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A guy related to aiken promotions owner here ireland says thats details have been received as regards stage set-up, stage hands, gear, times of arrival etc

Strange as it may seem he say its appears that "Dizzy's guitar tech" is listed as a member of the group working the stage.

So has Dizzy have replaced buckethead...not playing his parts but by taking on the rhythem guitar in songs that require it live and then back to piano on others.  This frees up space for richard fortus to take on many of the buckethead parts (with his own slant live).

So when the band walk out on stage next Friday it will be same but no buckethead. 

I think Tracii Guns Is gonna be replacing buckethead ;D :hihi: :rofl:

Before someone beats me to it, let me just suggest that it actually lists "Izzy's guitar tech" rather than "Dizzy's guitar tech." ?Nothing like fanning the flames of rumor to get you going in the morning...

Wouldn't it be weird to see Dizzy playing the guitar in a Gn'R concert?  :hihi:

But he does play it quite well.

No definitely says Dizzy, like that idea though : ok:

Will try and get a copy of some of the stuff and scan onto pc


sorry that wont be happening I have been just told, nobody wants sued I hear! :rant:

And there's no reason to think he won't strap a guitar on for a song or two. ?Big difference between him playing a guitar and actually filling in a guitarist slot on a permanent basis...we'll see soon enough.

I know there's no reason to think so. I just said that it would be kinda odd. But still, if he does play the guitar, even if it's just on a song or two, I'm looking forward to seeing it.  :beer:

Dizzy has always played guitar, he plays it in his side band right now while swopping between guitar and keyboards.

Dizzy mgith play guitar on one song live, or it might just be to jam on backstage, but please don't say some of you here actually think Dizzy will be the new 3rd guitarist ?::) : ok:

And I also realize you weren't implying that. ?Just pointing out that - even if the guitar tech thing is legit, it's not really enough reason for others to start assuming/jumping to conclusions that that Dizzy's now one of the band's guitarists. ?At least then we could have a few new "Who's the new keyboardist?!?!?" threads popping up every hour or so... ? ;D

maybe they will just plug in pittman's keyboard.... or maybe elton john will replace dizzy...

well....  listen to dizzy`s new song "the air". the guitar solo is awesome : ok:

and it`s not that hard to play rythmn on some songs...

Yeah, I saw Weezer last fall and Rivers Cuomo hopped on drums for a song. Played the kit pretty well. Then Foo Fighters played and their drummer switched and played guitar and sang a song of his... While Dave Grohl went back and played drums!!  Who knew Dave Grohl could play the drums??!!! (Kidding of course)

Anyway, I think he'll just strap on for a few songs here & there. Stuff without piano & keyboards.

Makes sense. Do you really need Pittman and Dizzy on keyboards for every song?

Might just be one song Dizzy contributed guitar parts too which he will play.

Here some set-up stuff thats was emailed to me

Stage Left

2 x Fender Bassman heads
2 x Mesa Boogie 4x12 cabinets
Guitar Tech: SWinstead

2 x Diezel4 Heads
2 x Marshall 4x12 cabinets
Guitar Tech: JPhillips

Stage Right

2 x VH100R M Laney heads
2 x Mesa Boogie 4x12 cabinets
Guitar Tech: RLong

2 x Matchless Bass Heads
2 x Matchless 4x12 cabinets
Guitar Tech: JPhillips

Don't be rediculous he wouldn't have a guitar tech for one song! It's just a mistake. People read too much into everything. Mistakes do happen even in GnR world. It's probably just his keyboard tech. The guy making the list probably just made a mistake.

The first thing that hit me was that it could be Izzy, who knows?

By the way can you try to get details of the Metallica concert in the RDS coz I wanna know if Duff is playing with Alice In Chains for that gig.

Hmm according to

http://www.snakepit.org/guitar_mag.html
S winstead is Rick Richards guitar tech

estranged paul, will ask for you.  Wasnt mentioned but they may have the details of the sunday as well

Of course. I was just speculating. Nothing is impossible when you have a talented musician like Dizzy that can play keys, guitar and sing  :)

4 guitars? :o

BTW, Dizzy could play accoustic in some song, like the begining of IRS. ;)

Is'nt the last one a bass guitar as oppposed to a guitar, erm...guitar...? Either way if this is genuine does'nt it show that hey will have a third guitarist...? : ok:

You're right about the bass. My bad, I didn't read it properly, hehehe. :P
But this is not any proof to have a third guitarist. It could be an extra combo to either Robin or Richard or even some set to Axl to play in some songs (like he did in Madagascar @ RIR3). But my bet is that they'll have indeed a third guitarist...

john five uses laney heads... just throwin it out there :P
he's not the only one of course, but he does use them

The one with the Diezel and Marshall heads sounds like Richard Fortus. Interestingly, there is no other mention of mention of Marshall, which Robin Finck uses for both amps and cabinets.

Here is what intrigues me most. According to the HTGTH former members section Izzy Stradlin' uses both Fender Bassman amp and Mesa/Boogie cabinet. Steve Winstead was the guitar tech for Rick Richards and possibly Izzy in the Ju Ju Hounds. He also has backing vocals credits on some of their albums. Now look at the info for the first guitarist on stage left above.

Like I said I'm not totally sure Steve Winstead is Izzy's guitar tech but he's definately worked with the Ju Ju Hounds. That along with the fact Izzy's amp and cabinet match the details above and that the original poster said Dizzy's guitar tech [which sounds like it could mean Izzy's guitar tech, could be a mistake or a cover up so the secret doesn't get out] will be present, and he was always on the left side of the stage and then Izzy's recent party with Axl and this is definately getting interesting.

