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#1291 Re: Guns N' Roses » GNR issue statement about Robin » 896 weeks ago
I don't know if this is a result of the new management but I think they are making a HUGE step in the right direction. I love their new updates.
#1292 Re: Guns N' Roses » Richard Fortus Talks To GnrDaily.com » 896 weeks ago
Here's what Mysteron said:
Richard has been punk'd in the past wrt interviews, and I think he has done the right thing here. He has shown respect to the interviewer, but also to GN'R.
I know people rattle on about the 'no comment' attitude of the GN'R folk, but it is purely down to respect. Thankfully there is still some left in the world.
Poor little Dick. He's a poor little victim. So Dick had too much respect for the interviewer so he responded with a no comment. Gee what a swell guy! Thank you Dick! Thank you for respecting the interviewer and us fans. I knew we could count on you! When there is no respect left in the world count on Dick and the rest of Axl's band to bring respect back on earth! :sick:
#1293 Re: Guns N' Roses » Richard Fortus Talks To GnrDaily.com » 896 weeks ago
"no comment"
If somebody would ask one of them if they know Axl I actually believe they could answer with that famous no comment. *lol*
#1294 Re: Guns N' Roses » Richard Fortus Talks To GnrDaily.com » 896 weeks ago
gnfnraxl wrote:That interview is just further proof that GNR ceased to exist as a band in 1997.
I wouldn't go that far, but like I mentioned in a previous post, the realists were right. Not when this type of thing was first mentioned, but in how it has evolved over time.
GNR is Axl with a bunch of session players who use the established name and incredible legacy to feather their own nest, and do it without any consideration or respect towards not just the name itself, but the fanbase that keeps the band alive.
This current lineup is not marketable at any level. You thought a GNR with BH and a "goth freak" in the lineup wasn't marketable?
Welcome to the new reality.
I'm going to say this, and you can chisel it in stone....
This record will never be released with the current lineup. Its just not feasible for the current lineup to promote the album. They have spotty resumes, they think of their solo shit before GNR, their interview skills are laughable, and they each have a track record of lame comments regarding this saga that can be brought up in any interview with a mainstream magazine.
If I can see that, I'm sure the new management can as well.
While it would suck to see him go, if Finck did leave, he actually deserves a pat on the back.
He made it through the ordeal with his integrity still intact, and he never disrespected the name or the fans.
Well wether you like it or not you actually agreed with me that GNR ceased to be a band when you said
GNR is Axl with a bunch of session players who use the established name and incredible legacy to feather their own nest,
. GNR ain't a band anymore it is more or less a solo act but Axl is too chicken to release this as a solo act. I don't like it but we all have to face the truth. GNR ceased to be a band in 1997 and maybe even before that.
#1295 Re: Guns N' Roses » Richard Fortus Talks To GnrDaily.com » 896 weeks ago
Neemo wrote:i think the only 3 guys (since 2000) to not try and cash in of their involvement with the guns n roses brand are Robin, Tommy and Pitman
Remove Tommy from that sentence, add BH, and you are 100% correct.
Yeah, CD era members have used their GNR status to cash in before, but its reaching new heights. We now have guys who wont even mention anything GNR related, yet want GNR fans to go out and prop up their careers.
Its sad.
That's why that if GNR's fanbase had any pride they would boycott those shows. I can tell you those guys won't make a dime from me. I don't care about their solo shows cause we wouldn't even know who they are if they hadn't played in Axl's band. Fuck em! They are not from GNR anyways.
#1296 Re: Guns N' Roses » Richard Fortus Talks To GnrDaily.com » 896 weeks ago
anyway the whole thing of people using the gnr name to help out their solo stuff is nothing new...so again i dont undestand the sudden animosity toward it...i think the only 3 guys (since 2000) to not try and cash in of their involvement with the guns n roses brand are Robin, Tommy and Pitman
It always irked me that they use the GNR name, but Fortus has reached a new low. When you can't even talk about a dumb solo you did at a show. It's just plain pathetic. Just for fun go ask the new Metallica bassist about Metallica's new album. I've got 10$ that says he won't answer with 'I can't comment'. If Fortus can't talk about GNR or any other band members then don't use the n¸ame to promote your shows and even worse don't pretend to be a part of that band. That interview is just further proof that GNR ceased to exist as a band in 1997.
#1297 Re: Guns N' Roses » Richard Fortus Talks To GnrDaily.com » 896 weeks ago
Neemo wrote:my point was .... who gives a flying fuck about a richard fortus solo anyway?
I sure dont, but thats not the point. These guys are exploiting the GNR name and fanbase for their own interests. He's basically saying, " Ok, I'll talk to you GNR fans. No GNR questions though. However, come check out the Furs on tour, and buy our next album".
He should be fired.
Seriously.
And that is exactly why I DO NOT consider anyone of these guys as a part of GNR. When you can't even talk about a stupid solo at a Axl Rose show you did you do not deserve to be considered as a member of thata band. Not to bring up the old new vs old lineup but do you for one second think that Slash or Duff would tolerate not being able to talk about the band they are in? Hell no! I don't like them more but I at least respect them to have some balls.
As for those guys using GNR to promote their shows I only wish that the fanbase would boycott those shows. Fuck em! Can't talk about your band. Fine but don't use that same band as a promo for your other shows.
#1298 Re: Guns N' Roses » What IF Robin Finck has left GNR. Will you still follow GNR? » 898 weeks ago
Robin who?
Does that answer your question? Seriously.. I could give a fuck all. Just release the record then I will wait before I put the crown of thorns on Robin's head like many have seemed too already.
That's another thing. Seeing him live is one thing. But who knows. Maybe he wrote some of the biggest turds ever for GNR. We don't know cause we haven't heard the material yet. And the songs we've already heard. I know he wrote Better. Better is a good song but to say it is one of my favorite songs of all time would be really over exagerating.
#1299 Re: Guns N' Roses » What IF Robin Finck has left GNR. Will you still follow GNR? » 898 weeks ago
yes...if the muppets were backups to Axl in GnR i would still be checking online to see when i could expect CD to be released...i've never been an NIN fan...and robin going back to play with trent doesnt change anything
no disrespect to finck of course
Oh the last thing I want is disrespect Finck. He's a great guitarist but I don't care enough for him to follow him in a band just cause he's there. Especially not in NIN anyways.
#1300 Re: Guns N' Roses » Robin back in NIN. Temp or not is the question? » 898 weeks ago
I don't get all the surprised reaction to this. I always knew that Robin would eventually leave Axl if Axl failed to release CD. Only thing that surprises me is that he may have jumped ship before Tommy Stinson. Robin and Tommy were the next 2 to jump ship but I always thought Stinson would get tired of Axl's lack of wanting to release albums before Robin. I hope RF hasn't left GNR but I do think he did. And this will be the final nail in "Nu GNR" coffin. I think we're unfortunately heading for a reunion. And that would suck cause I would've loved to see what Axl and those guys were able to create musically. It's unfortunate for Robin and the rest of the guys if we see a reunion instead of CD. But I can't blame Robin for leaving if he did. I'll only wis him all the best.
