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Post by vh on Jan 4, 2024 0:22:40 GMT
I’m sure many of you have heard the name Pete Melandrone, he is Brian’s long time guitar tech and assistant.
Pete recently suffered a brain injury as the result of an accident. He is now recovering at home after a stay in hospital.
I just wanted to let you guys know and wish Pete all the best for a speedy recovery.
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Post by Lord Fickle on Jan 4, 2024 0:26:08 GMT
The name does ring a bell. Hope he recovers soon.
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Post by Arnaldo Ogre- on Jan 4, 2024 1:00:25 GMT
I wish him all the best. I don't fully understand the technical aspects, but he has an important role as Brian's guitar tech, including triggering pedals and other effects during the gigs.
I really wish he gets well soon.
Cheers,
Ogre-
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Post by Brian's Wig on Jan 4, 2024 10:02:56 GMT
What a devastating few months for Brian.
First Phil passes and now Pete's got a brain injury ;-(
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Post by pg on Jan 4, 2024 10:44:06 GMT
Maybe we should spell his name correctly then...
Malandrone
Maybe a mod would edit the title?
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Post by Lord Fickle on Jan 4, 2024 11:02:01 GMT
Well spotted.
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Post by vh on Jan 4, 2024 12:05:22 GMT
Maybe we should spell his name correctly then... Malandrone Maybe a mod would edit the title? You’re right, my mistake! |
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Post by Ri on Jan 4, 2024 13:25:16 GMT
So unfortunate to be starting the new year with so many bad news recently. I hope he recovers soon ❤️
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Post by lewisakkas on Jan 4, 2024 15:45:59 GMT
I've seen a few videos on Youtube of Pete explaining how he does things on tour and how he looks after Brian and his Guitars making sure everything goes smoothly. I'm not a guitar person but it was very interesting and Pete is a very knowledgeable person.
Speedy recovery Pete!
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Post by Dudemang on Jan 7, 2024 20:08:36 GMT
Oh man. Much love to Pete. Hoping for a quick return to health
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Post by merplot on Jan 8, 2024 19:58:06 GMT
Aww man. I hope it's not too serious if he's recovering at home?
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Post by The Fairy King on Jan 9, 2024 12:13:01 GMT
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Post by pg on Jan 9, 2024 12:59:53 GMT
Every time there's a new post on this thread, it worries me.....
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Post by vh on Jan 10, 2024 0:08:24 GMT
Every time there's a new post on this thread, it worries me..... Don’t look at the thread then! |
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Post by saintjiub on Jan 10, 2024 0:58:01 GMT
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Post by pg on Jan 10, 2024 10:07:06 GMT
Every time there's a new post on this thread, it worries me..... Don’t look at the thread then! He's not Schrodinger's cat! |
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Post by vh on Jan 10, 2024 15:21:56 GMT
Yeah whatever.
Maybe you could volunteer to be put in a box.
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Post by The Real Wizard on Jan 10, 2024 20:01:49 GMT
I wish him all the best. I don't fully understand the technical aspects, but he has an important role as Brian's guitar tech, including triggering pedals and other effects during the gigs. Plus maintaining every piece of gear Brian uses. Your tech is a member of the family, as they take care of your entire rig. Guitars, pedals, amps, rackmounts, wireless pack, everything. They're constantly trying to find new and creative ways to preemptively solve problems before they even happen - it's a massive job requiring not only technical know-how, but creativity. To think this is his first and only job as a guitar tech. Typically guys work their way up the ranks, but Pete was world class without the requisite experience. And he's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Hoping for a speedy recovery. |
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Post by vh on Jan 18, 2024 12:06:12 GMT
I wish him all the best. I don't fully understand the technical aspects, but he has an important role as Brian's guitar tech, including triggering pedals and other effects during the gigs. Plus maintaining every piece of gear Brian uses. Your tech is a member of the family, as they take care of your entire rig. Guitars, pedals, amps, rackmounts, wireless pack, everything. They're constantly trying to find new and creative ways to preemptively solve problems before they even happen - it's a massive job requiring not only technical know-how, but creativity. To think this is his first and only job as a guitar tech. Typically guys work their way up the ranks, but Pete was world class without the requisite experience. And he's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Hoping for a speedy recovery. Very true. Pete used to be a telephone engineer. He did some work at Brian’s home during which he was asked to have a look at something in Brian’s studio. One thing led to another, he got on with Brian and his staff and had an interest in guitars. Over the course of a couple of months he was asked to assist Brian with his equipment and then at a live event (not a Queen tour) from that point on he officially became Brian’s guitar tech. |
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Post by rockingrev on Jan 23, 2024 12:03:14 GMT
I remember a very funny sketch Pete did for the Fam Club magazine of how Brian's tech worked. Along with be-clogged, curly haired stickman of Brian!
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get well
