Popular Post Sosso Posted September 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2018 Slash: "Richard is awesome. He and I complement each other really well. I think Rich has brought out some of my best guitar playing, just playing with him, because he's so accomplished technically and all that. "We wanted to get it focused more in a feel for what 'Appetite' really sounded like. We just slowly but surely evolved into something that captured that but still seems new and fresh. It's been an interesting ride and a lot of fun." Richard: "There's a reason that Slash is a legend. As a guitarist, the players that I always held in the highest regard are those that took chances. Those that stretched out every night and never played the same thing twice. "Hendrix, Beck, Van Halen - those guys kept pushing and stretching their limits on a nightly basis. Slash is exactly that. "I have the incredible good fortune of being able to listen to him nightly and stand inches from him and have a musical conversation with him. He's definitely made me a better musician." https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/slash_richard_fortus_brought_out_some_of_my_best_guitar_playing_hes_awesome.html 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WhazUp Posted September 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2018 I always liked Fortus, personally I always felt during the NuGNR era that he was the one who was best fit for GNR stylistically My only real complaint, or not even complaint but just personal preference, is that sometimes he will do things like double Slash's riffs an octave up like in the start of the outro part to RQ, where simply playing Izzy's rhythm part would have sufficed. But that is just a small little thing, overall I think he is doing great in the band and with his role in GNR currently 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll41 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 30 minutes ago, Sosso said: Slash: "Richard is awesome. He and I complement each other really well. I think Rich has brought out some of my best guitar playing, just playing with him, because he's so accomplished technically and all that. "We wanted to get it focused more in a feel for what 'Appetite' really sounded like. We just slowly but surely evolved into something that captured that but still seems new and fresh. It's been an interesting ride and a lot of fun." Richard: "There's a reason that Slash is a legend. As a guitarist, the players that I always held in the highest regard are those that took chances. Those that stretched out every night and never played the same thing twice. "Hendrix, Beck, Van Halen - those guys kept pushing and stretching their limits on a nightly basis. Slash is exactly that. "I have the incredible good fortune of being able to listen to him nightly and stand inches from him and have a musical conversation with him. He's definitely made me a better musician." https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/slash_richard_fortus_brought_out_some_of_my_best_guitar_playing_hes_awesome.html Awwwww <3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just now, rocknroll41 said: Awwwww <3 Isn't it romantic? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I really think they have pretty good chemistry live 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jonah Posted September 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2018 And slash’s playing is the worst it’s ever been (but still good) 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ZoSoRose Posted September 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, jonah said: And slash’s playing is the worst it’s ever been (but still good) What 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 They are two juggernauts. I’d really love to hear what they’d sound like on new recordings... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom2112 Posted September 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2018 When the messiah gives such high praise it must be hard to swallow for all those who suggested Slash didn't like Fortus, or for those that said Fortus's style didn't suit GNR. Ah, it's days like this that make the last 2 years of whinging (from both sides) worthwhile. 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PsychoKiss344 Posted September 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2018 Fortus is awesome, always has been. Can't wait for all the crazy Izzy fans to come in and ruin this thread 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludurigan Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) i have to agree with slash here! ricky truly brings the best of slash on the new songs that they wrote together i truly loved their interplay on "True Reunion" and "I Never Lie"! and what about that riff exchange in "Benjamin Forever"?! WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!! seriously, these guys need to write more stuff together because what they wrote so far is nothing short of brilliant! Oh, and its just great that Ricky is guesting on FIVE new songs from Slash's new album! this is THE PROOF for the HATERS that Slash is not saying great things about Ricky just to be nice! He TRULY likes Ricky's playing! Its TRUE! Did you hear that, you HATERS??? Edited September 19, 2018 by ludurigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post History2010 Posted September 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2018 oh my god the izzy crowd is gonna lose their fucking minds 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
default_ Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Ive always loved Fortus timbre and tune even not being much into the CD era, he was great on Daisies and brought some cools songs to the table (band went downhill after he left) but Im more of a creation kind of person, I like him, yeah, but we'll never be able to say he is a good Izzy replacement if they never do anything. Anyone can play after all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, ZoSoRose said: I really think they have pretty good chemistry live I was actually coming to post the opposite. Richard & Robin? Now THERE'S what live chemistry looks like to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRmello77 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Nice to read them saying this about each other, it's also very visible live. I love this duo they make the gigs a truly magical experience! I've been a fan of Fortus since I got into GN'R (2008) and found out about the live videos on YT. When I saw them for the first time in 2010 I was amazed by his playing and energy, altho I think his playing comes forward better now Guns is a 2 guitar band again. Also when I saw Kiss in 2014 I think, the Daisies opened for them and Richard really had the crowd in his hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 33 minutes ago, Wagszilla said: These two should get a room and get to consummating the relationship, if you know what I mean. Is the album their love child? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dgnr Posted September 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2018 Good for Slash. Still want to punch Fortus in the face because of his Nightrain solo on the Madrid show this year though 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskingApathy Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 On the other hand, when asked about Frank he didn't have much to say, so I don't think he's lying here about Fortus. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F*ck Fear Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Richard has always been great in Guns N' Roses and it's nice to hear they get along as well as they do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Sosso said: Isn't it romantic? 🎻🎻🎶💕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, RussTCB said: I was actually coming to post the opposite. Richard & Robin? Now THERE'S what live chemistry looks like to me. Not going to hijack the thread but was just going to post the opposite too. I only witnessed a decline in Slash's playing during the NITL tour. He was playing out of his mind and by most accounts leading up to the NITL tour and then there was a drop off. Can't really say if Fortus was a factor in that or not Slash was still able to carry the NITL tour on his shoulders either way but he wasn't at his best. My opinion has zero to do with Izzy either. I just want the band to sound as good as it can. Also, this is only like the first time in 2 1/2 years that I remember him commenting on Fortus and he was asked. I'm not saying he believes what he is saying or not but he definitely isn't going to say anything negative about the dude. Just my two cents. Not going to go back and forth and ruin the thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 12 minutes ago, MaskingApathy said: On the other hand, when asked about Frank he didn't have much to say, so I don't think he's lying here about Fortus. Forgetting about his chemistry with Slash I haven't a been a big fan of what Fortus does with some songs, but if one of those two had to go it would be Frank every day! He has a much larger negative impact on the sound than anyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I guess to Axl hear many Slash praise about Fortus is orgasmic, because Fortus is an "Axl guy". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alejandro GNR Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 3 hours ago, jonah said: And slash’s playing is the worst it’s ever been (but still good) I agree....Far from his 90’s level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RONIN Posted September 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2018 Not to hijack this thread but.... 13 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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