My First Gibson: Tommy Thayer of KISS
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- With a knack for theatrics and a love for the show, it's no surprise that KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer's first Gibson was a Les Paul Goldtop. Growing up idolizing the greats that played late-50s Sunburst Les Pauls such as Ronnie Montrose, Tommy knew a Gibson Les Paul was what he wanted. In this episode of My First Gibson, Tommy tells us how, thanks to a supportive mom and a local Vancouver, WA newspaper, he found a used 1973 Goldtop Les Paul Deluxe that he was finally able to call his own.
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Tommy is such a down-to-earth guy, a team-player and flawless guitarist. He really deserves to be the Kiss lead guitarist.
Ace>tummy bayer
@@jturquoisetummy bayer 😂
@@TheSpaceAceFrehley 😊
I had a guitar store in Portland in the 70's-80's, Tommy played in a band called "Black & Blue" and his day job was driving a delivery van for the family office supply business. When he had a delivery on the eastside of town he would occasionally stop by to browse, he was always very low key, respectful and polite and always looking for Gibson guitars (Les Paul juniors). I ended up selling him 3-4 Gibson guitars on time, and his word was GOLD, he always came in and made his payments on time without the usual broke musician BS stories. Soon after he was hired on the KISS road crew and the rest is history. He obviously had a very strong family upbringing which contributed to his solid character and future success.
Thanks a lot for the additional information. Very cool, indeed. 🎸🤘🎸🤘
Former Oregonian. I remember when B&B would be played on KGON. I was so amazed a Portland band got airplay. I've met Tommy. He's one nice guy!
Love this guy. What a wholesome vibe that Tommy just ooze's out.
For all you fans out there,that Epiphone behind him has the full thickness of a maple cap on the top. It's not all looks...genuinly one of the best signature Epiphone's out there.
Got to love it, no big ego just a dude who has not forgot his love of guitars 🤘thx Tommy & Gibson T.V 🤘🖖😎
Ha... Just a Love for having a job as a shitty stand in guitarist... No ego there... lol just a paycheck from the bank of Gene and Paul lol
YO KISS
He is a very talented man and a good person.
Tommy rules. The guy is living the dream!
Rules what?
@@mr.astrophysics9115 Yeah... he is living ACE'S Dream....
@@mr.astrophysics9115MR TOM THAYER RULES THE SPECIAL POSITION OF LEAD GUITAR PLAYER IN SUPER WORLD FAMOUS KISS!!!!! THATS WHAT 😂
KSS BRO
Tommy I was a fan of yours long before you joined Kiss you are a true inspiration I’m so glad to see you live the dream 🥂
Hi Tommy, I love stories like those. We all have these wonderful memories of our first real instrument's. Back then if we only had a crystal ball to really see how valuable all of these great instruments have become. Your a fantastic guitarists. Thank you for sharing those great memories with us. Stay safe and well and keep Rocking. Signed John Gregory/ Zepbass from Munster Indiana.
The longest kiss guitarist by far. thanks Tommy for being the glue that holds kiss together. Now please see if you can talk Paul gene into doing one more album or maybe a Kiss Alive 5 with four or five new studio songs like they did with Kiss Alive 2.
Just got my first Gibson, a brand-new LP tribute w a flame top. Absolutely love it. I watched countless videos and factory tours for the last year and a half while saving money and changing my mind as to which one I want. The 50s standard was my first choice but $ was closer to a tribute. Couldn't be happier.
I remember going to the local music store as a kid and staring at a red “gibson Invader” for months until I saved enough money to buy it. Loved that guitar
Glad Tommy was able to fulfill his dream. Success is never cheap. A great role model for kids today. He does so much great charity work.
Tommy is such a great guy, he's done a lot of awesome charity works and is just such a friendly seeming, down to Earth dude.
Yep... doing exactly what Gene and Paul say to do.... What a generous dude SMH
@@timothytessier2702 Huh?
