Timothy in the Press/Blogs/etc.

[timfan]

Great finds! Thanks Koala!


Hmm, I always thought Tim started adding "B" to his name on his releases when he joined the Eagles but he says he decided to go by "Timothy B. Schmit" in high school here.

This is not the first time Timothy has said about starting to use the B in high school. See the post here:
http://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showpost.php?p=11655&postcount=109

[sodascouts]

Duh me! Looks like I had a brain fart. ;)

[UK TimFan]

Me and Timothy have something in common.... we both turn Hotel California off when it comes on the radio, "it's so overplayed". I knew I was right!! :hilarious:
Tim's comment made me laugh, too.


Thanks for posting this, this really put a smile on my face today!
And thanks from me, Koala. :smile:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well - thanks from me too. Koala! They were fun to listen to except I almost choked when the woman interviewer didn't know that the Eagles were back together. She seems to have done some homework and was knowledgeable about some stuff, but good grief - how could she have missed that!!! :headscratch: I guess she must have been pretty embarrassed about that. Wonder if Timothy was as gracious off air as he was on. :-?

Me and Timothy have something in common.... we both turn Hotel California off when it comes on the radio, "it's so overplayed". I knew I was right!! :hilarious:

But remember Willie - he said later that he was allowed to turn it off, but no one else was! :lol:

Don't know if I like it whenever he makes statements like, "I know my place in the band". I know it's true and they all have their place but for some reason, that always seems to rub me the wrong way a bit.

I know exactly what you mean. I don't like it when any of the guys seem to undermine their roles in the band either. I know they are trying to be modest, but they can be gracious and still take credit where credit is due. I just keep telling myself if they are happy with the band the ways things are, then I guess we fans should be happy too - or at least grateful. I mean I certainly am very glad that all the members seem to be content enough these days to keep the band going for a while longer that's for sure! :nod: :nod: :nod:

[Topkat]

I never turn off "Hotel California" If they want to play it, I'll listen to it. I never get tired of that song.

Originally Posted by TimothyBFan
Don't know if I like it whenever he makes statements like, "I know my place in the band". I know it's true and they all have their place but for some reason, that always seems to rub me the wrong way a bit.

I also hate when Tim does this. He is a full member of that band, & the Eagles wouldn't be the same without him. I know he's being modest & not wanting to take credit for anything that was from Randy's time in the band, but he's in the Eagles since 1977. To imply that he's a lesser member of the band kind of upsets me. I know he doesn't get as much songwriting credits as Glenn & Don, but Tim plays a major role in the singing in the Eagles. It just kind of hurts to hear him say things like that.

[AzEaglesFan]

If this belongs somewhere else, feel free to move it.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/emexpandoem-a-conversatio_b_1180328.html

[Topkat]

That was a great interview with Timothy. Thanks for posting!

[timfan]

Another great interview! Wonderful to see Timothy talking about his whole career!. Thanks AZEaglesfan for finding it!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

AZ - Thanks from me, too. That was a very enjoyable read. :thumbsup:

[sodascouts]

Thanks! Interesting stuff.

[TimothyBFan]

Another great find. Can't get enough even if it is a lot of stuff we've already read.

[Koala]

Mike Ragogna's 2.0 - 20120104 - Eagles' Timothy B. Schmit


http://www.kruufm.com/node/12281

[sodascouts]

More goodies! Thanks, Koala!

[Topkat]

Great interview.. Love to hear Timothy talk about his career.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for posting that one, Koala. It was a very entertaining interview. :yay:

[timfan]

I will echo what others have said; Thanks Koala, a great find for sure! Also I think the recent Huffington Post interview was built from that audio interview :D

[TimothyBFan]

Short but more evidence of how much Timothy appreciates his life.

http://www.antimusic.com/news/12/April/ts12Timothy_B_Schmit_Spring_Tour.shtml

[sodascouts]

He's so down-to-earth. I love it!

[zeldabjr]

Short but more evidence of how much Timothy appreciates his life.

http://www.antimusic.com/news/12/April/ts12Timothy_B_Schmit_Spring_Tour.shtml

Isn't he wonderful?! :smitten:

zelda

[VAisForEagleLovers]

This interview was obviously published last fall, but I can't find it on here anywhere, so I'm posting it. In it he talks about a lot of things, but he mentions that the Eagles would not be doing a 40th anniversary tour this year but perhaps a big tour in 2013 (guess he really knew what he was talking about!). He also mentions, as he does in other interviews, that he would take the first part of this year to work on another solo CD. So I'm wondering if his upcoming tour will try out some new music? It includes links for the Friday Night video, and a Carvin discussion with a clip of Timothy singing ICTYW with the Eagles.

http://www.classicrockrevisited.com/interviewstimothybschmit2.htm

[Ive always been a dreamer]

