Tommy Stinson (The Replacements, Guns ‘n’ Roses)
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By Thomas Semioli
He anchored one of America’s most influential and beloved indie rock bands: The Replacements.
His solo canon and assorted band projects (Bash & Pop, Perfect) are an uncompromising meld of traditional rock ‘n’ roll, roots, and pop punk.
He brought his formidable skills to Soul Asylum as a touring and recording bassist (Silver Lining/2006, Delayed Reaction/2011), and toiled in W. Axl Rose’s Hired Guns ‘n’ Roses (Chinese Democracy/2008).
A composer, recording artist, sideman, collaborator, band-member, guitarist; Thomas Eugene Stinson embodies that which is the essence of a rock bassist in a time-honored setting: he leaves space for the singer, he hangs on the root notes during the guitar solos and vocals, and he always locks in with the kick-drum whilst rendering lines that are austere, melodic, and most functional.
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Among Stinson’s bass-ic weapons of choice include ESP, Rickenbacker, and Fender.
When The ‘Mats make their long overdue entrance into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, I expect them to tear the f—n’ place down!
Dig Tommy with The ‘Mats “I’ll Be You” https://youtu.be/n3XMC_Sk3QE
Dig Tommy crooning with GnR “Motivation” https://youtu.be/1PjtJGz1l20
Dig Tommy “Meant to Be” https://youtu.be/UmUQRMz_WNg
