Mike

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/12/2004, 11:12 am

I've been watching the Woodstock '99 show and well, its been making me feel kinda sad. Sad because I've never been able to see Mike play when he was still with OLP.

*kicks himself in the ass for not seeing Emtee*

So anyway, what was he like on and off stage?

trentm32 · Post by **trentm32** » 2/12/2004, 1:20 pm

I never did get to see him either, bro. First show I caught was when Steve-o had just joined.

namkablam · Post by **namkablam** » 2/12/2004, 1:46 pm

I missed the wonder that is Emtee as well :cry:

Soozy · Post by **Soozy** » 2/12/2004, 2:06 pm

I saw him one time - with his lovely big headphones on on the Happiness ... tour

I didn't get to meet him though

areusad831 · Post by **areusad831** » 2/12/2004, 3:04 pm

i saw them during the SM tour and he just kind of rocked out and didnt draw too more attention. It wasnt as much of a "drama" as their live shows now. It was just a rock concert and that was what was good about it. Sure Raine still fell on the floor during Birdman/Carnival but it wasnt as excessive it was just right. I hope they ditch this whole matching outfits every night thing they have going on for the next tour b/c that is something that annoys me. Steve does provide a bit more youth to the show b/c he kind of shows off when he plays guitar while Mike took it in stride.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/12/2004, 3:22 pm

To quote our own Susan, "Why be lead guitar when you can be l337 guitar?"

Susan · Post by **Susan** » 2/12/2004, 5:14 pm

I saw Mike with OLP at Music Without Borders. He was fantastic. He even walked around the stage and smiled at everyone who was seated behind it while everyone else just played to the front.

starvingeyes · Post by **starvingeyes** » 2/13/2004, 2:52 pm

i often fantasize about mike and jay playing just one show. just so i could see him on stage again.

that would be teh raddest!!!~!!1one1!

dream in japanese · Post by **dream in japanese** » 2/13/2004, 3:18 pm

i've seen Mike play several times. i met him at a food court at one of the shows once, oh man, he was getting lunch but he stoped for over 10 minutes to talk to my friend and i. i've meet another member of olp at a random place like that, ummm... let's just say i didn't get the same response :neutral:

i miss mike

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/13/2004, 3:56 pm

Who else did you meet?

What happened?

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/13/2004, 3:59 pm

Agreed. What happened?

dream in japanese · Post by **dream in japanese** » 2/13/2004, 4:25 pm

i've never wanted to write about it on the board cause it's kinda something you wouldn't expect from him. i probably shouldn't have said anything. sorry.

Tattooed Angels · Post by **Tattooed Angels** » 2/13/2004, 4:56 pm

I have seen Mike on and off stage. On stage he really wasn't that different then most guitar players out there. He had good nights and bad nights. Some songs were awesome to watch, some not. I never really broke it down to just one member. Somehow when OLP play live it all comes together and they somehow compliment one another live.( even today I feel this way) I must admit though that Mike was very much into the fans.

Offstage he seemed distant(well to me anyway-it depended on his mood), other times talkative. He was always talking with the fans. You learned alot from Mike. Very Intelligent person, knowledgeable about alot of things. I feel he was a bit serious, but he also could laugh.

I will say that when you did get to talk to him beyond hello it was well worth it.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/13/2004, 6:49 pm

carnival_7 wrote:i've never wanted to write about it on the board cause it's kinda something you wouldn't expect from him. i probably shouldn't have said anything. sorry.

So, we know it's a him... :think:

Joey · Post by **Joey** » 2/13/2004, 7:41 pm

i saw mike play a few shows .. i was never impressed with him .. i found him boring and would always try to get in front of raine or duncan instead .. i'm sure he's a great guy and all, but boring on stage

dream in japanese · Post by **dream in japanese** » 2/13/2004, 8:43 pm

Axtech wrote:
carnival_7 wrote:i've never wanted to write about it on the board cause it's kinda something you wouldn't expect from him. i probably shouldn't have said anything. sorry.

So, we know it's a him...

damn, i gave away too much :lol:

if you want to know the story message me.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/13/2004, 8:48 pm

May I message you?

namkablam · Post by **namkablam** » 2/13/2004, 8:51 pm

May I massage you?

dream in japanese · Post by **dream in japanese** » 2/13/2004, 9:07 pm

everyone can message me

i'm a loser, i just want people to message me so i feel special :roll:

dream in japanese · Post by **dream in japanese** » 2/13/2004, 9:36 pm

oh i like massages