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He said I was one of the best singers around, he meant so much to me. When we toured with them, he had a chair on the side of the stage. He called it ‘My Throne’ and I would sit on the side of the stage every night behind the big PA and watch his show. Every single night. I’d say to him, ‘Man, you really sang great tonight.’ He’d say ‘I better, I gotta sing after you.’ [laughs] I love him.
King’s X’s Doug Pinnick on Ronnie James Dio, Planet Mosh interview

Update on Jerry Gaskill

King’s X frontman Doug Pinnick has been tweeting updates on drummer Jerry Gaskill’s condition after having emergency surgery and being hospitalized as the result of a heart attack on Sunday, February 26. Since that time, Gaskill has been sedated and on a ventilator, but he contracted pneumonia and had to have surgery to help him breathe easier after developing another lung issue.

The latest update from Pinnick was this encouraging news just a few hours ago:

Update!! Jerry is much better, he is awake, and getting stronger. Yay!!!

Doug then provided an address for anyone wanting to send cards and get well wishes.

Patient: Jerry Gaskill
Riverview Hospital
1 River Plaza
Red Bank, NJ 07701

Let’s all wish Jerry a speedy recovery and show our support for him, Doug, and Ty.

It was terrifying. But you know, probably one of our greatest moments. It was a great show, but I was scared to death.
King’s X’s Doug Pinnick on playing Woodstock in 1994, Planet Mosh interview
dUg Pinnick of King’s X • ©2011 Michelle Murphy

dUg Pinnick of King’s X • ©2011 Michelle Murphy

It Used To Be Such A Hassle To Make A Record

Interview with King’s X’s Ty Tabor and Doug Pinnick

Here’s an interview with Ty Tabor and Doug Pinnick of King’s X from late 2001 shortly after the release of Manic Moonlight. The guys discuss everything from the songwriting process and the decision to use loops on the album to the cover design and how the album was named. They also talk a bit about the rigors of touring, working in the studio, and what they see as the problems with the music industry.

At one point the conversation turns to the internet and using it to promote a band’s music. Here’s what Ty had to say:

The internet is important but highly overrated still at this point… It just doesn’t come anywhere close to reaching the market yet… It will someday, but it’s nowhere close yet… [at] being actually really effective.

Remember, this was 2001, and while MP3 players had been around for awhile, Apple’s iPod had likely just been introduced to the market, so there was no iTunes or Amazon music store to speak of. For that matter, there was no Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, or any of the other online and social media tools that bands use to market themselves these days.

I bet present-day Ty really wishes he could go back in time and have a talk with his 2001 self. Then again, after listening to him and Doug talking about being comfortable with where they are in the band’s career, maybe not.

Enjoy!

Dimebag said there would be no Pantera if it wasn’t for King’s X. We were one of his favourite bands.
King’s X’s Doug Pinnick, Planet Mosh interview
“Dimebag” Darrell Abbott and Doug Pinnick Click for high-res photo

“Dimebag” Darrell Abbott and Doug Pinnick

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Galactic Cowboys - “Kaptain Krude”

According to former Galactic Cowboys bassist Monty Colvin, “Kaptain Krude” was written while the band was waiting for Geffen to release their debut self-titled album. The band had completed work on the disc and was ready to put it out, but the record company didn’t want to pull the trigger on it until after it had released the Guns N’ Roses “Use Your Illusion” albums. This waiting game gave Galactic Cowboys time to work on new material and actually add this song to Galactic Cowboys.

The track is about a ship captain “sailing on the ocean stewed” and serves as Monty’s commentary on the Exxon Valdez oil spill fiasco. It also gives a glimpse into the band’s quirky sense of humor. The noisy intro is Monty playing around with an EBow on a super-distorted bass, and if I’m not mistaken, the opening riff is also bass and not guitar. Monty says Doug Pinnick from King’s X often told him that “Kaptain Krude” is a song he wishes he had written. That’s pretty high praise as far as I’m concerned.

Enjoy!

dUg Pinnick of King’s X • ©2011 Michelle Murphy

dUg Pinnick of King’s X • ©2011 Michelle Murphy

dUg Pinnick of King’s X on the Live Love tour at The Wulfrun on April 10, 2011, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. Photo ©2011, Oliver Goodman Click for high-res photo

dUg Pinnick of King’s X on the Live Love tour at The Wulfrun on April 10, 2011, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. Photo ©2011, Oliver Goodman


Ty Tabor and dUg Pinnick of King’s X discuss their experiences with Seymour Duncan pickups for the company’s 35th anniversary celebration

dUg Pinnick of King’s X • ©2011 Michelle Murphy

dUg Pinnick of King’s X • ©2011 Michelle Murphy

We’ve never walked off a stage and not had the crowd on their feet.
King’s X’s Doug Pinnick, Planet Mosh interview

If You’ve Got A Better Mousetrap, People Will Buy It

dUg Pinnick & Tom Morello guest on That Metal Show

dUg Pinnick and Tom Morello were guests on episode 803 of That Metal Show, which aired on September 3, dUg’s 61st birthday. Since the in-studio guitarist was Tony MacAlpine, the conversation naturally gravitated toward African Americans in hard rock and heavy metal. Other topics included songwriting inspiration, King’s X signing with Megaforce while Eddie was at the label, and dUg’s side projects Tres. Mts. and a new collaboration between him and members of 24-7 Spyz and Fishbone called Anti-N*gger Machine.

I have two thoughts concerning this show. First, why in the world did Eddie and the guys waste so much time on their stupid bits when they had dUg Friggin’ Pinnick right there?! dUg Pinnick! Second, a lot of musicians could take lessons on humility from dUg, who was soft-spoken and just oozed class by not having to jump into every conversation to make a point.

There’s also a special “Stump the Trunk” surprise for Dream Theater fans.

Enjoy!

Happy Birthday, Doug Pinnick of King’s X! Live Love tour at Atelier des Moles, Montbéliard, France on April 24, 2011 Photo ©2011, Bartosch Salmanski Click for high-res photo

Happy Birthday, Doug Pinnick of King’s X!
Live Love tour at Atelier des Moles, Montbéliard, France on April 24, 2011
Photo ©2011, Bartosch Salmanski