Sweet! I love hearing these stories. I wish we could get these videos more often
The very best proper Les Paul and Sgs of 2021 were the 2021 Epiphone limited edition Les Paul Custom Koa and the 2021 Epiphone Modern figured Sgs hands down both are high end guitars and the craftsmanship on both are remarkable these guitars will up in Value through the years for sure..American Master builder Scott Lewis and his American and Asian luthiers at the Qingdao Epiphone facility are incredible.
Thanks for the story, I got my first les Paul about 8 years ago, but I could only afford an Epiphone, so I bought as much Les Paul in that line as I could, Black , tuxedo custom pro. I love it. Peace. Hope to see Kiss again soon.
I remember CIRCUS magazine! I love that white LP!! You're a great player Tommy!!
As earlier comments have said, Tommy is such a kind-hearted soft-spoken guy on top of being an amazing guitar player. I would have loved to hear him flex his chops on more albums of original material beyond Sonic Boom and Monster because both of those albums are absolutely excellent. With borderline masterpieces like that under their belts, there is no excuse as to why they couldn't (or shouldn't) have been pumping out albums every other year for the last fifteen years of KISS's career.
I remember mouthing off when Tommy first started selling an Epiphone model and I was like "Yeah, he wouldn't be caught dead playing an Epiphone on stage." Turns out I was WRONG - he HAS played his Epiphone model on stage with KISS before. Major props to Tommy - most artists do not do that kind of stuff. He's also a great player.
Ha Doesnt matter WHAT he plays.... he's amateur at best,,, and he's a total copycat.... He's LUCKY Gibson did ANYTHING with his name on it....
@@timothytessier2702 A professional guitarist is someone who makes their living playing guitar. Tommy is by definition a professional.
Hello Tommy,
I've learned to discover you years after years, in the beginning it was strange to see you replaced Ace but I think that you're like Gene and Paul, you're the master piece stability of KISS.
I follow you throught your passions like the wine or the golf sport, you're really a Gentleman.
Tommy a great thanks for this new sharing, god bless you.
Wow! That Tommy Thayer sig is beautiful!
I've got his signature electric blue Epiphone and that guitar is one of my favorites it feels right in my hand it has so much power and clarity and it is a beautiful paint job. I'll never sell it ,mine for life.
We have some similarities. Was a huge Montrose fan myself and Smoke On the Water was the first song I ever learned and I still don't play it right! :) My first Gibson was a 76 Marauder with the clear pickups, sure wish I still had that guitar today!
Great story!
I miss circus so much, that said the Hughes & kettner behind him is godly, same brand i play my Gibsons through! My absolute favorite guitar/amp combo.
Class act and great player.
Tommy's great! Gives back through philanthropy, donating proceeds from signature gear and etc. He has had a long career, I remember Black 'N Blue back in the early to mid 80's! Well done!!!
That gleam in his eyes just talking about it makes this a great video...
Tommy is The one of my fav guitars heroes
maybe you need to take a good look at your "heroes"... SMH
@@timothytessier2702 HE DID ITS MR WORLD FAMOUS TOM THAYER
When I started getting into guitar in the late 1970s, if you had a real Gibson Les Paul or Fender Stratocaster, not a copy, you were considered royalty. My first Gibson was a Les Paul Deluxe too, ‘73 cherry sunburst, my first “good guitar.” Got it in 1980 for $400 which in those days was a ton of money for a teenager. Had some good times with that guitar, hard to believe over forty years have come and gone.
Tommy is so cool and such a Pro.
My first Gibson was purchased at Rainbow Music in New Paltz NY. It was an 1983 Flying V in white that I had DiMarzio pickups put in. A PAF in the neck and a super D in the bridge. Still have the guitar.
My first Gibson was a 2005 Les Paul Standard in tobacco burst, purchased in 2008 ahead of my first theater show with money I got from a student loan refund. Still my #1 all time guitar no matter how many Gibsons have come into the arsenal over the years .
A very cool story, Tommy. I once had a 1971 Gold Top Deluxe. I've owned 8 different LP's in my life time, The 71 is my all time favorite ❤
My first Gibson LP was a Gold Top with P90's and still have it. Awesome guitar.
tommy thayer is so cool i wish i want to play with guitar just like him too he is my favorite lead guitarist player i am biggest fan
I still have my first Gibson. A 1972 SG-1 that i bought used in 1986.
