Jerk move: Trying to play your bandmate’s instruments for them.
Case in point: Smashing Pumpkins. Frontman Billy Corgan overdubbed guitarist James Iha and bassist D’arcy Wretzsky‘s parts with his own playing on their albums Gish and Siamese Dream, which was reportedly characteristic of Corgan’s tyrannical behaviour in the band.
The right way: Stevie flippin’ Wonder.
Stevie Wonder’s bad-ass drumming skills
Dude can play everything, including piano, harmonica, drums and bass. However, he was happy to let other musicians do it for him and therefore his musical career didn’t dissolve into tantrums and problems with bandmates. Take note, Mr Corgan, take note.
