ITW 2012 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Is anybody else reminded of all the actors who've played James Bond when they think of GNR lead guitarists? SlashThe original classic lead guitarist of GNR. He's definitely the Sean Connery of the lot. Played on their biggest albums and will always be the definitive GNR guitarist. Like Connery in Highlander, The Untouchables or Indiana Jones: Slash has found success outside GNR in his work with Velvet Revolver, Michael Jackson and Lenny Kravitz. No matter what he does though, the public will always see him as the lead guitarist of GNR; just like how Connery will always be seen as being James Bond. BucketheadThe enigma. He's the George Lazenby of GNR guitarists. Didn't stick around very long, but made a real impact with his work on Chinese Democracy. Very much like the impact Lazenby had on On Her Majesty's Secret Service. A small minority of die hard fans even consider him to be the best GNR guitarist ever. He was the first GNR guitarist to wear a bucket on his head, while Lazenby was the first James Bond to wear a kilt. Robin FinckThe Roger Moore of GNR. Was known to the public as the guitar player in NIN before he ever joined GNR. Just as Roger Moore was known to the public as The Saint on British television before he ever played Bond. Robin, like Moore, brought a different style to the role of GNR's lead guitarist: choppy, and some would say sloppy, but original nonetheless. He also held the role for a long period of time, just like Moore who portrayed Bond from the early 70's to the mid 80's. Richard FortusTechnically he's classified as the rhythm player of the band, but he does play his fair share of leads live. He's also been known to play the James Bond theme song during his solo spot at Guns shows. DJ Ashba and Ron "Bumblefoot" ThalThe whippersnappers of GNR lead guitar. Have yet to write with Guns so it is unknown which Bond actors they'll best match up with. No doubt in my mind that a comparison will arise at some point down the road though. Edited March 7, 2011 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Ron could be Timothy Dalton. He should do the Living Daylights solo live.That leaves Dj to be Daniel Craig? Maybe he's more the Austin Powers of GNR guitarists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Ron could be Timothy Dalton. He should do the Living Daylights solo live.That leaves Dj to be Daniel Craig? Maybe he's more the Austin Powers of GNR guitarists.I don't think either of them are really comparable to Pierce Brosnan. I can see Ron ending up as the Timothy Dalton. Maybe DJ will be like whoever the guy after Craig is. He's the Unknown Bond at this point. You never know though. GNR may just end up with a Black Bond. We can't rule out the possibility of future GNR guitarists. Edited October 19, 2010 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggers Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Uhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunns5 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 i think the seven dwarfs is a better comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sascha Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Slash = ConneryBuckethead = CraigIzzy / 4tus = MoorePaul = LazenbyrObiN = BrosnanRon = DaltonAshba = Austin PowersAxl = Blofeld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sleeping Like An Angel Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Richard plays the James Bond theme.That is my contribution to this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Richard plays the James Bond theme.That is my contribution to this threadHis version of it rocks and was one of my favourite parts of seeing them live. Also, James Bond movies up to and including Goldeneye were the greatest things since sliced bread.That is my contribution to this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Axl is the black Bond of GNR and MPC2000 will be assigned to take out Pierce. Brosnan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Timothy Dalton is my favourite James Bond, Ron's my favourite GNR guitarist... works for me, I hope he's around for longer than Dalton was though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Axl is the black Bond of GNR and MPC2000 will be assigned to take out Pierce. Brosnan.I like to think of Axl as the Ian Fleming of GNR and MPC 2000 as something that Q manufactured for the band. Brain would be Q and Pitman would be one of his lab assistants. Edited October 19, 2010 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wasted Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Oh oh hold on tight nowIt's down down to the wireHeld my hopes up way too highLivings in the way we diiiieeeeAdler is like Jackie gleason chasing bond through the swamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) Oh oh hold on tight nowIt's down down to the wireHeld my hopes up way too highLivings in the way we diiiieeeeAdler is like Jackie gleason chasing bond through the swamp.Adler is like the villain who gets executed by the smarter villain after he double crosses Bond and delivers him to the smarter villain.Azoff is Goldfinger. Edited October 20, 2010 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 What about that Jaws guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 I was thinking about Jaws but I couldn't figure out anybody to compare him with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 maybe Finck is Jaws.Axl is definitely Roger Moore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) Finck is definitely the tallest lead guitarist GNR has ever had. It would be interesting to know who Axl's favorite Bond is. I'd throw my money down on Lazenby.Hollywood should really make a Black Bond movie called If The World. Edited October 20, 2010 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Is that Casino Royale? Roger Moore had all the best one liners and much bigger budget. I'm sure he's the only Bond that bedded Miss Moneypenny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) I bet you Axl, Mother Goose, Bucket and Brain were all watching Live and Let Die when the decision to hire MPC 2000 went down. James Bond and Captain Jack Sparrow seemed to play a big role in shaping the direction of Chinese Democracy. Edited October 21, 2010 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 On the Pirate's Secret Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 That would make for an awesome album title. It combines James Bond with The Rolling Stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 The Living Daylights meets Land ! Ho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 A Rose Motel album would be pretty cool. I'm still a little surprised that Axl's never covered Roadhouse Blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I think they did live? On the illusion tour? Maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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