Grew up in Portland with Tommy... we all played the same places. Great story👍🙏
I lone his attitude and work ethic.
Such a nice guy he speaks well
This is the Gibson TV channel and you couldn't edit in a photo of a 73' Gibson Les Paul Goldtop while he's talking about it? Or even the Sunburst. Not everyone knows what he's describing. I do but newbies may not. Just helps add to the story if it was edited in. JMO.
Can we get some more signature guitars with Tommy? Gibson or Epiphone
after no way home project..its nice Defoe coming back to Gibson and his 1st passion..
a big fan of kiss and Goblin..
Yes indeed a Gibson Les Paul is a real Guitar. Fantastic career start with that Gold top Deluxe too 😎
As a kid growing up in Portland i went to a Black n Blue show Tommy was a very good guitarist even then got to see about 4 Black n Blue shows and then they blasted off & got popular & made the move to L.A.
Wow! Ace looks really young here...
Fantastic segment. Tommy is a legend.
A LEGEND??? A LEGEND??? nope nope nope.... a STAND IN... A Stunt Man... A "fairly decent" Player .... no .... ERIC CLAPTON = LEGEND... JIMMY HENDRIX = LEGEND.... EDDIE VAN HALEN = LEGEND.... Tommy Thayer? Really?.... Not even a free lunchtime thought..... LEGEND? no Man... no way... I am actually depressed all these names are in the same sentence.... I Apologize to Eric, Jimmy and Eddie.... this should not be in the same paragraph.... EVER
@@timothytessier2702 YES TOM IS A LEGEND WITHOUT YOU 😂😂LOL
My second guitar was a Gibson Les Paul Studio in alpine white with gold hardware (I think it was from 1996). Before that a Epiphone Les Paul (it had a thin neck and bolt on neck with metal tuner pegs).
Love Tommy …
Please a GibsonTommy Thayer Electric Blue
great statement
I love gibson！
Tommy, your first guitar was a 72 Gold top. Last owner I know of was John P. Last I heard John still lives in Beaverton or Portland.
Wow, my first decent guitar was also a second hand Gibson Gold Top Deluxe I bought in the early 70s.
Great guy. His white Gibson would sell like crazy if offered as such “The Collection “ w/Tommy?
Release that LP now!
just got my first Gibson 👍🏼
That’s still me, every time I buy a new guitar I’m like “omg I can’t believe I own this”😂
I doubt I play smoke on the water right either!🖖
I can't think of any guitarist who did more to popularize the Les Paul than Ace Frehley. The Les Paul is about the only guitar Ace ever played.
Not true He also liked Gibson explorer
I actually saw a photo of Ace playing an Ovation Preacher.🤣
Tommy ist ein wahnsinnig toller Mensch! Er liebt es Gitarre zu spielen in seiner reinen Form. Kein FX oder Pedalboard mit vielen sinnlosen Effekten. Ich mag ihn er ist wirklich auf den Boden geblieben 🤘🏻😎
Eine "The Collection" Folge mit ihm wäre super!
Im still waiting for a White Lightning but Gibson branded :) already have the Epi
I hope I can get a Gibson someday maybe if I’m lucky I’ll have a signature haha
Can you do The collection episode with Robby krieger?
My first Gibby was a goldtop too lol
Get Ace on here.
To do what ? Show you how to fuck your whole life up ?
There’s a reason he’s not in Kiss anymore, figure it out Eisenstein!
@@Angelo-fo8de ..to talk about his first Gibson, dummy. You actually prefer the poor man’s spaceman? You’re lame. If Ace is happy, that’s all that matters.
@@Angelo-fo8de 40 years ago...Murderers become priest.
@@Angelo-fo8de get off your alt Tommy
ACe TOo Do WHAT😂
Awesome story, big guitar head and volute.
Tu guitarrista favorito es el que te esta dando de comer y al que lo imitas eternamente...
Uhh que duro,bancá,tommy debe estar llorando en su ferrari con sus guitarras signature desconsoladamente
A collection with Angus young!
I just have to know, does Tommy still have that guitar?
