Chimera Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) Dude has songwriting chops (see Love Spit Love!), can shred, has been with the band for 10 years. Why does he not get the chance to write anything, or solo more? Discuss.*Gunsguy edit, user does not comply with rules or pm's of friendly warning* *thread title changed back to what it was 2 times now after user changed it to bash another user*Enjoy your break from the forum, while on break please review the rules:http://www.mygnrforum.com/index.php?showtopic=105311) Be polite and respect other members and point of views; harassment, vulgar insults and namecalling will not be tolerated Edited January 7, 2012 by gunsguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaus101 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus rules. He blew me away when i saw Guns in Sydney in 2010. And lately ive been watching his performances with Thin Lizzy online, very cool lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) Axl's just pissed off because Fortus has more tattoos than him. Edited January 6, 2012 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 There was a rumor going around Rock In Rio 4 (after Bucket left) that Robin, and Richard were urging Axl to let them play live as a duo. I know Thal, and Ashba have their trademark sound, but Richard always seemed to me like the prototypical guitarist Axl would want in his line-up. I mean, he excels at melody and phrasing (like Slash), yet also has the technical chops to pull off more progressive material (like Bucket.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmygod Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus, to me, is my favorite GNR guitarist ever. I noticed that they have now changed kohd around a bit to basically feature him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I have always dug Fortus. He has a great feel for the bluesy stuff while at the same time can shred his ass offI especially like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 True I think Fortus and Ron are the two best guitarists in current GNR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus gets nothing but praise around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus gets nothing but praise around here.This topic isn't about the online community's feelings. It's about how Fortus lacks a single writing credit on Chinese Democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RECKLESS Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I think he's kick ass too! Just saw him live for the first time and just was .thinking the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. address Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus gets nothing but praise around here.This topic isn't about the online community's feelings. It's about how Fortus lacks a single writing credit on Chinese Democracy.maybe he didn't write any of the material, and that's why he's not credited for writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailaway Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus gets nothing but praise around here.This topic isn't about the online community's feelings. It's about how Fortus lacks a single writing credit on Chinese Democracy.This is Nit-Picky-stealth-shit-stirring-MalarkyWhy does it affect you that he has no writing credits? Does it take away from your enjoyment of the music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) Fortus gets nothing but praise around here.This topic isn't about the online community's feelings. It's about how Fortus lacks a single writing credit on Chinese Democracy.This is Nit-Picky-stealth-shit-stirring-MalarkyWhat is shit-stirring about discussion the fact that Richard hasn't got any writing credits despite being in the band for so long? I am wondering about this, too.Why does it affect you that he has no writing credits? Does it take away from your enjoyment of the music?Why do you think it would affect us? This is a a discussion board meant to discuss things about Guns N' Roses. One of the longest members not having a writing credit is worth discussing in my eyes, and if you disagree, well, then don't partake in this discussion. And if you insist on chipping in despite not finding it interesting then don't pretend like it "affects us" just because we are interested in something you aren't.No, it doesn't take away anything from my enjoyment of the music; why do you insist on posting irrelevant things in this thread? Edited January 6, 2012 by SoulMonster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketslash Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I think it's just down to the idea that most of the CD material came in 10+ years before the album came out. That said, I wish they'd give him some guitar solos on the record. Next record, I want to hear him get his own big solos man. He'd be the guy for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailaway Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus gets nothing but praise around here.This topic isn't about the online community's feelings. It's about how Fortus lacks a single writing credit on Chinese Democracy.This is Nit-Picky-stealth-shit-stirring-MalarkyWhat is shit-stirring about discussion the fact that Richard hasn't got any writing credits despite being in the band for so long? I am wondering about this, too.Why does it affect you that he has no writing credits? Does it take away from your enjoyment of the music?Why do you think it would affect us? This is a a discussion board meant to discuss things about Guns N' Roses. One of the longest members not having a writing credit is worth discussing in my eyes, and if you disagree, well, then don't partake in this discussion. And if you insist on chipping in despite not finding it interesting then don't pretend like it "affects us" just because we are interested in something you aren't.No, it doesn't take away anything from my enjoyment of the music; why do you insist on posting irrelevant things in this thread?Richard Fortus is an asset to GNRs as many witnessed on the tours. Why should you focus on the writing credits? Or for that matter focus on how GNRs is run?You are a Fan, Enjoy the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunns5 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus will shine on CD I I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailaway Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I think it's just down to the idea that most of the CD material came in 10+ years before the album came out. That said, I wish they'd give him some guitar solos on the record. Next record, I want to hear him get his own big solos man. He'd be the guy for it!Exactly,no need for more Dramaqueen antics because Fortus isn't listed on writing credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailaway Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus will shine on CD I IHe certainly pulled off some killer shows on 2011 tour,got pictures of him in mid-air and he never misses a note Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GET OFF AXLS BACK Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I don't think it's a question of ignored, how do we know he didn't write but it didn't work with a song?Stop making issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus gets nothing but praise around here.This topic isn't about the online community's feelings. It's about how Fortus lacks a single writing credit on Chinese Democracy.This is Nit-Picky-stealth-shit-stirring-MalarkyWhy does it affect you that he has no writing credits? Does it take away from your enjoyment of the music?You're an idiot. He's a talented dude that's been with the band for 10 years - longer than the other guitarists. I dig 'em over the current guitar players. His rendition of "Beautiful" with Finck was nice. To people flipping out - take an Advil, or if you will - a chill pill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailaway Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I don't think it's a question of ignored, how do we know he didn't write but it didn't work with a song?Stop making issues^this^Some people are addicted to Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailaway Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus gets nothing but praise around here.This topic isn't about the online community's feelings. It's about how Fortus lacks a single writing credit on Chinese Democracy.This is Nit-Picky-stealth-shit-stirring-MalarkyWhy does it affect you that he has no writing credits? Does it take away from your enjoyment of the music?You're an idiot. He's a talented dude that's been with the band for 10 years - longer than the other guitarists. I dig 'em over the current guitar players. His rendition of "Beautiful" with Finck was nice. To people flipping out - take an Advil, or if you will - a chill pill.Hate to burst your bubble but some faceless,anonymous random person that has internet access calling me names doesn't bother me in the least.I don't see anyone "flipping out" over the contents of this thread,so I don't know who you were addressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Richard Fortus is an asset to GNRs as many witnessed on the tours. Why should you focus on the writing credits? Or for that matter focus on how GNRs is run?You are a Fan, Enjoy the music.Because...I...am...also...interested...in...others....aspects....of....Guns...N'.....Roses.If you are ONLY interested in music, fine, but then please stay away with your irrelevant comments in threads NOT about the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_0013 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Fortus is the best guitarist in the band IMOLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailaway Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Richard Fortus is an asset to GNRs as many witnessed on the tours. Why should you focus on the writing credits? Or for that matter focus on how GNRs is run?You are a Fan, Enjoy the music.Because...I...am...also...interested...in...others....aspects....of....Guns...N'.....Roses.If you are ONLY interested in music, fine, but then please stay away with your irrelevant comments in threads NOT about the music.Kindly Check the Giant Ego at the Door This is a thread created concerning "that Richard Fortus is being ignored and has no writing credits on C.D." Some people want to escalate the Drama to ridiculous proportions.I caught GNR a couple of times during 2011 and was not disappointed,Fortus is an essential member of GNR.No reason to create sensationalist Drama around a non-existant problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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