Emails from Richard Fortus

[jameslofton29]

I have preverbal blue balls that are aching soon bad to hear this album. I would gladly sell my left nad to the black market to be able to get hold of "Chinese Democracy."

oh yes......

I would sell my mother just to see the official tracklist.

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

I'd give up girls for a week just to see the album cover!

[ppbebe]

I wouldn't.  and yet I'll get hold of cd. .

Basically, i believe Robin is one of
my favorite guitarists there is.  In my opinion, I think he is going to
emerge as THE guitar hero of this generation. .

 

I believe the 2 of you are. Guns n' Brothers! 

[LaTeRaLuS]

This email is mad cool!

Hi,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write to me.  I appologize for the
lengthy delay in replying to your email.  I've been trying to catch up
on my website email while I'm on tour with Gn'R.  I'm just at February!
Robin... hmmm.  where to begin.  Basically, i believe Robin is one of
my favorite guitarists there is.  In my opinion, I think he is going to
emerge as THE guitar hero of this generation.  It's an honor to play
with him.  I think we compliment each other very well.  There is no
other guitarist in the world that I'd rather play with.  As a person,
he's like a brother to me.  One of my best friends ever. 
richard

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Hey there Richard
> From: ReznorRulesAll@aol.com
> Date: Tue, February 28, 2006 12:56 pm
> To: 4tus@richardfortusonline.com
>
>     
> Hey man. How do you like playing with Robin Finck? What's he like as a foil?

That's awesome that they are getting along that good!!!!!!

"I think he is going to emerge as THE guitar hero of this generation" - very interesting!!! Lets wait and see!

[jaeger]

I have a respond from bbf, hope it's ok, just regular stuff. Nothing in particular..


 << Hello Ron, just wanted to tell you that I support you ALL the way, I listened to ur stuff before gn'r and when I heard that u had joined them i got very glad, cause I know ur a damn good guitar player and think you deserve to be in GN'R .

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that

<< Just one thing though, I have noticed that you refer to GN'R as in you and them, like when you talk about GN'R , for example "I don't know when GN'R is releasing Chinese Democracy". Why is that?

I'm just playing live with them, I haven't recorded with them or written music or anything. I'm still the new guy and feel like I'm overstepping by saying *we*

<< And another thing, is the cover of the album done?

Haven't seen it - don't know...

<< Who is your favorite band/artist?

Probably the Beatles...

<< many greetings from ur swedish fan who rocked the hell out in the Globe the 26th of june (the best day of my life)

Thanks so much! You guys were such a great crowd and cool people, I'll never forget ya's

bbf

[LaTeRaLuS]

BBFs such a kool guy

[sic.]

Richard answered my mail as well. Nothing major, but it's nice to hear they had a good time and hope to come back soon.

Nice guy, he is.


Hi Lauri,
Thanks for taking the time to write to me.  I appologize for the lengthy
delay in responding to your email.  I've been trying desperately to
catch up on my website emails while on the road here in Europe.
Regrettably, at this point I am still only up to March.  I hope that
you enjoyed the show a few days ago in Helsinki.  We had a really great
time there and really enjoyed the shows.  What a beautiful city!  We
hope to be back very soon.  THanks for your support!

richard

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: GNR in Finland
> From: x
> Date: Tue, March 14, 2006 12:20 pm
> To: 4tus@richardfortusonline.com
>
>
>
> Hi Richard,
>
> Yesterday, I narrowly got my ticket for GNR's gig at the Hartwall Areena
> in Helsinki in July. You may not realize how highly regarded the band is
> in the Fennoscandian region, as the gig sold out in eight (8!) minutes. I
> hear the Stockholm gig is sold out too, so you should expect to see a lot
> of enthusiastic concert-goers in these parts next summer.
>
> I'm personally very excited in seeing GNR in my home country. It's been a
> while since the last time, as Axl opened the "Get in the Ring" leg of the
> UYI tour back in '91 with two sold-out shows in Finland. Guess being a
> fan of Hanoi Rocks had something to do with it.
>
> Anyway, enjoy the summer touring with your amazing band. I'm sure you
> guys will deliver a show that will live on in our memories and re-assure
> us that some things are definetly worth the wait.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> - lauri
>
>

[RichardNixon]

Hi Dan,
Thanks for taking the time to write to me.  I appologize for the lengthy
delay in responding to your email.  I've been trying to catch up on my
website emails while I'm on this tour.  Not that easy though, i'm still
only at April and I've only got 2 more weeks left on the tour!  Yes,
Catcher will be on the record.  I love that song too.
hope to see you very soon,
richard

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: question
> From: ReznorRulesAll@aol.com
> Date: Wed, April 26, 2006 6:28 pm
> To: 4tus@richardfortusonline.com
>
>     
> Hi there,
>   
> I am the biggest GN'R fan on the planet and think that "Catcher in the Rye" is one of the band's greatest songs. Do you know if CITR will be on "Chinese Democracy"? It would be a crime if it were left off.
>   
> Dan

[RichardNixon]

So I guess that takes care of that, CITR will be the the album.

FUCK YA!   

[jameslofton29]

So I guess that takes care of that, CITR will be the the album.

FUCK YA!   

