Emails from Richard Fortus

[RichardNixon]

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?

Why don't you just post the whole email?

Did he reveal to you who leaked Valerie Plame's name or something?

[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."

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

They can still milk the album for all it's worth. But they might want to consider two singles at first:

A rocker- Maybe IRS for the frat boys and metal heads.
A balled- For the chicks.

This way, everyone, soccor moms, metal-dudes, frat boys...teenage girls...everyone will get something and go buy the album.

[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 

Why don't you just post the whole email?

Did he reveal to you who leaked Valerie Plame's name or something?

Valerie Plame's name, i have no idea what you are on about 

[BaDoBsEsSiOn418]

Hey, fellas like the ballads too, ya know?   

[Neemo]

Hey, fellas like the ballads too, ya know?? ?

yeah but only the ones who are more like chicks j/k

personally i would think a middle-of-the-road tune like CW or DC would be an ideal choice...a bit of rocking out and a bit of the sensitive side

[AxlsMainMan]

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

Well that's hands down the best news Ive read on here this week..

I only wish you asked Richard if Brian May's parts will remain on the song, or if he or Robin will re-record it instead..

As I said in so many words in James' thread about CITR, I think a studio version of this song will definately be a must-hear masterpiece..

[DizzyReed63]

Another one. Damn it'd be awesome if Axl returned to STL.

Hi Eammon,
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!

Hope that you enjoyed the shows and your time in NYC.  I'm hoping that i can talk
Axl in to playing St.Louis again!  I'd love to play there again.
Thanks for your support and hope to see you again very soon,
richard

[highend88]

Fuck yeah!!! Catcher on the record!!!

Can someone ask him if This I Love be on the record?

[codenameninja]

Fuck yeah!!! Catcher on the record!!!

Can someone ask him if This I Love be on the record?

why don't you ask him 

[highend88]

Fuck yeah!!! Catcher on the record!!!

Can someone ask him if This I Love be on the record?

why don't you ask him?

What's his email?

[jarmo]

Fuck yeah!!! Catcher on the record!!!

Can someone ask him if This I Love be on the record?

why don't you ask him?

What's his email?

He's answering e-mails sent in April right now. Do you think it's a good idea to send yet another e-mail at this point?



/jarmo

[GnR-NOW]

For the past year Richard has been very open and honest with the fans.  Why, and Im not complaining, but why is he so open?  When Tommy was doing interviews in 03-04 time period, he would say things and they would be way off from anything that happened, but from day one Richard has been no bullshit with the fans.  Can that be because management allows it, or is that just the kind of guy he is?

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Catcher In The Rye on Chinese Democracy...   Richard kicks serious ass! 

[LaTeRaLuS]

For the past year Richard has been very open and honest with the fans.  Why, and Im not complaining, but why is he so open?  When Tommy was doing interviews in 03-04 time period, he would say things and they would be way off from anything that happened, but from day one Richard has been no bullshit with the fans.  Can that be because management allows it, or is that just the kind of guy he is?

richard just seems like a really honest and reliable guy, i think tommy is a bit cocky and arrogent if u ask me

[GypsySoul]

Another one. Damn it'd be awesome if Axl returned to STL.

Hi Eammon,
Hope that you enjoyed the shows and your time in NYC.? I'm hoping that i can talk
Axl in to playing St.Louis again!? I'd love to play there again.
Thanks for your support and hope to see you again very soon,
richard

According to this site, Richard is originally from St. Louis so I guess it holds special memories for him. ?Unfortunately for Richard, it also holds special memories for Axl too.?
http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/bios/richard.html

[codenameninja]

Fuck yeah!!! Catcher on the record!!!

Can someone ask him if This I Love be on the record?

why don't you ask him 

What's his email?

it's on his web page (see: Links on HTDGTH)

[codenameninja]

Another one. Damn it'd be awesome if Axl returned to STL.

Hi Eammon,
Hope that you enjoyed the shows and your time in NYC.  I'm hoping that i can talk
Axl in to playing St.Louis again!  I'd love to play there again.
Thanks for your support and hope to see you again very soon,
richard

According to this site, Richard is originally from St. Louis so I guess it holds special memories for him.  Unfortunately for Richard, it also holds special memories for Axl too. 
http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/bios/richard.html

Red indigo orange turquoise 

[GypsySoul]

Another one. Damn it'd be awesome if Axl returned to STL.

Hi Eammon,
Hope that you enjoyed the shows and your time in NYC.? I'm hoping that i can talk
Axl in to playing St.Louis again!? I'd love to play there again.
Thanks for your support and hope to see you again very soon,
richard

According to this site, Richard is originally from St. Louis so I guess it holds special memories for him.? Unfortunately for Richard, it also holds special memories for Axl too.?
http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/bios/richard.html

Red indigo orange turquoise?

For someone with a username like that, you sure would make a lousy soldier.? ?
Romeo India Oscar Tango

[WeHeldTogether]

"Hi Nick,
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!  Starting
a band is a difficult thing.  You've got to find musicians that are in
to the same type of music as you and are as serious as you are.  Once
you've got a group of players together that you like, you've got to get
out and play as much as possible, any way possible.  It's a long, long
road.  Buy some computer recording gear and concentrate on writing and
recording as well.  You have to really sink every bit of energy and
time in to it if you want to become successful.  I hope that you get to
see us on this current tour.  Thanks for you support and good luck with
the band!
richard"

I just asked him for advice on starting a band and stuff...i thought he was going to say something like "hey thanks for the e-mail i hope you like the new record in fall and i hope you see us on the us tour" but he actually replied!

[Slashead]

I got this one today :

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!  Sorry
about any confusion or concern i caused by taking the dates off of my
site.  I took them down at our management's request.  They didn't want
there to be any confusion in case any of the dates were changed.  Hope
you were able to see some of the shows.
richard

I asked why he had taken the dates off his site.