Funky.Monkey Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Secrets of the middle-aged hard-rockersOctober 15 2015Keyboardist Dizzy Reed had a pint of Guinness. Bassist Marco Mendoza, 28 years sober after extensive adventures with booze, heroin and cocaine, stuck to ginger beer, and singer Corabi, seedy after last night's cocktails, sucked on the dregs of a takeaway coffee. The other members were, perhaps, getting up to no good in their hotel.Corabi (American) was Motley Crue's lead singer in the mid-90s. Reed (American) has played keyboards for Guns N' Roses since 1990. Marco Mendoza (Mexican/American) has laid down the bass for Ted Nugent, Whitesnake, and a mid-90s re-creation of Thin Lizzy among many others. Their numerous side-projects include Reed's charmingly-named cover band Hookers N' Blow."Throwing TVs out the window isn't all it's cracked up to be," says Reed, "because then you're sitting there and you don't have anything to watch and it's a bummer. Also, sometimes it's hard to get that window open, especially if you're up high. You have to internalise your rage instead."Reed's first performance was in a school talent quest, playing "Smoke on the Water" with his band The Hairy Bananas. He knew then that this was the career for him. Despite his Guns N' Roses adventures he says he's "still waiting for that big cheque to come in". In the meantime, though, if he's ever having a bad day he just has to remind himself how lucky he is: "I play music for a living. Holy shit!"Continue here: http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/73070262/secrets-of-the-middleaged-hardrockers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 REUNION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiem16 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 STARTS NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooker Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 This article is mildly depressing. Shows how lucky the few who really make it are. Dizzy was in a band with multi-millionaires and here he is shucking his band across dive bars around the world to make a buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapoink Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/rock-stars/dizzy-reed-net-worth/he is not that poor.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 His daughter wants to go to college 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Terrible article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 He was asking for money on twitter to donate for his daughter's college, it seems he is not good at keeping his money. But well whatever, its his life, he can do whatever he wants. It would be a shame that after all these years if he gets paid less than Titman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 It's kinda probable he didn't make much money...I mean the UYI money was divided 12 ways (including Zizag, the horns and Tracy and Roberta), with Axl, Slash and Duff I imagine getting the biggest cut...And Slash in his book talks about how they just barely broke even or were even in the red because of Axl's theme parties, which neccessitated them going on tour in 1993 just to be in the black...Also, I mean the last time the UYI albums really moved units was in 1997 or 1998 and I imagine Dizzy didn't see that much in the way of royalties to begin with, and CD didn't sell that much....Then factor in that Guns haven't exactly been huge earners on their tours in recent tours coupled with the fact that he lives in California which has a pretty high cost of living...He probably actually is hard up after expenses and probably lives at best upper middle class, if that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Bands like Dead Daisies and Winery Dogs have great players but they're meant to be seen in theaters, clubs and package tours or open for known acts, but it also makes them accessible and able to talk to them because they are at that lower level. Arthritis, hip problems and all that other shit that comes with age is going to kick in, so they have to keep going while they can still play. At least they had their fun even if it was dangerous and ruined their lives to an extent. Dizzy's ex was the one crowdsourcing, not him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooker Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/rock-stars/dizzy-reed-net-worth/he is not that poor....This website has no real source, just made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfriend Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Well, that was 30 seconds down the shitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangoSkank Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Yes, there were a lot of expenses, but I'd shocked if Dizzy didn't do pretty damn well despite all that. There were all of the South American runs over the last 10-15 years, a few decent runs in the States, the release of Chinese Democracy (yes, I know, not that much was generated from that), the release of Greatest Hits (which he has to get something from), and a back catalog which features him on three platinum releases. What I'm getting at is, he may need an accountant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustycage Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 He should try working a real job before complaining about money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmass Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 He's sucked off the GnR teet long enough....he should fire off royalty checks to Duff, Slash, Izzy and Steven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfriend Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Shocking to learn that the guy who's side project is called Hookers and Blow hasn't been responsible with his finances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnrjanus Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 He should earn a few bucks with the dead daisies, great f*cking band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naupis Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 He's lazy. Try creating some music rather than mooching off others and you might make some bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguy Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Big shocker: you don't become a billionaire by hitting some honky tonk piano on a few songs on an album 20 years ago. Keep waiting, Dizzy. Trust me, you just plain don't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Broue Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 This is the most cringeworthy interview since the last DJ interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustycage Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 If a reunion happens, it wouldn't bother me one bit if Dizzy is left out. He brings nothing important and it would be less idiotic interviews to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmass Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Dizzy is about as valuable to GnR as I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 You guys are being squares. Oh... And no trickery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caught_in_a_Coma Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 He's lazy. Try creating some music rather than mooching off others and you might make some bank.He made Silkworms though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinseyHolley Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 He's a mediocre player and a dedicated lackey and ever since I read The Last Living Slut he makes my skin crawl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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