G.E Smith 101 - Page 2

JKjr · July 23rd, 2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingnimrod

you should do a google search for:

"most annoying mugging for the camera leading up to a commercial break"

seriously, the way this guy played up to the camera really put me off. Playing aside, I just get the creeps when I think about him.

The Vandals wrote a song about him:

The city council met last night the vote was one to six
Denying access to our town by TV's "G.E. Smith"
The Mayor cited nightmares had by his daughter Eileen
She dreamed that ugly @&*#!'s face popped out the friggin' screen
They said no, they said no way.
Not in my Back yard he can not stay
That eyesore is a stain upon our nation
If you think he's livin' by me there's no way
G.E. felt the set back but refusing to surrender
He bought a house disguised as the guitarist of the Pretenders
But at the party we like to throw for new homeowners
we caught him when he couldn't play the lead from "Tattooed Love Boys"
They said no, they said no way.
Not in my Back yard he can not stay
That eyesore is a stain upon our nation
If you think he's livin' by me there's no way
A man has got the right to homestead anywhere he can
but that just begs the question, What exactly is a man?
Blond Frankenstein with Dutchboy hair would hardly qualify
So we must live free of this Hall & Oats reject or die
They said no, they said no way.
Not in my Back yard he can not stay
That eyesore is a stain upon our nation
If you think he's livin' by me there's no way

There may be a reason the Vandals don't back up Bob or Bowie. Ultimate sideman? Who's qualified to say? Two things I'm sure of...He'd be on my short list, and I wouldn't be on his.

Maestro · July 23rd, 2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doster

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnQYoRYedF0
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He seems such a nice guy I want to go out and get one of his guitars. even though the fat neck, the 3 saddle bridge is all wrong for me.

FirstBassman · July 23rd, 2008, 02:49 PM

I think we have beat this thread to death by now. But since it still shows some slight signs of life . . .

Look, any arist is going to have some fans and non fans (witness all the "I don't get" threads). For some reason, though, there does seems to be some extra vitriol directed at GE sometimes. I'm not sure why. It may be jealousy, it may be the "I-don't-getters" or it may be the TV band leader syndrome. Whatever it is, the guy is a monster player, is a knowledgable gear and music head, has a wife who loves him (we presume), has a very impressive resumé and everyone who meets him (including me) says he's a very nice guy.

Ya know, if you ask me, that adds up to a pretty good life.

maggieo · July 23rd, 2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maestro

He seems such a nice guy I want to go out and get one of his guitars. even though the fat neck, the 3 saddle bridge is all wrong for me.

Yeah, I felt the same way, but I like the bridge and saddles. I'm not sure about the pickup. I kinda like the hanging-in-the-ashtray thing.

Telehackster · July 23rd, 2008, 04:12 PM

Well said, FirstBassman.

Tele Fan · July 23rd, 2008, 04:24 PM

Seems like a cool cat to me. Anytime I've seen him interviewed he was very nice.

castpolymer · July 23rd, 2008, 04:44 PM

After seeing the interview with G.E. Smith on the Fender site, I don't know how any Tele lover could think anything negative about him. I love the, " You can play anything with a Tele " comment. I also loved the comments he made about buying gear in the off hours when he was on the road instead of partying. His amp collection is incredible.

July 23rd, 2008, 04:24 PM	#46 (permalink)
Tele Fan Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky Age: 29 Posts: 1,650	Seems like a cool cat to me. Anytime I've seen him interviewed he was very nice. __________________ Life is better when you just make it up as you go along.

July 23rd, 2008, 02:49 PM	#43 (permalink)
FirstBassman Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,346	I think we have beat this thread to death by now. But since it still shows some slight signs of life . . . Look, any arist is going to have some fans and non fans (witness all the "I don't get" threads). For some reason, though, there does seems to be some extra vitriol directed at GE sometimes. I'm not sure why. It may be jealousy, it may be the "I-don't-getters" or it may be the TV band leader syndrome. Whatever it is, the guy is a monster player, is a knowledgable gear and music head, has a wife who loves him (we presume), has a very impressive resumé and everyone who meets him (including me) says he's a very nice guy. Ya know, if you ask me, that adds up to a pretty good life.

July 23rd, 2008, 04:12 PM	#45 (permalink)
Telehackster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas, USA Age: 42 Posts: 1,023	Well said, FirstBassman.

July 23rd, 2008, 04:44 PM	#47 (permalink)
castpolymer Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Age: 37 Posts: 484	After seeing the interview with G.E. Smith on the Fender site, I don't know how any Tele lover could think anything negative about him. I love the, " You can play anything with a Tele " comment. I also loved the comments he made about buying gear in the off hours when he was on the road instead of partying. His amp collection is incredible.