Quote:
Originally Posted by starrysky
I'm so sorry. I bet you are not alone though. In fact, I have heard of some musicians being real jerks. Tori Amos told this story once. She was backstage at some show, and after the Smiths played, she said to the lead singer "that was really good.". And he said back to her "what the **** do you know?". What a tool.
I hope you don't take this guy's actions too personally. From where I stand, his behavior had zero to do with you.  |
Thank you so much! That makes me feel so much better. You know, a lot of musicians do tend to be jerks. I've worked with some of them in the past, when jamming in a couple bands. They seem very stand-offish, demanding and perfectionistic. Of course some musicians are actually nice. I'm always nice and polite to other musicians.
I might as well say who it is. It was Danny Elfman, at last year's final The Nightmare Before Christmas Live concert at the Hollywood Bowl. His long-time guitarist, Steve Bartek was also there, and he was very nice and down to Earth to me. We got to talk to him for a while as he was unloading equipment. Even Danny's daughter was nice to me that same night, after people were leaving. She shook my hand, said hi and smiled. I don't know WHAT Danny's problem was.