overblown" is Uncalled , He's in The Public eye now and Headlining at The Royal Albert Hall and 2 days Previous Gary's at The Hammersmith Apolllo ( there's the proof )
Glad to see joe calls him a friend and i'm sure Gary's say's the same .... Just a Bit of Healthy Friendly Rivalry

.............................. Michael

Too bad this thread took the turn it did.  Slagging Gary Moore does not elevate Joe.  It is not a crime for Gary to offer an opinion or advice (even in a public forum).  That's what he did and it pains me a little to see fans at this forum take it in such a negative way.  In the end we don't have to choose between them.

For those that were interested in the Gary Moore Forum, this site is about as official as a fan site can be:

http://www.garymoorefc.com/

This is what I think about the overblown interview:
1. I believe the interviewer probably exaggerated Gary's response to his flaming question.
2. If there was a negative response by GM, I think I'll sympathize to some degree his annoyance being asked the question in the first place.
3. Quit bashing the guy.  He deserves a little more respect and, yeah, he's a pretty darn good guitarist.
4. It seems Joe has taken the high road in this matter and others should follow suit.
5. I happen to think his new album is pretty good and don't care if he's using someone else's style.