spliff Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Translation: I've been paid 7 figures to keep quiet so you know damn well I'm cashing that checkI wonder how these silencing orders would hold up in the court of law. You know with the first amendment and stuff!!You gotta be an idiot to be silenced by an illegal contract and an inactive band. Unless they are still paying him then this is dumb....Read between the lines. He's 'taking bullets', he's 'in a very awkward position'....well why wouldn't you just sack-up and say your piece? What's in it for him? If he's no longer on the band's payroll I can't imagine why he'd be so beholden to a former employee. Conclusion? He's still on the payroll.Guessing he's got a 7 figure paycheck too buy his silence.wut lol.. I'd be surprised if he made 6 figures a year in gnr. doubt he made 7 figures in his whole gnr career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 So is he confirming it's a non disclosure thing or just doing it out of the kindness of his own heart, maybe he ain't allowed to say he is under contract or his ass gets fired up lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Bumblefoot has made an announcement about the fact that he can't make an announcement. In other news, he continues to grab for attention as he's been doing the last few years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLegend Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 The vocalist is still better than Myles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RussTCB Posted February 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 20, 2015 Ron just asked me to post this on his behalf so I am relaying it to all of you:"Let folks know I'm not being forced and TB doesn't need to be treated like monsters, and I ask that they not be treated like villains. It's on me, I've been trying to please both sides at the same time that have a different approach to things, and everyone loses a little in the process - that's on *me*, not them. I hate causing TB & the fans grief, there's just no smooth way to act on two opposing philosophies at the same time, and that's always been difficult for me... apologies. Doing my best here. :P" 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks for the quote Russ. Nice to see that things aren't as they seem. Guess if everyone might want to follow Ron's lead and ease up on some of the TB bashing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Can I still take the piss out of Fernando's mustache though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSoftie Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 That really hasn't made it any clearer. Hmm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 That really hasn't made it any clearer. Hmm.Lolwut? How much clearer could it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkuk04 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks Bumblefoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Ron just asked me to post this on his behalf so I am relaying it to all of you:"Let folks know I'm not being forced and TB doesn't need to be treated like monsters, and I ask that they not be treated like villains. It's on me, I've been trying to please both sides at the same time that have a different approach to things, and everyone loses a little in the process - that's on *me*, not them. I hate causing TB & the fans grief, there's just no smooth way to act on two opposing philosophies at the same time, and that's always been difficult for me... apologies. Doing my best here. :P"Original fb post that caused Ron's initial response has now been added to the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padme Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 That really hasn't made it any clearer. Hmm.Lolwut? How much clearer could it be?Why is he defending TB? They are not little kids being bully at school. If he has been trying to please both sides that means he has been asked by one side not to talk much about his departure. So it may not be a gag order but he is not allowed 100% free speech either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 No one is treating TB like monsters, drama queen. We're just treating them like the incompetents that they are. Maybe it's time to get off social media for a couple weeks, Ron? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Still not able to say whether he's in the band or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Not really pleasing anyone here.He told several ppl that he was out in 2014, he's not making a public statement and that's ok i guess.But using GNR to promote things is another thing. You can't erase 10 years in GNR, but you certainly can from advertisement your solo stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I bet Team Brazil just called him and threaten him with a lawsuit if he didn't write an statement to protect TB's interests. "They're not monsters", you damn right they aren't, they're just an incompetent group of clueless people who need to be fired ASAP.This is a perfect moment for "lol Bumblefoot." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Let this be an example of how not to handle your business for all the young men of the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 It's simple. TB must make an official statement about bumble leaving. They can handle some new guitar player/band status rumors? Common.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lio Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I only now see the original FB comment that sparked his original response. It is clear that he is out. Also, I think it's only logical that he still uses the GNR name. Plus, I noticed one bill said: 'Bumblefoot, as seen with Guns N Roses'. It didn't even say BBF of GNR anymore, so I agree that the whole situation is very unfortunate, also because it takes so long. I can see TB or Axl saying: Okay, we accept your resignation, but could you please not comment on it before we have figured out what to do/have found another guitarist. The problem is this whole situation has been going on for almost a year now, I believe.But at this point I don't really care about an official statement saying he is out. I want an official statement regarding plans, a new guitarist or, even better, a new album. (One can dream.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padme Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 It's simple. TB must make an official statement about bumble leaving. They can handle some new guitar player/band status rumors? Common..TB won´t say a word until Axl allow them. Or until Axl himself feels like addressing the issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixAreForKids Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I actually like how GnR' have made Bumble's departure a non-issue. Bumble was a big part of the band and I'm sure he has good relations with them still. I think it's pretty safe to say if the band or Bumble were to release an official statement it will just get real dirty real fast. Don't need that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 TB won´t say a word until Axl allow them. Or until Axl himself feels like addressing the issueIt wouldn't surprise me if Axl is not aware of Bumblefoot's departure. That's how TB operates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlslash Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Still not able to say whether he's in the band or not. I think he said that quite clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK SUBS Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Nice work RUSS This is why I'm no longer admin Although I'm less bloated, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlslash Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Nice work RUSS This is why I'm no longer admin Although I'm less bloated, so...It's not like this forum's membership is fickle, demanding, and unreasonable. But glad you've got the bloating under control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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