Metal Loaf - Paul Crook

badger · 25 Jan 2004, 22:07

Hi all.

After seeing Meat again at Wembley I have to say yet again I was blown away by Paul Crook. He adds such a new edge to the music (being a big Metal fan I personally prefer this heavier live style). His solos are awsome, and his energy really seems to liven up the stage even more.

Anyway, I just wanted to mention this and see what other people think.

Rock on Metal Loaf!

DIZZY DRUMMER · 25 Jan 2004, 22:17

Badger wrote:

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After seeing Meat again at Wembley I have to say yet again I was blown away by Paul Crook. He adds such a new edge to the music (being a big Metal fan I personally prefer this heavier live style). His solos are awsome, and his energy really seems to liven up the stage even more.

Anyway, I just wanted to mention this and see what other people think.

Rock on Metal Loaf!

I agree Paul is a brilliant guitarist, I love the solos - could listen to him all nite - can he do his own concerts

after Meat's tour

Mike Piercy · 25 Jan 2004, 22:18

Couldn't agree more Badger, shouldn't you give us your favourite "sett" list?

Seriously though...........don't you think the combination of Paul and Randy with there different styles is a masterstroke?

Wonder who thought of that?

The guitar work has been excellent this tour. Anyone like to name their best Meat guitar player(s) of all time?

Mike

badger · 25 Jan 2004, 22:23

i thought the two guitars working against each other were brilliant, especially when they lined up the front of the stage and did some almost question aswer stuf.

And the sustain Paul got at one point, working the note up and down was simply breathtaking. I love how much he gives to the performances, not just musically but his energy and movement.

best guitarist? Difficult. i would go with Todd Rundgren (is that allowed? never seen him live!) just for creating the original motocyle guitar and being an all round legend, and Paul as I think he has done an amazing job - not many people could take something that is already this good and make it even better!

Deb · 25 Jan 2004, 22:24

I think Pauls great as well. He is so full of life and a pleasure to watch, plus a great person :)

I think Randy and Paul are a great combo as well Mike. Just surprised a lot of the younger fans aren't posting how much they fancy either of them lol.

Deb

*AndyK* · 25 Jan 2004, 22:31

Paul and Randy are the best two guitarists I've seen with Meat ever!

The difference in their styles and approaches really works well, Randy is so laid back he's almost horizontal and Paul is a bundle of eneergy just waiting to explode.... he was just as manic last night after teh show as he was on stage!

Pauls style is out and out ROCk whereas Randys style has more of a Blues feel to it, but they compliment each other perfectly, at times they remind me of Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards from the Stones, both pairs of guitarists blending their parts together so well that you can't tell who is playing what, yet it still sounds crystal clear!

That "note" that Paul held on the whammy bar during Frying Pan last night is still ringing in my ears today!!

AndyK

Sapphire Lady · 25 Jan 2004, 22:53

Paul is a brilliant guitarist. And he's a bit of a babe.

He looks gorgeous on stage and off - I was lucky enough to get to speak to him backstage at Glasgow.

White of High · 26 Jan 2004, 00:56

Ted Nugent!

No concert together??? Ehhh! Doesn't matter!

Vickip · 26 Jan 2004, 01:10

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Originally Posted by sultonfan

I think Pauls great as well. He is so full of life and a pleasure to watch, plus a great person :)

I think Randy and Paul are a great combo as well Mike. Just surprised a lot of the younger fans aren't posting how much they fancy either of them lol.

Deb

I Couldn't Have Said That Better Myself Deb

Randy's a great person too ... I'll never forget him smiling at me from the stage at the Borgata in Atlantic City .. and then recognizing me after the show how because he saw me in the front row !!

And I'll never forget meeting Paul after the show at the Mohegan Sun .. he was so nice and down to earth, just like Meat and the rest of the NLE.

Paul and Randy are both great guitar players, babes and all around great guys .. true assets to the NLE.

Vicki

sherrie87 · 26 Jan 2004, 02:11

Sapphire Lady said:

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Paul is a brilliant guitarist. And he's a bit of a babe

True, he ain't a bit hard on the eyes! Between Paul, Kasim and John it's a wonder that I can keep my eyes solidly glued on Meat!

Sherrie

Vickip · 26 Jan 2004, 02:58

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Originally Posted by sherrie87

Sapphire Lady said:

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Paul is a brilliant guitarist. And he's a bit of a babe

True, he ain't a bit hard on the eyes! Between Paul, Kasim and John it's a wonder that I can keep my eyes solidly glued on Meat!

Sherrie

Absolutely Sherrie

Vicki

Deb · 26 Jan 2004, 03:00

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Originally Posted by sherrie87

Sapphire Lady said:

Quote:

Paul is a brilliant guitarist. And he's a bit of a babe

True, he ain't a bit hard on the eyes! Between Paul, Kasim and John it's a wonder that I can keep my eyes solidly glued on Meat!

