Funky.Monkey Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Honky Tonk - Behind the rock. Interviewing Richard Fortus Published on Mar 30, 2017 Guns N' Roses And The Return I've transcribed some of the interview below: Richard Fortus: I've been in the band for what, 14-15 years. Now, when we were preparing for this tour we knew how important this was going to be, as far as historically, you know -- this was a big deal. And we knew we had to make it as perfect as we possibly could. We really put a lot of time in the rehearsing more than we had ever done before for this tour because we knew how important it was. There is an air of importance, we knew it had to be great we knew the world was watching. It's been amazing it's been so great it's been really fantastic, it's beyond my wildest dreams. I never thought it would ever be as crazy as it's been as far as the reception, the fans it's been really overwhelming. It's such an honor to be a part of this. And you know Axl is very loyal, you know. And very...he really is very generous and he likes to have his people that have his back, he wants to feel like...within the band it's great, it's better than it's ever been since I've been in the band. And some of my best friends have been in this band -- Tommy and Dizzy and Robin you know those are really close friends of mine. Now the vibe is better than ever. Everybody gets along great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Słash Posted March 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2017 This guy repeats the same shit again and again for any lineup For 6 years he kept on saying New Album Next Year 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Does he always speak in such a cautious and fractured way, or just about GNR? His pauses and dropped sentences make me anxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky.Monkey Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 it's better than it's ever been since I've been in the band. And some of my best friends have been in this band -- Tommy and Dizzy and Robin Dizzy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 9 minutes ago, Funky.Monkey said: Dizzy? Even Dizzy would be surprised to hear this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auad Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) Fortus is great..Especially with the mouth closed ... despite this ... good post... Edited March 31, 2017 by auad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jane M. Posted March 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2017 Quote And you know Axl is very loyal, you know. And very...he really is very generous and he likes to have his people that have his back, he wants to feel like...within the band it's great, it's better than it's ever been since I've been in the band. And some of my best friends have been in this band -- Tommy and Dizzy and Robin you know those are really close friends of mine. Now the vibe is better than ever. Everybody gets along great. In other words, don't fool yourself expecting any changes. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I didn't realise this was such an issue. Both Fortus and Frank are the best suited to old Guns out of the Nu Guns line ups. It was Tommy, Pitman, Dj and Ron that seemed more fiesty. Remember when Dj stole a police helicopter to propose to his girlfriend? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derick Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 4 hours ago, Słash said: This guy repeats the same shit again and again for any lineup For 6 years he kept on saying New Album Next Year Wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
default_ Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 He has probably a catalog of words he is allowed use, thats why its always the same. I still think Fortus is a good guy, great player and has the creative talent needed. Not Izzy, of course, but hey, hes better than Gilby Clarke. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludurigan Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 6 hours ago, Słash said: This guy repeats the same shit again and again for any lineup For 6 years he kept on saying New Album Next Year and he cant write a good song to save his life and for all the advanced skills () that this guy posesses, he doesnt have the most basic technique -- strumming the chords right to make the song rock and groove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, ludurigan said: and he cant write a good song to save his life and for all the advanced skills () that this guy posesses, he doesnt have the most basic technique -- strumming the chords right to make the song rock and groove Well that is a bit subjective, isn't it? Both shows I saw last year I thought Fortus sounded fairly decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendez Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) 31 minutes ago, WhazUp said: Well that is a bit subjective, isn't it? Both shows I saw last year I thought Fortus sounded fairly decent what? being rational and saying that perception to ones playing is subjective? what are you, the voice of reason? you and your logic Edited April 1, 2017 by Mendez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jamillos Posted April 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2017 What the fuck is wrong with some people? 4tus is fucking cool, and unless you make it to GNR yourself, leave him alone for chrissake. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Funky.Monkey Posted April 1, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2017 How lame, lifting a story that I took the time to transcribe and posting it as your own. http://www.alternativenation.net/guns-n-roses-member-talks-overwhelming-tour-axl-likes-people-back/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerInThisTown Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Funky.Monkey said: How lame, lifting a story that I took the time to transcribe and posting it as your own. http://www.alternativenation.net/guns-n-roses-member-talks-overwhelming-tour-axl-likes-people-back/ Brat Buchanan is notorious for this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl`s BFF Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 he comes across as being very nice I like him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoymatic Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 havent we heard this before??? good ole richy, always the positive one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Axl`s BFF said: he comes across as being very nice I like him Who? Fortus or Bret Buchanan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Stoymatic said: havent we heard this before??? good ole richy, always the positive one! Oh my god, he said something positive. We should chase him with marbles and torches Edited April 1, 2017 by Sosso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucketfoot Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Fortus is cool enough, I like him, still want Izzy to replace him though, obviously. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom-Ass Posted April 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2017 9 hours ago, jamillos said: What the fuck is wrong with some people? 4tus is fucking cool, and unless you make it to GNR yourself, leave him alone for chrissake Everyone has different opinions. He might be cool which is debatable. But I think he looks like a complete ass clown on stage and detracts from a good amount of songs. Sometimes in a subtle way and sometimes much more noticeable.. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludurigan Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 11 hours ago, WhazUp said: Well that is a bit subjective, isn't it? Both shows I saw last year I thought Fortus sounded fairly decent listen to the pro shot of sweet child o mine from the troubadour its noticeable and it is bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURT19 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, ludurigan said: listen to the pro shot of sweet child o mine from the troubadour its noticeable and it is bad But in that same clip you can see that AXL loves him. He's here to stay folks. ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
default_ Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) 13 hours ago, ludurigan said: and he cant write a good song to save his life Edited April 1, 2017 by default_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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