Hey Friends,
Thank you for all of the replies. Let's see:
Tim, We spoke via PM. Hope you're well today.
Dave, I know, it's cool to be able to say "I play lead gtr for Meat." I have a story. In the late 80's I was a roadie for the band ANTHRAX (which I later became the lead guitarist). Anyway, we were on tour in Europe with IRON MAIDEN. I worked (side stage) at the NEC, WEMBLEY, all these huge venues. I used to go to my bunk on the bus at the end of the day and dream about playing on these huge stages. I can't tell you how excited I am to hit the road with Meat!!!! We're playing all these venues that I used to work as a roadie. I am very thankful to be able to do something I love for a living.
Mr. Bison, I really enjoyed reading your email. You write very well. I was laughing out loud at some of your comments. I guess my questions to you are: Have you heard back from Dana? Also, good luck on Friday in regards to your guitar lesson. Quick lesson: Vibrato (string shaking) is everything. Shake all of your notes.
Michel, I remember your previous negative post about me. I forgave you even before I finished reading it. DON'T LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN!!!! Just kidding. Thank you for the kind words in regards to the NBA performance. That means a lot to me.
Hi Guppie, you are cute. I love your post. Very warm.
Mariella, Thank you. It's good to be here. I'm still happy!
Vicki, I'm looking fwd to meeting you too. Yes, I really enjoyed myself at the NBA gig. Meat threw me right to the wolves. He said, "Paul, you got the first 90 seconds. Stand here (center stage). I’m coming in right behind you."
Hi Shane, How did I get this job? I have a lot of friends. It pays to keep your head on straight in this business. There really isn't any room for ego. There's always some undiscovered kid out there who can play you under the table. Anyway, I've know Pearl for awhile. We met on a Motley Crue/ Megadeth/ Anthrax tour a few years back. Meat needed a guitarist. Pearl mentioned my name. Kasim called me. It was that simple. Of course I had to back it up. I worked my ass off for weeks getting the material down. Bringing in a new musician is very expensive and frustrating. The last thing I wanted to do was let Meat down. I have always been (still am) a fan of his. I showed up and played the best I could. Thankfully it was good enough. Now, I have the gig. But the work doesn't just stop. I watch Meat all the time. He works incredibly hard. He's my barometer. I think like this: Well, if Meat's working this hard on say, "Couldn't Have Said It Better". I'm going to work twice that on my gig just so I make sure I'm keeping up.
Hi JenniferSal, Thank you for coming to the BBC taping. That was fun but stressful. Anytime TV's involved my nerves get a little crazy. Yes, I love playing with this band, awesome bunch of musicians. I respect the hell out of everyone in the Neverland Express.
Hey Meatloafisgod, You sound like a musician. The song learning is never ending. I practice them everyday. I want to get the material into my bones. I'm sure we'll be learning new songs for the upcoming tour as well. Gotta stay on top of my gig.
Hey M Marxen, We talked in Cologne right? I remember you. We took a few photos together. I remember you complementing my performance. I thought my playing was a little loose and I told you to tell Kas you liked how I did. Hope you're well. Bat III... I'd love to be apart of it. My sites are on "Couldn't Have Said It Better" at the moment. The record is beautiful. I have to play my ass off for Meat on this tour to make sure I'm around for Bat III.
White of High, Here I am...
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Hi Flying Mouse, great name. Yes, we have to get the rest of the band here.
Chris, I laughed out loud when I read your posts!!! The blushing face is classic!
R, Thank you. It's good to be here. I feel loved.
That's it. I think I've gotten back to all of you. I'll check back soon. Thanks for your warmth.
Metal,
Paul