should Axl try and get John 5 for lead?

[Fuckin' Gunner]

As far as I know, he's a great guitar player that could'nt show all his potential with Manson (that's what I've been told, so I'm not sure).

Edit: to clarify... what I meant is that I know a guy who know more about him then me... his colo CDs or something (I don't even know if he has released semothing).

But with Marilyn Manson he has never made something really interesting, in my opinion.

[Skeletor]

I think it says something when nobodys like billy morrison and bumblebee turn down a chance to play with GNR

Bumblefoot isn't a nobody just because mainstream people haven't heard of him, please refrain from talking out of your ass.

[MeanBone]

i havent heard his solo stuff, i didn't even knew he had solos stuff. i've seen him live and i was far from impressed, i even left on the middle of the set. and as for better guitar players. Doug Aldrich for one. i had a video of him playing here. check him out. he's amazing and a musician up for grabs. many others are at his level. if Axl was looking for a guitar player he could do a lot better than john 5 ( and by that i mean tcnically better).

[Slipdisc]

Bumblefoot isn't a nobody just because mainstream people haven't heard of him

Very true...

Shawn Lane the best player that ever lived was never known to a mainstream audience.

-PEACE-

[Falcon]

Besides J5 not being a shredder/virtuoso type, I also agree that he and Robin are too close stylistically to be a good match.

The shredder types aren't that tough to find, go to any Guitar Center around the US and you'll find one of that ilk behind the counter....

[dave-gnfnr2k]

i havent heard his solo stuff, i didn't even knew he had solos stuff. i've seen him live and i was far from impressed, i even left on the middle of the set. and as for better guitar players. Doug Aldrich for one. i had a video of him playing here. check him out. he's amazing and a musician up for grabs. many others are at his level. if Axl was looking for a guitar player he could do a lot better than john 5 ( and by that i mean tcnically better).

That guy from whitesnake right? I dont see him joining gnr because i dont think they want a guy from white snake in the band, he was pretty good but I think John 5 is better. But everyone thinks they should get BH back, too bad axl cant.

[ppbebe]

Ya, BH was too huge to be replaced.

And no conservative sounds are required.

IMO GNR wants someone fresh n challenging.
New wine in new GNR.?

[darkmonth]

Johnny 5 is great, but I don't see Axl hiring him. Manson got rid of him because he was so messed upon drugs. Thats what I heard anyway.

That's bullshit actually.  John5 and Manson both mutually agreed to part ways and there is no animosity from either side.  And have a listen to the John5 solo album to hear how 'drugged up' he is... his playing is amazing.  I don't believe these kind of stories.  Personally, while I think John5 is a dick, looks wise, his playing is simply outstanding, when he is doing what he loves best... shredding the shit outta rock music, 80's styleee!!!

hehe

He's a great player is all I mean.

[Saul]

I think it says something when nobodys like billy morrison and bumblebee turn down a chance to play with GNR

Bumblefoot isn't a nobody just because mainstream people haven't heard of him, please refrain from talking out of your ass.

I stand by my opinion that bumble is a nobody and will never rise above whatever he is now. The shawn lane reference? Shawn lane was REVERED in the guitar playing community!!! Alot of difference between bumbumble and lane! This has nothing to do with "mainstream" , hell , buckethead isnt mainstream by he is light years ahead of a nobody like bumbleboot.

Players like satch and vai and petrucci and so many others arent "mainstream" and they are worlds ahead of a nobody like bumbleboot.

Bum aint joining GNR , great! John 5 aint joining GNR either and thats great! Forget about Zakk joining , heh. Maybe Bucket will return but I think it's VERY unlikely. I'm thinking they will attempt with either 2 guitar players , fortus and finck , or try and find the "super unknown" to fill big b's parts or get Tobias back on chords and leave the soloing to finck and fortus.

Whatever way they go and whoever they bring in to replace big B doesnt matter , I already chalk it up as a bis loss in the win/loss bracket. Think just for a second how HUGE the combo of bucket and axl woulda been once they started releasing videos and fans saw these two interacting in videos. Magic.

But along the line someone blew it .. big time.

[Saul]

btw .. to all those saying axl should hire an "unknown" who has great ability and can shred .. I think I found the guy!!!

http://www.metalagesmedia.com/marcel/video/newrace.wmv

this guy can shred his fucking ass off and he's about the same size as axl and has the same hairline! 

[Skeletor]

Players like satch and vai and petrucci and so many others arent "mainstream" and they are worlds ahead of a nobody like bumbleboot.

Funny you should mention Satch, he was just recently jamming with Bumblefoot live. Satch also mentioned that G3 with "Bumblebee" is a future possibility.

[Saul]

Players like satch and vai and petrucci and so many others arent "mainstream" and they are worlds ahead of a nobody like bumbleboot.

Funny you should mention Satch, he was just recently jamming with Bumblefoot live. Satch also mentioned that G3 with "Bumblebee" is a future possibility.

Awesome. maybe in a couple years bumbleboot wont be a nobody anymore. Until then make sure to spread the bumbleword to everyone , skeltor , why not be the first kid on your block to organize and create the 1st ever bumblefoot street team!!! 

[dave-gnfnr2k]

Go get Steve Vai then

[Mikkamakka]

Go get Steve Vai then

He's be great, but he's not easy to work with. He has nearly as big ego as Axl.

[Izzy]

Bah, just get Axl as the third guitarist, u heard him on Dead Horse he can do it!

[darkdays_01]

I dont think they need another guitarist, i am not to big on Axl's new band but i do like Richard Fortus, let him play lead and Finck on rhythm, and if a song calls for another player then Axl should play. At this point i think they should just worry about getting a record out in the stores.

[Voodoochild]

I dont think they need another guitarist, i am not to big on Axl's new band but i do like Richard Fortus, let him play lead and Finck on rhythm, and if a song calls for another player then Axl should play. At this point i think they should just worry about getting a record out in the stores.

Great idea! I guess Axl never thought about this possibility and you blessed him with your way of think!?
Uh, I dunno if you saw any newGNR videos, but Finck played a lot more leads than Fortus...?
Anyways, I'm sure Axl wants an avant-gard guitarist. Not just some shredder. And, if some here didn't realize, not just a rocker with great look but no new sounds.
Like ppbebe said:

And no conservative sounds are required

 

[jabba2]

Axl should get Dean and Rob Deleo, fire Stinson, then change their name to stone temple pirates.

[iMac]

Axl should just ask Michael Angelo if he wants a shredder. I'm sure if the pay was right he'd join.

[axlschild]

Is Vai still busy these days??