Roddy Bottum plays live with Dinosaur Jr

The Bowery Ballroom last night played host to a sight likely to quicken the heart, moisten the eye and flannel the shirt of any 1990s alternative music fan, as Faith No More’s Roddy Bottum joined Dinosaur Jr on stage as they played the last of their seven 30th Anniversary shows.

Roddy was one of a stellar cast of indie luminaries who joined the band. The FNM keyboardist showed his multi-instrumentalist chops by playing guitar for Start Choppin’ along with Imperial Teen band-mate Lynn Truell. Evan Dando, Kevin Shields and Kurt Vile were among the others who joined the band on stage for collaborations.

I got to play guitar with Dinosaur Jr tonight. I was invited. by J. a shining highlight in my life.

A photo posted by Roddy Bottum (@roddybottum) on Dec 10, 2015 at 12:25am PST

words with Kevin Shields. one guitar player to another.

A photo posted by Roddy Bottum (@roddybottum) on Dec 10, 2015 at 12:27am PST

oh. and Lynn played too. #coattails

A photo posted by Roddy Bottum (@roddybottum) on Dec 10, 2015 at 12:30am PST

Roddy Bottum of Faith No More playing the song that made me get into Dinosaur Jr. in the first place…#startchoppin #dinosaurjr #dinojr30 #dinojr #dinosaur #jmascis #loubarlow #murph #roddybottum #fnm #faithnomore #imperialteen #boweryballroom #nyc #newyorkcity #soldoutshow #night7 #yesiamrightagainsthestage #noiserock #indierock @jmascis @dinosaurjr I’ll be posting the full song on my YouTube channel. I’ll leave a link to it here in the next day or two.

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#iphoneconcertsabotage #jmascis #dinosaurjr #roddybottum #faithnomore #boweryballroom

