When you hear what Lee's doing you will shit. He literallywas given zero time to do his lead parts, all the while rehearsing for his own Heathen dates in Europe. I went like this. " Hey Lee, what's up. Here's where you solo, here's the key, no do it. Killer. Next solo!"
Having Tom back rules more than you will ever know. We go way back, it's just killer to have him back. Rick's coming back won't happen though. I love the guy, but Lee is one of the best rythmn players I've ever known, as well as leads. We used to have to burry Rick's guitar until solo time. He has his kids who need him home, we've moved on, and Lee is here to stay. You want to hear Lee's lead playing when given the time to do it right(and Rick's solo's on Tempo took FOREVER) go listen to him on the Heathen stuff. He's a badass soloist, and a perfect compliment to my sometimes over the top style.