But the original post calling him a rhythm guitarist !?[/QUOTE]
Out of roughly twelve songs they usually played each night, he did lead on one, co-lead on one and rhythm on the remaining ten (83.33% of the set). I think that's enough to call him 'Brian May's rhythm guitarist on his first solo tour.'
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
At the time he was a Satriani clone, and he tried to outstage Brian every night in Resurrection. I bet my left nut that's why Brian sacked him.[/QUOTE]
Wasn't Brian, according to you, the humblest person ever to have graced this earth? I personally don't think Mike was trying to outstage him, he had the chance to play lead for a few seconds and made the best out of it, and fair play to him for that. Jamie also played great solos on that spot, although less showy I reckon.
Vocal harmony · Member since
^^^ there have been many players who have been employed as a musician with in someones name band and given a solo spot. But that doesn't give free license to go on an ego wank and (try) to upstage the guy who pays you.
Jamie Moses always seemed respectful of his boss and his own position in the band. Mike maybe less so. Of course this has nothing to do with ability. Vai never ever tried to get one over Zappa!
Sebastian · Member since
Even if that were the case (and I've no way to know if it was), I think it's in bad taste to focus on those alleged disagreeable actions when the person's just died. When Brian kicks it, should we direct our obituaries at how he cheated on Chrissie and then shagged his married secretary while he was with Anita?
john bodega · Member since
I wouldn't call Jamie Moses respectful - that hat for one thing, after you watch a couple of 90's Brian videos it can get really very trying to see him walking around like it's an acceptable fashion choice.
As far as hired hands trying to upstage the star of the show - there's a great deleted scene from Spinal Tap that covers it. Funny shit
Vocal harmony · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
Even if that were the case (and I've no way to know if it was), I think it's in bad taste to focus on those alleged disagreeable actions when the person's just died. When Brian kicks it, should we direct our obituaries at how he cheated on Chrissie and then shagged his married secretary while he was with Anita?[/QUOTE]
Vocal harmony · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
Even if that were the case (and I've no way to know if it was), I think it's in bad taste to focus on those alleged disagreeable actions when the person's just died. When Brian kicks it, should we direct our obituaries at how he cheated on Chrissie and then shagged his married secretary while he was with Anita?[/QUOTE]
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Vocal harmony wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
Even if that were the case (and I've no way to know if it was), I think it's in bad taste to focus on those alleged disagreeable actions when the person's just died. When Brian kicks it, should we direct our obituaries at how he cheated on Chrissie and then shagged his married secretary while he was with Anita?[/QUOTE]
Wasn't Brian, according to you, the humblest person ever to have graced this earth? I personally don't think Mike was trying to outstage him, he had the chance to play lead for a few seconds and made the best out of it, and fair play to him for that. Jamie also played great solos on that spot, although less showy I reckon.[/QUOTE]
It's not about humility (and no, I'd say Jose Murica slays Brian or just about anyone else on that matter). It's about not upstaging the boss, even when it's just a 15 second opportunity.
You play for the home team, not for yourself.
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
Even if that were the case (and I've no way to know if it was), I think it's in bad taste to focus on those alleged disagreeable actions when the person's just died. When Brian kicks it, should we direct our obituaries at how he cheated on Chrissie and then shagged his married secretary while he was with Anita?[/QUOTE]
But you're right - now's not the time for speculation. A man just died.
Oscar J · Member since
Why give your 2nd guitarist solo spots if you can't let him shine for a few seconds?
I personally enjoyed Jamie Moses solos in particular during Resurrection live, they were really well thought out, cool and melodic. The unfortunate downside of that is of course that it puts spotlight on Brian's by comparison limited improvisatory skills/licks repertoire.
And yeah, shame about Michael Casswell, though I hadn't actually heard of him until now.
AlexRocks · Member since
How do we all know that he "did better later in life"?
Sebastian · Member since
There are plenty of post-1992 recordings he appears on (including Cozy Powell's very last album, on which Mike co-wrote every track) and he's got like a gazillion videos on YT. He was very versatile, far more than a 'Satriani clone.'
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
He was very versatile, far more than a 'Satriani clone.'[/QUOTE]
Yup. But not in 92. He even looked just like him.
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Oscar J wrote:[/b]
Why give your 2nd guitarist solo spots if you can't let him shine for a few seconds?
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There's a difference between shining and upstaging the guy signing the cheques.
Ask literally any musician who's been a hired gun.
You know your role, and Jamie Moses played it perfectly. It's why Brian called him for 15 years.
Sebastian · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
He was very versatile, far more than a 'Satriani clone.'[/QUOTE]
Yup. But not in 92. He even looked just like him.[/QUOTE]
Again, even if that were the case (and I've no way of knowing if it was), what's the problem with that? Satch was a friend of Brian's and a guitarist he admired and respected. Moreover, we don't know for sure (these are all just theories) that Mike was 'sacked' after the tour. Who knows? There could've been many different reasons for him not to continue. Chris Thompson wasn't on Brian's band after the South American gigs IIRC, should we also start badmouthing him?
Even if Mike was actively trying to upstage Bri (and I don't see how ... it's not like he was unplugging Bri's guitar or playing solos when he wasn't supposed to), again, that shouldn't be the main topic of our conversation when there are people effectively mourning him.
Again, in the case I'm still alive when Brian dies, should I hijack all threads mourning him with comments on his adultery, his ridiculous remark about HS being the inspiration for Thriller or the instances he forgot which album certain song belonged to?
