There's always some musical madman sitting in a room surrounded by amps, making killer licks like it's as easy as breathing.. Here is that someone.

I played the solo on a song called Eruption years ago and some other guy got the credit

The opening solo was so ridiculous it's nuts. You're truly a beast.

Tim has the GREATEST “guitar face”. Most look pained, the only thing I can compare it to is a baby having their belly rubbed. It’s such a gift that he shares his knowledge and history with us. Thanks Tim!!!!

Kevin Gilbert is all over this video... love and miss that dude.

What is great about all of this is that the people who were wrongly credited for parts, actually stood up and stated who the credit really belonged to!

I’ve never heard anyone play the black and white riff perfect. Until today. So awesome.

This is actually my favorite MJ song! Awesome to hear such an amazing story on this portion of the composition indeed!

I first knew of Kevin Gilbert while at Yamaha music. His band Giraffe had just won the world honors at the annual Yamaha contest in Japan. Then came Toy Matinee and my god what great song writing and production. I met Kevin at his manager’s home right before the record came out, what a great guy, it was a meeting I’ll never forget. Knowing you were in the band makes everything complete. An absurd amount of talent was in that band. It is still in regular rotation at home and in the car.

I get the feeling after listening to this that all successful session musicians take credit very seriously and go above and beyond to not "step on toes" or crap on anyone.

Also, thank you for talking Toy Matinee. Been a fan of it and Kev for decades. He is deeply missed.

Setting the historical "record" straight. Well done Tim!

MJs music writing process is interesting. He didn’t know how to write in music notation, so he hummed all the music parts (guitar, keyboard, drums, bass, etc). And had his musicians convert that on the instruments

Toy Matinee... BOOM! Good on you, Tim, for pointing out Kevin's guitar riff. And yes, you should write a book about all of these cool experiences.

Such a modest and honest man. We love you Tim and your channel. I love your masterclass lessons. It’s helped me a lot develop my playing. Thanks Tim

Would love to see a Kevin Gilbert documentary even if just the reminiscing of folks with whom he crossed paths. Thank you for the content.

First video of yours I’ve seen, and man your tight rhythm, clean playing, and tasteful improvisations are fantastic! Truly a session legend!

Tim you are so humble. I hope you don’t find these “history” lessons tedious because I love them! Your perspective and the context you give is fascinating.

That was a smokin intro to this video! Your tone and effortless looking style is spot on! Great content as well! Thanks Tim!!!!

Love these back stories from the great session musicians from massive hits of the past. Thanks Tim. I wish more folks from the industry would tell more stories like these.

Thanks for the insightful clarifications and the reconstruction of those classic guitar parts. Always enjoy your videos.

I met Bill today. He told me I had a wonderful voice. What a compliment and What an honor to meet him

fascinating stuff, thanks! (and the intro playing was frickin' awesome!).

Hey Tim, you are freaking amazing. It’s so great to hear who played on what, and you played a bunch of fabulous guitar! Thanks so much, I get inspiration to get creative from you

Glorious Video! Thank you very much Tim - very interesting and good that you point out the true credits. I hope Bill Bottrell is in good health. His right hand is full of groove!

Tims one of these guys that you would never take for a guitar player .But when he plays watch out because he's so tastefull and shreds with a sense of melody and feeling that can't be taught ..its natural for him and shines through .he's in my top 10

Great video, Tim. Thanks.

This is such a great video. You‘re one hell of a storyteller (and guitarist, of course).

Great clip .... Loved the info & the playing

I finally realized you are on so many songs of my younger, healthy youth, and I want to say thank You 🙏🏼! I’ve have many memories each time you show songs you & friends were on I loved growing up! And for that I say thank you for the videos!!! Cheers 🍻

Great stuff Tim !!

You are the best!!! Thanks for your contribution to the music and your art!

Nice Groove........Awesome Video Sir!.... Loving you guys, Tim Pierce, Rick Beato, Rhett Shull, so so many! Thank You All for sharing!

So much info in this vid Tim. Great stuff

Thanks for playing Toy Matinee - Last Plane Out! Love that album and your playing on it.

So much dig hearing these great stories, thanks for sharing them with us...

Why is it that anything you play sounds just perfect ????? Love your playing !!!

Seeing the look of overwhelming joy on your face while you play is nearly as entertaining as what you're actually playing. Love your work. Thanks for sharing your stories.

Love all this 80's musical history. You are awesome Tim. Thanks!!!

Thanks for your vids. Your joy of music is clear to be seen.

Thanks for this, Tim. I was a huge fan of Kevin Gilbert’s when Las Plane Out was released, forever ago, and was saddened by his death. My grieving increased exponentially after hearing more of Kevin’s work posthumously. More so: The Shaming of the True, every time I listen to it, fills me with simultaneous joy and heartbreak, imagining what other amazing music was in his head that never got produced.

AMAZING video, Tim!!!

Love all the videos! I hope you compile all the stories of the gigs, sessions and songs you've worked on and create a book/audible book for us to enjoy.

Your story telling is epic and that solo makes me miss the 80’s!

Thanks Tim. We’re so lucky to have you. More Tim and Pete, please!

I freaking love your videos for many reasons, but one of the biggest is they walk me through the unsung hero moments of my fave songs from my youth. This and the Ray Parker segments in particular were outstanding. You're an amazing guitarist. Thank you for sharing.

