Funky.Monkey Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Guitarist Richard Fortus Interviewed by Sweetwater Published on Sep 21, 2016 When asked about his experience playing a show in Cuba with The Dead Daisies. Richard Fortus: Man the shows were incredible. They were just so passionate about it and so...it was insane, really great, really great. We had a fantastic experience I think that's probably why...I think those guys went back and told the Stones guys, you gotta do something down there. And it's funny because with GN'R we were talking about trying to figure that out as well. You know because that would be...the Stones could have gone there at any point, cause they're Brits. But for GN'R we would be the first American band. Sweetwater: That would be very cool. Richard Fortus: Yeah, it would be fun. It was a really fantastic experience. It's a special place. Starting at 16:05: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaka Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Audioslave played in Cuba in 2005. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky.Monkey Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 He also says he hopes GN'R comes back to the U.S. after Australia/New Zealand "because we didn't hit a lot of markets." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Well After Australia/New Zealand they are going to Europe. I guess we know more than Fortus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Funky.Monkey said: He also says he hopes GN'R comes back to the U.S. after Australia/New Zealand "because we didn't hit a lot of markets." They really should. Instead of a dumb back to back in New York and then hitting Toronto, they should have hit buffalo in between. Also, no thank you to these moronic Sunday night shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontdamnmeuyi2015 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Funky.Monkey said: He also says he hopes GN'R comes back to the U.S. after Australia/New Zealand "because we didn't hit a lot of markets." Yes, please do that! For playing Cuba, get the money up front GNR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, dontdamnmeuyi2015 said: For playing Cuba, get the money up front GNR. The organizers, management and the big 3 will decide that, not Fortus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontdamnmeuyi2015 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 1 minute ago, Slash787 said: The organizers, management and the big 3 will decide that, not Fortus. I know that I didn't mean Richard should decide, but whoever does, get the money upfront I know fans of GNR would love to see them live, but the people of Cuba need so many things they don't have, so maybe bands who play there should donate the money to the Cuban people or some of it. I mean do the RS really need more money? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, dontdamnmeuyi2015 said: I know that I didn't mean Richard should decide, but whoever does, get the money upfront I know fans of GNR would love to see them live, but the people of Cuba need so many things they don't have, so maybe bands who play there should donate the money to the Cuban people or some of it. I mean do the RS really need more money? You are right, but well all these things work like a business. We play music and you pay us to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkenchantress Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Slash787 said: Well After Australia/New Zealand they are going to Europe. I guess we know more than Fortus. I certainly hope so cause I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEPTEM Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 It would be extra epic. I have no words to expres how i feel. This would blow every cuban brain. And it will be an extra awesome thing to be alive for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hollywood Gunner Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 id go to cuba if they played there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazejeff Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I would too, concert would have to be close to free, but great experience and would be awesome 5 dollar bottle of Havana club and a romeo and Julieta, and party time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki_Sixx Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 It's cringe-worthy how Fortus uses 'GNR' and 'we' in the same sentence... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 19 hours ago, Slash787 said: The organizers, management and the big 3 will decide that, not Fortus. Thank god for that. Should probably get izzy in on this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 1 minute ago, Billsfan said: Thank god for that. Should probably get izzy in on this... There are more chances of Izzy doing a scarface remake than the big 3 making Izzy a partner lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Slash787 said: There are more chances of Izzy doing a scarface remake than the big 3 making Izzy a partner lol There was also a bigger chance of hell freezing over than Axl and slash reuniting. This is how people felt a year ago. Anything is possible.. I think it'll be easier as time goes on and the band makes their money. Also, if Axl can avoid lawsuits from Dbag ex bandmates that'll help too.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthar Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 17 hours ago, krazejeff said: I would too, concert would have to be close to free, but great experience and would be awesome 5 dollar bottle of Havana club and a romeo and Julieta, and party time But imagine the meltdown on the Mygnr forum when no periscopes are available as I'm guessing WiFi isn't quite up to our standards yet. It will look something like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I think Cliff would unretire if Axl/DC went to Cuba, Izzy and Adler probably would play there because it's about the event and not percentages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychoKiss344 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Richard is a cool dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitha_whiskey Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 4 minutes ago, Pink Rose said: Dear Richard, You don't belong in Guns N Roses! Please grow some balls and walk away! Why are you contributing to the destruction of the greatest rock band in history??? Don't you have a conscience? Don't you have any integrity? GET OUT! WE DON'T WANT YOU! And take that other scab Frank with you! Sincerely, Every single Guns N Roses fan Whoa there Hoss- you are in no way speaking for me. And certainly not "every single GnR fan". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendez Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 26 minutes ago, Pink Rose said: Dear Richard, You don't belong in Guns N Roses! Please grow some balls and walk away! Why are you contributing to the destruction of the greatest rock band in history??? Don't you have a conscience? Don't you have any integrity? GET OUT! WE DON'T WANT YOU! And take that other scab Frank with you! Sincerely, Every single Guns N Roses fan Gee i thought it was Axl that caused the bands destruction. I didnt know that Fortus called the shots. Guess we were all wrong guys. Paul Tobias on Sympathy for the Devil was Richards idea. Richard fired Steven Adler too 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadedNightraiN Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 On 9/22/2016 at 4:14 PM, Billsfan said: They really should. Instead of a dumb back to back in New York and then hitting Toronto, they should have hit buffalo in between. Also, no thank you to these moronic Sunday night shows As much as I would have loved that (would have saved me a 2+ hour drive to Toronto), it would have had the worst attendance of the tour. Buffalo is just to small of a market for just GN'R to fill The Ralph.. Ooops I mean "The Cap" Don't worry they'll hit us on the next one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki_Sixx Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 14 hours ago, Fitha_whiskey said: Whoa there Hoss- you are in no way speaking for me. And certainly not "every single GnR fan". Yes he is. Axl fans don't count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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