Q&A with Bruce Kulick - 5/11/10

[Bruce Kulick]

Re: Live - Q&A with Bruce Kulick - 5/11/10

Which pickups are some of your favorite of Seymour Duncan and why?

The JB has been a favorite of mine for many years. In combination with the 59 in the neck, awesome. But years ago and even currently I love the Duncan Customs, some of the Alnico ones are great, and I even have a set of Livewires in a new Schecter that sounds SWEET.
So Duncan cover my needs quite well. Also the Vintage Plus Strats from ESP come with Duncan's that sound great.

[Bruce Kulick]

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Why don't you tell us about your involvement with Musician's Institute in Hollywood?

MI I feel is great for young musicians or even people who want to engineer etc. There is so much you can learn in their facility and as much as I was never schooled in that way, I do see the value of what they offer.

[Evan Skopp]

Re: Live - Q&A with Bruce Kulick - 5/11/10

Why don't you tell us about your involvement with Musician's Institute in Hollywood?

[Bruce Kulick]

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you skipped me.

I can t say that one artist I learned more than others from.
One I was WAY impressed with was Billy Squier. Smart talented man.

[Bruce Kulick]

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Thanks for hangin out for awhile here, Bruce.

I know it’s not the first time you’ve heard this question, but I was wondering what your thoughts were, regarding Blackjack or what life may have been like if your musical relationship with Michael Bolton had been the direction things had gone.

In a strictly hypothetical scenario, do think he could have remained in the rock world, creating a world renowned rock band with you, or did the right thing happen, where you both parted ways to forge a different path?

We really had a shot, but I think we were a bit shy of the mark. There were some bands that did it better, but what I learned with Michael was great.
And obviously he is better as a blue eyed soul singer than David Coverdale type rock singer. Smart move on his part, and he has gone on to be huge.
It all worked out the way it was supposed to.

[Bruce Kulick]

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I'm going to try to sneak in an extra question, hopefully it will turn out to be a good one.

Every touring musician has hilarious/amazing stories from the road. Would you do us the honor of sharing one of yours?

Well.. I walked into Gene doing it in my tuning room! UGH!

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Live - Q&A with Bruce Kulick - 5/11/10

Thanks for hangin out for awhile here, Bruce.

I know it’s not the first time you’ve heard this question, but I was wondering what your thoughts were, regarding Blackjack or what life may have been like if your musical relationship with Michael Bolton had been the direction things had gone.

In a strictly hypothetical scenario, do think he could have remained in the rock world, creating a world renowned rock band with you, or did the right thing happen, where you both parted ways to forge a different path?

[Kam]

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I'm relieved to know that we're on the same side of the dogs/cats debate. I don't trust cat people at all.

Anyway, if we're allowed more than one question...You've worked with an impressive and very talented bunch of artists over the years. Who do you think you had the best chemistry with? I don't mean who was the nicest guy to hang out with, I mean who do you think really inspired you and brought out the best playing from you?

Thanks for doing this, by the way.

you skipped me.

[Evan Skopp]

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Who was the Jazz Guy you studied with?

[BlueSnMettle]

Re: Live - Q&A with Bruce Kulick - 5/11/10

What gauge & brand strings do you use.


Peace,

Darrin

[ratherdashing]

Re: Live - Q&A with Bruce Kulick - 5/11/10

I'm going to try to sneak in an extra question, hopefully it will turn out to be a good one.

Every touring musician has hilarious/amazing stories from the road. Would you do us the honor of sharing one of yours?

[Bruce Kulick]

Re: Live - Q&A with Bruce Kulick - 5/11/10

Thanks, but what I getting at was trying to get a handle on what sort of things you studied on the instrument that helped form you to be the player you are today. Was it sitting down with records, which ones? Private lessons? Books? Going outside of the "rock" stuff into other genres like classical, jazz or..?

Thanks agian!

I admit not being a good reader, but I have a good ear. I sat with lots of records, and learned things. I took some private lessons, and I did study with a very progressive Jazz guy for a while a LONG time ago. That opened my mind up to things. Beck in the 70's was doing things I didn't understand. He is a genius no matter, but as soon as I learned an 11th chord or 13th chord some of the things he did stated to make sense to me.

[Bruce Kulick]

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Welcome aboard Bruce!

Your career has spanned a few decades and a number of musical fads and trends. Classic rock, hair bands, grunge, etc.

Is there a particular period of time you look back on (or perhaps it's now) that you really acknowledge as being the most fun and creative?

Also is there a period you look back on and say "man, I'm glad that fad is over"?

Fad wise, Asylum era clothing. I didn't dig the threads then. Revenge was a better look!
Actually the work I did on BK3, my new CD is the most creative direction with my guitar work. I also dig something from WAY back in 1974, and I was selling that on my site too a few years ago. Called KKB. BK young and in a progressive band!

[J Moose]

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I guess it isn't THAT hard for me, and thank you! But honestly my iPod is so diverse, it is no wonder I can handle different situations. I am rock and funky enough for GFR and metal enough for KISS. All good!

Thanks, but what I getting at was trying to get a handle on what sort of things you studied on the instrument that helped form you to be the player you are today. Was it sitting down with records, which ones? Private lessons? Books? Going outside of the "rock" stuff into other genres like classical, jazz or..?

Thanks agian!

[Gamera]

Re: Live - Q&A with Bruce Kulick - 5/11/10

Welcome aboard Bruce!

Your career has spanned a few decades and a number of musical fads and trends. Classic rock, hair bands, grunge, etc.

Is there a particular period of time you look back on (or perhaps it's now) that you really acknowledge as being the most fun and creative?

Also is there a period you look back on and say "man, I'm glad that fad is over"?