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!!!!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Do you get lowered down into your control center or is one of those stacks of gear a hidden door?

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...

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

The Toy Matinee album is a classic. Would love to hear more about those sessions and times.

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.

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

I'd love to see more stories and parts from the Toy Matinee album. That's definitely one of my Desert Island Discs.

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!

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.

Dean Parks is a class act, besides being a great guitarist. David Williams was awesome. RIP. Great stories and demonstration, Tim. Thanks, man.

Man, when I hear those traid based rhythm parts all I can think of Steve Cropper and how much his playing influenced guitar in popular music.

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!

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.

So much info in this vid Tim. Great stuff

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!

Toy Matinee “Toy Matinee” cd is absolutely epic! The guitar solo on “The Toy Matinee” is otherworldly! Still listen frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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 👍

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

Absolutely flipped over that Toy Matinee record--saw 'the band' at the Coach House in Irvine way back in the day ('91?) with Miss Cheryl Crow playing keyboards--long before the Tuesday Night record came out. Kevin Gilbert was a total monster and and inspiration.

absolutely fascinating thanks TIm

Thank you Tim for another great video and education on this song and the others.

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!

Toy Matinee! I forgot about them. Thank you for the memories; awesome part!

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

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

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 🍻

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.

Thank you for the shout out for Toy Matinee - one of my favourite records or all time...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Well... Thanks Tim, I always loved the harmonies on 'All I Wanna Do...' and now I know who it was and what an incredible musician he is. Thanks Tim, Thanks Bill 👍

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!

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

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.

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

AMAZING video, Tim!!!

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.

Great video, Tim. Thanks.

Great stuff Tim !!

Brilliant as always Tim.

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

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

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

I am among those who loved the Toy Matinee record. I’m going to go listen to it again now...

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

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!

Stories like this are just fascinating to hear!

Thanks for sharing Tim.

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.

Tim, what a great, informative video. I dont know why I was unaware that you played on the Toy Matinee album. I'm a big fan of Kevin Gilbert (RIP). Also, I've been a big fan of yours since approximately 1982. I first learned of you when the guy who repaired my white Anniversary Marshall had told me that he was also repairing your amp. it was at a shop on Ventura Blvd, down the street from the old Guitar Center.

I love these stories! Keep'em coming Timmy

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! 🎸🎶❤️

Such a humble spirit you are sir. Thank you!

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,

Damn! Most excellent, Tim.

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

The Toy Matinee CD was absolutely fantastic......I'd love to hear any/every story Tim has about making it..

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

Thanks for sharing this, I love these old stories.

This was fantastic Tim.

Oh man, I miss Kevin Gilbert’s potential - where he was headed was even better than where he’d been. Thanks for giving him his nod, Tim.

Great one Tim... thanks

That was a great bit insight into Michael Jackson just dropped in incidentally. Tim said Michael sang that riff to the Bill Bottrell. That's pretty amazing to just have a whole song, album in your head, not just lyrics and melody. I'm sure Great players like Tim came up with ideas that made the final take but still. Michael Jackson was a true musical genius.

Love the stories! Thanks for sharing

Cool stuff as always.

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

RIP Kevin Gilbert we still love you

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.