If I call ya Tim, Tim you have such a unique way.... Man your a trip thanks for your contributions to music and guitar. You are a gem, Incredible and amazing your stories are.... The light and love you have for music shines bright. I've been playing almost 40 years and will never have your skills. Thank you for awesome vids and tips and tricks along the way.

was literally thinking of how I look forward to a new Tim Pierce video when my notification bell went off for this.

This video was a real eye opener for me. Tim Pierce has had an amazing career and has really been around the block. I love Tim's humility, honesty and sincerity. Thanks Tim

I love Bill’s playing on Crow’s “All I Wanna Do” - it’s definitely a stand-out for me!

absolutely fascinating thanks TIm

Great stories,brillant entertaining-love your channel +your work!rockn rolly!tim!

Great stories, and some classic parts too! Thank you!

Such a humble spirit you are sir. Thank you!

Brilliant as always Tim.

This was fantastic Tim.

HOLY CRAZY#$%#$%#$% WHAT A SOLO! AND LOOK MA , I'm NOT LOOKING AT THE FRET BOARD EITHER! I'm blown away Tim! That is an impressive work there dude!

Thanks so much for this, Tim. The TM record is in my top ten of all time and it's great to get a a tiny glimpse into it. Mooooore Please!

Cool stuff as always.

Love your content Tim. I just started sucking at guitar but one of the coolest things it turned me onto was listening to all the interesting stories about the people that created the songs that I love. Thanks again for putting these stories out there.

Great video Tim! Love that your doing these! Always so informative! Honored to have played your record parts live-not easy stuff! Lol. You’re the best! 🎸🎶❤️

Guy Pratt's "Last Plane Out" vid brought me here. Thanks for helping to spread the word about the mighty Toy Matinee, Tim. I never understood why that record didn't do any better, but probably a mix of being too artsy plus the production was ahead of its time. Then grunge happened, and well...

thankyou Tim, your insights into guitar playing and the special guests you invite on your channel never fail to inspire me to be a better guitar player and keep challenging myself to improve after fourty years of playing,

I hear there were many guitarist who got credits from the “Chinese Democracy” album. None of them wanted to admit they ever played for that band.

Tim. Sensational as always. I love your channel man.

The inside stories about tracks you’ve done are gold.

I can listen to you play and tell stories all day. Thank you for sharing, super interesting.

Tim, I am not a guitar player (I am a drummer), but I love watching your videos! The joy on your face when you play is infectious! Toy Matinee is one of my all time favorite albums! It's as close to perfection as it gets! I love playing along to Brian's masterful parts, and I think I have everything Kevin ever recorded. Thank you for sharing your talent and bringing joy to the world!

Thanks for sharing Tim.

Thanks for sharing this, I love these old stories.

Big thanks for finally hearing some Toy Matinee, been following you for years to here this. Love your work!

I love these stories! Keep'em coming Timmy

I heard you play many times back in the 70’s in Albuquerque with ur band Traveller, usually at Ned’s, then you left town for the big time and the Albuquerque music scene has never recovered. You were good then but ur great now. Thanks for the memories I’ll never forget!

Love the stories! Thanks for sharing

OMG, Tim, that Toy Matinee album means so much to me!!! I miss Kevin so much...

Stories like this are just fascinating to hear!

I am starting to realize your contribution in the industry of good music. Respect and love for you

Watch your channel for the first time , i am hooked, subscribed! You are a gem sir

Tim, you are really AWESOME! ❤

THIS IS PART MUSIC HISTORY. THANK YOU FOR MAKING A VIDEO ON THIS.

Tim man! That’s why I respect you so much. You give credit where it’s due. Only through watching norms rarely cheap guitars videos did I find out who you are. Ever since I’ve been a big fan of yours. Another fine video!! Thanks Tim from a Tim

You are the man! I love this channel! 🙌🏻

Great one Tim... thanks

The chorus on last plane out is religious!!! The chord structure is awesome!! Tim you never fail to amaze me !! Toy Matinee is a golden nugget of a band who definitely deserved to go further than they did !! Great vid Tim 👍

Tim Pierce, what a class act! Thank you

Thanks Tim for being an honest man and giving credit to where it belonged. Very cool of you!

Thanks for the great video with lots of cool info! I had one problem with it, though. I had a hard time getting past 40 seconds into the video. I kept rewinding and listening to that incredible guitar work at the beginning! It just blew me away!👍😎🎸🎶

Thanks Tim for your videos. Not only are they entertaining and educational, they are inspiring. People often talk about who is the best guitarist but often we don’t really know where songs are born and who helps to give them life. That’s why I say there is no such thing as the best guitarist, there are just those who are among the best at what they do. It seems to me that the stories behind the songs are as interesting as the songs. Thanks again.

very interesting to hear about the "behind the scenes" goings on.. thanks Tim!

I really enjoyed this episode. Damn you're a badass player. Keep Rockin' Brother

Thanks for playing "last plane out" love that album so much..

You're crazy,out of this world,top notch,freakin awesome!

So cool to hear from the guy who created the intro part and hear your solos too! So interesting. Thanks for sharing

Damn! Most excellent, Tim.

I could watch this for hours..Thanks for all your inside track..

Bill Bottrell produced Thomas Dolby’s “Aliens ate my Buick” Great, great album...once used by many to audition studio monitors. Tim, you are amazing!

Nice to know that the session community is that close and correct those credit mistakes. Shows respect for your peers.

More of this please. Jaw dropping playing... Great stories.

Oh, man. I freaking LOVE Toy Matinee! That album is one of my all time favorites.

Thanks Tim! Another great installment. And that was a cool move on Dean Parks’ part, to take out that ad in Variety to set the record straight. Very classy guy. Cheers.