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Fan CHAT with GLENN transcript - February 28th, 2010
Webmaster: Hi all - Glenn will be here in a few minutes... meantime, feel free to get acquainted and all settled in here
mariewilks: Hi all
tony g: hello everyone
mariewilks: Just calling in to say hello as off out to a gig shortly - how is everyone?
purplemusic: Ready to roll...
mariewilks: Yay Bart you got logged on then?
purplemusic: hi marie, tony
tony g: well marie
cbs: Hi y'all
tony g: hi bart
Webmaster: If you can't stick around, not to worry, a transcript will be made available later on today or first thing tomorrow
cbs: California is represented
mariewilks: How's David today?
Paul J: hi all
captmidnite1962: Good afternoon folks... I am at work but can be here... which is cool!
Webmaster: All Good Marie (as you can see, I'm wearing the 'Webmaster' hat this afternoon)
mariewilks: Yeah I noticed that
mariewilks: Thanks David - I'll be reading up when I get in!
Libby: good afternoon everyone
mariewilks: I like the new format David - really easy to use
Ritchie (Buddy): Howdy folks, it's been a long while since I was here ...
Paul J: exciting times ahead, just don't like the waiting!
captmidnite1962: Let's hear it for the Internet at work...
mariewilks: Excellent Bill!
mariewilks: Except I have to impose internet ban on my employees because I'm mean!
tony g: id be fired good for u bill
captmidnite1962: Yes... I will have to go out and check on my inbound at some point... but I am here
Libby: Is everyone excited about Black Country?
captmidnite1962: Oh are you Marie??
thebasscat63: Hi guys!
Enchy: Hi to all of you, tnx David and purlplemusic for welcoming me already to the Fan Forum
mariewilks: Well - no not really but I still have to ban it cos my boss says so!
Webmaster: OK, Glenn will be here any second now! Get ready with those questions...
tony g: i heard the term black country on the wolves game i saw
Glenn Hughes: hi everyone
thebasscat63: hey man!
mariewilks: HI G!
purplemusic: Hey Glenn
thebasscat63: we love you!
Paul J: just keen on ANY new material, but this band sounds promising!
Ritchie (Buddy): Joe's a great player known of him since "Bloodline" came out .. and was blown away by his chops
captmidnite1962: I am looking forward to Black Country too... especially if it means more shows in the US!
Glenn Hughes: hi i am here
Paul J: Hi Glenn
tony g: hi glenn
luni63: Ciao Glenn !
mariewilks: Classic timing there I mention the Wolves result and up you pop!
Ritchie (Buddy): howdy G
Glenn Hughes: i am here
Libby: Hi Glenn. Thank you for doing this!
Enchy: Can't believe it - hi Glenn, what's up?!?
Galley: evening all...
Glenn Hughes: gimme a question anyone. i am here
Webmaster: A question from
Shirl in the UK - "Written All Over Your Face", towards the end of the guitar solo, you can be heard speaking 'quietly', what were you saying?
Glenn Hughes: SHIRL - i would have to go have a listen again in order to tell you.
lgeisel16: Will you be in Bakersfield to see Joe's show in two weeks?
cbs: What is the latest on Black Country?
Ritchie (Buddy): hey Shirl
Glenn Hughes: no i will not be in bakersfield i will be in riverside municipal auditorium. on march 17th
thebasscat63: I try again... I have the feeling that Incense & Peaches is one of your most representative records, can we expect more stuff like that?
Shirl: hi stranger x
tony g: glenn is there a problem with the name black country like i read on here
Glenn Hughes: to make an appearance with jason and derek and joe
Paul J: any more clues on the style of music, and song titles? I think you have given us one 'the last soul'
Libby: I'll be in Riverside
Ritchie (Buddy): first show G?
Libby: I was at House of Blues in November - YOU were entirely awesome. I shot the videos of you and Joe which are on YouTube of 'Mistreated' and 'Medusa' (on libbyvideos). I cannot WAIT to see you again! When do you think that might happen?
purplemusic: I have enjoyed my new live video so much, i was wondering if there where any plans to do more of this type stuff w/ your solo gigs, and w/ Black Country?
Glenn Hughes: Not at the moment basscat63. my life is insanely busy and i am wearing my rock hat again
Dani California: hi ya everyone
Paul J: hi Shirl and Dani
Dani California: hi Glenn
Glenn Hughes: hi Dani. how are you?
thebasscat63: but you FUNK man!
mariewilks: Hi Dani
kat: hi everyone
Ritchie (Buddy): the interview with Paulie Z was a blast!
Glenn Hughes: thank you basscat. i love funk and i want it all.
Shirl: Hi Paul - sorry I'm not participating ... just trying to figure it out
Shirl: kat!!!
