The Third Guitarist Question (should Buckethead rejoin or maybe even Slash?)

[GunnerRose]

My guess its SLASH.....
What did Axl say...I wanted to show the world how great ......I spoke with Izzy the other day...
Then all the interest Slash is showing......
The next VR is going to be Dancing...
Slash loves to tour and hates downtime....
Slash could use the money.....thats why he started VR
Everyone loves Slash....the media...the fans....the other bands....
Plus, nobody will talk about how Axl stole the name.....the non-core fans think GnR is Axl/Slash
When its AXL and his gang they sell 8000 a night
When its AXL and Slash they sell 14k-18K a night
Could be wrong...however I would love to see it.

LJ

[Thorazine Shuffle]

I'd rather be Buckethead, or keep it with Fortus and Finck. ?Michael Angelo is a great player, but his tone sucks. ?I think most of the guitar players on the boards will agree.

[Butch Français]

I'd rather be Buckethead, or keep it with Fortus and Finck.  Michael Angelo is a great player, but his tone sucks.  I think most of the guitar players on the boards will agree.

yeah, he's great and all. but not something that will suit GNR, not any incarnation of GNR.
he's just an insanely fast shredder still playing 80's soft metal...that's my impression at least.
really don't want him on stage with Axl and the boys!
I hope if there is gonna be a third guitarist, Axl will find a more up and coming guy with a cool vibe and good musical instinkts.
but I still have a shred of hope that Bucket will be back, lol.

[-Jack-]

Slash is not coming back. SERIOUSLY! I swear it gets old every damn day.

and Michael Angelo!? thats not even a rumor. its just some idiot who thought "hey buckethead was fast! so is this guy!"

=/

Who knows who the 3rd guitarist is. Soon is the word though. Either way.. this would have been way easier for Axl if no one had heard the demos Buckethead was on. If CD comes and the solos arent as good as the demos.. we'll all know why

[erose]

this might be the last piece of the puzzle, but i doubht axl would book the gigs if it wasn't solved already...

[alexh0618]

I'm sure Axl has done something about this situation, whether it be a new guitarist or just removing BHs parts completely. I bet so much stuff has/is going on behind the scenes that we have no clue about. Axl might have picked a new guitarist over a year and a half ago for all we know. This question, IMO, is just about as important as the release date. I'm sure we will find out soon what is going on. I hope that there is just a huge ass press conference where the plans for the year are layed out (touring, release date, guitar situation, ect...).

BTW, I hope Buckethead is back, that would be great!

[misterID]

I seriously wouldn't be surprised if Bucket came back. They may not get along together, but they really wouldn't have to be around each other except for a gig. This isn't a typical band to begin with. Like I said last night, even when Axl dogged Bucket in his statement, he left the door open, in that they were still negotiating...

If there is a new third guitar player it should be Vernon Reid...

[killingvector]

I am seeing Bucket in March. I will do my best to ask the man if leaves the venue and greets fans again.

It would be nice to have a reconciliation.

[Genesis]

I am seeing Bucket in March. I will do my best to ask the man if leaves the venue and greets fans again.

I thought he doesn't answer any questions abt GN'R?
Make sure he doesn't club you to death with a drumstick... 

[misterID]

I am seeing Bucket in March. I will do my best to ask the man if leaves the venue and greets fans again.

It would be nice to have a reconciliation.

Your best bet is to ask the people around Bucket. That's how fans found out he left the group.

edit: Yeah.. There is a good chance!

[Shoeboy]

Does there need to be three guitarists?
 

[Throatrake]

I'm seeing him in Boston this March (5th time, fuck yeah). I was thinking about holding up a "TWAT SOLO, PLEASE!" sign.
Then again that might be a stupid idea.

I honestly think he will end up with GN'R, it's a smart move for everyone involved.

[misterID]

I am seeing Bucket in March. I will do my best to ask the man if leaves the venue and greets fans again.

It would be nice to have a reconciliation.

Your best bet is to ask the people around Bucket. That's how fans found out he left the group.

But seeing that GNR is booked for some festivals in March, I'd say the answer is no 

I meant May... Never mind me

So it is still possible

[killingvector]

I am seeing Bucket in March. I will do my best to ask the man if leaves the venue and greets fans again.

I thought he doesn't answer any questions abt GN'R?
Make sure he doesn't club you to death with a drumstick... 

He hasn't as far as I know, but it's worth a stab especially if this question is not resolved by then.  If Pinchface comes out, I can approach the issue with him.

[killingvector]

I'm seeing him in Boston this March (5th time, fuck yeah). I was thinking about holding up a "TWAT SOLO, PLEASE!" sign.
Then again that might be a stupid idea.

I honestly think he will end up with GN'R, it's a smart move for everyone involved.

I'll see you at the show Throatrake.

That sign might not be a good idea; bucket fans weren't overly enthusiastic about his work with Axl Rose. But their opinion may change when they hear what he did.

[Axl8302]

i think they'l just have the ones they've already got, bucket was good but do they really NEED three???

[Buddha_Master]

Bucket is the fucking best choice period. Axl better not have redone B's part. I will be so fucking pissed.

Buckethead rules...accept no substitues for a gnR lead guitarist. B's the only one who can fill Slash's shoes and even piss on them if he wanted to.

[Buddha_Master]

Bucketheads parts on these new tracks we are hearing are right there with Axl lifting this shit above what the fuck else is out there.

Buckethead was chosen for a reason. 

[RichardNixon]

Bucketheads parts on these new tracks we are hearing are right there with Axl lifting this shit above what the fuck else is out there.

Buckethead was chosen for a reason.?

So are his parts on CD?

This shit is keeping me up...

[Axl4Prez2004]

Listen, even if it's not Buckethead...the 3rd guitarist should come dressed as Buckethead just to fuck with folks. ?

One show he could be Buckethead, the next, come out with a Slash top-hat, just to fuck around...

I just want to see the show...several times. ?

Oh, and seriously, do you think Axl's gonna release something worse than what's on the demos? ?Trust me, even if we don't have Bucket or Slash, we'll have some awesome shit. ?Axl didn't take all this time to shit the bed. ?

Nixon, we don't know what's on CD.  Don't let it keep you up.  We'll find out soon...we're closer than ever!

Also, hold up that TWAT sign at the Bucket show! ?Seriously, I'd love to hear a response. ?Hell, just a shout-out or a chant would be cool too.