Bumblefoot is displaying immense bravery and perseverance to partake on this tour.

[Guest NewGNRnOldGNR]

I don’t think many are appreciative of how grave Bumblefoot’s injuries are.

This video captures perfectly the extent which this man is suffering:

Thank you Bumblefoot for your immense bravery and perseverance to partake in this tour and still behave so amiably to the fans.

[batman007]

I am aware and soo thankful for what he is doing. My fav. member of GNR!

[VillageGorillaHead]

He looks like Jesus in that

[Nick85]

Man, what a trooper. I seriously hope he's alright.

[star]

I am aware and soo thankful for what he is doing. My fav. member of GNR!

There's not much to choose from. As a person, Ron seems like the main man.

[Powerage5]

I respect him so much for doing this tour (At least for as long as he's able to), and I think everyone really appreciates it even if they haven't spoken out. Kudos to you, Ron!

[Guest NewGNRnOldGNR]

He looks like Jesus in that

He looks gaunt and profoundly unwell.

Let’s all encourage Bumblefoot that his madness to perform is appreciated, greatly. Thus giving him a purpose to continue.

[tange]

if he's in pain they can give him stuff that'll help. also not playing every night should help.

[gazzabhoy74]

i may be a bıt out of the loop here but what ıs wrong wıth bbf? ıs he ill or injured? apologies if i sound ıgnorant but i had no idea anything was wrong with the great man.

[Guest NewGNRnOldGNR]

if he's in pain they can give him stuff that'll help.

It’s still there though, it doesn’t prevent Bumblefoot’s pain post-show or indefinitely.

If I was in his position I’d be miserable; yet he still meets each fan with warmth and gratitude.

[packersnroses]

I definitely have respect for this man, but I'm assuming he's drugged out on painkillers in this video. Or he just woke up.

[Schwarzgold]

i may be a bıt out of the loop here but what ıs wrong wıth bbf? ıs he ill or injured? apologies if i sound ıgnorant but i had no idea anything was wrong with the great man.

He was involved in a severe car crash several weeks ago. He's still in treatment and still has pain in his back/upper neck; therefore he has to take painkillers to be able to perform. As for the video, I guess he tries to avoid the meds he has to take for the shows in his spare time - pain or not, I wouldn't like to be drugged all the time neither.

[ThinkAboutYou]

if he's in pain they can give him stuff that'll help.

It’s still there though, it doesn’t prevent Bumblefoot’s pain post-show or indefinitely.

If I was in his position I’d be miserable; yet he still meets each fan with warmth and gratitude.

I do think Bumblefoot shows great courage the man strives through the pain I think that shows great character B)

All the best for Bumblefoot and I hope over time some of the pain is reduced

[gazzabhoy74]

i may be a bıt out of the loop here but what ıs wrong wıth bbf? ıs he ill or injured? apologies if i sound ıgnorant but i had no idea anything was wrong with the great man.

He was involved in a severe car crash several weeks ago. He's still in treatment and still has pain in his back/upper neck; therefore he has to take painkillers to be able to perform. As for the video, I guess he tries to avoid the meds he has to take for the shows in his spare time - pain or not, I wouldn't like to be drugged all the time neither.

shit man that sucks, respect to ron for getting on with the show. hope he recovers soon.

[SunnyDRE]

he gets paid. spare me this bravery crap.

Edited October 8, 2011 by SunnyDRE

[saber_]

I like Ron because he sported the clone trooper helmet at Rio. Plus Ron's current hair configuration looks like Qui-Gon.

Nah, just playin- I'm glad he's persevering, as he's a wiseass comedian and his gitar skills are impressive. His tone and feel on Estranged in rio was captivating. And on a selfish note, I like Bumble because he films GnR rehearsals.

Whiplash (or whatever) is wicked unpleasant. Hopefully he won't need papaya enzyme injected in his back like Harrison Ford had during filming of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. /true story /random

[batman007]

he gets paid. spare me this bravery crap.

Doesnt mean he is not in pain. Nor does he have to do it. Like you always tell us, not what the topic is about.

[saber_]

he gets paid. spare me this bravery crap.

Do you get paid for being shitty all the time? Because I mean- it sure seems that way.

Dude fucked his back up. Did you see the pictures? This is a fan forum, we're fans (well not you obviously), so yeah people are going to classify it as brave because it kinda is. Also, do you know what it's like to play guitar on painkillers? It's an extra hurdle, and it requires more focus and effort in some ways.

[Jon Favreau] Don't be shitty. [/Jon Favreau]

[Guest NewGNRnOldGNR]

he gets paid. spare me this bravery crap.

He doesn’t get paid to individually greet every fan that gathers outside his hotel whilst essentially stricken.

[batman007]

he gets paid. spare me this bravery crap.

Do you get paid for being shitty all the time? Because I mean- it sure seems that way.

Dude fucked his back up. Did you see the pictures? This is a fan forum, we're fans (well not you obviously), so yeah people are going to classify it as brave because it kinda is. Also, do you know what it's like to play guitar on painkillers? It's an extra hurdle, and it requires more focus and effort in some ways.

[Jon Favreau] Don't be shitty. [/Jon Favreau]

He wouldnt understand that! I bet he could make up a story though. And call us a bunch of names, like always.

[packersnroses]

he gets paid. spare me this bravery crap.

He doesn’t get paid to individually greet every fan that gathers outside his hotel whilst essentially stricken.

This.

[Orsys]

he gets paid. spare me this bravery crap.

Oh come on, Sunny. I know you have a heart deep, deep -- deep inside.

I think Ron has been awesome and I wish him the best on this tour.

[batman007]

he gets paid. spare me this bravery crap.

He doesn’t get paid to individually greet every fan that gathers outside his hotel whilst essentially stricken.

So fn true!

[Kosonen]

that sucks

[dalsh327]

It's just something that comes with the territory of performing rock music.

Actors deal with the same crap - Gerard Butler was talking about how he is still in pain from putting his body through a grueling workout for "300".

It's part of show biz to look your best while you're on stage. Once you're off stage, a whole other story.

He knows if he told Axl he couldn't do it, it would throw the entire tour out of whack and potentially put him out of a lucrative gig.