Keith Thompson: Hello everybody
Shirl: this is like the old days
Glenn Hughes: hi buddy. the paulie z thing was a hoot
Dani California: Glenn, how are Gabi and the little ones?
kat: hey Shirl long time
cbs: Are tour dates for Black Country summer 2010 being worked on ? Does the album have to come out before the tour?
thebasscat63: thank you G for all the great music I have been enjoying for the last 36 years
Libby: Glenn, will you be in Riverside to watch Joe, or will you perform too?
Glenn Hughes: we are fine and all the little ones are doing well. hope you and your little one are the same.
Ritchie (Buddy): y'all sounded very relaxed ... good stuff
Glenn Hughes: there will be no touring b4 the album
mariewilks: I can't wait for the rock stuff G - I've been listening to your rockier material today-been getting on a Voodoo Hill - will Black Country be anything like that stuff?
tony g: possible usa glenn?
Paul J: does that mean no solo touring as well??
Glenn Hughes: marie: oh god no.
thebasscat63: my kids, 7 and 5, are still listening to F.U.N.K. though the younger one calls it "The Glenn Hughes", I think he thinks you are a band...
Glenn Hughes: i will be doing some solo touring as well. dates will be announced soon as soon as things are finalized.
Dani California: yep, we r kk, just little Gabi is a bit moody,I think she's catchin a flu or cold
Ritchie (Buddy): G is Derek gonna be using a lot of B3 type sounds?
purplemusic: glenn, did you see my question about any more live "bootleg-type" videos? solo and/or Black Country
Paul J: awesome!
Glenn Hughes: joe's booking agent neil o'brien is now my agent and also the agent for the new band so he is working on booking all 3 of "us"
Libby: I've been a fan of Joe's for a long time. Have seen him dozens of times..... LOVE him. I must say that what I witnessed that night in November shook me to my core.
Glenn Hughes: buddy: yes.
tony g: good news glenn
Ritchie (Buddy): niiiice !
Libby: truly.
Glenn Hughes: thank you libby.
strat335: Hi from Roger & Susan!
Libby: it was unlike anything i've ever experienced!
Libby: lol
Dani California: yep,Joe is a very good player
Glenn Hughes: hi my friends from texas
Libby: i met you afterwards too. you were very kind to me.
Dani California: the new band is a absolute killer
thebasscat63: any chance for you to get possession of the Hughes/Thrall II songs and finish them yourself as a solo?
Brent: Hi Glenn... greetings from Canada... Any chance of touring in Canada over the next 12 months?
Glenn Hughes: H/T is in the past.
Ritchie (Buddy): there is some "rock" playing of Joe with Bloodline to be found on youtube when he was just 16 yo., and he ROCKS !!
Glenn Hughes: i hope i get to tour canada. i love it there
Libby: no doubt, jb can rock!!
Dani California: I can imagine how the fans r goin 2 b crazy on the gigs
Keith Thompson: We're on air guys at rockwaves.net and always playing Glenn's music on there. We're all really excited about Black Country here in the studio
Glenn Hughes: thank you for playing my music keith
Dani California: hi ya Keith
strat335: Glenn, maaaan, so pumped about the future music coming from you! In any endeavor. Is Joe recording with the Jubilee?
Ritchie (Buddy): how many songs written and arranged so far G?
mariewilks: G - when you announced you were halting your solo album presumably Black Country was in it's infancy at that point. What made you decide that yes - this was it?
Webmaster: You can make the Fan CHAT window a little larger by selecting "View CHAT Full Size", from the CHAT pulldown (just above here on left side), to go back to the 'small' size, just go to the Forum 'Home' page.
cbs: Thank you Webmaster for Full Sized Chat!!
Glenn Hughes: he is recording with marshalls and he is loud
Shirl: GH - every time there's a new project / line-up everyone seems to have strong opinions on who you should / shouldn't be working with for that particular project. Do you seek out particular musicians for what you're aiming for, or who's available? x
Glenn Hughes: 12 songs written and arranged
Libby: loud and proud
Paul J: would just love to hear a 2 minute snippet of a new song to get an idea of what's in store!
Libby: nice
strat335: I bet it's the Silver Jubilee Marshall... I wants one. LOL
Glenn Hughes: i decided to take a break from my solo recording because i have been non-stop since 1992
Libby: you'll go back into the studio just before riverside??
Glenn Hughes: march 14 and 15 we have to do 8 more backing tracks
Keith Thompson: You are welcome Glenn. You know we're always here in the ether
Glenn Hughes: a total of 13 songs will be recorded
Paul J: you sounded very excited about the next solo project songs as well
Libby: that's a LOT of work in a small amount of time
Brent: Glenn... have you ever thought of releasing a guitar tab and music songbook for musicians?
strat335: I hope you are giving me some trippy harmonies, maestro! lol
Webmaster: A question from IVAR in NORWAY... I just wanted to ask you about your songwriting: How do you write your tunes? Do you start with the lyrics or do you start with a guitar-riff, or bassline? Or do you write by the piano?
thebasscat63: how do you feel being in a band compared to going solo?
