Bumbelfoot Interview (Talks GN?R)

[Princess Leia]

I found it on paradisecity.com

It doesn?t sound good. I mean he is not a happy camper. That?s what it seems

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bumblefoot-if-i-have-to-choose-between-guns-n-roses-and-the-rest-of-my-life-im-out/

[sofine11]

Shit. Yeah, he's definitely not happy at all.

And he's right.  It's way shitty of them to have him cancel/reschedule his tour for plans that don't even come to fruition.

[GnR-NOW]

What's GNR without a little tension?!

[draguns]

This came up on my FB feed since I have "Ultimate Classic Rock" magazine as a like. This isn't surprising at all. If GNR loses Bumblefoot, it's a major blow to the band. Axl needs to get things going with a new album otherwise he'll be facing more issues with otter members of the band. 

[Ali]

This came up on my FB feed since I have "Ultimate Classic Rock" magazine as a like. This isn't surprising at all. If GNR loses Bumblefoot, it's a major blow to the band. Axl needs to get things going with a new album otherwise he'll be facing more issues with otter members of the band. 

It doesn't sound like this is a new album issue. This sounds like a communication and alignment issue within the GN'R camp.

Regardless, I'll never understand why Ron chooses to air his grievances publicly like he does. I have no doubts that there have been issues with the band and its management before, yet Ron seems to be the only one that we hear about because he deals with this publicly.

I also don't understand how it is that GN'R were able to accomodate Richard's prior commitments to the Dead Daisies, yet working out something with Ron is apparently an issue.

Strange, but I'm sure things will work out one way or another.

Ali

[JAEBALL]

I mean I dont see why he would quit now...its always the same thing with these guys

but id be mighty pissed off too if they made him cancel dates for no apparent reason....

[damnthehaters]

A few people on this board should respond to Bumble like they do to those of us who question, complain, or suggest...."GNR aren't like other bands, if you don't like it, get out!" ..  Or they will come up with some excuse about how it's difficult because of the record company.  

[GNR2014]

I don't claim to know what goes  on behind the scenes, but my take on it is that Ron knows the media love to pounce on any stories that paint Axl in a negative light.

Ron obviously craves e attention. He is rusting away in GN'R, and he wants to remain in the spotlight. He is promoting a new project, BlowoutNYC, and putting a negative spin on Axl Rose/ Guns N' Roses makes anything he says newsworthy.

I don't know if Axl minds or not, maybe he's cool with it.

[jarmo]

Didn't he have to cancel solo shows when he joined GN'R? So, what's new?




/jarmo

[JeffK]

He also said in a recent interview that he kind of feels like an outsider in the band and doesn't get asked to hang out and do stuff by the other band members. Made it seem like all of the other members hang out together and don't include him. I hate to say this because I love Ron but it seems like he's been doing a lot of whining lately. It would suck if he ended up leaving the band but I'm sure Dj and Richard could handle everything just fine. It seems like Dj is really the only one excited to be in GNR. Ron seems to be more into his solo stuff, Richard seems to like to bounce around from band to band and play with as many musicians as possible, Tommy has seemed unhappy for quite a while. In richard's case it helps that he's really good friends with Dizzy and Frank...so I don't think he'll go anywhere. But I think the reason I like Dj so much is because he's 100% GNR...he has sixx am which is a bigger side project than any other member has, a clothing company, media company that has a contract with all of the cirque de soleil shows in vegas, he produces other bands and singers but he's still all about Guns N' Roses! It seems like Dj loves being in GNR and for everyone else it's just a job.

[sofine11]

Didn't he have to cancel solo shows when he joined GN'R? So, what's new?




/jarmo

Difference is, those shows happened.  This time around he was forced to cancel shows for plans that ended up being cancelled anyway.  Who wouldn't be irritated in that scenario?

[Dr. Blutarsky]

Ron tends to vent his frustrations from time to time. It'll get worked out like it usually does, don't see him quitting this far into it.

[JDA]

I wonder who the next guitar will be? Ron, I think you just got fired from the band and I think it was your goal. Robin, come back! 

[Gunsguy]

Didn't he have to cancel solo shows when he joined GN'R? So, what's new?




/jarmo

True enough, I think the lack of communication is part of the problem as well in listening to the interview.  I am sure they will, like always work it all out   

[Gunsguy]

I wonder who the next guitar will be? Ron, I think you just got fired from the band and I think it was your goal. Robin, come back! 

no one said he was fired, relax!

[JeffK]

I wonder who the next guitar will be? Ron, I think you just got fired from the band and I think it was your goal. Robin, come back! 

god no! The last thing GNR needs is to bring Robin or buckethead back. I really don't think Ron's going anywhere...people get frustrated. On the tiny chance he does leave they should just use 2 guitar players. Dj and Richard could easily handle the job!

[One.In.A.Million]

Ron maybe has had enough of the constant uncertainty with what GN'R is doing at any one time, including future plans. I am kind of expecting Ron to be the next one out, I don't think he needs or craves the celebrity status being in the band brings anymore. He's lived the dream and he has been "A Rockstar For A Day", as his song goes.

And I can't blame the guy one bit to be honest, maybe it is time for him to get off the Nightrain. Like Robin and Bucket, Ron seems to be happy to do his own thing on a smaller scale, just because it means it's "certain" and "straight forward", which is something Guns will never be.

And as people have said, Ron knows that the press will jump on this like they have. And that's another cause for concern, because I don't think he cares whether he gets fired or not by the GN'R camp... it's like he's daring them to make a move, and he's seeing how far he can go in his criticisms... shame really. 

[westcoast_junkie]

Interview is interview. If Ron's dissappointed that only show he's human. I'm a bit dissapointed myself, because I wanted to catch one of them European dates. On the positive side, he think it's likely that something is happening in 2014. Let's focus on that

[norway]

danke, was an intresting listen
 
Bumble is teh pwn. At rio in 06 it was basicly him and axl that stood out 4 me.

What's GNR without a little tension?!

whats rock w/o drama. it's not like rockers doesn't have it miserable.

[Ginger King]

So what's the consensus from this glass half full website?  Normal stuff that all bands go through (sarcasm intended)?  The disconnect b/t Bumble and management/the rest of the band is very disheartening.