IZZYISGNR Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Ashba's farewell letter: To Each and Every One Of You, 6 years ago I received a call that changed my life forever. The call was from a dear friend of mine (Katie McNeil-Diamond) who was working with Guns N’ Roses. It was an offer to audition for Axl Rose and earn a role in arguably the biggest rock band of my time. While I thought it was a complete long-shot, I decided to go ahead and give it a try. Much to my shock and surprise, I got the gig. And so began the most incredible journey I could have possibly imagined. I was blessed with the opportunity to not only work with one of the most talented bands but also to share the stage with a living legend and a truly gifted human being, Axl Rose. The amount of confidence and trust that Axl placed in me was genuinely heartwarming and truly career-defining. In the years that followed I traveled the world many times over and played these incredible songs night after night to the most enthusiastic and loving crowds. As you can imagine, the friendships that were forged during that time were deep and long lasting. But the most beautiful surprise of all was YOU... the fans. You welcomed me into your lives with open arms and showed me love and support that I could only have dreamed of. From the very first time I stepped on stage and started playing "Welcome To The Jungle," and felt the crowd erupt, I knew my life would never be the same. I'm not gonna lie...I was terrified!! But you were so accepting. You immediately turned my fear into pride. For that, I am truly grateful. So now it is with a very heavy heart and yet great pride that I announce that I've decided to close this chapter of my life and encapsulate the wonderful times that I've shared with Guns N’ Roses into fond memories. I have reached a point in my life where I feel its time to dedicate myself to my band Sixx:A.M., my adoring wife and family, and to the many new adventures that the future holds for me. I have always been driven by my passion for creating music and Sixx:A.M. has always been a place where I can express myself honestly and share that passion with my two brothers and bandmates, Nikki Sixx and James Michael. As you know I have also been blessed with the love and support of my incredible wife, Naty, who has been at my side for much of this amazing journey. As I sit here writing this letter, I want to take a moment to thank Axl from the bottom of my heart for not only the most incredible experience of my life, but for truly believing in me. You are a true friend and a champion of mine and I am forever grateful. And even as I move on to pursue other endeavors, I will always remain one of your biggest fans. I also would like to thank each and every one of you fans for your love and support throughout the years. Without you, I am nothing. Please know that I do not take one minute of this amazing life for granted. I hope that you all join me as I forge ahead. Let's conquer the world together! With love and respect, Dj Ashba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustycage Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Ok, with Ashba officially out, it's now up to reunion or we will never see Guns N' Roses again I guess.Ashba's farewell letter:You welcomed me into your lives with open arms and showed me love and support that I could only have dreamed of.I'm not gonna lie...I was terrified!! But you were so accepting. You immediately turned my fear into pride. For that, I am truly grateful.Dj AshbaOkay, which one of you deluded fuckers is he talking about?Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I was just thinking, as someone as taken aback that they were in GNR as DJ was, you really have to be doing something wrong to get such a person to voluntarily leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I was just thinking, as someone as taken aback that they were in GNR as DJ was, you really have to be doing something wrong to get such a person to voluntarily leaveYou still think it was voluntary? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) I was just thinking, as someone as taken aback that they were in GNR as DJ was, you really have to be doing something wrong to get such a person to voluntarily leaveYou still think it was voluntary?I do, yes. It is so frustrating following Guns N' Roses as an outside fan I can only imagine the frustration it creates for those on the insideDo you think that GNR fired DJ but allowed him to save his image by giving him a graceful exit? Edited August 22, 2015 by WhazUp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Do you think that GNR fired DJ but allowed him to save his image by giving him a graceful exit? I was about 75% sure that was the case yesterday.After Slash's recent comments, I'm 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Do you think that GNR fired DJ but allowed him to save his image by giving him a graceful exit? I was about 75% sure that was the case yesterday.After Slash's recent comments, I'm 100%.In other words, you are confident that Dj has been replaced by Slash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Do you think that GNR fired DJ but allowed him to save his image by giving him a graceful exit? I was about 75% sure that was the case yesterday.After Slash's recent comments, I'm 100%.In other words, you are confident that Dj has been replaced by Slash.Not necessarily. But I don't think Axl's future plans involved Ron or DJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Do you think that GNR fired DJ but allowed him to save his image by giving him a graceful exit? I was about 75% sure that was the case yesterday.After