Glenn Hughes: i work fast
Glenn Hughes: i love being in a band but i am still very much a control freak
thebasscat63: we noticed when you joined Purple!
Glenn Hughes: IVAR - i start with music first then i come up with title on either bass or guitar. play me out was done on keys
mariewilks: You always have a command of yur stage and your musicians - it's graceul and perfect in my opinion
strat335: You need to teach producing, the whole gamut of recording.
Glenn Hughes: thank you marie. the stage is my living room. i am very comfortable there.
Glenn Hughes: and it is about to get bigger
tony g: love the new DVD glenn
Glenn Hughes: i love producing.
Glenn Hughes: thank you tony.
Dani California: and all of us your fans can feel your love for the music
Ritchie (Buddy): i once saw Jethro Tull actually make a living room on stage with sofa tv etc
tony g: cant stop playing it
purplemusic: trying to get caught up, but missed some stuff
mariewilks: And so you should be comfortable there! - Right I'm off out to a gig - so short and sweet form me - Love to Gabi also and all the furs! Big hugs G! See you soon hopeully xxx
Glenn Hughes: thank you have fun marie.
mariewilks: Bye all xxx
Dani California: bye Marie
Shirl: Bye Marie
thebasscat63: I know you have probably been asked a zillion times but what's your favourite record (of yours) of the past?
Ritchie (Buddy): bye
Dani California: lots of love from all of us
Paul J: speak soon Marie, enjoy the gig, thanks for the invite
Brent: I am off to play guitar for Jesus... Keep rocking Glenn
lgeisel16: Glenn - I love your positive attitude and outlook. That must help keep you grounded when you're working.
Glenn Hughes: of my own? or someone elses past?
cbs: Are there any guesting sessions you may have done recently that you hear may be surfacing soon to keep us tied over til Black Country is released??
thebasscat63: yours!
purplemusic: i missed if G. answered my question. guess i won't ask it a 3rd time though.
thebasscat63: and others!
sorry
Webmaster: Hello to the 104 Lurkers - don't be shy... come on, sign-up, post a message and then you can join the Fan CHAT with GLENN
Shirl: Purple - me too, though think David asked about WAOYF for me earlier
Paul J: what is the direction that the lyrics are taking for Black Country?
Glenn Hughes: i have done no guest sessions recently. i am restricting them a bit right now i believe the russian band Pushking will release their album this summer
Enchy: Have you sometimes the feeling the Purple time never ended, although there's been lots in the meantime? I have ... strange
Not that I'm so sentimental, but it always pops up on the top of every music experience ...
Glenn Hughes: Enchy: i am not sure what you mean
purplemusic: thanks Shirl. i missed that answer too. i'll have to try to re-read when David posts this
Galley: what current bands are you listening to these days?
Glenn Hughes: my time in deep purple was historic and will stand the test of time.
Glenn Hughes: i am just listening to my band
kat: 104 lurkers? Too scared to chat with Glenn?
Enchy: I mean, after long time of solo projects, you're hungry for doing stuff with a band - like circle closes somehow
Ritchie (Buddy): G, Shirl asked earlier that at the end of Written all over your face, you whisper something .. what did u whisper?
strat335: So was Trapeze, and so is what you do today if you walk into a studio after this chat.
Glenn Hughes: thank you strat
tony g: glenn if everything is cool do u see yourself with black country for a long time
Crystal Karma: Hi everybody
Glenn Hughes: a band has to be made up of the right people and all our new band are very good musicians
Dani California: hi Jerome
Libby: awesome musicians
thebasscat63: sorry to ask again, your favourite record of your's and other's?
Enchy: no doubt they are, but in the band it's aobut some strange chemistry that makes the things/music special
strat335: That zone that you are in with those guys has to be some kind of electric when you're playing... lol, I can just imagine.
purplemusic: forgive me if i repeat a question. what about USA touring? i can assume we will be seeing the new band?
Glenn Hughes: my favorite record is probably Soul Mover and my favorite record is Sgt Pepper
Crystal Karma: Glenn, first of all, how are you, how is Gabi & the furs?
Glenn Hughes: that is what i always listened to when i was young and starting out as a musician
Paul J: Glenn, you have great taste! my favourite also!
Glenn Hughes: we are all fine thank you. the babies are all under our feet.
purplemusic: i also was asking about the potential for more live "bootleg-type" or otherwise videos of some more solo and/or Black Country shows.
tony g: i like the new remastered sgt pepper
Crystal Karma: Then could you tell us a little more about the new bans, inspiration & what kind of music is black country (blues, funk or something else?
strat335: You listened to Sgt. Pepper. Mine was Medusa.
Glenn Hughes: our new band is rock
Glenn Hughes: not metal, but hard rock
Glenn Hughes: i have not heard the remastered st pepper
Glenn Hughes: we have rerecorded medusa and joe played mel's black beauty
tony g: not like fused at all then glenn?
thebasscat63: recently I crossed into an Edgar Winter record, Shock Treatment and the song "Miracle Of Love" seems to be sung by... Glenn Hughes! Have you ever listened to it?
Crystal Karma: Tell us also who is the lesad singer ? Joe or you?
Glenn Hughes: not like fused at all. i love fused but tony and joe are two completely different guitar players
strat335: I heard y'all did that. I don't know how things could get better since you sang Coast to Coast in NJ. It just does
Glenn Hughes: hahahaha i am having joe sing on a few songs but i am the primary singer
cbs: Why do you think mainstream press does not follow what you are doing. ie Rolling Stone, Guitar Player, Bass Player, MTV, VH1 etc... what don't we know out here in TV land?
Glenn Hughes: cbs: it is all down to money.
cygnusx1: Hi Glenn, love your bass playing. Who was your biggest influence on the bass when you started playing?
purplemusic: I know i might have to wait for the book, but, i was wondering did you ever see the beatles play, and do you have a cool beatles story. my friend is a huge fan, his son's name is McCartney, he wants to know.
Glenn Hughes: james jamison
Glenn Hughes: yes i saw the beatles play and it changed my life, along with stevie wonder live
Ritchie (Buddy): for MTV to take notice they'd have to call 'emselves BC Gaga ! LOL
Libby: LOVE stevie
Glenn Hughes: don't get me started on the crap that is on the radio and tv
Libby: do you have a favorite song from sgt. pepper?
captmidnite1962: James Jamerson was THE MAN!! Ask any bassist who started in the 60's and Jamerson's name always seems to come up...
luni63: A Day in the Life ?
Glenn Hughes: i like fixing a hole
Libby: me TOO!!
strat335: You have a large bass influence on folks. You know Leland Sklar, right? Another great bass player... I've got to grow a beard and hair like that. lol
Libby: great album though.
Keith Thompson: ... cbs (if I might offer a comment there Glenn) the aim is also to raise the profile in these publications. We can all help do that. They are all keen to sustain their circulations and Black Country will be covered by these guys
Libby: she's leaving home always kills me too
captmidnite1962: Hey Roger... you are halfway there!
Glenn Hughes: i know leland sklar he is a great bass player and a lovely man
thebasscat63: Alicia keys is one of the few decent things on the radio, she is a musician at least
Andra T: Hi G saw you in Glasgow years ago you name checked Frankie Miller that meant alot to us you and him simply the best
Glenn Hughes: frankie miller is one of the greatest rock singers from the british isles.
tony g: speaking of bass playing i saw u at the hob in chicago it was truly the best bass playing i ever saw in my life thank u glenn
cygnusx1: Did you have an influence on David Bowie making the 'Young Americans' album, since you lived together at that time, and he changed the style of music on that album
Libby: glenn. i'm not clear - are you saying that you and joe re-recorded medusa for the black country album?
Ross: Hi Glenn, will the new band have lots of vocal harmonies? And live, will Jason sing as well as Joe?
Glenn Hughes: yes libby
Libby: fantastic
tony g: i like listening getting better now
Glenn Hughes: David and i were great friends at that period but i had no influence on the record
Ritchie (Buddy): G did Bob Daisley contact you re: book publishing ? .. I suggested he give you a shout
Glenn Hughes: Jason will be singing bv's he has a big deep voice
Libby: I don't know if you saw me say that i shot the videos of you and joe at HOB performing medusa and mistreated - they're on youtube and have been very well received.
Ross: Great
purplemusic: with so much to choose from, will black country just be playing original material ( except for medusa ) or might we still be getting some extra treats in concert? Soul Mover? something Purple? Led Zep?
Glenn Hughes: there will be no DP on the concert
Libby: I wonder if you've seen them, and how you feel about fan videos, youtube.... that way of getting the word out, in general. of course, i'm talking about decent video and not phone camera crap
thebasscat63: wise!
Glenn Hughes: HD Camera is so much better than the phone cameras. bring it to riverside
KKpainter: Hi Glenn, do you have some plans to make European tour with Black Country? Is there some chance that we will see you in Czech?
Crystal Karma: Could you tell us a little bit about yours fourtcoming tours?
Libby: i'll be there. in the front row. w/ camcorder and still cam
Glenn Hughes: i already mentioned below that the tour will be announced when it is confirmed
Galley: I always thought it was a shame there's no pics of Bonzo jamming with Trapeze at The Laff', how does it feel playing with Bonham Jr now?
Glenn Hughes: i am absolutely blown away with Bonzo Jr's drumming. he is frightening.
thebasscat63: what bass are u using currently?
Crystal Karma: Are you goint to tour alone before any BC's one, any chance to see you at the Robin or somewhere else this year?
naoki: Hi! Glenn!! I love you!! I am looking forward to a new album extremely, and desire your Japanese tour strongly. I want to meet you.
Glenn Hughes: as i said earlier i will be doing a solo tour. the dates will announced in a few weeks. it is exciting
tony g: is bonham jr anything like his father? i know he was a friend of yours
Glenn Hughes: i am looking forward to going back to japan and the far east.
