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ron
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:13 am Post subject: Lonnie |
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| http://www.hugeracksinc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=384357#384357 |
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radikal
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:32 am Post subject: |
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So as I can read what I see there Eddie is an Asshole?????
Who is that Lonnie Dude and relationship to EVH????
Inquiring minds want to know |
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Ford Fairlane
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:33 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the post, Ron...very interesting indeed. |
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ron
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:38 am Post subject: |
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radikal wrote: Who is that Lonnie Dude and relationship to EVH????
(former) Guitar Tech. Lonnie Totman
He tech'ed for Eddie on the last (one or two) legs of the 2004 tour. |
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Chris UK
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Here is an old interview with him from the 2004 tour
http://www.vhnd.net/articles/291104-01.shtml |
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GGirl
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:52 am Post subject: |
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Was it ever stated why Mr. Totman is no longer working for/with EVH? I looked through that thread but didn't see anything... or did I just miss it?
Whatever the case is he seems like a stand up individual. |
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radikal
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: |
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ron wrote: radikal wrote: Who is that Lonnie Dude and relationship to EVH????
(former) Guitar Tech. Lonnie Totman
He tech'ed for Eddie on the last (one or two) legs of the 2004 tour.
Thx Ron :D |
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ron
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Follow up reply from Lonnie:
http://www.hugeracksinc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=384501#384501 |
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Ford Fairlane
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the other link, Chris.
I've always felt sorry for the tech, no matter the band. They have to deal with a whole lot of crap and rarely get any praise. I bought the EVO Experience package for the Steve Vai Illusions tour and part of it was watching a soundcheck. While Vai has praised his tech (Thomas I believe is his name) in several interviews, he was still very demanding during the soundcheck. Now I'm not saying Vai is an ass, but I imagine he's like any other accomplished player who wants things a certain way, and when something is wrong, the tech gets an earful since it's his job to make it right.
I don't know if I could work under that much stress. To Vai's defense, after the soundcheck after everything was worked out, he put his arm around the tech thanked him for a wonderful job. I just don't imagine that happening with Ed. |
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nast2112
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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I have heard many times how miserable a person Ed is from people that have worked with him, met him, etc.,.. It's sad, really. He's a moody alcoholic. I wish no evil, but when you live life like the Van Halen's do, instant karma catches up with you sooner or later.
Peace
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DigitalDremzProd
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I dont understand people why are we even concerning ourselfs with what kinda person he is we buy his music suport his band and thats where it should end he might be a miserable person to work with but so what i am into to hear his music not marry the man |
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GGirl
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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So Ed is a dick... nothing new about that. I was just curious as to why his tech was no longer working with him.
And the reason I concern myself with it is because I find it all interesting. There are a lot of artists that have shaped the world with their music, and I have met my fair share of them, but not all of them are flaming assholes as Ed. What's wrong with being curious? |
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liquid_steel_az
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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"Ed is a person with a big heart. Believe it or not out of any
player I have worked with he is the most thankful appreciative guy. He
constantly thanks you for all your hard work and lets you know that your
doing a great job. That means alot. He also lets you know if things are
not right but thats cool because its important to know that."
-Lonnie Totman 2004 |
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DigitalDremzProd
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Nothing wrong with being curious but let face most people that are great artist are ecentric people and he happen to be one of them i would call him a dick because i dont know the man i know what i read and some of the stuff isnt true i love van halen music not the fact he is or isnt a nice person to be around |
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nast2112
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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liquid_steel_az wrote: "Ed is a person with a big heart. Believe it or not out of any
player I have worked with he is the most thankful appreciative guy. He
constantly thanks you for all your hard work and lets you know that your
doing a great job. That means alot. He also lets you know if things are
not right but thats cool because its important to know that."
-Lonnie Totman 2004
Wow. That's a splash of cold water in the face after his recent comments, eh?
Chris |
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