Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex Guns 'N Roses)

Episode 172- Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal!!!! Bumblefoot is one of the most prolific guitarists ever. He has done so many amazing things through out his career it is impossible to cover everything.  He spent more than 8 years as a guitarist in Guns ‘N Roses and has also worked alongside Weiland and Lita Ford. He is currently the guitarist in the supergroup Sons of Apollo as well as the frontman for Asia. He’s also working on producing an album for The Dodies in addition to making another solo album for himself.  Besides playing music he also teaches it and has his own hot sauce. There is definitely a lot to cover in this episode! 00:00 - Intro01:50 - Welcome Bumblefoot & Ireland 03:30 - Producing the Dodies & Recording Techniques04:55 - Playing in a Band Very Young 07:33 - Drums Track & Different Sounds 09:20 - Working with DMC & Generation Kill10:21 - Limiting Work Hours Vs Crazy Work Hours11:55 - Offer to Work with Jeff Pilson & Gregg Bissonette13:35 - Solo Career 15:15 - Guitar Solos 16:10 - Practicing & Learning Guitar & Early Bands19:27 - Working on a NEW Solo Album 19:53 - Art of Anarchy & Singer Troubles20:57 - Sons of Apollo & Touring23:30 - Film & TV Work 25:41 - A Serbian Film & The Exorcist 27:55 - Science, Math & Brain & Diet 30:27 - Accolades & Inspiring Others33:05 - Other Guitar Players 35:55 - Acoustic Albums & Playing Covers 37:00 - Double Neck Guitar & Fretless Guitar 40:25 - Working  with Other Musicians 43:30 - Bumblefoot's Hot Sauce 45:45 - Rock Against Dystrophy 47:50 - New York & New Jersey Music Scene 48:42 - Bumblefoot's Goatee 50:19 - Wrap Up Bumblefoot website:http://www.bumblefoot.com/index.phpRock Against Dystrophy website:http://www.rockagainstdystrophy.orgChuck Shute website:https://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!