OmarBradley 1,243 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Dear Fermanager,This current lineup and the lineups post 2002 are/were the best lineups of Guns n Roses.They ARE the real GNR. I am proud to be a fan of the nu-GNR. You are doing a great job.Fans/others who blame GNR management and Axl are scumbags. You and Axl have always kept us posted with updates. Axl came out with Chinese Democracy and a bunch of music that I listen to almost everyday, and the catalogue hasnt exhausted yet.The band members are very loyal and nothing is discreet.So much music, so many updates, such respect for fans and responding to their wishes and interacting with them.... I love this management. The 3 hour meetings etc. are all worth soooo much love from the fans.Thanks for making us happy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
WAR41 414 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hey Fernando,I actually have a question about your position as manager of a major 'legacy' music act. How often do you get offers to play private events such as the wedding in France? Do you decide which events are the right fit for GNR or is the money the only thing that matters? Does the entire crew make the trip for a private event?To be clear I am not asking these questions to call anyone a sellout, I could care less. You are in a very unique position and you are the only manager I could potentially get an answer from haha. I have so many questions your actual 'management' of the band than the band itself. Link to post Share on other sites
downzy 8,969 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Added this to OP:This thread is meant to be viewed as a casual conversation between fans and a member of GNR management. We'd ask that you do your best to peruse the thread before asking your question(s) as we would like to cut down on repetitive questions and statements. Also, Fernando has acknowledged here and at HTGTH that news is coming but there's not much to reveal at the present time. Here is a direct quote from his conversation at HTGHT:"I know all too much about information going a long way. Especially when nothing has been given, apologies. Do expect some news from GNR and what we are working on in a few months. All I can really say. Though, it says nothing, but hopefully it's something." Link to post Share on other sites
gunsfanoldie 1,139 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Its been 12 hours. Link to post Share on other sites
trev 96 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) So how are you doing Fernando? Having a nice day? It's pretty nice here. About 80 degrees, sunny, not too humid. My parents bout a new house so that's nice. More of the same old same old with work for me. I have to get back to work but I'll talk to you later. Peace. Edited August 5, 2015 by trev Link to post Share on other sites
Towelie 3,577 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 It's nice to have some direct contact with management but have we really gotten any new info?No, only the constant "hopefully some news not so long in the future". It could be news about Axl retiring, a statement where the band acknowledges they have lost a few members, or even a statement on their plans with tentative release dates/tour dates. Who knows? But don't get your hopes up too much, I wouldn't be surprised if 4 months went without any news.I doubt it's retirement because he said "of course" to the idea of GNR playing live again. However, his "maybe" in regard to new music pretty much says it all.Where/when did he say "maybe" about new music? I don't recall that. Link to post Share on other sites
Fernando 476 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hey Fernando,I actually have a question about your position as manager of a major 'legacy' music act. How often do you get offers to play private events such as the wedding in France? Do you decide which events are the right fit for GNR or is the money the only thing that matters? Does the entire crew make the trip for a private event?To be clear I am not asking these questions to call anyone a sellout, I could care less. You are in a very unique position and you are the only manager I could potentially get an answer from haha. I have so many questions your actual 'management' of the band than the band itself. We get offers to play private events, such as Compaq, HP, Google, etc.. However, it all really depends on the look. How many people, where it is, and what it is for. We rarely entertain such offers, as they are usually not good timing. Essential crew only. If it's the entire band, usually 2 techs for the band members, a few sound guys. The wedding we played in France was for a friend and all lined up nicely, however I felt bad for the crew that day, as we had just finished a show in spain and we were on our way to Mallorca when we had to make a last minute decision to play the wedding. So how are you doing Fernando? Having a nice day? It's pretty nice here. About 80 degrees, sunny, not too humid. My parents bout a new house so that's nice. More of the same old same old with work for me. I have to get back to work but I'll talk to you later. Peace. Been good man, trying to check in this and htgth before my schedule gets too kray. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Black Sabbath 4,274 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Interesting. I've always wondered about the private events. I'll be in contact when my wedding comes along; all inclusive, paid by me Link to post Share on other sites
