Russel Nash Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 A quick look at the Chinese Democracy credits shows he is probably one of the most essential members in regards to new music.As for his live performance, this is all we need to remember. The man is a living legend and the only member of the band who truly rocks.If anyone has a picture of Pittman rocking the hell out of that towel during Bridge School, please post it. I also suggest watching that performance of "Rockin' in the Free World" should be required viewing for any GN'R fan. You can literally see Chris slink his way to the front of the stage, stand next to Neil Young, and then decide, "fuck it Ill sing." It was more exciting than anything Axl did either night. Don't forget about the towel incident.Somehow, playing the towel was the most rock n roll thing about that performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 An album won't make GNR any money cause the show attendances won't increase with new songs and people can download any music these days, therefore the record label won't be too bothered unless it's a reunion. He has a point but Axl had plenty of money and time so releasing it shouldn't be a problem unless he scrapped it all cause the members left and he intended to rehash it all like the nutjob he is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRanOutOfIdeas Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 I get the Pitman jokes, but he's no joke. He's all over CD, and he's a key part in the live sound. Also he seems to be one of those guys that is very high in spirits, good vibes for everyone. The soul at the party. A real rockstar.As it's been said, I think his tambourine work in WTTJ really ties the song together. Ultimately though a think a good portion of people's opinions on them boil down to people's acceptance of the new sound I guess. I'm rather indifferent to it, but one thing I am heavily opinionated on is excess. I think a leaner band will result in tighter and stronger music, regardless of the genre. When you have a guy that sits in the corner and smacks a tambourine during half of the set, has an inaudible keyboard and adds a bunch of shitty synths/fucking backing tracks that destroy the essence of what the band is all about, well, it's hard for me to see the positives. When did a band ever add a member for fucking morale purposes? That's a waste of space. As Axl said, he'd probably fire Pitman first.I really don't see how he's a rockstar either. He'd be some obscure guy if it wasn't for GNR (There's like 5 songs of him BETWEEN YouTube and Spotify). I think the Sextapes stuff is a bunch of angry screaming and I'd imagine his electronica work is of similarly bad quality. If being an asshole makes him a rockstar, then I must be Freddie Mercury.The burning question I want to know is...is Axl donating his cast off hats to Chris?It's an inner conspiracy man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 He played synths on a fucking TOOL record, that gives him a lot of integrity but he's still not quite worthy of being a GNR member, he bonks a tambourine, slams a few synths, sinks a few tequilas, dons a few hats, falls over a few inaudible contraptions... it's not quite on the Dizzy level, which is only just above 'spare part'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jesus Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Remember when Slash used to get sloppy drunk, That is Pitmans duties now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRanOutOfIdeas Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 This thread has been made so many times before. The last time I remember this thread being on the forum was last November when I made one, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudolf1978 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 A quick look at the Chinese Democracy credits shows he is probably one of the most essential members in regards to new music.As for his live performance, this is all we need to remember. The man is a living legend and the only member of the band who truly rocks.If anyone has a picture of Pittman rocking the hell out of that towel during Bridge School, please post it. I also suggest watching that performance of "Rockin' in the Free World" should be required viewing for any GN'R fan. You can literally see Chris slink his way to the front of the stage, stand next to Neil Young, and then decide, "fuck it Ill sing." It was more exciting than anything Axl did either night. Don't forget about the towel incident.Somehow, playing the towel was the most rock n roll thing about that performance.Could you sent us a link of that? i didnt care much about bridge school,it was a horrible show to see and listen.Btw,what i think of pitman is that we gnr dont need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin2002 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I kinda liked him until that stupid interview where he says people don't buy albums so GNR doesn't care about releasing them. Stupid guy, average to bad musician.Agreed - I'm aware he was heavily involved in the making of ChiDem, but that comment really annoyed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Haha, that comment sent him from "meh" to "douchebag" in my books... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Forgettable and utterly replaceable. Just like everyone else in the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercourse Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) What Pittman does is what most 11 year old musicians who own computers now do with ease. Edited April 15, 2014 by Intercourse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'd be OK with Pitman being a contributing recording studio member of nuGn'R, but pretty much a dead weight on live touring... The same applies to that 2nd lead guitar player - such a waste of space and so confusing for the fans.Do you struggle to count past one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRanOutOfIdeas Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Still waiting for someone to convince me why he's a "rockstar". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLGER Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Pittman sucks balls...close this thread..he doesn't deserve 5 pages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmass Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 A waste of fucking space. Is this Dizzy douche Brazilian by chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Does he have solo projects? Like electronica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 He's part of BLOWOUT with Ferrer and Ron where they, you guessed it, play covers of classic tunes. Ron even uses his bumblebee guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 He's part of BLOWOUT with Ferrer and Ron where they, you guessed it, play covers of classic tunes. Ron even uses his bumblebee guitar!Yeah, I saw that. Terrible. They even play AFD songs lol.But I wanted to know if he has solo projects where he's doing completely different kind of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnari Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Useless tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 He used to be in a band/project called LUSK if I'm not mistaken but I'm not sure if they are active... He also worked for Tool but that was a long time ago.I guess he's a creative producer/musician. The money from Axl is too good for him to try other things tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Dizzy is a barely acceptable full time member and Pitman is a rung below that 'spare hand', Beta is a full time member and Fernando and Jarmo if Pitz is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Completely unnecessary in GnR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 What does he do exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) What does he do exactly?He knows how to party, which Axl appreciates. Plus, Dizzy needed a friend. Edited April 16, 2014 by Rovim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Aside from the CD songs and November Rain, I really don't know what he does. He also triggers the CW sample I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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