Rocker Scott Weiland on Carson Daly

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 7 May 2005 9:58 am

I'm gonna be playing steel on "Last Call with Carson Daly" this monday night/tues morning on NBC. I'm playing some kind of country tune with the well known rock singer Scott Weiland from the bands "Stone Temple Pilots" and "Velvet Revolver".

I did a session with Scott a few weeks ago, but I really have no idea what to expect on this. First rehearsal is today. I know that he wants me to play country pedal steel, so we shall see. I have a feeling he might not be everybody's cup of tea around here, but I do like the guy, and think he's pretty talented! Just hope that taking a foray into C&W isn't gonna be a bad career move for him.

Herman Visser · Post by **Herman Visser** » 7 May 2005 4:42 pm

Will be looking for you playing. Going to record it. Dont stay up that late any more.Thanks for the heads up Rick.
Herman

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 7 May 2005 11:16 pm

Well I found out after the rehersal today that I'm only filming on monday. The actual airing is later in the week. I'll post more about it when I find out.

BTW, the song has turned out to be a kind of rock power ballad with alot of big sweeping steel pads. I'm happy with what they did in the mix with my original session recording.

David Yannuzzi · Post by **David Yannuzzi** » 8 May 2005 10:58 am

Sounds Cool. I dig Scott Weiland. His vibe,lyrics and melodies on songs are always pretty cool.
He always seems to have substance issues that get in the way. That's a bummer. He is very talented artist.
I will definetly check it out..-Dave

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 10 May 2005 8:06 am

for those who might be interested. I found out at the 11th hour that the actual airing date is going to be the 19th of this month.(a week from this thursday) Hope nobody stayed up late.

I think the filming yesterday at the Hollywood Paladium went great. Nothing too earth shaking on my part. I had to wear a dumb suit with an even dumber hat. I had no idea how big of a fan base this guy Scott Weiland has. I felt like I was in the Beatles fer a minute. Woo Hoo.

Dale Bennett · Post by **Dale Bennett** » 10 May 2005 9:01 am

Hey Rick, I know you said NBC, but for this old dummy, what show is it? I'd like to tape it. Thanks, db

Dale Bennett · Post by **Dale Bennett** » 10 May 2005 9:04 am

Well duh Rick, guess I for got to Look at the Carson Daly part. sorry. db

kevin ryan · Post by **kevin ryan** » 10 May 2005 3:03 pm

Rick..Iknew it would happen...You're a fn rock star now!! you should tell the "hand model" story...thats a goodun..
Congrats bud..

Jason Friesen · Post by **Jason Friesen** » 11 May 2005 12:01 am

Rick, wow, that's very cool! As a fan of all genres, including heavy rock (GASP!), I gotta say that this is both joyous & unexpected! Scott indeed sang for Stone Temple Pilots, and now sings for Velvet Revolver, which consists of the musicians from Guns N' Roses. Aside from his constant battle with drug addition and ugly taste in attire, Scott is a talented vocalist. What an interesting combo this is gonna be. Beinging in Canada and not being much of a fan of TV, I cannot say for sure that I will definitely recieve the broadcast, but I'll be looking out for it...Good luck!

Jason Friesen · Post by **Jason Friesen** » 11 May 2005 12:03 am

...and dare I ask about the "hand model" story...

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 11 May 2005 7:29 am

Hey Thanks Kevin and all!

BTW, I found out that the show is for sure on NBC Thurday the 19th (technically Friday morning the 20th around 1AM)

I did an internet search and found some reference to the fact that Scott was originally gonna use famous producer and newbie steeler Daniel Lanoir on the show, but Daniel backed out a few days prior. Since I did the actual recording on this tune, I got the call. I'm glad!

Jason....Scott is one of those guys that is so thin he can wear ANYTHING and get away with it. He's wearing a hot pink rhinstone "Newdie" suit that was previously owned by Gram Parsons. Wow! I kind've felt like Shammoo the Whale in the suit I wore, but the Hollywood cowboy hat is starting to grow on me.

The "Hand Model" story.......I'm the hands playing an old Sho-bud in the new Shania Twain video "I ain't no quitter" (the steel on the actual recording is B.J. Cole)....I'm on a TV blue screen behind the honky tonk bar during the steel solo. If you blink you'll miss it. My son Cole is one of the extra's in the background also. It was a total random fluke that I got that call. Sorry guys.

Tonight I'm hosting a lame open mic night for $62.50 at a honky tonk, so it's back to the future for me.

Ahhh show-biz!

[This message was edited by Rick Schmidt on 11 May 2005 at 08:32 AM.][This message was edited by Rick Schmidt on 11 May 2005 at 08:40 AM.]

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 11 May 2005 7:36 am

I forgot to mention, that there's also a steel drummer (aka as steel "pans") in the band. I've played with this guy before, and he's a monster! Cool, unusaul combo eh!!!

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 14 May 2005 8:48 am

I'm gonna be gone from my computer for a few days, so I thought I'd bump it one last time now. Thanks for your indulgence.

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Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 14 May 2005 8:55 am

I've enjoyed this thread.
When I'm driving I surf the rock radio stations and some STP hits have been getting airplay, no doubt as part of the general PR push for Weiland's new release. Reminded me that they made some good grunge era music. Hope I remember to tape the show Thursday--you are definitely excused if you bump this to the top during the week--just for me and my short term memory deficit.

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 15 May 2005 8:49 am

Hey Jon...well you gave me an excuse to bump this for an absolute one last time.

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I'm leaving within the hour for Colorado for 10 days without any access to a computer. Lemme know what you think after the show airs.

rick

David Yannuzzi · Post by **David Yannuzzi** » 19 May 2005 9:48 am

Bump For Rick..

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