This interview was obviously published last fall, but I can't find it on here anywhere, so I'm posting it. In it he talks about a lot of things, but he mentions that the Eagles would not be doing a 40th anniversary tour this year but perhaps a big tour in 2013 (guess he really knew what he was talking about!). He also mentions, as he does in other interviews, that he would take the first part of this year to work on another solo CD. So I'm wondering if his upcoming tour will try out some new music? It includes links for the Friday Night video, and a Carvin discussion with a clip of Timothy singing ICTYW with the Eagles.

http://www.classicrockrevisited.com/interviewstimothybschmit2.htm

:hmm: Wonder if he does have something new up his sleeve that we may get to hear? Ya never know!

[sodascouts]

That would be great! It would also explain why Timothy is doing new tour dates - maybe he wants to try some songs out.

[zeldabjr]

This interview was obviously published last fall, but I can't find it on here anywhere, so I'm posting it. In it he talks about a lot of things, but he mentions that the Eagles would not be doing a 40th anniversary tour this year but perhaps a big tour in 2013 (guess he really knew what he was talking about!). He also mentions, as he does in other interviews, that he would take the first part of this year to work on another solo CD. So I'm wondering if his upcoming tour will try out some new music? It includes links for the Friday Night video, and a Carvin discussion with a clip of Timothy singing ICTYW with the Eagles.

http://www.classicrockrevisited.com/interviewstimothybschmit2.htm

OOH, Thanks VK for this...you made my day...great interview, great pic, great video...I adore hearing him talk!!!...I adore him!!!:blush: Did I mention I adore him?

Zelda

[Victim of Love]

Great find! Interesting interview. I especially liked the part where he said "I have a song titled “Friday Night” on Expando. That is an example of a song that I have written that is really autobiographical. I find that writing that way is good therapy for me." Could help but think I'd like to share in a little bit of that 'therapy'!:grin:

[TimothyBFan]

I'm grasping to the bit about some another solo cd!!!! :pray:

Not sure how I feel about this part:
"Timothy: I have been shy all of my life. In both Poco and the Eagles, I joined established bands, so there was already a set pecking order. I was the new guy in both of those groups and I found my place – which was, and is a good place to be, by the way. My role was pretty much defined when I walked in the door. When I joined the Eagles, they had just won an award for Record of the Year for Hotel California. In a situation like that, you don’t want to upset the applecart. You want to jump in and do your job well."

I know, Timothy, but that was over 3 decades ago! I know we've discussed this before but I do wish he could get a bit more solo stuff into the shows and when he brought the "powers that be" new material for LROOE, they had included it.

It cracked me up when he was asked what the difference between his band and the Eagles were and he replied....
" I’d say my band is a looser situation. I’m not saying the Eagles are uptight," :hilarious:

[Prettymaid]

You know, I often thought that the lyrics in Secular Praise, ..."some people think I'm shy"...was Timothy perhaps revealing that he isn't shy, but here he clealy says that he is.

Concerning his statement about working on another solo cd this year, I have always said that Timothy clearly enjoyed making Expando and touring with it and that it would not surprise me at all to hear that he is doing another solo cd. This is good news!

[Topkat]

You know, I often thought that the lyrics in Secular Praise, ..."some people think I'm shy"...was Timothy perhaps revealing that he isn't shy, but here he clealy says that he is.

Concerning his statement about working on another solo cd this year, I have always said that Timothy clearly enjoyed making Expando and touring with it and that it would not surprise me at all to hear that he is doing another solo cd. This is good news!

I think Timothy is saying that maybe in some situations he is "shy" as in being the new guy in an established band, and in that situation anyone would be less vocal about their opinions. I don't think he is shy in other situations...I think that is what he meant by that statement.

I would be THRILLED if he were to whip out some new material at his upcoming solo shows, but I will let you know after I see him. I wouldn't be surprised if it is very much like the tour he did when Expando was released.
But since I missed that show, anything he does is fine with me!

[zeldabjr]

I think Timothy is saying that maybe in some situations he is "shy" as in being the new guy in an established band, and in that situation anyone would be less vocal about their opinions. I don't think he is shy in other situations...I think that is what he meant by that statement.

I would be THRILLED if he were to whip out some new material at his upcoming solo shows, but I will let you know after I see him. I wouldn't be surprised if it is very much like the tour he did when Expando was released.
But since I missed that show, anything he does is fine with me!

