Mike Byrne new drummer?

Kahlo · 06-09-2009, 02:46 PM

According to the sleuthing on the O-board:

Quote:

# 09:29 today: mega band practice and final listening sessions on the moses album. billy corgan posted about mike in his blog. drummer of the future #
scrumbles: 09:29 today: mega band practice and fi

Then... from Mike's Space:

MySpace | A Place for Friends
"Mike is off for another couple weeks at pumpkin camp", yesterday!"

So... that's it!

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redbull · 06-09-2009, 02:51 PM

is this the 12 year old

Kahlo · 06-09-2009, 03:01 PM

19 year old I think.

slunken · 06-09-2009, 03:25 PM

don't we have a few threads about this already?

edit: 2 days ago: http://forums.netphoria.org/3496964-post29.html

Kahlo · 06-09-2009, 03:31 PM

it was mentioned, but it isn't as if this place is overrunning with threads.

slunken · 06-09-2009, 03:37 PM

no the mindless clutter is generally left to the o-board. but do what you must...

fluxequalsrad · 06-09-2009, 03:55 PM

Billy, you so crazy!

fluxequalsrad · 06-09-2009, 04:02 PM

I mean, I know I felt bad before, but now I really feel bad for anyone with an SP tattoo. That kid has one fruity indie-garb band.

CrabbMan · 06-09-2009, 04:20 PM

You want to go to the circus and to get into the circus it costs you five...pence. So you stand in line, you don't have five pence but you really want to go to the circus. Someone comes along and says well, ell I'll take you into the circus and I'll pay the five pence. But you got to pay me back later. So they take you in the circus and take you out. Well, oh, when are you going to pay me back? I don't know, I'll get around to it sooner or later. That's the story of the band.

Panthalassa · 06-09-2009, 06:01 PM

If this was done to irritate Jimmy (even more), it's probably working quite well. Personally, I would have chosen the kid drummer from Hanson, even though he's Mike's elder by 4 years.

Mablak · 06-09-2009, 06:30 PM

Even ginger and jeff should be uncomfortable with someone of that age in the band. But yeah good point, he's probably trying to get back at Jimmy. Anyway this is all pretty monumentally sad, Bill really should've let SP die the moment Jimmy left.

Pizza Club · 06-09-2009, 06:50 PM

I don't know why people have a problem with the dude's age. Ilan Rubin is 20 and he's doing a fine job for his middle aged alt-rock star

hcueva · 06-09-2009, 07:25 PM

@Pizza Club

It's not that we dislike the guy's age per se. The problem is what Billy's decision implies: I need to find a Jonas Brothers looking guy, who will do as he's told.

Do you think he couldn't find a better, more creative and experienced drummer? Of course he could. But then he would have had to worry about dealing with other people's opinions and creative input.

Which is not bad in itself either, but just go SOLO then!!! Go solo and you won't have to worry about recruiting people. But he won't go solo, will he? Because he knows he'll sell even less copies if he does. He'd rather keep the name, create the illusion of a band and bring a kid who looks very new MTV.

Shallowed · 06-09-2009, 07:54 PM

It all makes sense.

Machina Mystery is solved.

"If I were dead, would my records sell?"

SlingeroGuitaro · 06-09-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hcueva

@Pizza Club

It's not that we dislike the guy's age per se. The problem is what Billy's decision implies: I need to find a Jonas Brothers looking guy, who will do as he's told.

Do you think he couldn't find a better, more creative and experienced drummer? Of course he could. But then he would have had to worry about dealing with other people's opinions and creative input.

maybe billy liked the recklessness of jimmy's playing in his youth and is simply trying to recapture that.

i dont think his decision to go after a 19 year old implies anything other than the kid is good.

somaziro · 06-09-2009, 08:38 PM

lots of good music has been made be 19 year olds

rudi · 06-09-2009, 08:52 PM

I've listened to that GuitarCenter clip of Mike Byrne, and whatever I could find of his band "Moses, Smell the Roses" on myspace.

And I sincerely do not get it, at all. I've tried to support Billy, but I think that PERHAPS he has really just fucking lost it. I've been so caught up in all of the good music that is out there that I haven't had time to think about SP in a while, but this news is just... bizarre.

The reason I don't get it: the kid has some chops. But is it just me or is there a distinct lack of any unique style whatsoever in his drumming? I can literally think of 5 jazz drummers from my area that I know PERSONALLY who have just as much in the way of chops as this Mike Byrne kid, and bucket-loads more style.

I don't mean to knock the kid... he's a great drummer. But there are oodles of great drummers out there, and many many better choices for SP.

