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« on: December 26, 2011, 04:27:38 PM »
an interesting one, and some good jokes too


MI: What was it like to join Guns n Roses in 2001?
RF: I was not really a fan of the band when I was growing up. I always lumped them in with the hair metal bands of the time. That wasn?t my scene at all. I was more of a punk rock kid. When I got the call to audition, Tommy Stinson was already one of my best friends. I was a huge Replacements fan growing up and I think Tommy is an amazing songwriter and musician.

MI: What projects are you currently working on?
RF: I?m going to start scoring another Surf Movie for Michael Halsband when I get home at the beginning of the year.  Also, we are going to be finishing up the next Gn?R record. 


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« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2011, 05:18:39 PM »
2012 is looking more and more like the year for new music. Grin
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« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2011, 08:43:18 PM »
Richard has always been my favorite guitar player in GNR since he joined. He makes Pete Townsend's windmill look like a warmup for middle school kids. Glad to see he likes PJ Harvey and Nick Cave. Wonder what he would come up collaborating with them?
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« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2011, 03:36:03 PM »
Pretty candid

Actually really surprised it took him joining and learning of their influences to be able to seperate Gn'r from Poison  confused

Glad he came around and glad he's here
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« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2011, 03:42:12 PM »
Quote from: COMAMOTIVE on December 27, 2011, 03:36:03 PM


Actually really surprised it took him joining and learning of their influences to be able to seperate Gn'r from Poison  confused




He didn't join the band while growing up

Although i'd find it interesting to hear his opinion of Motley, now that DJ is around
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« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2011, 03:44:01 PM »
Punks influence on GN'R was pretty glaring from the get go for me.
Much more evident than the Replacements. Then again I don't consider them punk rock at all. Pop punk maybe.
I don't doubt they were influenced by punk music, but solid songwriting aside, they played it far too safe and clean for my taste.
GN'R was on the opposite side of that spectrum.
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« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2011, 03:54:26 PM »
Quote from: Loaded NightraiN on December 27, 2011, 03:42:12 PM
Quote from: COMAMOTIVE on December 27, 2011, 03:36:03 PM


Actually really surprised it took him joining and learning of their influences to be able to seperate Gn'r from Poison  confused




He didn't join the band while growing up



What are you talking about?
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« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2011, 03:58:08 PM »
Quote from: COMAMOTIVE on December 27, 2011, 03:54:26 PM
What are you talking about?

He said growing up he had that perception of GNR... Never said only after joining, was he able to tell the difference... He said BY then he knew their influences  ok
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« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2011, 04:16:47 PM »
Quote from: Loaded NightraiN on December 27, 2011, 03:58:08 PM
Quote from: COMAMOTIVE on December 27, 2011, 03:54:26 PM
What are you talking about?

He said growing up he had that perception of GNR... Never said only after joining, was he able to tell the difference... He said BY then he knew their influences  ok

Gotcha

Still strange that someone with an obviously keen sense of music could hear Appetite and confuse that with Winger  Grin
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« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2011, 07:25:28 PM »
Quote from: COMAMOTIVE on December 27, 2011, 04:16:47 PM
Still strange that someone with an obviously keen sense of music could hear Appetite and confuse that with Winger  Grin

Yeah who knows.. Maybe cause they were on MTV and his stuff wasnt?
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