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On Links for a day 205: World Cup. Dead Cross, book and mash-up (7)
- Benrun { Glad to see Imperial Teen are in the studio. However, it feels safe to say that Faith No More is likely finished. All the FNM nostalgia on the facebook pages is kind of nauseating. I don't like living in the past. Remember when this happened....that was cool. Remember when that happened...that was cool too. I'm looking forward to the book next month, but I'm looking forward to the insight, not the nostalgia. } – Aug 09, 3:55 AM
- Benrun { Midlife Crisis winning the FNM World Cup is very appropriate to me...that is my favorite song ever and the best FNM song. The Real Thing, KFAD being amongst the best fit too. } – Jul 07, 5:28 AM
- KingCol { @benrum - Pre-order confirmation ... I'm really looking forward to this book .. iv been listening to a lot of fnm lately - matador has really impressed me , up there as one of their best songs I'd say. Great to see such an impressive song especially after being apart so long , to be honest I wasn't expecting much from the album considering the gap of time apart and their age etc but they showed that they can still work together and release descent new material. } – Jun 20, 9:51 PM
- Benrun { KingCol, I also love that Race to Space version! I wish they would officially release it! But I don't think it's better, just different. Do you mean your family is pre-ordering the book for Father's Day? You don't mean you are already getting a copy? } – Jun 17, 1:14 PM
On ON THIS DAY: Faith No More play Hammersmith 1990 full audio (16)
- Benrun { I had struck up a friendship with Chuck Mosley who gave me his backstage pass (cause does he really need to wear one to go backstage?). I talked to Jon outside before going back for about 10 minutes...talked about his work with Systems Collapse that I had heard online, his inability to follow through with the interview he had agreed to do for FNM Blog because it would have given away Sol Invictus which was a secret at the time. Then backstage I only exchanged a few words with Puffy (he was exhausted), but Patton and I talked for about... } – Jun 17, 1:22 PM
- KingCol { "Hung out back stage" ??? Did you win a competition for backstage passes ? Did you get to ask any interesting questions or get to converse ?What about you Adrian? You must have met with them a few times ? } – Jun 16, 10:13 PM
- Benrun { Here is an amazing and frightening point of fact...when I hung out back stage with FNM in Detroit 2015, Patton revealed that he does not use earplugs anymore. I briefly admonished him for that, me being a speech therapist with training in audiology and hearing loss. I love Patton and his music and want him to keep being able to make it. I also hope he quits smoking and drinking (I think he still smokes occasionally). } – Jun 16, 9:30 PM
- KingCol { Best gig i ever witnessed - sound wise .. I was especially lucky to get tickets in seated area so i missed nothing and was able to fully observe the performance. I couldn't imagine going to a fnm gig and jumping about with the music like regular metalers do because for me fnm are not a regular band . I can only speak for myself but fnm are a band that are better observed and given your full attention to fully appreciate. I'm not sure if their soundboard guy is a long time full time member of staff but he... } – Jun 16, 7:17 PM
On Faith No More in Ireland (31)
- admin { Thanks Dave. Those few days covered in detail in the book. } – Apr 27, 10:16 AM
- Dave { Hey. So I was at the Dun Laoghaire show back in 1990. I remember them being late and being told it was because they were late out of their Top of the Pops appearance. } – Apr 18, 7:20 PM
On LINKS FOR A DAY 204: Book round-up and more (4)
- Bobby B Better { Nice to see a LFAD again. Patiently...waiting... for...new...music...and for the book! } – Apr 21, 6:27 AM
- admin { The only foolproof solution is to buy three books! I’d be disappointed if it’s not physically available in Sydney. Will let you know when I know more about availability. } – Apr 15, 10:01 PM
- KingCol { Really looking forward to this book. If you are meeting the band get a signed copy for me please } – Apr 15, 9:03 PM
- Benrun { Dilemma...the book releases in the USA the same day that I fly to Australia. I would love to have it on the plane. I'm wondering if it will be in a store near me or if it will only be available online, in which case it will arrive after I'm gone. I wonder if it will be in any stores in Sydney? } – Apr 15, 8:25 PM
On TOP 10: Faith No More's most romantic songs (3)
- Don Paco { No Edge of the World? } – Apr 17, 5:30 PM
On New Bill Gould interview in Kerrang! (4)
- KingCol { Hello hello hello ... https://youtu.be/hejweGZ-HP0 ^ take this all of you , and eat it ^ The backstage raw footage is interesting. } – Mar 22, 8:32 PM
- Benrun { So months ago, Roddy, Bill, and Puffy teased a photo of themselves together in San Fran, I think outside their studio. That's a big deal b/c Roddy lives in NYC. But silence since...I hope there is more to that story. I don't know what this band has against releasing a live EP every once in a while. It is insane that this band has only 1 half-assed live release. If anything they should at least correct that...release the actual whole Brixton 90 show. Everyone I know who loves FNM loves them because of their live show...not their albums. But memories... } – Mar 21, 12:05 AM
- Benrun { Absolutely...me dream covers from the ReUnited tour would be....Reunited, Switch, Adje Jano, Que he Sacado, and Kiss & Say Goodbye. Or do a Cardiacs cover as a benefit/tribute! Or, just get over themselves about not liking live albums and release some official live stuff. Take our money or I'll scream!! } – Mar 01, 2:53 AM
- Justin Reed { Just give us a 4 song EP once every 2 years even if those 4 songs are covers I would love to have even a sound studio cover of Ben and Reunited!(Me throwing money at the computer screen at the mere thought) } – Feb 28, 7:15 PM
On Chuck Mosley RIP (10)
- Benrun { I read the interview you did on one of the FNM facebook sites...pretty cool, I'm very excited about the book! Can't wait to pre-order! } – Feb 27, 2:28 PM
- Benrun { YouTube has the Cement videos for Shout and Pile Driver, pretty cool. } – Jan 27, 3:23 AM
- admin { Test } – Dec 18, 1:31 PM
- Benrun { It's Thanksgiving here in the USA, so: Thank you Adrian for this great website and soon to be published "Small Victories". Thank you KingCol for giving me someone to talk to on here! Thank you to Adrian's family for letting him have this obsession which I know takes time away from other things. Thank you to Chuck's family for letting him hit the road the last few years to live his musical life and letting his fans see him again. Thank you to Doug and his family for be the driving force behind all the output from Chuck this last... } – Nov 24, 5:09 AM
On My Faith No More biography set for 2018 release (20)
- Benrun { My favorites right now are Why Do You Bother, Anne's Song, The Real Thing, Midlife Crisis, Just A Man, Stripsearch, and Rise Of The Fall. I tried listing them out but it wouldn't post for some reason. I've tried writing a response about 8 times. I'm mostly just listening to Chuck these days, his newest songs are some of his best. } – Dec 20, 3:25 AM
- Benrun { Just wrote a response longer than a few sentences, and I get "Invalid security token" on a white field for some reason. Anyway, I'll try again later! Sorry! } – Dec 20, 2:33 AM
- Benrun { Testing; just wrote a response but it didn't take. } – Dec 20, 2:23 AM
- KingCol { The more i listen to "Matador" the more i like it.. on every album the produce a standout song which grabs my attention. The real thing - the real thing Angel dust - smaller and smaller Kfad - king for a day Album of the year - last cup of sorrow Sol invictus - matador Maybe you're list be different benrum.. } – Dec 19, 10:21 PM
On Links for a Day vol 201: Billy interview, Patton joins Dead Cross, Chuck interview (7)
- Benrun { I have a lot of vinyl FNM but otherwise I only get a few special releases on vinyl...I live in an apt and space is an issue. I do have Chuck's solo material on vinyl of course though. } – Nov 14, 1:22 AM
- KingCol { Hammersmith bootleg vinyl (not for resale) is the heaviest (weight wise)record i own ... iv a rake of fnm vinyl from kfad box set to singles and picture discs. All complemented with one of my most prized possessions - my technics 1210s } – Nov 13, 10:43 PM
On The Seagull Song (70)
- Simon Nemeth { https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Rfbm47Cgg } – Jul 20, 12:04 AM
On Faith No More pay tribute to late, great Chris Cornell (1)
- Gorazd { So shocked,Mike Patton ans Chris Cornell are two of my favorite singers and one of them is suddenly and unexpectedly gone forever,such a cruel tragedy:( } – May 19, 4:19 PM