Bumblefoot

I don't mean this to be disrespectful to you, I respect your choice, but it's not rock n' roll, it's not democracy.

Appreciate your thoughts. But the reality is that the music is rock n' roll - everything else is business. You wouldn't have any albums or concerts or anything if the business didn't happen to bring you the music. A yogurt is food, but think of how much business goes into it before it reaches your mouth. Your job, to get the money to put gas in your car to go to the store and buy it. Car companies, fuel companies, the store, their distributor, the yogurt manufacturer, the farm that grew the berries, down to the dude that rigged up the cow pumps. All that business had to happen for you to get a $1 yogurt. Business is a necessity for all things, it's not evil, it's part of the process, every process. And in every aspect, there's competition of companies, timing when to release products, a million things that affect how successful or even sustainable things will be. Ya can't fuck with it, ya can't release info prematurely, ya can't give away what the new features of a software upgrade will be too soon, a competing company can hijack your plans. In music, you have to consider other releases and tours when planning your own, for example. There was the old story of how Van Halen was working on their first album, they mentioned covering Ya Really Got Me, and another band tried to record it quicker and beat em to the punch. When I was in my early 20s I shared a demo with another guitar player who then made an almost identical song to mine and sent it to the labels that were considering me to be on their comp CDs, to take my spot. Shit happens, I learned early on - don't talk about future plans, unless 1) you're the CEO of a business and don't have investors to answer to, 2) you're dealing with low-valued things that don't have a big effect on people and their business. I'll talk to you for hours about music. Not business.

Everybody remotely famous gets negative comments now and then

Now & then, huh. And people burning our family members with cigarettes? And screaming 'whore' and throwing things at our children? And harassing our parents at night? Ya don't know. And I'm nobody's punching bag - try and hit me where it hurts, I may choose to do the same. Like I said, I'm not running for office - I'm a hard-working man that gets a lot of shit for the crime of entertaining people, takes most of it in stride, but will respond when I feel it's time. Tomorrow I'll be made of armor. Right now I'm here as flesh.

Ron I mean no disrespect, but how can you say that you can't discuss the future plans of your own band? It's hard to accept everyone as equal members when only Axl is allowed to talk about stuff like the next album, future plans, etc. I get that you like to stay out of the business side of things, but aren't you at all interested when the next album is coming out yourself? Again, not trying to be disrespectful, just something I've always been curious about.

I WON'T discuss future plans. It's inconsiderate of everyone else - Axl, management, the band, everyone working on doing things right. I'm not just gonna blab about *their* business without consideration, it's wrong. I've had it done to me in the past and it pissed me the fuck off, felt like it was someone blabbed about a surprise party I spent a lot of time planning. And let's *respect* the fact that Axl started this band, it's his 25-year vision, I'm not gonna act like it's mine to do whatever I want and not consider a dozen folks that were there before me. It's about respect. AND it's about business - ya simply don't squeal about unfinished business, it's wrong to do. So while this thread touched on questioning morals, it would be *immoral* if I discuss things, it's wrong, it's thoughtless, inconsiderate, I won't do it. No 'gag order' or other made up shit, it's simply about having respect. I won't talk about business unless I get everyone's ok, or if it's something that was properly announced. But even then, I really don't want to. Making music = yes, GNR bizz = no.

OK y'all, have a good night. If I get some worthwhile stuff goin' on I'll post it on FB & Twitter and let ya know. Gnite...

you aren't answering concrete stuff about the current state of GNR and Chinese Democracy II here.

I've said often, and said why it in a previous post - I won't address that stuff, rumors, business plans, none of it. You'll know other people's business when they decide it's time for you to know, in the way they want you to know. Frustrating for you, but makes perfect sense to the people who's life and business you want them to expose. I didn't come here to do an interview, I came here to confront a lie that was being spread about me on this board. That's it. As for how I respond, someone goes for my throat they'll get two hands on theirs, that's how I am when I feel like I've eaten enough shit. I'm not running for Congress, I'm not opening a Church. I'm a guy with a family that works hard, gets a lot of shit for nothin', and will react however I choose to.

Hey Ron, I have recently been having belly (abdominal) pain. The pain feels like indigestion or like I need to have a bowel movement or pass gas. I feel the first pain near my belly button. Then it moves to the lower right side of my belly. But the pain can be in different parts of my belly or even on your side. The pain sometimes gets worse if I move, walk, or cough. I also have a fever and feel sick to my stomach. My doctor told me it was an appendicitis, but I wanted a second opinion. What do think?

I think you may have been putting food in your body from the wrong direction. Supposed to be mouth first, ass last...........

Speaking of charitable donations, my cousin has set up a JustGiving page for her daughter who suffers from cerebral palsy. We're trying to send her to a specialist centre which will hopefully give her a better life. If anybody wishes to donate, here is the page: http://www.justgiving.com/Gracie-ward

(Hope that's okay with the mods)

Great Do me a favor, ask if there was a fee or if I mis-read the setup info......?

That's awesome!

Maybe you can set up a page on JustGiving for everybody to make donations too?

Another idea, maybe make some sort of iPhone app where the proceeds go towards the cause? It could be like some sort of Bumbleicious all-in-one guitar teaching tool with a tuner, chord/scale charts and maybe play a-long transcriptions of some of your songs/GNR/other Bald Freak artists.

Looked into JustGiving but they require a setup fee, like $600 -ish I think. Was a bit steep for what may have been a one-time use.

Sweet, JUST got a message from someone at the Red Cross who I donated signed CDs to, raised $500

Shit's doable folks

Yeah Ronald some of us can multi task

But *I* can't take care of family, be there for GNR, maintain the rest of my life, do special things like that, and get bombarded with drama and negativity. I don't have a team of people, I do everything myself, hands-on. And all the bad stuff eats into what little time there is to juggle for the extra good stuff. That's how life goes. If you want positive progress, distracting with negativity is a great way to fuck it up. And focus is important, especially while getting things done AND answering hundreds of fan emails every day. This isn't a complaint, this is me telling you how my own machine operates. So for me, this stuff gets in the way. And I won't even acknowledge it, for my own ability to keep operating at a good pace.

So, my original thing was gonna be where I auction myself off for a day - winning bidder picks from a list of things: guitar lessons, jamming, writing and recording a song together for them to keep, sushi dinner w/ Penthouse Pets (their donation to it), a photo shoot... they give me a list of things to pick from as well. And all the money goes to a flood relief org.

But if you all have ideas about things that could be done, please let me know. I'm writing, recording, mixing, mastering, merch design & manufacturing, prepping web stuff, contracts, licensing, guest stuff in the studio, other appearance stuff, and a ton of other stuff I'm taking care of - any help is always appreciated, but I also need to have *time* on my end... aint easy folks. But it's doable. And it's great when it comes together

<< Ron, why do you keep ignoring the only question that matters right now? >>

Because I'm not a Peeping Tom. Neither should you all.

"What matters right now?"

I've been wanting to put together a fundraiser to help with flood relief in Australia and Brazil. Instead the time I had for it went into dealing with drama. If all of you helped me with making the fundraiser happen instead of indulging in the drama, some family would have been able to rebuild their home by now. Think about it. All of you. Think real hard about it. Then ask me again what REALLY matters in life.

quick question.Are you excited to hear the new Radiohead album this Sat???

Yeah man...

<< REPLACEMENT of an icon. You see?? >>

Better than being a forgotten replacement of a message board cupcake. Your life is as worthwhile to humanity as a replacement used tampon.

Enjoy listening to the songs I've written on TV every day - and albums I've produced. If you want I'll send you some magazine covers I've been on from the 25 years of making music before I became a "replacement", lol. Something to wipe your tears with for the next 20 years living as the useless contributor of nothing that you are.

Do you ever plan on possibly doing one of your solo songs for your GNR live show solos? I've been hoping so for a while....

Not planning on it - want to keep GNR shows about GNR...

Since we know what his salary is in GnR, ask him why he chooses to look homeless on stage.

Because twinks like you go for bear types.

Get me, Rob Zombie and Zakk in a room and say that to us. See how long you last, twink.

Someday your testicle will drop, and you'll be able to grow some facial hair.

That's right, testicle.

Hey Ron, if GNR had a terror alert level, what color would it be at the moment?

It's a stead yellow. When I post it becomes yellow-orange, like the crayon.

Not an atheist, spirituality is important - *faith* in whatever it is you have faith in, that's your solid ground to build your life on.

ron, do you shave your pubes? lol.

No. I pluck 'em - and add 'em to my beard.

07 Monterrey Mexico you pointed at me, I was the only one singing "Street of Dreams" in my section. That little point goes a looong way for a GNR fan. Thanks! Godbless!!!

Excellent man

LLL got his 30 seconds of attention to pull it to tonight, done with him (her)

Ron, do you like the Trans-Siberian Orchestra?

Yeah, great stuff, known a lot of dudes that played in that, all of em fkn killer.

But I came here to fuck with people, not to have a smart convo. I can have those at home. Bring on the stupid.

Mad Bungle / FNM / Patton fan...

Thanx Ron!!!! this is what this place needed......drunken hellos from Finland........You were the highlight of the show last summer when I saw you guys. And to be honest, before that, I was not a big fan of you. Thank you!

Yeah, I wasn't a big fan of me before Finland either.

In an attempt to ease the tension.... Ron what is your favorite Rolling Stones song?

Shelter's one of em..................

This guy is a joke. How old are you Ronald? You aren't in middle school anymore, so stop with the insults. Stick to your job and tell Axl to get his ass in the studio.

Stick to your job and go make me some fucking pancakes.

Ron, the same person saying you are jealous of DJ is also spreading rumors that Tommy is an alcoholic and the band wants to replace him with Duff. I personally think that is a bunch of shit. Could you possibly respond to that (and I am not a hater, I swear).

As Tommy said, all's fine.

Ron, man... ignore them. Easiest solution. They think they're cool for trying to get a rise out of you, not worth the effort. Look at all the folk offering support etc.

Nah, I'm enjoying this. Something to do in the commercial breaks while watching American Idol. Lol...

Call out a few Simpson's Comic book Guys for what they barely are.

One big difference. I'm living my life, you're spreading fake rumors about it. What the fuck are YOU? NOTHING.

OK, who's next?