Adrian Peel of Digital Journal spoke with our namesake Mr. Trunk. Select quotes from the feature appear below.
Who would Eddie like to have on That Metal Show who’s not been on before?
“Artists I want and what the audience wants might not always be the same thing. I like to give the lesser known guys a shot, but the network always wants the main stars of major bands. We have a good balance. Guys we’ve never had on that are often requested are Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, James Hetfield, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Ozzy… Our door is wide open. For many it’s just a matter of schedule or they aren’t comfortable doing TV but love the show. For a few, they just have issues.”
People often say that they don’t want to meet their heroes as they believe they’ll be disappointed (especially if said hero has “issues”), yet Eddie Trunk has met a number of his. What’s his view on this idea of maintaining a certain “mystique” between artist and fan?
“I understand it and it’s not a bad idea… There are some people I have met over the decades that have had me sour on them because of their behavior. But anyone can have a bad day and fans have to remember that. You also have to remember these guys are constantly getting hammered by fans for stuff and sometimes it becomes over the top, especially if out eating or with family. I’ve seen many fans behave great when they approach celebs and others act way out of line and deserve to be blown off, so it does work both ways.”
Read the entire piece at Digital Journal.
source: digitaljournal.com
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Eddie Van Halen being asked why Michael Anthony is not in the band clearly missed in the vocals is enough of a reason besides Roth suckin the joint up under rehearsed. Gene & Paul would be too cruel to Ace.
I would like 2 c Tool, Alice in Chains , Sick of it All, Exodus, Suicidal Tendencies, Rob Trujillo, Faith no More
I’d never hassle any metal or hard rock hero of mine if they look like they’re tired, in a conversation with someone or eating. That would be rude. Official record or book signings are the ways that’s best to meet them and get an autograph because that’s what they’re specifically there for. But one time that will forever stand out as the most cherished memory I have of meeting one of my heroes is when me and a small group of friends of mine got the chance to me Dimebag a little over 20 years ago. People are people no matter if they’re famous or not meaning some are nice and some just aren’t. Some appear as one way personality-wise in the public eye but are actually totally different in real life. But Dime was EXACTLY the same way in person as he always appeared as onstage, during interviews or in those iconic Pantera home videos. Not only was Dime without a doubt the coolest “famous” person I’ve ever met, even to this day, but he was simply one of the coolest, friendliest human beings I’ve ever met, period. He laughed and joked around with us and stood there and had a conversation with us as if he already had known us for years. He had us all laughing our butts off. He was great. He even grabbed my friend Chris, who was baldheaded as a billiard ball, and rubbed his head for good luck. Being from Central Texas and being the huge fans of Pantera we were since the time we saw them in clubs right after Phil joined the band made meeting Dime that much more special for all of us. We still reminisce all the time about meeting Dime. I’ll cherish that meeting for the rest of my life.
Peart as the guest drummer.
He doesn’t do press with his own band!
Ritchie Blackmore of course!!!
Won’t do it unless I don’t talk Purple or Rainbow
What’s Phil Mogg’s excuse?