Glenn Hughes: Jason is most definitely the son of his father in every way.
purplemusic: Glenn, have you noticed any spike in your record sales because of the fans of Joe and Jason trying to "get up to speed " w/ you and your music?
tony g: cool
Ritchie (Buddy): hopefully not drinking tho G
Shirl: good question Purple
Glenn Hughes: i would imagine that would be the case all our profiles have been lifted. the demand for our band is quite staggering.
Glenn Hughes: Jason has been sober for 8 years and i am so proud of him
tony g: i didnt mean the question like that buddy just his personality
Libby: by the way, i've been a friend of bill w's for a very long time, and didn't want this chat to go by without saying congratulations
Ritchie (Buddy): bless him
adam88: hello from the west midlands to glenn
Glenn Hughes: thanks libby
cygnusx1: What did Kevin
Shirl:ey contribute to Black Country? How was he to work with?
Glenn Hughes: adam 88: are you gold and black?
Glenn Hughes: kevin is a phenomonal producer and an amazing human being
Glenn Hughes: he is great to work with really manages everyone
thebasscat63: G, what bass are you playing currently?
adam88: gold and black, im unsure of that phrase?, do you mean wolverhamptons colours?, im from good old WALSALL lol
Glenn Hughes: i am playing quite a few different ones.
kat: lol Glenn and his football
Crystal Karma: Thank you for your time Glenn (& David), I have to quit (a long day of work tomorrow). By the way, Nathalie send you big hugs & see you soon
Glenn Hughes: oops i was at the bescot to see a pre season friendly
tony g: saw the wolves on tv for the first time glenn the announcers used the term black country
Ross: G, which songs are you most proud of?
Paul J: have you got a label lined up to release the Black Country album
Glenn Hughes: there are quite a lot but i am proud of the trapeze songs
adam88: well to be utterly precise, im from bloxwich, if you know that area i will be surprised
thebasscat63: can you name them basses please please please...
Keith Thompson: Ok we have to log off now as the next presenters have come in. Goodnight everyone.
Ross: You were so young then, quite an achievement
cygnusx1: Glenn, you and Plant should get together to make a Wolves song
Paul J: see you Keith
Glenn Hughes: my signature yamaha bass, a '51 p bass, and a '65 p bass and a '72 jazz
Ross: Coast to Coast is timeless and I NEVER tire of hearing it
Glenn Hughes: i see robert normally when i am at the game.
Dani California: hi again everybody
Ross: Loved it when you played Mel's Black Beauty in Bilston, SO much feeling, great stuff
Glenn Hughes: Ross: thank you. ctc was written in the time it took to play it a very mature song for a boy in his teens
strat335: Collin (almost 9) sings Coast to Coast with Roger playing acoustic. It is very cute!
Susan
Libby: ... Seafull...
Glenn Hughes: thank you Ross i was with Mel when he bought that guitar in Texas in '71
Dani California: that's very good Susan
Ross: Wow, such great warm memories for you I guess
Ritchie (Buddy): Ok folks I gotta split .. take it easy, thanks G .. be in touch
strat335: Do you remember who got the SG of Mel's? LOL I sure wish I could find that one!
adam88: so here is one of my questions, if you have to perform one track in the future, from the 'from now on' album, what would it be, and yes i am not ashamed to say i still think glenn that was one of your best works.
Glenn Hughes: Mel Galley was a hero to me. his passing has affected me greatly. mel traded the SG in when he got the black beauty to the same person
Dani California: Collin is a child and already know what to listen, thanks to his mom and dad
Glenn Hughes: 'from now on' is not one of my favorite albums as it is just too aor for me but 'if you don't want me to' is a great song
strat335: Thanks, Dani
Libby: you let joe play mel's guitar, yes??
Ross: I LOVE Homeland
purplemusic: i don't think my last question posted. any title for the new album that ya'll are working w/ G. ?
Glenn Hughes: yes me too Ross because Mel wrote most of it
Glenn Hughes: we have an idea.
adam88: i would like to hear, "why dont you stay" and "still in love with you", but we all change as people, and i think those 2 certain songs maybe reflect you of the past more.
Ross: Did he really? Full of passion and melody
Paul J: is it Black Country!!!
purplemusic: "we have an idea" is not a bad title
Dani California: Glenn do you have any ideas if and when you goin on tour with Black Country? (dunno why can't get to Carl again
something's wrong with the land line
)
Libby: hahaha!!
thebasscat63: I agree with adam88, Why Don't You Stay is one of your greatest ballads ever
thebasscat63: purplemusic lol
Paul J: i was thinking that you were going to change the band name to 'Viral'
strat335: My first electric guitar was an SG...
Glenn Hughes: dani, all shows will announced as soon as they are confirmed
Glenn Hughes: 'why don't you stay' is a great aor song
strat335: Our epic song of the day over here today is Feels Like Home.
cbs: If you had the power to bring back someone who has passed away, to be able to spend 24 hours with them, who would it be and why? How would you spend that day?
Dani California: kk, thanx a lot
Glenn Hughes: the reason i am not fond of 'from now on' is that the music was taken out of my hands and it was way too soulless for me
Glenn Hughes: but it was a big seller
Paul J: i love 'feels like home', sung with great passion towards the end of the song
Ross: Glenn, which songs do you wish you had written? Superstition?
Glenn Hughes: tommy bolin we would spend the day alone at my house catching up and laughing. tommy would make me a steak with cheese on top, one of his favorites although he didn't eat meat he used to love to make this for me
thebasscat63: and thankfully From Now On helped to launch back your career probably, so bless it!
Glenn Hughes: i wish i had written "inner visions" by stevie wonder
Webmaster: A coupla' questions from RUSSELL in NEWCASTLE, UK...
When RU coming 2 play Newcastle? I think you were last seen on the 'Legends of Rock' tour at City Hall where you rescued the whole evening! Can you tell us about some of the extras on the 'CTTB' remix?
adam88: from now on and burning japan live, are with me till i die, slightly strong to say but those albums were the first of yours that my parents introduced me too
KKpainter: can i ask which Digitech wah pedal do you use Glenn? And do you prefer play bass with effect or without?
thebasscat63: yeah, me too
strat335: Good one. All In Love Is Fair off that one was a mind blower to me.
Glenn Hughes: i use autosynth wah i have 10 of them. i like to play either way
KKpainter: thanks
Glenn Hughes: there will be no auto synth in the new band just power bass playing
purplemusic: even live?
KKpainter: thats great! Will you play Fender there?
Glenn Hughes: RUSSELL - hopefully Newcastle will be on the tour
Glenn Hughes: i will have a few different basses with me, fender being one of them
chrisloeb: Good evening everyone, Hi Glenn - Christian from Vienna here. Hope you're in good health for all things 2010! Everybody is very excited!
Glenn Hughes: the auto synth is pretty much for the funk. i want to separate from the solo band my sound
tony g: this is really starting to feel like a real hard rocking record to me - great!
strat335: So, have you cancelled the next couple years of haircuts? Rock and roll! lol
adam88: do you still use ESP basses glenn
KKpainter: Good
Glenn Hughes: i don't use ESP basses anymore although are great. they are active and i only use passive.
thebasscat63: Glenn I have to leave but not before thanking you for your immense talent and the 36 great years I have been enjoying it... Bless you man!
purplemusic: Glenn, what about the solo record that you had just/were finishing up ? when might we be able to hear some of that?
Glenn Hughes: thank you basscat
Scott: Hello Glenn... just joined. what an honor to catch u here live. u are legend, sir. wish u could slide over to PHX for a show sometime
purplemusic: another "for fans only" release?
Glenn Hughes: i love phoenix and hope to be there soon
Webmaster: 2 Questions from JOEY in the USA...
I absolutely loved your sound on 'Medusa', 'You Are The Music' and the 3 Purple albums you played on. What equipment did you record those albums with, and what strings were you using at that time?
adam88: right one more question for a while, i heard a rumour that glenn, did or do you, have visual footage from the burning japan shows?
Paul J: i'm off also, thanks for joining us Glenn, looking forward to the new stuff. Take care all
Glenn Hughes: JOEY - both albums on hiwatt amps (trapeze) on medusa i had a '63 p bass and you r the music was a '71 mustang bass roto sounds strings
Glenn Hughes: DP : hiwatt heads amps on all on Burn rickenbacher '72 bass and Strombringer wasa '65 p bass and the same for CTTB roto sound strings
Libby: Glenn - Steve Lukather just asked me to tell you that he sends his best from Tokyo
Glenn Hughes: give steve a big kiss for me. he is one of my favorite people
Libby: i'll tell him. he's so funny and sweet. i love him too.
Libby: phoenix... does that mean that you might travel to see jb at that show too?
satch1e: You are 1 of my all time fav singers... can't wait to hear the project!
Libby: i'll be at that one also.
KKpainter: do you have also fretless bass Glenn?
Glenn Hughes: yes i have a fretless bass a '72 jazz
Glenn Hughes: i am not going to joe's show in phoenix
KKpainter: nice
Shirean: Just wanted to say "Hi" Glenn xxoo
Glenn Hughes: Hi Shirean. How is it going?
Shirean: Better thanks. Hope to see you both soon
adam88: glenn, are you going to be doing that package, like you did at jb's or was it the robin, a while back, think it was something like an after party with you, i couldnt afford it at the time
luni63: Hi G! I loved you since the first time i heard you screaming 'BURN!' and loved Tommy Bolin too... i wonder what you could have done toghether...
strat335: Got to get back to work; Glenn, very happy for you, looking forward to the new MUSIC! Roger & Susan (& Collin)
Glenn Hughes: they are called gold ticket and we will be doing them again
Dani California: bye Roger,Susan and Collin
Enchy: May i ask about other peoples projects: Chickenfoot?