Sherrie

What about Randy? he's gorgeous as well. John is more than most, in a teddy bear sort of way, if you know waht i mean

But them cymbals keep him hidden!!!

Vickip · 26 Jan 2004, 03:09

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Originally Posted by sultonfan

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherrie87

Sapphire Lady said:

Quote:

Paul is a brilliant guitarist. And he's a bit of a babe

True, he ain't a bit hard on the eyes! Between Paul, Kasim and John it's a wonder that I can keep my eyes solidly glued on Meat!

Sherrie

What about Randy? he's gorgeous as well. John is more than most, in a teddy bear sort of way, if you know waht i mean

But them cymbals keep him hidden!!!

Definitely .... how could we forget about Randy

Where does Meat keep finding all these great looking guys anyway

Vicki

sherrie87 · 26 Jan 2004, 03:43

Sultonfan said:

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. John is more than most, in a teddy bear sort of way, if you know waht i mean

John Micelli is completely my "kind of man", in every way. I prefer Meat because he has a very intense sex appeal to me, but John is the kind of man I am attracted to in "real life". In fact, my husband (also named John) looks very much like John Micelli, right down to height, weight, hair and eye color- scary!

Sherrie

Mike Piercy · 26 Jan 2004, 12:05

To all you ladies this is supposed to be about guitar players and their playing not how good looking they are.

The subtle sustains, the extreme power chords, the slide guitar, the strings bending................

Please stick to the point about playing styles and the sounds of rock guitars.

Anyway if we are talking babes you couldn't see two finer than Patti or CC
now you are talking!!!!!!!

Mike

Sapphire Lady · 26 Jan 2004, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Mike Piercy

To all you ladies this is supposed to be about guitar players and their playing not how good looking they are

Sorry, I think it was me who started that

Deb · 26 Jan 2004, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Piercy

To all you ladies this is supposed to be about guitar players and their playing not how good looking they are.

The subtle sustains, the extreme power chords, the slide guitar, the strings bending................

Please stick to the point about playing styles and the sounds of rock guitars.

Anyway if we are talking babes you couldn't see two finer than Patti or CC
now you are talking!!!!!!!

Mike

Here ya go Mike, a pic to show pauls extreme power chords! The slide guitar! The strings bending!! ... hehehee

I'm sure some will see it different though lol.

Deb

ROSIE · 26 Jan 2004, 15:38

I see what you mean Mike

Paul looks technically perfect to me look at those chords ring girls

Rosie

Mike Piercy · 26 Jan 2004, 15:43

Yes a classic rock guitar player stance.

CC plays guitar you know, Patti has in the past, any pictures of either of them girls or do you only photograph the guys?

Mike

ROSIE · 26 Jan 2004, 15:44

What do you think

Rosie

Mike Piercy · 26 Jan 2004, 15:47

Help me out guys, I don't think I can keep this on topic.

Now I must go and ring that neck. Where's the Fender?

Mike

Renegade Angel · 26 Jan 2004, 15:50

Paul is by far the best guitarists that Meat has worked with - im not just saying that cos he's with him now but I just think that paul has added that extra bit of edge to the sound - more heavier and rockier!!!!

Bob Kulick used to be my favourite, I used to love his solo in Two Out Of Three Ain't bad and I liked how he always seemed to be in Meats band through the years no matter how many other members came and went.

Also used to like Pat Thrall, especially on the Bat 2 tour.

Damon La Scott was good but I never thought he seemed like he was enjoying himself much, always had a miserable face.

Alan Merrell was pretty good, had a good voice too during the Lost Boys tour 1988.

I was very impressed with Randy aswell - great blues solo before Testify.

Deb · 26 Jan 2004, 15:50

Lol Rosie

Tut tut Mike, look at my website and you'll see I dont favour anyone in pix

Plenty of CC playing guitar. Andy K would shoot me otherwise!!

Heres one so you can compare Randy's Meats and pauls techique.

Randy gets my vote here :P

Deb

Deb · 26 Jan 2004, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Piercy

Help me out guys, I don't think I can keep this on topic.

Now I must go and ring that neck. Where's the Fender?

Mike

Since when was Patti and CC on topic!!!

lololol

SW31 · 26 Jan 2004, 15:59

yes paul is excelent on his riffs but after 25 years loving the meats music i most enjoyed bob kulick riffs

25 Jan 2004, 22:07	#1
badger Super Loafer Join Date: 23.10.2002 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 511	Metal Loaf - Paul Crook Hi all. After seeing Meat again at Wembley I have to say yet again I was blown away by Paul Crook. He adds such a new edge to the music (being a big Metal fan I personally prefer this heavier live style). His solos are awsome, and his energy really seems to liven up the stage even more. Anyway, I just wanted to mention this and see what other people think. Rock on Metal Loaf!