If this has anything to do with "getting back" at Jimmy, then Billy really, really, really is a sad, disgusting person. Because not only is he throwing his own reputation on the bonfire, as well as any friendship he had with Jimmy (who I believe to be a great person and we all know to be a legendary drummer), but he is also USING this 19-year old kid for his own greedy purposes. The rape of the kid's career. But who knows, maybe Billy sees something we don't. Because I really, really don't see anything.

topleybird · 06-09-2009, 09:14 PM

Get the chick from Lenny Kravitz's band, she can't be up to much

And replace Jeff with a chick while you're at it

You know what, fuck it, hire Kittie as your backing band

That's what I wanted to say all along

Pizza Club · 06-09-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topleybird

Get the chick from Lenny Kravitz's band, she can't be up to much

Actually, isn't she in those talking Volkswagen commercials?

hcueva · 06-10-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingeroGuitaro

maybe billy liked the recklessness of 's playing in his youth and is simply trying to recapture that.

i dont think his decision to go after a 19 implies anything is good.

Maybe you're in denial. What has the bald one done in the last years to give you the impression that this isn't just either

a) A delusional, "god spoke to me", mistake.
b) A cheap publicity stunt (i.e. getting an Asian and a chick for SP2, six sided cage, the new music genre he invented, etc.)
?

slunken · 06-10-2009, 12:18 AM

bill doesn't know how to program a drum machine by himself anymore

topleybird · 06-10-2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pizza Club

Actually, isn't she in those talking Volkswagen commercials?

This is true; scrap that entirely and go with Kittie

stripes · 06-10-2009, 02:53 AM

Stupid.

Martyr · 06-10-2009, 04:07 AM

I wonder what would piss Jimmy off more; a kid getting the job or someone like Matt Cameron who people would (wrongly) argue to be better etc.

At least this way he knows he made the right call and will have no regrets.

Mo · 06-10-2009, 04:29 AM

Oh my.

Starla · 06-10-2009, 04:47 AM

now all we need is Kelly Clarkson and Zac Efron.

Cool As Ice Cream · 06-10-2009, 05:04 AM

esty to thread. we need someone fighting the fact that billy didn't ask ron roesing back.

Martyr · 06-10-2009, 05:07 AM

Smashing Pumpkins hire teen drummer? | News | NME.COM

Cool As Ice Cream · 06-10-2009, 05:31 AM

let me just say this:

Musica · 08:50 AM

So, is this a pic from the audition?

Mike Byrne on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...3f46585b94.jpg
That was pretty neat (to say the least)

06-10-2009, 08:43 AM	#30
Musica Demi-God Posts: 424	So, is this a pic from the audition? Mike Byrne on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...3f46585b94.jpg That was pretty neat (to say the least) Last edited by Musica : 06-10-2009 at 08:50 AM.

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redbull Immortal Location: like liutenant dan i'm rollin' Posts: 21,016	is this the 12 year old

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Kahlo Registered User Posts: 17,539	19 year old I think.

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slunken Virgo Posts: 42,781	don't we have a few threads about this already? edit: 2 days ago: http://forums.netphoria.org/3496964-post29.html

06-09-2009, 03:31 PM	#5
Kahlo Registered User Posts: 17,539	it was mentioned, but it isn't as if this place is overrunning with threads.

06-09-2009, 03:37 PM	#6
slunken Virgo Posts: 42,781	no the mindless clutter is generally left to the o-board. but do what you must...

06-09-2009, 03:55 PM	#7
fluxequalsrad Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 4,275	Billy, you so crazy!

06-09-2009, 04:02 PM	#8
fluxequalsrad Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 4,275	I mean, I know I felt bad before, but now I really feel bad for anyone with an SP tattoo. That kid has one fruity indie-garb band.

06-09-2009, 04:20 PM	#9
CrabbMan Amish Hoe Fighter Location: Humboldt, CA, USA Posts: 1,327	You want to go to the circus and to get into the circus it costs you five...pence. So you stand in line, you don't have five pence but you really want to go to the circus. Someone comes along and says well, ell I'll take you into the circus and I'll pay the five pence. But you got to pay me back later. So they take you in the circus and take you out. Well, oh, when are you going to pay me back? I don't know, I'll get around to it sooner or later. That's the story of the band.

06-09-2009, 06:01 PM	#10
Panthalassa Pledge Location: IL Posts: 162	If this was done to irritate Jimmy (even more), it's probably working quite well. Personally, I would have chosen the kid drummer from Hanson, even though he's Mike's elder by 4 years.