Oh and not only does John 5 use that specific laney amp but robert long is his guitar tech as well:

http://ca.geocities.com/seikokumano2000/gear/laney.htm

If all this is info is real we could be looking at Richard Fortus, Tommy Stinson, John 5 and Izzy Stradlin'.

there is no way in hell robin isn't doin this tour. sorry  : ok:

I know, to tell the truth I think the original poster is wrong or has been fooled. There is no mention of an all marshall setup which I'm fairly sure Finck would go for. Does anyone know the name of his guitar tech?

John 5 is commited to Rob Zombie.

I know I'm not saying this it true, just what it would suggest if it were. I personally find it unlikely John 5 and Izzy are in the band so I think someone made up this list of amp, cabinet and guitar tech details as a hoax.

sorry for taking so long to get back lads....some of the original assumptions could be right...it may well be Izzy playing in Ireland..."Jeffry Bell" is one of the band members booked into the four seasons hotel here in Dublin with band entourage consisting of roadies and band.

Was talking to Gilby Clarke about the whole thing surrounding GNR at his gig last friday, and he said all that he heard was that all the guys are on speaking terms again despite what may be reported from time to time.  He also said that some of the guys have had to phone each other to save embarrassment from replying to false statements issued by unknown representatives.
Unfortunately scott was sucked in on one such occasion.

Someone was asking was Duff playing Ireland (with AIC) and the confirmation i got was is that same band line-up as UK gig...so yes

Pittman will play Buckets solos as they are prerecorded into his Casio keyboard.

now that sound plausible, why didnt axl think of that....maybe he thought hiring a student from a garage band would be cheaper :hihi:

i really hope its John5, but its probably not.

GNR have gone to great lengths to gain the type of publicity theyre are getting all because of the "supposed"open guitar position. 

If the band walks out as with a new lead guitarist called Richard Fortus (which is what even gilby thinks is plausible, he isnt from the past), he is the present) Im gonna laugh my ass off and crack open a few beers.

Old dizzy do backing guitar, Izzy up for a few tunes....I for one would be happy enough

na na na lol Dizzy is the keybord man and so must be! lol

Well here are the getups from this site from 2002

Tommy Stinson
Matchless Thunderman
SWR Mo'bass with two SWR Megoliath 8x10 cabinets
Line 6 Bass Pod

Richard Fortus
Plexi Marshalls (modified)
Diezel

So thats take care of JPhillips and Tommy and Richard

So we now have the fender and the Laney equip

Steve Winstead has worked with Izzy, mike cambell, Weezer etc etc

but anyway 4 guitar setups equals 3 guitarists and a bass guitarist imo

This thread is the coolest!  Thanks for the info from Ireland!  Also thanks to the guy who recognized the guitar tech for (possibly) Izzy.  Damn, this is fun! 

But Axl did say there was only one new guitarist, so Robin's gotta be there...  I think.

this sounds interesting if it`s true.....

i like the part about the guys being on speaking terms again. i think it`ll be the shit seeing duff with alice in chains and axl with gnr in nijmegen this summer. and i suppose duff wouldn`t play there without being on speaking terms with alx again anyways....  maybe another guest appearance on it`s so easy or brownstone?? 

yeah he said same band from 2002 with a replacement for BH....so Robin must either use fender bassman or Laney

it is interesting to note what estrangedpaul pointed out....john5 uses VH100R Laney's, but BLS-Pride also pointed out that John5 is in rob zombie. both rob zombie's and john5's myspaces show the same tourdates too

I highly doubt Izzy is back in gnr.

Buckethead uses mesa boogie amps :nervous: :nervous:

According to that same interview Izzy uses Fender bassman heads and Mesa Boogie cabinets, just like the first listing under stage left.  Only 2 more days til we know for sure.

I dont think dizzy would be on playing guitar.. and i think if it was between fortus or finck to replace bucket it would be finck.. just my opinion.. so please dont attack me fortus lovers.

Anyone heard of a John Ashton within GNR band and crew, he is on the list as well...any ideas? ??? ???

jus had a look for him on google, check this out? http://guitargeek.com/rigview/544/

jeez this is some rig as well....http://guitargeek.com/rigview/543/

anyone heard this guy play?

who's John Ashton?

Apparently a guitarist from the Psychedelic Furs. Interesting. You have the Fortus connection there....hmmmmm....

But Dizzy may very well strap on a guitar for a song or two. Roddy Bottum did it in Faith No More during songs that had no keyboards.

just curious....why would Robin leave Stage Right?

I'm thinking Robin is playing through the Laney/MesaBoogie Rig :peace:

In case you didn't know stage right/left is defined from the performer's point of view not the audience, so Robin is on stage left and wouldn't be leaving there.

If so who'd replace Robin?  ???
I beg to differ.

ah right...sorry, thanks for the info : ok:

I don't think so. If that's the case, Tommy is not on right (audience view) anymore and Richard is not in left. I doubt both would change places without a reason.

yeah...wasn't richard on the left side when looking at the stage?

no he wont... hes not going to strap on any guitars.... and this is not Faith No More.

I've worked in theatre for 6 years, I definatly know my stage left from right! It's not impossible that they've changed places from 4 years ago, its also possible that some of them my have changed what equipment they use from '02.

In '01/'02 from stage right to left it went Buckethead, Fortus, Axl, Stinson, Finck with Dizzy and Pitman behind them. Fortus and Axl did move about a fair amount also.

Ah that's fantastic reasoning!  : ok:

Oh wait no it isn't. Idiot.