Slash's recent comments, I'm 100%.In other words, you are confident that Dj has been replaced by Slash.Not necessarily. But I don't think Axl's future plans involved Ron or DJ.No, but if Axl becoming friends with Slash increases the probability you assign to Dj having been fired, it could really only mean that Axl is looking at replacing Dj with Slash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Or Dj is paving the way for Slash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustycage Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Maybe DJ just didn't want to play along with auditioning guitarists and be laughed out of the room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Wow a lot of you people really hate Ashba...all because he dresses like Slash?Seemed like a nice guy to me. I would think we all would have taken the gig had we been in his shoes..to say otherwise is just a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvH Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Wow a lot of you people really hate Ashba...all because he dresses like Slash?Seemed like a nice guy to me. I would think we all would have taken the gig had we been in his shoes..to say otherwise is just a lie.Nobody "hates" him. He's rightfully criticized because he behaves like a 14 year old retarded kid, and because he cannot play guitar to save his life - which is quite a problem when you're supposed to be, you know, a GUITARIST in a rock band. Nobody in their right mind gives a damn about him wearing a top hat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Dj's a good guitarist though. Well, he's better than me but all I can do is eat pizza. Musically that is. No actual music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 He just left the band cause Axl's band was going no where and he thought to give his time to Sixx Am? Its simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Wow a lot of you people really hate Ashba...all because he dresses like Slash?Seemed like a nice guy to me. I would think we all would have taken the gig had we been in his shoes..to say otherwise is just a lie.Have you even seen or heard him play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITBOSS Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Dj's a good guitarist though. Well, he's better than me but all I can do is eat pizza. Musically that is. No actual music.i like pizza too.maybe some of us who don't like him in gnr can now relax and enjoy what he has to offer with sixxam. i'm glad he's out of gnr and wish him success with his other band. would be funny if they threw in a gnr cover or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I remember meeting DJ after a Guns show in AC. I was doing some boozing. Asked him where the groupies were cause I just took a gas station enhancement pill. He was alright. Definitely doesn't deserve the shit net boys give him. Little guy; all of the guys in Guns n Roses were really small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvH Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Dj's a good guitarist though. Well, he's better than me but all I can do is eat pizza. Musically that is. No actual music.He's good for Sixx AM which is fine. He sucks in GNR and I hope he stays far from Mötley too considering his "job" on Saints of Los Angeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzy92 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Dj's a good guitarist though. Well, he's better than me but all I can do is eat pizza. Musically that is. No actual music.Axl? Is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-W.A.R- Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I remember meeting DJ after a Guns show in AC. I was doing some boozing. Asked him where the groupies were cause I just took a gas station enhancement pill. He was alright. Definitely doesn't deserve the shit net boys give him. Little guy; all of the guys in Guns n Roses were really small.so he hooked you up right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) I remember meeting DJ after a Guns show in AC. I was doing some boozing. Asked him where the groupies were cause I just took a gas station enhancement pill. He was alright. Definitely doesn't deserve the shit net boys give him. Little guy; all of the guys in Guns n Roses were really small.so he hooked you up right?You know your mom puts out in the first 25 minutes. lol jkWas having a good time with some groupies that said Axl takes them out on tour, not sure if they were making that up as I was claiming to be Tommy Stinston's cousin. The chicks were freaking hot, not sure if they were even 21. Everything was going great till they were wearing my hat but then weren't into the shaved head thing... Edited August 27, 2015 by trev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Just saw this funny how he takes the gtr off after he solo pretending it was out of tune... when he obviously just overshot the mark. Maybe he didn't know his guitar was in tune, would not be surprised... probably just trying to save face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xBrownstonex Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 what an incompetent idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Now that he's gone can we not do something about removing DJ Twatba's twitter updates off that sidebar to the right, everytime i see his fuckin' Emo face peering out at me i feel like I'm on fuckin' Evanescence forum, sort it out mods please, come on, he's gone now, you can all admit you think he's a cunt too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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