Ron Bumblefoot Thal: podcast appearances and interviews

Ronald Jay Blumenthal, known by his stage name Ron Bumblefoot Thal or simply Bumblefoot, is an American guitarist, songwriter, and producer. He adopted his nickname from a bacterial infection he learned about through his wife’s veterinary studies. The name evolved from being the title of an album to the name of a record label, then a band, and ultimately his solo artist moniker. Thal was one of two lead guitarists in Guns N' Roses from 2006 until 2014, contributing to their sixth studio album Chinese Democracy. He has also played as the guitarist for the supergroup Sons of Apollo, is a member of the supergroup Whom Gods Destroy, and served as the guitarist and vocalist for the band Asia from 2019 to 2022. Since the early 1990s, Thal has released ten solo albums and a live DVD. He has appeared as a guest performer on numerous albums by other artists and on compilations. His work has been recognized internationally, appearing on the cover of GitarPlus magazine in Indonesia and featured in various foreign guitar magazines. Thal has been the subject of many print, radio, and web interviews. Over the past two decades, he has worked extensively as a producer, engineer, writer, and arranger, collaborating with many bands and artists. In addition to performing and recording, he writes TV jingles, theme songs, and background music, establishing a diverse career in the music industry.