Importance of Buckethead in GN'R

[Saul]

I don't think a mute with a bucket on his head  is rock n roll, not does he fit in with the GnR image or style.
He has a playing style that's innovative and unique, and he's talented. I'm even looking forward to hearing his guitar on Chinese Democracy (if it's included). But if you look back on the history of this band, where it came from, etc...BH sticks out like a sore thumb and I think it's better for all parties that he left.

So what new band member is "rock n roll" ? Enlighten me. Maybe it's Finck sitting behind his desk making lil collages.? Or the red headed mute with a wig on his head.  Maybe thats why Axl liked Buckethead so much in the begining. Neither talk much and they both wear strange things on their head. 

[Mikkamakka]

I don't think that the new band would identify itself as 'rock and roll'. Except Axl, Fortus and Dizzy they don't even have r'n'r roots.

[grog mug]

Just like the thread is titled, Buckethead is VERY important to this band.  Just wait until CD comes out and people hear Bucket's parts.  They will be blown away.  After I saw him perform and listened to his solo stuff during his GN'R days I became a huge fan.  Just like anyone else that picks up a copy of CD (if that day ever exists).