Glenn Hughes: Chad is working with the Peppers right now. i will be staying at his house when i am in Malibu next month
chrisloeb: Glenn - one of the questions often asked but never answered: Have you ever recorded a vocal track for Gary Moore's 'Empty Rooms' back in the 'Run For Cover' days, and does it still exist?
cygnusx1: I am not very familiar with Derek Sherinian. What kind of a keyboard player is he?
tony g: glenn i know this is personal but i know u are into fitness do u do mostly walking?
Glenn Hughes: chris: good question. i sang an amazing vocal track for empty rooms which was to be a single and then BOOM i was outta there. it has probably been erased
Glenn Hughes: derek is extremely spontaneous can follow joe amazingly has the baddest growl on the hammond since jon lord
luni63: Bye to everybody from Italy, thank you G for being in our lives!
Glenn Hughes: i walk a lot
Webmaster: One other question from JOEY in the USA...
It was a pleasure to see U at Highline Ballroom in NYC last year and looking forward 2 your up-coming book! Have U read 'Touched By Magic', the Tommy Bolin story? I believe there should be a Movie about his life
Ross: I realise you are really busy right now Glenn but are you looking for any new projects and collaborations?
Glenn Hughes: Ross: no i have my hands full now
Glenn Hughes: JOEY - i read the 'touched by magic' book
Ross: Ha, I guess, can't wait to hear the new stuff
Libby: ...speaking of books... when will yours be available? can you tell us anything about it?
adam88: glenn now this is a funnier question, but i am not afraid to ask, have you, like some other of my favourite artists, had any cosmetic surgery?
Glenn Hughes: i have not had any cosmetic surgery but my wife is forcing me to put on face cream at night.
Ross: How amazing is it chatting directly with Mr Glenn Hughes by the way everyone!!
Libby: lol
tony g: it's the greatest
Libby: it looks like it's working glenn
you look fantastic.
Dani California: yes Ross, it is very kind of Glenn to talk to all of us his fans
Glenn Hughes: no one should have their face done because then you look like someone who has had their face done
Ross: I've been doing that for years Glenn, takes years of you lol
adam88: isn't this great Ross, glenn your more open than i anticipated, i think sometimes, that others, are more reserved with their answers, probably due to reasons unknown, but i'm glad your open
purplemusic: Yes the book. any idea when it will be more available to the normal masses. I can't afford the more expensive ones, but really want to read your story.
Libby: what KIND of face cream glenn? seriously...
cbs: Gab B How are your fingers holding up? ...and Thank You!
Ross: Glenn, maybe this will be in your book, but what is your funniest gig memory?
Glenn Hughes: i can't remember the brand right now. something i got at a spa
Glenn Hughes: fingers are okay, but i'm starving
Webmaster: OK, folks - just 20 minutes left to go...
Dani California: Glenn, Pete askin you what is the groove like playing with Jason Bonham?
Glenn Hughes: funniest gig memory will be in the book
purplemusic: more peas and cornbread for Mr. Hughes please.
Libby: someone feed the man!
Glenn Hughes: the groove is bootylicious!
satch1e: Hi Glenn. thanks for all the great music over the years,saw you at B.B King's, and the next time u came to NYC i took my nephew with me and now he's got the Funk, he's hooked... it was great sharing that experience with him.
chrisloeb: Bootylicious - looking forward to that!
Galley: I'm off G, speak soon, C'mon me babbies x
Dani California: Pete askin', is it Jason playin like his dad on the new material?
adam88: now one more q and then i am happy, glenn if you had to choose between your music, all the past, present and future, or maintain your comfortable lifestyle, what would you pick.
Supergiovane88: hello everyone... hello glenn... i've read you played a old Fender P to record with Black Country... It's just a need for this disc or you return to play a Fender bass in live shows? your Yamaha is a bomb!
Glenn Hughes: with the new band i am playing a 51 p
Glenn Hughes: adam; i will take it all
adam88: i bet, haha
Webmaster: A question from KEVIN in ILLINOIS, USA...
I've always enjoyed your performance at the 'California Jam'. Other than the giant crowd, is there an onstage memory (maybe something not noticed by the television viewer) that you could share. Thank You.
purplemusic: as this winds down, i just wanna say thanks to Glenn for doing this w/ us. it has been cool to follow and fun to participate in. Thanks Glenn. hope to see you again soon. God bless. Bart
Glenn Hughes: KEVIN - i'd been up all night with tony iommi and ozzie and we were all pretty wired it was all sex drugs and rock n roll on that gig
cygnusx1: Can't wait to hear Black Country. Do you have a favourite Bonamassa song from his albums?
Glenn Hughes: it will be in the book
Ross: Well said. And thanks to the Webmaster (David?) for arranging this session - it's fantastic
adam88: i agree bart ive wait around 7 years to ask these questions, so its nice ive ended this chapter and can move on
Glenn Hughes: i like quarrymans lament off his new album
chrisloeb: Apart from JB's - what new (or reissued) music have you been listening to lately?