25 Jan 2004, 22:18	#3
Mike Piercy cat out of hell Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: With the black cat where the rubber meets the road Posts: 618	Couldn't agree more Badger, shouldn't you give us your favourite "sett" list? Seriously though...........don't you think the combination of Paul and Randy with there different styles is a masterstroke? Wonder who thought of that? The guitar work has been excellent this tour. Anyone like to name their best Meat guitar player(s) of all time? Mike

25 Jan 2004, 22:23	#4
badger Super Loafer Join Date: 23.10.2002 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 511	i thought the two guitars working against each other were brilliant, especially when they lined up the front of the stage and did some almost question aswer stuf. And the sustain Paul got at one point, working the note up and down was simply breathtaking. I love how much he gives to the performances, not just musically but his energy and movement. best guitarist? Difficult. i would go with Todd Rundgren (is that allowed? never seen him live!) just for creating the original motocyle guitar and being an all round legend, and Paul as I think he has done an amazing job - not many people could take something that is already this good and make it even better!

25 Jan 2004, 22:24	#5
Deb Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.04.2003 Location: Did I say that?... Posts: 4,162	I think Pauls great as well. He is so full of life and a pleasure to watch, plus a great person :) I think Randy and Paul are a great combo as well Mike. Just surprised a lot of the younger fans aren't posting how much they fancy either of them lol. Deb

25 Jan 2004, 22:31	#6
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Paul and Randy are the best two guitarists I've seen with Meat ever! The difference in their styles and approaches really works well, Randy is so laid back he's almost horizontal and Paul is a bundle of eneergy just waiting to explode.... he was just as manic last night after teh show as he was on stage! Pauls style is out and out ROCk whereas Randys style has more of a Blues feel to it, but they compliment each other perfectly, at times they remind me of Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards from the Stones, both pairs of guitarists blending their parts together so well that you can't tell who is playing what, yet it still sounds crystal clear! That "note" that Paul held on the whammy bar during Frying Pan last night is still ringing in my ears today!! AndyK

25 Jan 2004, 22:53	#7
Sapphire Lady Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.04.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,213	Paul is a brilliant guitarist. And he's a bit of a babe. He looks gorgeous on stage and off - I was lucky enough to get to speak to him backstage at Glasgow.

26 Jan 2004, 00:56	#8
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Ted Nugent! No concert together??? Ehhh! Doesn't matter!

26 Jan 2004, 12:05	#15
Mike Piercy cat out of hell Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: With the black cat where the rubber meets the road Posts: 618	To all you ladies this is supposed to be about guitar players and their playing not how good looking they are. The subtle sustains, the extreme power chords, the slide guitar, the strings bending................ Please stick to the point about playing styles and the sounds of rock guitars. Anyway if we are talking babes you couldn't see two finer than Patti or CC now you are talking!!!!!!! Mike

26 Jan 2004, 15:38	#18
ROSIE Invisible again! Join Date: 30.06.2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,240	I see what you mean Mike Paul looks technically perfect to me look at those chords ring girls Rosie

26 Jan 2004, 15:43	#19
Mike Piercy cat out of hell Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: With the black cat where the rubber meets the road Posts: 618	Yes a classic rock guitar player stance. CC plays guitar you know, Patti has in the past, any pictures of either of them girls or do you only photograph the guys? Mike

26 Jan 2004, 15:44	#20
ROSIE Invisible again! Join Date: 30.06.2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,240	What do you think Rosie

26 Jan 2004, 15:47	#21
Mike Piercy cat out of hell Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: With the black cat where the rubber meets the road Posts: 618	Help me out guys, I don't think I can keep this on topic. Now I must go and ring that neck. Where's the Fender? Mike

26 Jan 2004, 15:50	#22
Renegade Angel Super Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Location: UK Posts: 551	Paul is by far the best guitarists that Meat has worked with - im not just saying that cos he's with him now but I just think that paul has added that extra bit of edge to the sound - more heavier and rockier!!!! Bob Kulick used to be my favourite, I used to love his solo in Two Out Of Three Ain't bad and I liked how he always seemed to be in Meats band through the years no matter how many other members came and went. Also used to like Pat Thrall, especially on the Bat 2 tour. Damon La Scott was good but I never thought he seemed like he was enjoying himself much, always had a miserable face. Alan Merrell was pretty good, had a good voice too during the Lost Boys tour 1988. I was very impressed with Randy aswell - great blues solo before Testify.

26 Jan 2004, 15:59	#25
SW31 in my coup de vil waiting for pardise by the dashboard light Join Date: 24.11.2003 Location: middlesbrough smoggy rules Posts: 8,137	yes paul is excelent on his riffs but after 25 years loving the meats music i most enjoyed bob kulick riffs