LeaveMyThingAlone Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 A lot of stuff I read about the opening show included Alex having some problems playing certain songs, appearing to be in pain, etc. Possible arthritis or whatever...specifically in the solo in Freewill I haven't seen it mentioned since...anyone notice anything at any other shows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilderness_of_Mirrors Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 i think he does that as a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersyl Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 A finger rant???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 wankers cramp,oh no thats neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I've heard rumors of problems with his hands. Alex does talk about some finger probs a bit in the Rio documentary, but nothing major. Saw him playing the other night, and he looked just fine to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I believe he has psoriasis or something similar that flares up from time to time and affects his hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 He nailed everything in Ottawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaveMyThingAlone Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 QUOTE (Wilderness_of_Mirrors @ Jul 16 2010, 11:53 AM) i think he does that as a joke No, the postings on here after the New Mexico show were legitimately about Alex being in some noticeable discomfort, but it looks to be all good now Thanks for the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Half-Forgotten Stranger Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Oooohhhh GREAT!!!! I'm going to Tampa and West Palm and he'll pro'ly be crippled by then.... just my f'in luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyferron Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 QUOTE (Mara @ Jul 16 2010, 08:54 PM) I believe he has psoriasis or something similar that flares up from time to time and affects his hands. Maybe why always wears long sleeves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briremo Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (randyferron @ Jul 18 2010, 11:04 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Jul 16 2010, 08:54 PM) I believe he has psoriasis or something similar that flares up from time to time and affects his hands. Maybe why always wears long sleeves? I thought about that, after seeing him time after time in long sleeves, but he is short sleeves in many of his recent shots. I looked up psoriasis on wiki and to my surprise it is not always accompanied with skin discoloration, so maybe its not an issue with him. It does cause discomfort though. See my pic below. Edited July 18, 2010 by briremo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mong82191 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 That pic above kinda looks like he is joking around but he might not be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marblesmike Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I never saw that pic as being of Alex in pain. He's been making those faces during guitar solos for years. It's like he's really into it, and as a musician myself, many of us have our trademark facial expressions when in the groove. Either that, or he's pinching a big loaf :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briremo Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 QUOTE (marblesmike @ Jul 18 2010, 02:35 PM) I never saw that pic as being of Alex in pain. He's been making those faces during guitar solos for years. It's like he's really into it, and as a musician myself, many of us have our trademark facial expressions when in the groove. Either that, or he's pinching a big loaf :-D yeah, the point was his hands show no signs of discoloration, not whether or not he's in pain! He's just gettin into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marblesmike Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 QUOTE (briremo @ Jul 18 2010, 05:19 PM) QUOTE (marblesmike @ Jul 18 2010, 02:35 PM) I never saw that pic as being of Alex in pain. He's been making those faces during guitar solos for years. It's like he's really into it, and as a musician myself, many of us have our trademark facial expressions when in the groove. Either that, or he's pinching a big loaf :-D yeah, the point was his hands show no signs of discoloration, not whether or not he's in pain! He's just gettin into it! whoops guess I didn't read the post correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sphere Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 At the ACC I thought I noticed a half-blackened fingernail in the process of healing. Maybe he just bashed it at some point and it's on the mend now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 He talks about it on the rio bonus dvd. Some sort of skin problems that makes playing painful for him. Dont know what it is, he may have actually said it was psoriasis. It's fairly common, even in younger people, but doesnt turn into a very painful problem for most until they get older. I causes extreme dry skin to the point where it can crack which doesnt feel too good. I have it on my feet, but im not nearly as old as he is so its not too bad yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearley Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I noticed during the encore at Mohegan Sun he would remove his left hand from the neck of the guitar drop it to his waist and open/close/open/close and shake it a bit when he had the opportunity (La Villa Strangiato) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Lerxst Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 QUOTE (pearley @ Jul 22 2010, 01:25 PM) I noticed during the encore at Mohegan Sun he would remove his left hand from the neck of the guitar drop it to his waist and open/close/open/close and shake it a bit when he had the opportunity (La Villa Strangiato) That to me, seems more likely to be numbness.... I suffer from that problem myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRod Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 QUOTE (pearley @ Jul 22 2010, 07:25 AM) I noticed during the encore at Mohegan Sun he would remove his left hand from the neck of the guitar drop it to his waist and open/close/open/close and shake it a bit when he had the opportunity (La Villa Strangiato) He did that a few times at the KC show as well. I think it's just a way to deal with mild Carpal Tunnel or just old age creeping in. I've noticed as I've gotten older that even sometimes while shaving, I have to switch hands and wiggle my fingers a bit to keep them from feeling numb. Depends on what I've been doing lately and how tired I am - could be a similar thing for Alex too. He still rocked it out though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1974FAN Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I agree it's an act. He did it on S&A DVD once. Joking about getting old I guess. Beware of seniors bobbling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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