Dani California: yes, absolutely, as always a very big thanx to David and Shirean for everything they doin for all of us
Glenn Hughes: i only have time to listen to my new band's music
chrisloeb: I thought you'd answer that
Libby: I know that there will be a mad rush to say thank you and goodbye at the end, so let me say mine now. Thank YOU. It was wonderful to have this time w/you - I hope to say hello to you in Riverside. Be well and safe. Have fun with JB, JB, DS and KS
Glenn Hughes: yes thank you too D&S
Webmaster: 10 minutes remaining everyone...
Ross: Glenn, what is your favourite lyric (that you have written?)
cbs: Any good book reads lately?
Webmaster: Thanks and thank you
tony g: gotta go - glenn i saw u once for 3 songs hope to see again - i will always follow u no matter what u do - to me u are the greatest musician ever - thank u for everything - go black country !!!!!!!
Glenn Hughes: 'i don't want to live that way again'
Ross: Wow, I was just thinking about that song
purplemusic: Glenn, do you think that David Coverdale and Ronnie Dio will ever proform on stage again?
Glenn Hughes: no
adam88: why not whitesnake are recording a new album
Ross: The whole Addiction album is very powerful both lyrically and musically
purplemusic: That's too bad. i thought you would say that though. God bless them too.
cbs: Comment on the 'We Are The World' remake?
Glenn Hughes: it wasn't as good as the first
Enchy: Ok, since i'm one of the rare Europeans here (Croatia, U know
) there it comes from me too: this was great and thanks for the music, i can't wait to hear the BC All the best Glenn!
purplemusic: i never really liked the song, but the cause is good
purplemusic: one more chance before we go to ask if we will ever be able to hear the solo album that you had just finished?
chrisloeb: Glenn, I highly recommend you read Rick Wakeman's 'Grumpy Old Rock Star' and 'Further Adventures...' - stories and anecdotes from his 40+ years career! There are very funny bits next to very serious ones in these like we can expect from your book?
Webmaster: 5 minutes left - get those questions in while you can
Glenn Hughes: i never recorded it... all the songs are written...
Glenn Hughes: thank you chris
naoki: I listen to your music,voice and soul every day!! and I pray your health every day.I love you, GH!!!!!!!
cbs: Gab B deserves dinner at a place of her choosing. Thank you Gab B.
purplemusic: oh , i see. do you think you ever will record them ?
Glenn Hughes: thank you everyone. i am going to go eat. see you soon, glenn
kat: bye glenn and gabi
cbs: Chilean Sea Bass
KKpainter: thanks for your time Glenn, have a nice day
Ross: Thanks so much Glenn
Dani California: bye,bye Glenn
Ross: and David?
Webmaster: Yes, thanks Ross (I'm wearing the 'Webmaster' cap this afternoon)
cygnusx1: thakn' you for doing this, Glenn. Hope to see you in Trondheim with Black Country
Ross:
purplemusic: thanks for your time Glenn
Webmaster: Thanks again Glenn (& Gabi) for joining us today...
Libby: Thank you Glenn and Gabi
Dani California: loads of love to you Gabi and the little ones, from me, Pete and little Gabi
satch1e: Bye and take care.
Dani California:
Supergiovane88: thanks bye
Glenn Hughes: l... yes.. it was my idea... joe loved it... g
purplemusic: thanks David for getting all of that 2gether for us.
Dani California: yep, thank you David and Shirean, and thank you Glenn for the time you've spent with us
Dani California:
Webmaster: Everyone - a full transcript of today's Fan CHAT will posted in the Fan Forum later today or first thing tomorrow, so if you think you missed something, not to worry, you'll have the chance to catch up then...
cbs: Thanks David and Shirean
chrisloeb: Thanks for everything, Glenn - hope to see you again soon! Best of health and best of ROCK for the new band!
And a big Thank You to DnS too!
Shirean: Our pleasure!
Webmaster: Feel free to stick around for a few... before things are closed out...
Libby: Thank you David and Shirean. What a great time this was
paulxnicholson@btopenworld.com: thanks for the illuminating insights
Libby: This will all be available in the archives, yes?
Dani California: David, when the next chat is going to be? are we gonna have the monthly chat back again every month?
Webmaster: Libby - yes, a transcript will be made available either later today or first thing tomorrow, it'll be posted here in the Fan Forum.
Webmaster: No, Dani - for now, the Monthly Fan CHAT is no more, due to lack of participation. They'll be the occasional chat scheduled from time to time. But if there is demand for a monthly, we'll go back to that format, otherwise, just once in a while.
Webmaster: Well, folks, this is going to be closed out now. Thanks for attending and hope you enjoyed yourselves. Bye for now!
Fan CHAT with GLENN transcript - February 28th, 2010
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