06-09-2009, 06:30 PM	#11
Mablak Minion of Satan Location: Well, if it isn't my old friend, Mr. McGreg, with a leg for an arm and an arm for a leg! Posts: 6,411	Even ginger and jeff should be uncomfortable with someone of that age in the band. But yeah good point, he's probably trying to get back at Jimmy. Anyway this is all pretty monumentally sad, Bill really should've let SP die the moment Jimmy left.

06-09-2009, 06:50 PM	#12
Pizza Club Apocalyptic Poster Location: you sound like a casual fan. Posts: 3,458	I don't know why people have a problem with the dude's age. Ilan Rubin is 20 and he's doing a fine job for his middle aged alt-rock star

06-09-2009, 07:25 PM	#13
hcueva Demi-God Posts: 338	@Pizza Club It's not that we dislike the guy's age per se. The problem is what Billy's decision implies: I need to find a Jonas Brothers looking guy, who will do as he's told. Do you think he couldn't find a better, more creative and experienced drummer? Of course he could. But then he would have had to worry about dealing with other people's opinions and creative input. Which is not bad in itself either, but just go SOLO then!!! Go solo and you won't have to worry about recruiting people. But he won't go solo, will he? Because he knows he'll sell even less copies if he does. He'd rather keep the name, create the illusion of a band and bring a kid who looks very new MTV.

06-09-2009, 07:54 PM	#14
Shallowed Braindead Posts: 18,608	It all makes sense. Machina Mystery is solved. "If I were dead, would my records sell?"

06-09-2009, 08:38 PM	#16
somaziro Ownz Location: Austin, TX Posts: 872	lots of good music has been made be 19 year olds

06-09-2009, 08:52 PM	#17
rudi Pledge Posts: 229	I've listened to that GuitarCenter clip of Mike Byrne, and whatever I could find of his band "Moses, Smell the Roses" on myspace. And I sincerely do not get it, at all. I've tried to support Billy, but I think that PERHAPS he has really just fucking lost it. I've been so caught up in all of the good music that is out there that I haven't had time to think about SP in a while, but this news is just... bizarre. The reason I don't get it: the kid has some chops. But is it just me or is there a distinct lack of any unique style whatsoever in his drumming? I can literally think of 5 jazz drummers from my area that I know PERSONALLY who have just as much in the way of chops as this Mike Byrne kid, and bucket-loads more style. I don't mean to knock the kid... he's a great drummer. But there are oodles of great drummers out there, and many many better choices for SP. If this has anything to do with "getting back" at Jimmy, then Billy really, really, really is a sad, disgusting person. Because not only is he throwing his own reputation on the bonfire, as well as any friendship he had with Jimmy (who I believe to be a great person and we all know to be a legendary drummer), but he is also USING this 19-year old kid for his own greedy purposes. The rape of the kid's career. But who knows, maybe Billy sees something we don't. Because I really, really don't see anything.

06-09-2009, 09:14 PM	#18
topleybird Janis Jopleybird Location: Let me see you do the booty hop. And now make the booty stop. Now drop, and do the booty wop. Posts: 6,571	Get the chick from Lenny Kravitz's band, she can't be up to much And replace Jeff with a chick while you're at it You know what, fuck it, hire Kittie as your backing band That's what I wanted to say all along

06-10-2009, 12:18 AM	#21
slunken Virgo Posts: 42,781	bill doesn't know how to program a drum machine by himself anymore

06-10-2009, 02:53 AM	#23
stripes Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,175	Stupid.

06-10-2009, 04:07 AM	#24
Martyr m o n o c h r o m e Location: Dublin Posts: 2,341	I wonder what would piss Jimmy off more; a kid getting the job or someone like Matt Cameron who people would (wrongly) argue to be better etc. At least this way he knows he made the right call and will have no regrets.

06-10-2009, 04:47 AM	#26
Starla ***** Posts: 15,731	now all we need is Kelly Clarkson and Zac Efron.

06-10-2009, 05:04 AM	#27
Cool As Ice Cream Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: František! How's the foot of your turtle? Posts: 32,743	esty to thread. we need someone fighting the fact that billy didn't ask ron roesing back.

06-10-2009, 05:07 AM	#28
Martyr m o n o c h r o m e Location: Dublin Posts: 2,341	Smashing Pumpkins hire teen drummer? \| News \| NME.COM

06-10-2009, 05:31 AM	#29
Cool As Ice Cream Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: František! How's the foot of your turtle? Posts: 32,743	let me just say this: