IRanOutOfIdeas Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 First off, let it be known that to this day I still have no idea why Chris Pitman is in GNR. I think he's just an absolute waste of space and aside from playing the Spanish guitar intro on ITW, I've never seen or heard anything discernable from him in a live setting aside from waving a fucking towel.That being said, with the mass exodus of guitar players that have occurred within the past week, I feel like that this may be an opportunity to prove himself by switching instruments. From what I've read, he is a multi-instrumentalist and I think he may have filled in bass for Tommy once. But, I don't know his technical prowess on the guitar at all and the cynic in me imagines it's probably a bland style that's on par with Paul Tobias.I'd actually rather see just a two-guitar, twin-lead lineup in GNR if they decide to push through all of this. I'm not one for excess, but if they're not going to get rid of him, I'd rather see something useful come out of his position. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Have you run out of ideas? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRanOutOfIdeas Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Have you run out of ideas?It's why I left the forum for a few months. This is the biggest news in a while and it's actually something to comment about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallex78 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I thought Bucket played the spanish guitar intro on If The World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Broue Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Seems reasonable in Axl's world.Make 4tus as the lead playerMake Pitman as the rhythm playerHire another super shredder for live touring onlyAxl still got Tommy, Dizzy, Frankaand baaam, cash grab!Have you run out of ideas?go for the 20K posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Seems reasonable in Axl's world.Make 4tus as the lead playerMake Pitman as the rhythm playerHire another super shredder for live touring onlyAxl still got Tommy, Dizzy, Frankaand baaam, cash grab!Have you run out of ideas?go for the 20K posts! How close am I? On mobile can't see it here. But for real I don't see him taking on any other roles in Guns going forward. I was making a play on the user name of the op . And for the record I have way more posts than that lol we lost some a few years back Edited August 1, 2015 by gunsguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Broue Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Seems reasonable in Axl's world.Make 4tus as the lead playerMake Pitman as the rhythm playerHire another super shredder for live touring onlyAxl still got Tommy, Dizzy, Frankaand baaam, cash grab!Have you run out of ideas?go for the 20K posts! How close am I? On mobile can't see it here. But for real I don't see him taking on any other roles in Guns going forward. I was making a play on the user name of the op . And for the record I have way more posts than that lol we lost some a few years backyour next post will be your 20K!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Seems reasonable in Axl's world.Make 4tus as the lead playerMake Pitman as the rhythm playerHire another super shredder for live touring onlyAxl still got Tommy, Dizzy, Frankaand baaam, cash grab!Have you run out of ideas?go for the 20K posts! How close am I? On mobile can't see it here. But for real I don't see him taking on any other roles in Guns going forward. I was making a play on the user name of the op . And for the record I have way more posts than that lol we lost some a few years back your next post will be your 20K!!!!!I bet 20,000 Chris is sticking to his Guns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Pitman should sample I Love LA for CD II and drink more liquor to fuck you up quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreakDown2014 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Is there any video of Chris playing bass on that gig? Would love to check that outYeah Pitman is great, and that's an interesting idea imo (having him on guitar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I think less of Chris Pitman than I do of Dizzy Reed.These guys fell on their asses in a tray of butter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warebel Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Yup he should switch to... another band! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana_1991 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) By the time the next album is out, Beta could easily learn to play guitar. Edited August 1, 2015 by Ana_1991 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 By the time the next album is out, Beta could easily learn to play guitar.Or learn how to be a manager even!*rim shot* 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I've never seen or heard anything discernable from him in a live setting aside from waving a fucking towel.LOLI guess he can play the guitar, but Axl won't make him the rhythm guitarist, I wish I had a job like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facekicker Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Someone has to make the tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bono Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Haha so basically imagine a scenario where Guns N Roses has sunk so low that they are relegated to a band that lets guys who kinda play some keyboards prove themselves on guitar. Yeah that's pretty cool. I'm thinking if Frank quits we should also let Dizzy prove himself on drums. He's earned a shot. PLus I've seen him hit some bongos. Edited August 1, 2015 by Bono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose22 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Pittmans role was a lot bigger and a lot more noticeable in 2001-2002. Once the real nu gnr was done, the sound of the band changed quite a bit imo. By the time 2006 rolled around and since his role in the band is a head scratcher to me. That said I liked what he added to some of the old songs and especially liked what he added to the blues in 2002. Whatever. Who cares. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRanOutOfIdeas Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Haha so basically imagine a scenario where Guns N Roses has sunk so low that they are relegated to a band that lets guys who kinda play some keyboards prove themselves on guitar. Yeah that's pretty cool. I'm thinking if Frank quits we should also let Dizzy prove himself on drums. He's earned a shot. PLus I've seen him hit some bongos.Maybe the better term is "Actually letting him do something that provides an integral element to the band's sound".GNR (And quite a few bands for that matter) never needed a second keyboardist in a live setting. They're not like, say, mid-70's Allman Brothers Band where Gregg had a rhythmic organ that provided counterpoint for Chuck Leavell's keyboard work (Which in turn was a twin element to Dickey Bett's guitar). Hell, Teddy Zig-Zag added more of a role than he has ever have. Chris Pitman is the biggest waste of space I've ever seen in a band lineup and if you actually have an argument that's worth defending him, please, go right ahead.And for the record, I'd give Dizzy a chance on drums since Frank is the worst drummer in the band's history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChineseIRS Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) I wont deny, Pitman probably played an integral part of the recording sessions, he has some writing credits and did quite a bit of engineering if i remember correctly, but live he is pretty useless. Id bet his synths are all programed so all he needs to do is press a button here and there. Nothing that Dizzy couldnt add to his repetoire in a live setting. Edited August 1, 2015 by ChineseIRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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