bigcountry Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I noticed on all the pro shot shows especially since DJ has been in the band that BBF is rarely shown even when he does a solo. It also happened when Robin was in the band but nothing like since DJ has come on board.It my cut to him for a few seconds and then off to something else and it will show DJ just basically playing rhythm guitar for a long time.Hell you see more of Frank than you do BBF.To me BBF is the LEAD guitarist in GNR and should get more face time. When he is doing the shredding type solos on the CD material the producer should show his work.I know DJ is more appealing to the ladies and has a bigger following but damn give credit where credit is due.I for one do not like DJ's guitar work in GNR, outside of GNR I look at it different but I am not a big fan of Sixx AM either.I know there were rumors of BBF leaving which I believe to be false at this time........I wish DJ was leaving and Axl give most of the lead guitar work to BBF and give Richard a spot here and there but basically have BBF on lead and Richard on rhythm.BBF is more than capable of play anything in the GNR catalog he has proven that time and time again, no he doesn't sound just like Slash but he isn't Slash he is BBF so his own style is going to show in some of the old stuff.You take Estranged he can pretty much nail that beast every time and plays it live better than Slash ever did. Not dogging on Slash at all, just expressing my take on there performances of the song.JMHO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcountry Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 I was mainly talking about the shows from 2006 on up to before the release of Appetite for democracy release. They done a good job on that showing everyone alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercool Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) bbf is kinda ugly and not glamourous at all (zero charisma) Edited August 2, 2014 by supercool 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRS Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 bbf is kinda ugly and not glamourous at all (zero charisma)A shave and a haircut would help a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercool Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) bbf is kinda ugly and not glamourous at all (zero charisma) A shave and a haircut would help a lot.he would look like stalin Edited August 2, 2014 by supercool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 bbf is kinda ugly and not glamourous at all (zero charisma)I think he's quite attractive, he has that Louis Theroux vibe about him. It's all subjective I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lio Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 bbf is kinda ugly and not glamourous at all (zero charisma)I think he's quite attractive, he has that Louis Theroux vibe about him. It's all subjective I guess.I agree with you. He may be kind of ugly, but imo he is attractive and has a lot of charisma. Don't like the beard though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 bbf is kinda ugly and not glamourous at all (zero charisma)I think he's quite attractive, he has that Louis Theroux vibe about him. It's all subjective I guess. I agree with you. He may be kind of ugly, but imo he is attractive and has a lot of charisma. Don't like the beard though.I like the beard, I know a few men who have similar facial adornments so maybe I'm just used to mega beards. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic Beast Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 He must be shaved to recognize his face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terzyo Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 In a word: MARKETING.I explain it, Ashba is more famous, Sixx AM is always in the mainstream charts, he has charisma.Bumblefoot is a great guitarist (i dont like but he is very good), but he is underground, he isnt in charts, in commercials...I suppose Axl and Team Brazil know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I saw a lot of BBF in A4D. That's the only official release, so that's all that really matters, right? He's better than the swag one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lio Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Yes, he is a lot in A4D, plus, in the interviews he's called lead guitarist, and DJ is co lead guitarist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Yes, he is a lot in A4D, plus, in the interviews he's called lead guitarist, and DJ is co lead guitarist.Interesting. I didn't know that. Obviously I'm not a big enough loser to watch those interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Now that I have a list of road crew names from the DVD, Jim DeStefano being the video director for the band would have to answer that one. I think you see Fortus far less. How much camera time do Dizzy or Chris get? Tommy and Bumblefoot get about as much camera time as Axl or DJ do, but most of those pro shots for the venues are there to help people see the musicians up close if they're in nosebleeds. For home viewers, it's probably not much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvH Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Fortus is the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercool Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Fortus is the man.he's been with axl for 12 years... if fortus was the man, we would know by now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay410 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Needs more Pittman. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience 4 Axl Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 bbf is kinda ugly and not glamourous at all (zero charisma)The whole band is kinda ugly in my opinion. There's zero sex appeal. 8 guys on stage and not one is doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Because Ashba is Axl's chosen wingman, which is a horrendous decision any way you look at it but he probably sees him as a surrogate Slash. His popularity, enthusiasm and radio rock songwriting skills were seen as the only positives and that he can play adequately, no more or less. His popularity extends only to social media and association with the guy from motley crue, his enthusiasm is corny and takes attention off everyone else whilst he does some aimless, tasteless noodleshred thing or drinks some jager or does a wrestling pose, he has not got Axl to make a record or change anything up, BBF is more healthily enthusiastic being responsible for set changes, insightful interviews and fan interaction and guitar clinics, and his radio rock will not fit in with Guns N' Roses nor will it enhance anyone else's skills in the cauldron of new music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangoSkank Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It has always baffled me that Axl makes the player with the most skills be the secondary lead. He did it with Buckethead & Finck, Bumblefoot & Finck and now with Bumblefoot & Dj. I understand Dj & Robin have a "bending" style that compliments the older songs, but hell Bumble & Bucket can play anything and add far more original flare to the band. If he's really trying to push the sound of GNR forward, I don't get why he won't go with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Just get Frusciante in to replace Ashba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 he's been with axl for 12 years...if fortus was the man, we would know by nowOr maybe, just maybe ( since Fortus has the leasure to refuse gigs with people like David Bowie or Slash ), it's Axl who hasn't been the man these last twelve years ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Just get Frusciante in to replace Ashba.He would never work for Axl. Thank god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuanVictor Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Just get Frusciante in to replace Ashba.Frusciante never played any One Hot Minute songs with RHCP because he didn't write them, do you really think he would like to play a nostalgia tour with Axl? Edited August 2, 2014 by LuanVictor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketQueen1985 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) bbf is kinda ugly and not glamourous at all (zero charisma)I think he's quite attractive, he has that Louis Theroux vibe about him. It's all subjective I guess. I agree with you. He may be kind of ugly, but imo he is attractive and has a lot of charisma. Don't like the beard though.He has a lot of charisma yes and he certainly isn't ugly imo. I have met him several times, both with and without the beard, I prefer him without. Edited August 2, 2014 by RocketQueen1985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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