Who should be the 'new' Magazine guitarist?

[belboid]

As Scunthorpe's only gift to the world reforms the greatest of the post-punk bands, one small problem stands out- how do you replace the genius that was John McGeoch? One of the essential sounds of the band, almost inimitable with his arpeggios and flanges, you have to pity the poor bugger who has to try to replicate his magnificence.

Devoto himself says he doesn't know who the new bod will be, although he 'has one or two names in mind' so this is your chance to try and convince him of the genius of your choice. Howard is, obviously, going to follow this thread closely, and will, undoubtedly, bow to popular opinion.

So, what are the options?

Tom Verlaine - Magazine were always (kinda) the English Television, so who better to replace JM than the genius of TV? A near perfect fit/

Johnny Greenwood - long stated that JM & Magazine were major influences, inspiring There There amongst others.

Johnny Marr - likewise he and The Smiths were similarly influenced, and he likes to join up with other bands rather than writing anything new himself.

Dave Navarro - learned to play guitar by listening to the Mags

Stuart Adamson - well, McGeoch replaced him for a while in The Skids, so it be fitting for him to return the favour. Lets hope he doesn't, as he would smell quite bad - obviously

Someone else entirely - odds on favourite at the moment

 

[kained&able]

Johnny marr is in the bees these days isn't he?

If so they are good so it shouldnt be him, doubt john greenwood would have the time either.

I want to be dava navarro so he would be a good choice.

dave

 

[danny la rouge]

Stuart Adamson - well, McGeoch replaced him for a while in The Skids, so it be fitting for him to return the favour. Lets hope he doesn't tho.

I hope he does; that'd be ... unbelievable.

 

[belboid]

it's only two or three gigs, I think they should be able to find the time!

 

[danny la rouge]

it's only two or three gigs, I think they should be able to find the time!

Who do you think they'll dig up for the gig?

 

[Voley]

I hope he does; that'd be ... unbelievable.

I had no idea they were getting back together. I'd like to see them - wasn't old enough first time round, like.

 

[belboid]

I believe tix are still available for the new date on feb 12th at The Forum.

 

[butchersapron]

Stuart Adamson - well, McGeoch replaced him for a while in The Skids, so it be fitting for him to return the favour. Lets hope he doesn't tho.

I do hope he does!

How about Blixa?

 

[danny la rouge]

Poll!

And if Stuart Adamson wins, we should insist Devoto gives him the job.

 

[belboid]

How about Blixa?

damned good choice!

 

[belboid]

Poll!

grr - nominations first, poll afterwards....

 

[danny la rouge]

grr - nominations first, poll afterwards....

I think you're making a grave mistake.

 

[Voley]

Yeah, I could see Blixa Bargeld being good in Magazine.

Are Neubauten up to much these days? He's not in the Bad Seeds any more.

 

[Voley]

I think you're making a grave mistake.

People are dying to get this job.

 

[danny la rouge]

I think Adamson's a dead cert, myself.

I'd pay damned good money to see him onstage with Magazine

 

[Pigeon]

Surely it'll be some prick out of the Editors or something?

 

[belboid]

methinks Devoto has more sense and judgement than that. He's probably never even heard of The Editors.

 

[danny la rouge]

methinks Devoto has more sense and judgement than that. He's probably never even heard of The Editors.

Yup. They don't stand a ghost of a chance.

 

[belboid]

you're all a bunch of twats!

Who could remember that some boring fart from Big Country was....distinctly unwell....

 

[Voley]

<sound of penny dropping>

 

[danny la rouge]

you're all a bunch of twats!

Who told you?

 

[belboid]

well, there had to be some good reason why everyone else was being so bloody stupid.......

 

[danny la rouge]

There's stil a good chance he'll win.

 

[kained&able]

I voted navvaro and the vote hasnt been counted, very strange.

dave

 

[danny la rouge]

I voted navvaro and the vote hasnt been counted, very strange.

dave

Ghost in the machine?

 

[TheCoffinDodger]

Someone told me it would be Steve Diggle from the Buzzcocks

 

[ViolentPanda]

Someone told me it would be Steve Diggle from the Buzzcocks

Well, he and McGeoch did play the same riff equally well, so he wouldn't be too bad a choice.

Me, I'd go with either Dickie Hammond (as a "left-field" choice), or Marco Pirroni.

 

[belboid]

more gigs happening

Ticket demand for the upcoming Magazine shows has far out stripped the existing supply. So the elastic has been stretched and backs have been bent to accommodate all you good, good people in the northern quarters of our fair and pleasant land. The tickets for TWO new shows are now back from the printers and ready for your purchase at GLASGOW ACADEMY for MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2009 and MANCHESTER ACADEMY 1 for TUESDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2009. Prices at both venues are pitched at £23. Glasgow box office : 0844 477 2000. Manchester box office : 0161 832 1111. Oh yes.

 

[MysteryGuest]

rory should.

 

[belboid]

rory gallagher? cracking choice