Bumblefoot Gives Important Messages To Beginners Who Want To Become Famous Rockers

Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (Instagram @bumblefoot)

JAKARTA - Former Guns n 'Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has been in his music career since the 1980s, and is still active today. He has performed on many major stages around the world. His music experience is clearly worth learning.

In a recent interview with Lucas Prates from Mantena, Ron was asked for advice from novice musicians, without hesitation, the 55-year-old guitarist gave his views.

"One suggestion for musicians who are just starting out. I can't give just one advice. Too much advice," he said.

Ron said the desire to be successful and become a famous rocker had to really think about it from the start. He called the life of a rocker not suitable for everyone.

"We all initially wanted to be rock stars, become famous, be successful, all of these things, just see what our idols and we are inspired by. And we want to do what they do at the same level as them. However, you are starting to realize that true success is when you can live life according to the conditions you want to live, the boundaries you set for your life, keep them; which eventually becomes a success," he said.

Not everyone will enjoy the life of a rock star and you may hate it and you may commit suicide. So, you shouldn't do it, because it's not worth it. At the end of your life, if you become a slave of these things and that makes you miserable, it's a wasted life. Yes, it makes people happy. However, what about you? You have to be a part of that equality. So, you have to live in a way that suits you. And you may realize that being a rock star isn't that. And if you become a rock star, you've actually failed, because you don't live with who you are. That's what you need to think about."

Furthermore, Ron said that many people see a musician as too simple, even though what musicians have to do, is not seen by many people.

"What else? In terms of making music, we also think that it's just being people on stage playing musical instruments or singing or whatever you want to do. However, there are many other things you need to do. And you have to consider everything. There are many other things that need to be done to make music. 95 percent are other things. Five percent are actually making sounds. So, consider all those other things," he said.

"And most importantly: no matter how good it looks from the outside, don't stay in a bad situation that makes you tired and makes you a bad person," he concluded.