All articles tagged with #band dynamics
Big Thief reflects on their band’s resilience through personal and structural losses, their new album 'Double Infinity' created amidst change and improvisation, and their nuanced approach to love, aging, and political issues, emphasizing the importance of music as a unifying and healing force.
Noel Gallagher described his first Oasis reunion gig as physically overwhelming, with his legs turning to jelly, but he praised Liam's performance, calling it 'smashing it.' The band is thrilled with the tour's success, and Noel expressed positive feelings about reuniting with Liam, with plans to continue touring internationally.
Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman expressed surprise that the band continued after drummer Charlie Watts' death, suggesting they persisted because they had no other pursuits. Wyman, who left the band in 1993, noted that while he had various interests outside music, the Stones seemed to focus solely on the band. He recalled the band's initial disbelief when he announced his departure, which they only accepted two years later.
The Jesus and Mary Chain's Jim and William Reid discuss their tumultuous relationship as brothers and bandmates, reflecting on past fights and their matured dynamic. They also touch on their music influences, experiences with other artists like Shane MacGowan, and the impact of their iconic song "Just Like Honey" in the film Lost in Translation. The band reflects on their journey, from early heckles and violent gigs to their current status as enduring musicians, still driven by their love for creating music.
Stewart Copeland, drummer of The Police, admits to wanting to "choke the life out of" Sting during the band's tumultuous final days. Copeland reflects on the tension and disagreements that arose within the band, particularly regarding the direction of their music. He jokes that the band's breakup ultimately prevented a frontman homicide, with the moments he erupted at Sting being when the singer gave notes on the drum parts. Copeland acknowledges their differing philosophies but appreciates the five albums they created together.
Mick Mars, former guitarist of Mötley Crüe, opens up about his bitter departure from the band after 41 years, citing violations of legal agreements and denial of his share of band proceeds. Mars expresses his frustration with the band's attempt to take away his legacy and ownership of the Mötley Crüe name. He discusses various aspects of his career, including his dislike for power ballads, his brief encounter with heroin, and his thoughts on the band's name change in the 1990s. Mars also reveals that he has never read the band's memoir, "The Dirt," and prefers to retire and enjoy his legacy without any further contact with his former bandmates.