PITBOSS Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 wasn't johnny 5 the name of the robot on short circuit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haters Gonna Hate Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zprnSk6iIY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiaz06 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 John 5 is on par with Bumble skill wise but is a much better song writer. His riffs are fuckin killer. I'd take John over Bumble anyday. But I would take Bucket over John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperado Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 John 5 is on par with Bumble skill wiseNo he isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiaz06 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 John 5 is on par with Bumble skill wiseNo he isn't.Based on what? He is just as good technically. His song writing skills are superior to Bumble's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Diet Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 That Beat It cover is a LOT better than his WTTJ. I approve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sleeping Like An Angel Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 wasn't johnny 5 the name of the robot on short circuit?Are you thinking of Alfa 5 from power rangers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEXzilla Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I wish Axl would get a blues based guitarist n just make a straight up rock/blues recored or make a gnrLies type album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I wish Axl would get a blues based guitarist n just make a straight up rock/blues recored or make a gnrLies type album.The reason Slash left the band is because Axl didn't want to do that, so I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEXzilla Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Oh look, a totally random guitar player that would make the band better, yay.Bumblefoot has been in GN'R since 2006, no reason to think that is changing.Also, I prefer Bumble to John 5, easily (not that I have anything against the guy). Actually, outside of Axl, Bumble is my favorite member of the band. He's an incredibly talented guitar player, a great character and good to the fans.This is true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITBOSS Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 wasn't johnny 5 the name of the robot on short circuit?Are you thinking of Alfa 5 from power rangers?nope.http://www.johnny-five.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreckless Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Hell no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Little known fact: John 5 wrote Lies Of The Beautiful People by Sixx:AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 bumblefoot fits fine in gnr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It's kinda funny watching the same fans who complain about DJ writing songs for GNR wishing that the songwriter of Sixx:AM's biggest hit was in the band.Irony eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gunns Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 thread fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreckless Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It's kinda funny watching the same fans who complain about DJ writing songs for GNR wishing that the songwriter of Sixx:AM's biggest hit was in the band.Irony eh?+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno P. Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It's kinda funny watching the same fans who complain about DJ writing songs for GNR wishing that the songwriter of Sixx:AM's biggest hit was in the band.Irony eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 There is a reason why John 5 went to Ron's masterclass ( true story ) and not the other way around.Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 There is a reason why John 5 went to Ron's masterclass ( true story ) and not the other way around.Enough said.So John 5 can play cool rock AND has some of Bumble's extraordinary skills? That only makes him more suitable for GN'R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn_Smooth Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 There is a reason why John 5 went to Ron's masterclass ( true story ) and not the other way around.Enough said.So John 5 can play cool rock AND has some of Bumble's extraordinary skills? That only makes him more suitable for GN'R.I would take him over DJ. I'm hoping Ron is giving DJ free lessons though, the situation could improve from my perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satanisk_Slakt Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I have absolutely no idea who John 5 is. Judging from the silly name, I say fuck that. We don't need another freak into the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 This is the kind of playing that you could have with Govan on board. And it sounds fkn beautiful. The jams would be outwordly, they'd jam from Vai and Lane to Hendrix and Page. From Kiss and Beatles to Dream Theater and Maiden.That is perhaps the problem? They play so much different and diverse music that it is hard for fans to relate to them as having their own unique style with signature licks that goes through their music as a red, recognisable and beloved thread. It is well and good to be able to play literally anything, but when you are literally playing everything, it is hard to come across as having your own recognisable style. We may scorn of Slash's limited capabilities, but at least he managed to create an awareness around his style, he managed to perfect his music within his limited scope, and he managed to create memorable, everlasting music. If every solo you write is supposed to be technically impressing, or very distinct from the last one you made, or full of flashy gimmicks, it is really hard to sell yourself as a strong, identifiable rock and roll guitar player. It is not about cramming as many notes into the solos as possible, or using the most advanced signatures and picking styles, but playing within a box and making something memorable and enjoyable within that box which fans can relate to and accepts as being "Guns N' Roses". There is a reason why guys like Bumblefoot and Gowan has such a small following and why it mostly consist of music and guitar nerds who are blended by the pure brilliance of their skills: it is because what they do just isn't memorable to most people. People are less interested in techniques than in music. And that is why John 5 captivates so many with a simple cover of Axl's WTTJ lyrics, not because he is able to do it so well, because many guys could do that, and certainly Bumblefoot and Gowan, but because he chooses to do it. He chooses to play something that is cool rather than push the envelope to the point where it is lost on the majority of fans. It says a lot about his musical preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eu4ic Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) This is the dumbest thread. You people are completely out of touch with what GNR is if you think DJ or John 5 is good enough. Edited June 27, 2012 by Eu4ic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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