Apollo 3,640 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hey Fernando,I actually have a question about your position as manager of a major 'legacy' music act. How often do you get offers to play private events such as the wedding in France? Do you decide which events are the right fit for GNR or is the money the only thing that matters? Does the entire crew make the trip for a private event?To be clear I am not asking these questions to call anyone a sellout, I could care less. You are in a very unique position and you are the only manager I could potentially get an answer from haha. I have so many questions your actual 'management' of the band than the band itself. We get offers to play private events, such as Compaq, HP, Google, etc.. However, it all really depends on the look. How many people, where it is, and what it is for. We rarely entertain such offers, as they are usually not good timing. Essential crew only. If it's the entire band, usually 2 techs for the band members, a few sound guys. The wedding we played in France was for a friend and all lined up nicely, however I felt bad for the crew that day, as we had just finished a show in spain and we were on our way to Mallorca when we had to make a last minute decision to play the wedding. So how are you doing Fernando? Having a nice day? It's pretty nice here. About 80 degrees, sunny, not too humid. My parents bout a new house so that's nice. More of the same old same old with work for me. I have to get back to work but I'll talk to you later. Peace. Been good man, trying to check in this and htgth before my schedule gets too kray.Why do you refuse my question about what Axl's favorite food to cook is!!!!!Fans are desperate to know this.It was reported that the band got paid a million dollars to play the wedding. Was that true or just a rumor? (Since you said it was for a friend).What do you do besides manage GnR? Is that your only job or do you do something else for work? Link to post Share on other sites
MrSoftie 1,713 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Sausages obviously, Apollo. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowOfTheWave 816 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 What happened to the 2010 South American tour documentary? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Apollo 3,640 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I don't think this is too specific of "secret" info..........are old songs like OMG and Silkworms being considered for the follow-up to CD or will it be all new songs we haven't heard before? Link to post Share on other sites
trev 96 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Was just cranking some You're Crazy on the juke box last night. Naughty bartender... Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldog 124 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Anyone can answer my questions (not just Fernando)What exactly is Fernando's relation to Axl/GNR? I don't keep up with all the family ties of TB. As far as a I know Fernando is Beta's son and he became manager after the last one was outed? I'm not asking to make any jokes or anything like that, I just genuinely don't know.Now a Fernando question, Do you regret taking the position of manager at all? Link to post Share on other sites
OmarBradley 1,243 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Anyone can answer my questions (not just Fernando)What exactly is Fernando's relation to Axl/GNR? I don't keep up with all the family ties of TB. As far as a I know Fernando is Beta's son and he became manager after the last one was outed? I'm not asking to make any jokes or anything like that, I just genuinely don't know.Now a Fernando question, Do you regret taking the position of manager at all?Yeah I'm not sure of this either. TB is the manager, or Fernando is? Or they both are? Or.....? Link to post Share on other sites
ChineseIRS 450 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) Fernando, Something ive wondered about for a while, and if its too personal just say so. But back in 2011 on the North American tour Axl did an interview with the LA Times, i believe it was...and in it there was also a few quotes from Beta. Now im paraphrasing, but she pretty much said she told Axl no managers anymore. And the way I understand it, it was either he chose you guys or you wouldnt stick around. Am i understanding that right? And if so, if Axl chose not to make you guys the managers would you guys have really considered not being a part of his life anymore? Like i said if its too personal, thats okay. Just curious is all. Edited August 5, 2015 by ChineseIRS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Padme 3,155 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 What were the issues behind the Vegas DVD delay? Link to post Share on other sites
hbkhbk 4 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Good thread... 2 to 4 months post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real McCoy 1,355 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) As long as we're making requests from Fermanager, how about the pic of the fans out back of the Electric Factory in 2012? The full picture never came out, so I don't have evidence of my meeting Axl.Hierarchy of things to release:1) That picture2) More than 20 seconds of that pro-shot3) New music maybeI second this! If you could please post the pic, that would be awesome! Edited August 5, 2015 by The Real McCoy Link to post Share on other sites
CAFC Nick 373 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) Fernando, good to see you post here. I would consider myself generally part of the silent majority and don't tend to post here too much anymore but appreciate the gesture to try and build bridges.Coolest story from the Vegas residencies? Edited August 5, 2015 by CAFC Nick Link to post Share on other sites
hbkhbk 4 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I Believe Comming:- Excelent Disc- Excelent World Tour- Material From Buck/Robin/Brain- All Remasterized Whit Colaborations Richard/Frak/Bbft Link to post Share on other sites
Gackt 1,938 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Dear Fernando,In hindsight, was hiring Ashba a mistake? Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbo 429 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 What exactly did you guys see in Ashba anyways? Link to post Share on other sites
magisme 5,746 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Anyone can answer my questions (not just Fernando)What exactly is Fernando's relation to AxlHe's Axl's brother last I heard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Strange Broue 885 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) I like the fact that he will not answer any of the questions in the last few pages and you're all wasting your time, lol (like me reading this thread) Edited August 5, 2015 by Strange Broue Link to post Share on other sites
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