Popular Post Snooze Posted August 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2020 So I’m pretty new to this forum and enjoyed reading through some of these threads. They are a welcomed distraction from slugging it out constantly it seems. Long story short, I lost my dad recently and have been on a huge nostalgia trip recently. Been revisiting my youth by cracking out an old games console and listening to GNR in the background, reading old mags and watched an Izzy film (which was pretty cool) I’ve fallen back in love with this band and kind of connected with me again (I think) Anyway, I’ve been reading about Gilby and I just think it was pretty cool that he jumped in when the band needed him and never caused a fuss. I’ve never read a bad word about Gilby. Just a guy wanting to play and loving it. Any suggestions on a good read or film (like the Izzy one) that anyone knows about? 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 The best I can think of is that Gilby was the guest on an episode of Rikki Rachtmans Cathouse Hollywood Podcast. Some good stories. I enjoyed Gilbys recent single too, Rock N Roll Is Getting Louder! Sorry for you loss. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 minute ago, soon said: The best I can think of is that Gilby was the guest on an episode of Rikki Rachtmans Cathouse Hollywood Podcast. Some good stories. I enjoyed Gilbys recent single too, Rock N Roll Is Getting Louder! Sorry for you loss. Thanks for your reply and suggestion. I’ll google that 😎 defo check out his new material. Had Pawn Shop Guitars on earlier! Thanks man. It’s been heavy and a bit surreal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadcaplaughs Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 He was (and still seems) like a genuinely cool dude, and saved the band's ass on a moment's notice after Izzy left the band. In all honesty, I suppose it's entirely possible more people saw the band with Gilby than Izzy. It would have been interesting to see how the guitar chemistry would have evolved had he stayed in the band. Gilby is a much "tighter" guitar player than Izzy when it comes to rhythm and close to Slash's level when it comes to lead (maybe even as good on a technical level. Slash just has such an immediately recognizable tone). Izzy's biggest contribution to the band was songwriting, but also brought a very loose and sleazy style rhythm guitar. Matt was spot on in his book when he said the "classic" Guns N' Rose sound came from Izzy's songs and looseness on guitar combined with Slash and Duff's more bombastic playing. I wonder if Gilby would have tried to continue that vibe, or if it would have become a situation like Slash and Richard where both got their big moments in songs and in concert. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 He got GNR to cover Dead Flowers, so he's aces in my book! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, themadcaplaughs said: He was (and still seems) like a genuinely cool dude, and saved the band's ass on a moment's notice after Izzy left the band. In all honesty, I suppose it's entirely possible more people saw the band with Gilby than Izzy. It would have been interesting to see how the guitar chemistry would have evolved had he stayed in the band. Gilby is a much "tighter" guitar player than Izzy when it comes to rhythm and close to Slash's level when it comes to lead (maybe even as good on a technical level. Slash just has such an immediately recognizable tone). Izzy's biggest contribution to the band was songwriting, but also brought a very loose and sleazy style rhythm guitar. Matt was spot on in his book when he said the "classic" Guns N' Rose sound came from Izzy's songs and looseness on guitar combined with Slash and Duff's more bombastic playing. I wonder if Gilby would have tried to continue that vibe, or if it would have become a situation like Slash and Richard where both got their big moments in songs and in concert. Agreed. Never saw GNR with Izzy until the online boom. The first gig I saw proper (on satellite) was Paris 92. Seeing GNR in the 80s gigs online seem so much more exciting in my opinion and is probably down to the loose, sleazy drunken vibe. Having said that I love the illusion tour vids that too is exciting to me. Did Gilby play on Spaghetti? I only ask as recently read that Izzy may have been on it? Gilbys a dude, took me all this time but hey, life gets in the way sometimes thanks for your reply 👍 8 minutes ago, downzy said: He got GNR to cover Dead Flowers, so he's aces in my book! Awesome tune! Enjoyed the stones version too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, Snooze said: Did Gilby play on Spaghetti? I only ask as recently read that Izzy may have been on it? Yes, he did. Izzy was on some of the songs that were recorded during the UYI sessions, but Gilby replaced his parts (with the exception of Ain't It Fun where neither Izzy nor Gilby played). Gilby talked about it recently: See also here https://www.a-4-d.com/t4995-13-july-november-1991-use-your-illusions-are-out-so-is-izzy#19567 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
©GnrPersia Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) This year is probably the most exciting for Gilby fans and followers like myself: 1. The Gospel Truth, new album will be released after 18 years! His last studio album was SWAG which was released in 2002. 2. During pandemic there was a Gilby Clarke super cool full length proshot live as part of MORC streams which I can't find online but I have it downloaded. 3. As for documentary, he appears in the following: Edited August 11, 2020 by ©GnrPersia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, Blackstar said: Yes, he did. Izzy was on some of the songs that were recorded during the UYI sessions, but Gilby replaced his parts (with the exception of Ain't It Fun where neither Izzy nor Gilby played). Gilby talked about it recently: See also here https://www.a-4-d.com/t4995-13-july-november-1991-use-your-illusions-are-out-so-is-izzy#19567 Aw brilliant, thanks for the link and info! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, ©GnrPersia said: This year is probably the most exciting for Gilby fans and followers like myself: 1. The Gospel Truth, new album will be released after 18 years! His last studio album was SWAG which was released in 2002. 2. During pandemic there was a Gilby Clarke super cool full length proshot live as part of MORC streams which I can't find online but I have it downloaded. 3. As for documentary, he appears in the following: Nice one, thanks for this info. Will check out the documentary as well! Ah if I seem to remember he does a cool cover of Diamond Dogs on SWAG! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I know that he has produced a couple of L.A. Guns records in the late 90s and they were all very good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTJ80 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Blackstar said: Yes, he did. Izzy was on some of the songs that were recorded during the UYI sessions, but Gilby replaced his parts (with the exception of Ain't It Fun where neither Izzy nor Gilby played). Gilby talked about it recently: See also here https://www.a-4-d.com/t4995-13-july-november-1991-use-your-illusions-are-out-so-is-izzy#19567 I never knew neither Izzy or Gilby were on Ain’t It Fun?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, DTJ80 said: I never knew neither Izzy or Gilby were on Ain’t It Fun?! Yes, Slash played both lead and rhythm guitar. There is also additional guitar by Mike Staggs, who was Axl's friend from Indiana and played in the band "AXL" they had there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTJ80 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Normally I scour the credits so surprised I missed that. Cheers for the info. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskingApathy Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 @Snoozesorry to hear of your loss. I love Gilby; I've seen him perform 4 times at NAMM. Always lots of fun. 4 hours ago, ©GnrPersia said: This year is probably the most exciting for Gilby fans and followers like myself: 1. The Gospel Truth, new album will be released after 18 years! His last studio album was SWAG which was released in 2002. 2. During pandemic there was a Gilby Clarke super cool full length proshot live as part of MORC streams which I can't find online but I have it downloaded. 3. As for documentary, he appears in the following: I never saw the MORC show; any chance you could send that to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-W.A.R- Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 It was shitty how Gilby was treated. I haven't listened to his new record but Cure Me or Kill Me still gets play from me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Never listened to nothing he ever did. Never listened to much GnR off shoot stuff actually. Duffs album 'Believe in Me', weren't all that. The first Snakepit album, great guitar work, weren't too keen on the singer, I think I might've listened to Ain't Life Grand if thats what its called which I'm not sure and can't remember. Then that one album that Slash did with Cypress Hill on it, that was pretty pants as well. Izzy and the Ju Ju Hounds first album, I liked that one. And then of course Chi Dem, which we all know about. Contraband was kinda naff, a bit by the numbers. I liked Libertad, though I think I might be the only one in that regard. The only shit out of it that I would go back to is Izzys one, Libertad and Chi Dem, though I've not heard either of the last two for many many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DurhamGirl Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 So sorry for your loss Snooze... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Fan Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Good replacement for izzy. Never talked shit about izzy, gilby leaving, and generally seemed appreciative for his time in the band. Agree he was treated like shit to be let go the way he did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Gilby was awesome.. Slash's has d natural chemistry with him as heard on Pawnshop Guitars, the first Snakepit album and obviously all those live Illusions shows.. Listen to those Acoustic performances of KOHD and Patience from Argentina 93 and compare them to the flat ass versions of the last few years. Gilby's background vocals are also greatly under appreciated and were a huge part of what made those Skin N' Bones acoustic sets work so well. A couple notes.. My first Guns show was also Gilby's first with the band.. I also remember exactly where I was when I heard he was fired. I was stationed out in CA at the time. I was waiting for a BART (Subway train basically) and they had a little TV monitor up on the wall that had little text news snippets or what not.. One popped up saying that Gilby Clarke was fired from Guns N' Roses... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishgunnerII Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 20 hours ago, Blackstar said: Yes, he did. Izzy was on some of the songs that were recorded during the UYI sessions, but Gilby replaced his parts (with the exception of Ain't It Fun where neither Izzy nor Gilby played). Gilby talked about it recently: See also here https://www.a-4-d.com/t4995-13-july-november-1991-use-your-illusions-are-out-so-is-izzy#19567 I didn't know that neither one played on ain't it fun. To be honest i just assumed it was one or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
default_ Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 I had the chance to hang out with Gilby the day after a concert he did in Brazil in 2009 or 2010 and became a fan of the person he seemed to be. Such a down to earth guy! Oh, and sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 The man with the new corvette! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcapone_dudu Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Sorry for you loss. Never heard of an Izzy film. What's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinia_29 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 He once came to our country and messed up scom. But he's a really chill dude, gotta give him that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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