I usually take these Fortus emails with a grain of salt, but if true, this is phenomenal news. I figured it had to be on the record. Considering its one of Axl's finest moments.

[Origen]

So I guess that takes care of that, CITR will be the the album.

FUCK YA!? ?

I usually take these Fortus emails with a grain of salt, but if true, this is phenomenal news.

I'll believe that CITR is on the album when I'm listening to it from the album in my CD player.

[sic.]

I usually take these Fortus emails with a grain of salt, but if true, this is phenomenal news. I figured it had to be on the record. Considering its one of Axl's finest moments.

Granted. Fortus has also promised Rhiad to be on the album, yet that song's been AWOL since Detroit '02.

Seeing is believing, though I personally wouldn't blame Richard for their absence.

[Neemo]

So I guess that takes care of that, CITR will be the the album.

FUCK YA!? ?

I usually take these Fortus emails with a grain of salt, but if true, this is phenomenal news. I figured it had to be on the record. Considering its one of Axl's finest moments.

Hmmm dizzy also said that it would be on the record a while ago (a year or more ) i can't wuite remember...maybe the true reason for the absence of this track in the setlist is because it will be the 1st single...or is a candidate for the 1st single...maybe they play the blues and better to see what is more liked then from there they determine if a ballad (CITR) or a rocker (possible Prostitute or something else we haven't heard of) is gonna be the first single.

Just a thought

[jameslofton29]

I usually take these Fortus emails with a grain of salt, but if true, this is phenomenal news. I figured it had to be on the record. Considering its one of Axl's finest moments.

Granted. Fortus has also promised Rhiad to be on the album, yet that song's been AWOL since Detroit '02.

Seeing is believing, though I personally wouldn't blame Richard for their absence.

It wouldn't shock me if Riyadh is on the album. Its on the band's list of songs to play, so why bother considering playing a new song that has no chance? Silkworms isn't on the list. Neither is Oh My God. If Madagascar has earned a spot on the record, then Riyadh will probably make it as well.

maybe the true reason for the absence of this track in the setlist is because it will be the 1st single...or is a candidate for the 1st single...maybe they play the blues and better to see what is more liked then from there they determine if a ballad (CITR) or a rocker (possible Prostitute or something else we haven't heard of) is gonna be the first single.
Just a thought

Yeah, I remember your theory about CITR possibly being the first single, which is why its ignored. A very strong possibility. They wouldn't play the first single and get people burnt out on it before it has been promoted.

[younggunner]

I really hope CITR isnt the 1st single. It would be a great 2nd or 3rd single but not 1st. An all out rocker like a Better type song must be the 1st single. Merck if you dont get that done you should be fired.

If Prostitute is an all out rocker, it should be the 1st single.

[codenameninja]

I recieved an email from Richard today. I must have posted him an email months ago now asking afew questions, and not asking when CD is coming out 

I won't post my whole email here, just a little section and won't post the whole of Richard's email, just a small section 

Codenameninja wrote:
What was it like working with Buckethead, as I am sure that behind
the mask he is an ok type of guy. Looking on the positive side of
things, if it were not for Gn?R I would never have heard of Bucket

Richard wrote:
Buckethead is a great musician.  I really miss playing with
him.  I thought he added something very unique and cool to the band.
He's a bit strange, but a great guy.  I hope to work with him again at
some point.

[RichardNixon]

I hate to use Limp Bizkit as an example, but...

When LB was promoting "Choclate Starfish" they released two singles--I think "Rollin'" and "My Generation," to two different stations. One was more of a rap song, the other more of a rocker.

What if GN'R released "Better" and CITR at the same time?

Although I think the band would be better off releasing "The Blues" and "IRS."

[Neemo]

I really hope CITR isnt the 1st single. It would be a great 2nd or 3rd single but not 1st. An all out rocker like a Better type song must be the 1st single. Merck if you dont get that done you should be fired.

If Prostitute is an all out rocker, it should be the 1st single.

I agree with that statement

Richard wrote:[/color]
Buckethead is a great musician. I really miss playing with
him. I thought he added something very unique and cool to the band.
He's a bit strange, but a great guy. I hope to work with him again at
some point.

hmmm...interesting indeed...i wonder if buckethead said...."call me when the album is out and we'll talk"

[Neemo]

I hate to use Limp Bizkit as an example, but...

When LB was promoting "Choclate Starfish" they released two singles--I think "Rollin'" and "My Generation," to two different stations. One was more of a rap song, the other more of a rocker.

What if GN'R released "Better" and CITR at the same time?

Although I think the band would be better off releasing "The Blues" and "IRS."

IMO the record company will milk this for all it's worth...let a single drag on then then drop another...instead of hitting us with 2 at once

[codenameninja]

Some more:

Codenameninja wrote:
I won?t ask if and when CD is coming out, as I know it is soon,
although it will be interesting to see who plays on the album what with so
many coming and going over the years. While you have played with Gn?R
from a live perspective are you playing on the album?

Richard wrote:
Yes, I did play on the record. 
thanks,
richard



Well he did play on the record, that could also be seen as isn't on the record  a lot of people did play on the record, weather or not they remain on the finished record is another matter.  I guess me means he played on CD and is on CD the finished product