Since the early 90's Ron has released over 200 songs through solo CDs and DVDs, and digital releases. He's had numerous appearances on compilation CDs and as a guest performer for other artists, appeared on magazine covers, and as a soloist toured internationally headlining venues and guitar festivals. In 2008 Ron released the "Abnormal" album, described as "Sex Pistols meets Queen, with innovative guitar and a quirky Zappa-esque twist..." In 2011 he released a song a month that included transcriptions, alternate mixes and recording stems, as an innovative way to release singles.
As a child, Ron would play Bach pieces with his feet. Today, his guitar-work can be heard on Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy album, the theme of VH1's "That Metal Show", the Latin acoustic guitar on Jessica Simpson's "Irresistible" dance mix, and CNN-Turkey station IDs to name a few. Live, he's just as diverse, whether touring the world with GNR or at local fundraisers (notably performing with Nancy Sinatra, Cyndi Lauper, composer Fahir Atakoglu, and jazz legend Allen Toussaint.)
A record producer and songwriter for artists and publishing companies often working out of his own studio in Princeton NJ, Ron has written theme songs and background music for shows that include So You Think You Can Dance, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brokaw, Anthony Bourdan, MTV, VH1, MuchMusic, FuseTV, CW, SpikeTV, Oxygen, E!, A&E, ESPN, UFC, WWE, NFL, MLB, NBC, PBS, and SEGA, SSI and Atari videogames.
Ron is a Professor at SUNY Purchase College teaching music production, does guitar clinics around the world, and writes articles for music magazines. He is a volunteer for many charities such as Musicians On Call visiting sick children in hospitals and the MS Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that donates funds directly to Multiple Sclerosis research.
Guitars Suck
Bumblefoot Lyrics
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Guitars suck
Guitars suck!
The lyrics to Bumblefoot's song "Guitars Suck" can be interpreted as a parody of the common frustration that musicians face when they cannot seem to get their instruments to sound the way they want them to. The repetition of the phrase "guitars suck" emphasizes this sentiment and amplifies the frustration or disappointment that the artist may be feeling, almost to the point of resignation or giving up.
Another interpretation could be that the lyrics are a commentary on how people tend to blame their tools instead of their own lack of skill or technique. The irony here is that Bumblefoot, being an accomplished guitarist, would know how to make a guitar sound great, but instead chooses to mock it in this song.
Furthermore, the lyrics could be interpreted as a satirical take on how musical instruments are marketed and sold today. In a world where people are constantly being advertised the latest and greatest gear, Bumblefoot's "Guitars Suck" pokes fun at how superficial this approach can be.
Overall, the lyrics can be seen as a lighthearted and humorous criticism of the sometimes-frustrating nature of being an artist in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Dude, guitars suck
Hey man, let me share my opinion that I strongly dislike guitars
Guitars suck
In my personal taste, I find guitars unpleasant or unsatisfactory
Guitars suck!
I am emphasizing my negative attitude towards guitars
Contributed by Gianna J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Random Smartass
Ron is such a Badass. He's been a relatively hidden gem that is now finally getting the recognition as a true great that he deserves
George s Pogacich
and that all started when his recordings made it around impressing fans that attended a Satriani seminar which led to one person shouting out to Joe that he should play more like Ron Thal. The name stuck in Joe's mind and he looked him up and the rest is history. He helped him get the Gun N Roses gig. I knew about Ron since the he was put on the Shrapnel label of Mike Varney's contemporary guitar greats.
George s Pogacich
I'm glad I was able to make this video for Ron. He's my favorite guitar player. He's amazing!! I interviewed Ron a couple years ago about the meaning of the names of his songs and what Bubblefoot was. The Irony is that his songs are as contagious as "Bumblefoot is lol.
Charly Bravo
Talented and humble. Well done, Bumblefoot.
Sayori
@George s Pogacich incredible
George s Pogacich
How does it sound? I did the best I could with the mix at the time.
Le0n Zim
@Pouliot27 I think Humblefoot would be a more appropriate term..
Pouliot27
"Talented" and" humble", huh? More like "Tumblefoot"
Ha, still got it.
King Diamondfan
Insanely talented player killer video work as always George.
George s Pogacich
Thank you:)