a message bumblefoot sent to me regarding rumours

[gnr2k6]

this guy is so awesome and not only is he a breath of fresh air on a guitar and rocks but is a genuine nice guy to the fans , heres what he replyed back to me regarding a couple of questions i sent him about the release date of the album and about buckethead.


Date: Aug 1, 2006 9:42 AM

<< a picture from hmv-what do you think and from what you know is their any truth in it?

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=33704.0 >>

Shit, don't know - only GnR management would know 

<< also there is lots of speculation about you leaing after the tour and buckethead coming back

I guess we'll find out soon - lol...   would like to stay...

bbf

[the dirt]

Well there's a man that's obviously in the know.

[anythinggoes]

this guy is so awesome and not only is he a breath of fresh air on a guitar and rocks but is a genuine nice guy to the fans , heres what he replyed back to me regarding a couple of questions i sent him about the release date of the album and about buckethead.


Date: Aug 1, 2006 9:42 AM

<< a picture from hmv-what do you think and from what you know is their any truth in it?

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=33704.0 >>

Shit, don't know - only GnR management would know?

<< also there is lots of speculation about you leaing after the tour and buckethead coming back

I guess we'll find out soon - lol...? ?would like to stay...

bbf

I guess we'll find out soon - lol... ? would like to stay...

dont like that bit too much i really want bumble to stay

[Mandy.]

Bumbleshank can't leave us now. ?

Axl must have some serious issues if he has even considered kicking BBF out and having BH back.


My opinion? Bullshit, Buckethead's not coming back. Neither is Slash, Duff, Matt, Adler, Tobias, Gilby, Tracey, Roberta, Teddy.......

[Mattattack]

Right on, I hope Buckets on his way back. This band can rule the world with that crazy chicken eating mofo back on guitar.

[Mandy.]

Don't start the speculation, or this will end up with: "Ron said Bucket's coming back....."

If you want to know the answer to that question, ask Axl or management. Bumblefoot ain't gonna give ya a straight "no", even if he knows that's the answer.

[busngabb]

Chickenface is a mistake I feel.

He can write music for and with the band all he wants, but unless the bucket and the mask are removed he has no place on a stage with Chris Pit(t)man.

[GunnerOne 84]

Right on, I hope Buckets on his way back. This band can rule the world with that crazy chicken eating mofo back on guitar.

You sure don't seem to like ANYTHING current lineup related. Every post I've seen is negative.

[the dirt]

This band can rule the world with that crazy chicken eating mofo back on guitar.

Isn't that what he protests?

[Kujo]

Well considering I'm going to see Buckethead in New York on the same night as the GnR show in California, thats probably not happening.

On his website and DVD Buckethead lists all the artists that he ever worked with and there is no GnR mention anywhere. I'm not sure why, but Buckethead is distancing himself from his time with GnR. I'm sure most wont care but I think its a damn shame.

Anyway we move on and we now have the most accessible member of GnR ever, and he has talent. That cant be all bad.

[the dirt]

On his website and DVD Buckethead lists all the artists that he ever worked with and there is no GnR mention anywhere. I'm not sure why, but Buckethead is distancing himself from his time with GnR. I'm sure most wont care but I think its a damn shame.

"Cause he's not going to be on the album or anything. He may be viewed as a symbol of a failed tour as well.

[Leddy]

The Shank must stay 

[Mandy.]

The Shank must stay?

You saw that too?

[russtcb]

Just sent Ron a message and got this reply:



Thank you brutha ! ! !

So sorry to hear about your dad, man. I think we're gonna get a few years out of mine - appreciate ya checkin' in

As for GnR, I'm in until they kick my ass out. So hopefully we'll be seeing ya soon in the US

bbf

----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: RussTCB
Date: Aug 1, 2006 6:16 PM

Ron,

Congratulations on such a great tour with GN'R. I sincerely hope to get to see you on the fall tour in the US. If you choose not to stay with GN'R though, I will do my best to catch you on one of your solo tours.

Also hopefully this isn't too personal, but I read that your father recently suffered a heart attack and I wanted to send my condolences. I lost my own dad about 5 years ago and although I only work retail, it was extremely hard to return to work. I can't even how hard it must've been to return to the stage with that weighing on your mind!

Again, whether its with GN'R or solo: KEEP ROCKIN! Lookk forward to seeing you either way! Please keep us Detroiters informed as to when you'll be in the area!

-Russ



This is the part that I was really excited about:


As for GnR, I'm in until they kick my ass out. So hopefully we'll be seeing ya soon in the US

[RichardNixon]

If Ron didn't shoot down the bucket rumor right away, maybe there is something to it. I hope Ron stays.

[Mattattack]

I love the new lineup other than Bumblefoot. I'm just pissed off that we don't have a new album, and a whole bunch of new songs yet. I can't wait for the day the new album comes out and everybody can share their opinions on the new songs. Bucket had a part in creating the new songs, so of course I would rather have him in the band over Foot.

[nesquick]

If Ron doesn't stay, the band will continue with 2 guitar players. Richard and Robin. Buckethead will never ever return. NEVER.
I like Ron, really, but at the same time I want just 2 guitar players. Hard choice, but after all, until the last seconds, the band should have gone on Tour with 2 players so... it would be logical to see Richard sharing the lead with Robin. 50/50.

But if he stayed, I wouldn't be unsatisfied either. I would be happy for him.


 

[the dirt]

If Ron doesn't stay, the band will continue with 2 guitar players. Richard and Robin. Buckethead will never ever return. NEVER.

Then why was Ron hired? Why didn't they stick with 2 then?

[nesquick]

Well, the band did rehearse with 2 players during several weeks I think... Ron was hired by Axl just a couple of days before the tour started. and according to the rumours, some bandmembers were not happy of this Axl's very last days decision... kinda too late...

[LaTeRaLuS]

shit i hope he doesnt leave, im sick of all this shit about old guitarists coming back, look guys...there isnt going to be a reunion, we'll get some charity shows and stuff like that with the original line up and thats about all.