🎸 So, it seems “legendary” (according to whom? 🤔) guitarist George Lynch, fresh off the “LYNCH MOB’s” farewell tour – which was, like, the *fifth* farewell tour, right? – decided to grace us with his presence in a new project. This time, it’s called GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB. Groundbreaking stuff, really. He probably came up with that name all by himself, after hours of brainstorming with his dog 🐕. They played a couple of gigs in the cultural meccas of Manchester, New Hampshire, and Monroe, Connecticut. Bet the locals are still talking about it. Or maybe they’re just wondering where they parked their car…
The “all-star” lineup (and I use that term *very* loosely) included Andrew Freeman, Brian Tichy, and Jaron Gulino. Basically, it’s like raiding the clearance bin of former LYNCH MOB members. Freeman, who clearly couldn’t find anything better to do, Tichy, who apparently keeps coming back for more abuse, and Gulino, who probably thought, “Hey, why not? At least the catering is decent.” 🤷♂️
You can watch some shaky, fan-filmed footage (thanks, John Mauceri, for immortalizing this monumental event 🙏) and pretend you were there. Just try not to spill your beer on your keyboard while you’re at it.
Speaking of recycling, Tichy was previously a *recurring* member of LYNCH MOB, from 2010 all the way to… 2025! That’s some serious commitment… or maybe just a lack of other options. Gulino was with LYNCH MOB from 2022 to 2025, which is approximately 3 years longer than anyone expected. And Freeman, bless his heart, has been dragged along for the ride in 2003, 2010, and 2019. It’s like a bad penny that just keeps turning up 💰.
In a recent interview (because, of course, there was an interview), Lynch claimed that LYNCH MOB’s “The Final Ride” (again, with the “final” bit 🙄) was, like, totally final. But don’t worry, he’s got this new “entity” that’s “partially put together.” It’s a “revolving door of different people,” which is just a fancy way of saying he can’t keep a stable band together. He tentatively calls it GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB, because apparently, he thinks people are too stupid to figure out who he is without the LYNCH MOB connection. And he also wants to distance himself from the “bad connotations,” as if renaming the band is going to magically erase the past. Good luck with that, George 👍.
When asked if this new venture will feature a “rotating” lineup, Lynch confirmed that it would. Because, you know, “commitment” is a four-letter word in the world of George Lynch. He claims they won’t be touring “solidly enough” to keep a band together. Translation: he’s too cheap to pay them a decent wage and expects them to survive on ramen noodles and the occasional free t-shirt. 🍜
He goes on to say that he’s played with so many people in LYNCH MOB that they’re all still “friends” (sure, Jan). They’re “familiar with me and the material,” which basically means they’re used to his ego and can play the same tired riffs over and over again. He also mentions that they have a couple of shows coming up in the summer, with Gulino still on bass (because apparently, no one else was available), Tichy on drums (until someone better comes along), and a vocalist “to be determined.” So, if you’re a singer with low standards and a high tolerance for BS, now’s your chance!🎤 He also teases a new LYNCH MOB record (yes, *another* one), a double album featuring a live show and a studio album. Because who wouldn’t want to relive the “magic” of a LYNCH MOB concert… again? 😵💫
LYNCH MOB, the band formed by George in 1989 after his dramatic exit from DOKKEN (because, you know, drama is his middle name), played its “final” concert on March 22. But don’t worry, it’ll probably be back for another “farewell” tour in a couple of years. Maybe they’ll call it “LYNCH MOB: The Resurrection.”👻
In February, George was asked how he felt about completing one final trek with LYNCH MOB. He said it was a “mixed bag.” Which is code for, “I’m glad it’s over, but I’m also going to miss the attention.” He whines about LYNCH MOB having a “revolving door,” as if he wasn’t the one spinning it. But he also claims they have a “great time” and it’s a “dream, fun band.” Right. And I’m the Queen of England. 👑 He also throws in the obligatory “I’m not getting any younger” line, because that always gets the sympathy vote. He wanted people to remember him with “some sense of vitality,” which is why he’s clinging to the LYNCH MOB name like a barnacle on a ship. He also mentions that they have two records in the works, because one farewell album is never enough.💿💿
When asked if he was planning on doing more recording projects, George said he loves being in the studio. He has a “pretty nice studio situation,” both in California and New Mexico. Because every rock star needs two studios, right? 🙄 He claims he’s “spent my — I’ve done a lot of recording,” and he’s “treading over old ground.” Which is why he needs to do something “different.” Like, maybe, retire? 🤔 But he also mentions a fourth THE END MACHINE record and a third “Heavy Hitters” album, because apparently, he’s contractually obligated to churn out more mediocrity. He says he’d “really like to — not to be super self-indulgent, but do something different.” But then he admits he doesn’t know what he wants to do yet. So, basically, he’s just rambling. 🗣️
LYNCH MOB was formed in 1989 after Lynch left DOKKEN. Their debut album, “Wicked Sensation,” was met with “critical and fan acclaim.” Which is code for, “It sold a few copies and some people liked it.” The band continued on through the years with a “cast of talented players.” Which is code for, “A bunch of guys who were desperate for a gig.”🎸
LYNCH MOB’s eighth studio album, “Babylon,” came out in October 2023. Joining Lynch were vocalist Gabriel Colón, bassist Jaron Gulino, and drummer Jimmy D’Anda. Because apparently, he couldn’t find anyone better.🤷♂️
In August 2020, Lynch announced that he was ending LYNCH MOB due to the “racial insensitivity” of the name. But then, two years later, he changed his mind. Because, you know, consistency is overrated. He said he had to “live with the fact” that the name has “some negative connotations.” But it’s a “brand that I built,” so he’s “just gonna stick with it.” So, basically, he’s putting money over morality. Classy. 💰
Enjoy the shaky fan videos. You’ve been warned. ⚠️
