Mr. Big Reformed

Spruce Goose · February 4th, 2009, 01:50 AM

According to Random Chatter Music, the original lineup of the acclaimed American hard rock supergroup MR. BIG, which disbanded in 2002, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of its debut album by reforming for a tour of Japan. Eric Martin (vocals), Billy Sheehan (bass), Paul Gilbert (guitar) and Pat Torpey (drums) confirmed their reunion plans to DJ Koh Sakai of the Japanese radio program "Heavy Metal Syndicate". Gilbert reportedly said in a pre-recorded message, "MR. BIG is back together, all original members, and we're coming to Japan to play live. So, come check it out, and rock with us. Yeah!"

Formed in 1988, MR. BIG is probably best known for its 1991 rock hit "Green-Tinted Sixties Mind" as well as the 1992 acoustic smash "To Be With You".

Paul Gilbert left the band in 1997 to pursue a solo career and eventually reform RACER X. Richie Kotzen, According to Random Chatter Music, the original lineup of the acclaimed American hard rock supergroup MR. BIG, which disbanded in 2002, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of its debut album by reforming for a tour of Japan. Eric Martin (vocals), Billy Sheehan (bass), Paul Gilbert (guitar) and Pat Torpey (drums) confirmed their reunion plans to DJ Koh Sakai of the Japanese radio program "Heavy Metal Syndicate". Gilbert reportedly said in a pre-recorded message, "MR. BIG is back together, all original members, and we're coming to Japan to play live. So, come check it out, and rock with us. Yeah!"

Formed in 1988, MR. BIG is probably best known for its 1991 rock hit "Green-Tinted Sixties Mind" as well as the 1992 acoustic smash "To Be With You".

Paul Gilbert left the band in 1997 to pursue a solo career and eventually reform RACER X. Richie Kotzen, another Shrapnel artist and former guitarist for POISON, was brought in to take on guitar duties, also contributing occasional vocals. Two studio albums were released by this lineup — "Get Over It" in 2000 and "Actual Size" in 2001, which featured the single "Shine", used as the ending theme in the animation series of "Hellsing".
another Shrapnel artist and former guitarist for POISON, was brought in to take on guitar duties, also contributing occasional vocals. Two studio albums were released by this lineup — "Get Over It" in 2000 and "Actual Size" in 2001, which featured the single "Shine", used as the ending theme in the animation series of "Hellsing".

TinMan666 · February 4th, 2009, 06:11 AM

interesting.

they all hate each other so ... like i said, interesting!

Taliwakker · February 4th, 2009, 11:16 PM

I saw Paul Gilbert last year and he said there was no way they were gonna reform...the money must be good.

FerretallicA · February 5th, 2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Taliwakker

I saw Paul Gilbert last year and he said there was no way they were gonna reform...the money must be good.

He also said there was a 50/50 change of a Racer X Australian tour this year subject to talks with promoters but if Mr Big is back together I'm guessing those odds are more like 99.5/0.50 now.

Shadow298 · February 5th, 2009, 08:53 PM

truly, this is a sign of the end of days.

I really fucking despise their song To Be With You, found it to be utter pop garbage, so don't actually know the major body of their work.
still, doesn't seem like a tour I will go to anyway if it comes here but they will certainly made their money in Japan.
so, more power to them.

February 4th, 2009, 01:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Spruce Goose Then Goose me up woman! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,709	Mr. Big Reformed According to Random Chatter Music, the original lineup of the acclaimed American hard rock supergroup MR. BIG, which disbanded in 2002, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of its debut album by reforming for a tour of Japan. Eric Martin (vocals), Billy Sheehan (bass), Paul Gilbert (guitar) and Pat Torpey (drums) confirmed their reunion plans to DJ Koh Sakai of the Japanese radio program "Heavy Metal Syndicate". Gilbert reportedly said in a pre-recorded message, "MR. BIG is back together, all original members, and we're coming to Japan to play live. So, come check it out, and rock with us. Yeah!" Formed in 1988, MR. BIG is probably best known for its 1991 rock hit "Green-Tinted Sixties Mind" as well as the 1992 acoustic smash "To Be With You". Paul Gilbert left the band in 1997 to pursue a solo career and eventually reform RACER X. Richie Kotzen, According to Random Chatter Music, the original lineup of the acclaimed American hard rock supergroup MR. BIG, which disbanded in 2002, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of its debut album by reforming for a tour of Japan. Eric Martin (vocals), Billy Sheehan (bass), Paul Gilbert (guitar) and Pat Torpey (drums) confirmed their reunion plans to DJ Koh Sakai of the Japanese radio program "Heavy Metal Syndicate". Gilbert reportedly said in a pre-recorded message, "MR. BIG is back together, all original members, and we're coming to Japan to play live. So, come check it out, and rock with us. Yeah!" Formed in 1988, MR. BIG is probably best known for its 1991 rock hit "Green-Tinted Sixties Mind" as well as the 1992 acoustic smash "To Be With You". Paul Gilbert left the band in 1997 to pursue a solo career and eventually reform RACER X. Richie Kotzen, another Shrapnel artist and former guitarist for POISON, was brought in to take on guitar duties, also contributing occasional vocals. Two studio albums were released by this lineup — "Get Over It" in 2000 and "Actual Size" in 2001, which featured the single "Shine", used as the ending theme in the animation series of "Hellsing". another Shrapnel artist and former guitarist for POISON, was brought in to take on guitar duties, also contributing occasional vocals. Two studio albums were released by this lineup — "Get Over It" in 2000 and "Actual Size" in 2001, which featured the single "Shine", used as the ending theme in the animation series of "Hellsing". __________________ Visit my bands MySpace site: www.myspace.com/knobbinband

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TinMan666 The Big Bad Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,733	interesting. they all hate each other so ... like i said, interesting! __________________ DHP - Master Of Disguise solo album OUT NOW in the TitaniumArchives webshop.

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Taliwakker ..... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 3,398	I saw Paul Gilbert last year and he said there was no way they were gonna reform...the money must be good. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/taliesinband

February 5th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shadow298 Prince of Duckness Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Without the Darkness Posts: 8,657	truly, this is a sign of the end of days. I really fucking despise their song To Be With You, found it to be utter pop garbage, so don't actually know the major body of their work. still, doesn't seem like a tour I will go to anyway if it comes here but they will certainly made their money in Japan. so, more power to them. __________________ If "cleanliness is next to Godliness" then pass me my pitchfolk and horns.