OH yeah, anything he wants to sing is fine with me...I'd pay just to hear him sing the phonebook!:faint:

[TimothyBFan]

I truly believe he really is shy, at least a bit so. He seems almost embarrassed about his fame at times. I think it's a combination of shy and humble. Seeing him in a solo show, you notice it even more. He just seems amazed that we were all there and so receptive of his work. JMO tho and I in no way can know for sure, of course. Don't claim to be a Timothy expert or anything.... darn it!! :hilarious:

[zeldabjr]

I truly believe he really is shy, at least a bit so. He seems almost embarrassed about his fame at times. I think it's a combination of shy and humble. Seeing him in a solo show, you notice it even more. He just seems amazed that we were all there and so receptive of his work. JMO tho and I in no way can know for sure, of course. Don't claim to be a Timothy expert or anything.... darn it!! :hilarious:

I can't wait to see the difference in him from Eagles show to solo show...won't be very long between them for me...:faint:...

also...TBFan... love your new av and sig pics!

[TimothyBFan]

I can't wait to see the difference in him from Eagles show to solo show...won't be very long between them for me...:faint:...

also...TBFan... love your new av and sig pics!

Can't wait to hear what you think. He gets to do all the talking and comes out of his shell. I bet he'll be even looser on this tour than the last because that was all so new to him then.

And thanks! I can take credit for the avi but the sig was a gift.

[tbsfan]

Here's a new two-part interview with Philadelphia radio station WMGK. Timothy talks about going to South Africa, the sandstorm in Dubai, the upcoming Berklee honor and other things.

http://www.wmgk.com/shows/kathy-wagner/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10380259

[zeldabjr]

Here's a new two-part interview with Philadelphia radio station WMGK. Timothy talks about going to South Africa, the sandstorm in Dubai, the upcoming Berklee honor and other things.

http://www.wmgk.com/shows/kathy-wagner/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10380259

really incredible interview with Timothy B...loved it...can't wait to see the four of them in caps and gowns at Berklee next week!:nod:
zelda

[Victim of Love]

This is, by far, the BEST intrview I've heard him do in a long time...IMHO.

[Topkat]

That was a great interview & the news that he is working on another album is fantastic!!! WOW That means he may tour again for that album!! WoooHooo:smokin:
I doesn't sound like he will be playing any of the new stuff at these upcoming shows, so I guess we'll have to wait till the next tour, but that's OK with me.
Can't wait to see him.

[zeldabjr]

I sent Kathy from the Philly station a thank you for the awesome interview...she emailed me the link to an interview she did with him when Expando came out...it's old but maybe no one's heard it... I know I haven't..

Hi Brenda,

Thanks very much for your kind words. Timothy is my favorite singer -- he truly has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever listened to -- and I'm so glad he's continuing to perform more solo shows. And in Philly this time! Glad you enjoyed the interview. Did you hear the one from 2009? I had to break it into 12 parts because we had just updated the WMGK website and files were limited to 5-minutes max....so you'll find a link at the bottom of each blog post taking you to the next part:

http://www.wmgk.com/shows/kathy-wagner/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10091450

[Woodstock]

You can tell that Kathy Wagner is a fan. Her two interviews with him are the best I've heard. If takes him a little time...but he starts to open up to her. I forget who on this board asked last week about his hurt/bandaged hand a few years ago....in the first interview he tells the story about the dog biting his hand...it's pretty funny (not that the dog bit him, just the way he tells the story). I'll have to listen to the first one again it's so good.

[zeldabjr]

You can tell that Kathy Wagner is a fan. Her two interviews with him are the best I've heard. If takes him a little time...but he starts to open up to her. I forget who on this board asked last week about his hurt/bandaged hand a few years ago....in the first interview he tells the story about the dog biting his hand...it's pretty funny (not that the dog bit him, just the way he tells the story). I'll have to listen to the first one again it's so good.

That was me asking about the dog bite...yeah I didn't realize she was such a fan until I got the return email today...should have known though because the interviews are so good...could listen to them all day...:-)
zelda

[Topkat]

Here's an article posted about Timothy and his new tour,

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/05/18/eagles-bassist-says-individual-projects-are-good-for-the-bands-longevity-ready-to-launch-new-solo-tour/

[zeldabjr]

Here's an article posted about Timothy and his new tour,

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/05/18/eagles-bassist-says-individual-projects-are-good-for-the-bands-longevity-ready-to-launch-new-solo-tour/

thanks TK always love hearing from TBS, I was hoping he'd have his new CD out soon, but it doesn't sound like it...oh well, I'm sure it'll be worth the wait!

[Topkat]

I was pretty sure that we aren't going to be hearing any new material, but the good news is that if he does another album, he will probably do another tour!! So that's great!:cheers:

[tbsfan]

Just found these two interviews and haven't noticed them here yet.

http://www.sarabozich.com/2012/05/the-eagles-timothy-b-schmit-brings-solo-tour-to-york.html

http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/655280_Timothy-B--Schmit-went-from-envying-the-Eagles-to-becoming-one.html