Qual e esse modelo que foi usado como base pra fazer a epihone Tommy thayer?
Here's a cool idea... Watch the video and turn off the sound and read this while the video rolls.... ready? :::: I remember as a kid playing guitar and visiting music stores and seeing all these GREAT Guitars on the walls that I could not afford... Many years later as I was bringing Peter Criss from the band KISS Pizza and Water and making sure the guys had what they needed for the show.... I fell in Love with the Les Pauls that ACE Played, and he really was a total pro and a nice guy and I kept telling myself... man... he has the best gig ever. Great Guitars... Great Band... Man I really want that. So I sucked on Paul and Genes testicles and finally got a job...and now my VERY OWN Epiphone!!! YES... I Play it LIVE to all the backing tracks, and I LOVE the fact that I can inspire other fakers out there that really can't play that great...but I stay sober and do what the Bosses (Paul and Gene) Say... and Yes I do donate to charities... But just the One's that Gene and Paul give me a thumbs up to, you know.,, when I am off the tour and can do a little of what I want to when they are not bossing me around. But YES, Thanks to GIBSON for allowing my name on a guitar that might inspire some young person to pick one up and also learn solos from Kiss Albums that I had absolutely nothing to do with. I am glad to have this LEGACY.... Thank You All!!! (especially Gene and Paul... because they gave the OKAY on this)....
Please make les paul 50s standards in more unique finishes so I can get one!
Good guy
I’ve got a sparkle blue Gibson Les Paul and my buddy always calls me a Tommy Thayer wannabe. I don’t even listen to Kiss . Just thought it was a cool guitar 😎
Man this guy looks like great guy and i rhink he is by far a better human than ace
🤘🤘
Vancouver, Washington? Vancouver is in British Columbia CANDA not USA
An underrated player living in the shadow of one of the all time greats
TOM HAS NO SHADOWS MR TOM THAYER IS THE GREATEST LEAD GUITAR PLAYER IN KISS !!!! NO SHADOWS HERE , GET YOUR FAKE STORY RITE !!!!! LOL😂
Mine too mxr distortion rickenbacker amp dimarzio super distortion pickups
PDX! Woot!
There was a garage band across the street when I was a kid that played smoke on the water constantly. Classic story.
ok now lets talk about how Mosrite Fuzzrite are so underrated.
Oh LOOK! It’s the official “Tommy Thayer Signature-Ace Frehley Guitar”!!! 🤣
Who ???
Dude seems so likable and down to earth and that Hughes & Kettner looks like it would absolutely destroy.
Hey hey its FAKE ACE!!!!
He is a killer guitaist... I would like to see his collection as well
cool.
A broken '64 SG Std, '75.
Should have had the neck set right. was. great.
Never into Kiss,kids band (yeah, Ozzy, VH and IM later).Shows for a fan.
I feel sorry for ya. Check out Keisel LP style axes.
Thomas Cunningham Thayer is a Chad
OMG, that's what Ace looks like without the makeup? 😉
Gold top deluxe? Good enough for Pete Townsend. Think Lukathers dad bought him a Deluxe when he realised his son was serious.
!!!How'd he get that white bridge pickup?! That's a DiMarzio trademark!! It's white... they own white!
He looks like 90’s era Joe Perry.
what, wait why did he talk about going to the musicstore with his mom? what happened with that ?!?!?
I took that as his first time seeing a Paul in person
@@ladyluckdrums aah, ok. hehe
Signature, please!
Get that imposter his own character
OK JUST FOR YOU!!! MAYBE IN 2066 HOW CAN HE BE A IMPOSTER AFTER ALL THEM KISS SPECIAL YEARS !!!!😂
@@LOUIS-np6be You should learn how to write first!!
He was lucky to get into the KISS tribute band.
VINNIE VINCENT ERIC CARR BRUCE KULICK IS NOT TRIBUTE GROUP !! BUT YOU WOULD NOT KNOW!!!!!!!😂LOL
@LOUIS-np6be Yeah, I would know. Probably saw my first REAL KISS concert before you were born. Enjoy your tribute era KISS. Lol...
Is this a joke ace made les Paul’s popular again what a joke.
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