Richard Fortus interview (fall 2015)

[jarmo]

GUNS N' ROSES and THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Richard Fortus was recently interviewed by the Social lifestyle magazine. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET).

On how he felt when he was first asked to join GUNS N' ROSES in 2001:

"To be honest with you, it sort of wasn't my thing. I wasn't really? I wasn't into metal as a kid, I was sort of a punk rock kid, and all the bands that I was in were all very different; they weren't metal. So when I first got that call, I thought it was unusual, but it sort of made sense because of the people that were in that band at the time: Robin from NINE INCH NAILS, Tommy from THE REPLACEMENTS, Brain from PRIMUS. Those were all guys that I knew and [from] the same type of genre that I was in, so it sort of made sense. And Axl [Rose, GUNS N' ROSES singer] sort of wanted that ? he wanted a diverse type of thing. He didn't want guys that were just, you know, L.A. metal guys. 'Cause, you know, GN'R always had some roots in punk rock as well."

On his relationship with Axl Rose:

"We get along really well. You know, I guess we come from a very similar place as far as our influences and definitely relate on that level. And I think, essentially, with Axl, ultimately, that's all that really matters to him ? is the music. So if we relate on that point, then everything else sort of falls into place."

On whether he thought he would stay in GUNS N' ROSES for as long as he has:

"I never really thought about it. And I've always done other things as well. Because I have to work; I just have to do stuff. Otherwise, I get really depressed, if I'm not working. So I've always done other things. And it always keeps it sort of fresh ? when you can step outside of something and then come back to it. You have a new sense of appreciation for it, or a new perspective to add to it."

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Full story: http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/guns-n-roses-guitarist-richard-fortus-gets-along-really-well-with-axl-rose/





/jarmo

[AHUGEAxlFan]

Finally

[sofine11]

Finally

Agreed.  We've been waiting a while now to hear "probably". 

[AHUGEAxlFan]

Finally

Agreed.  We've been waiting a while now to hear "probably". 

That actually pisses me off slightly becuase he went from to what seemed to be a promise to "probably" let's see what happens

[EmilyGNR]

Finally

Agreed.  We've been waiting a while now to hear "probably". 

That actually pisses me off slightly becuase he went from to what seemed to be a promise to "probably" let's see what happens

Where did it seem like a promise to you?

[AHUGEAxlFan]

Finally

Agreed.  We've been waiting a while now to hear "probably". 

That actually pisses me off slightly becuase he went from to what seemed to be a promise to "probably" let's see what happens

Where did it seem like a promise to you?

not to me really, some people viewed it as a "promise". I knew he would come back and say "probably". Who really knows what's going to happen...

[EmilyGNR]

Finally

Agreed.  We've been waiting a while now to hear "probably". 

That actually pisses me off slightly becuase he went from to what seemed to be a promise to "probably" let's see what happens

Where did it seem like a promise to you?

not to me really, some people viewed it as a "promise". I knew he would come back and say "probably". Who really knows what's going to happen...

Wonder why some people viewed it as a promise?

[Thiago]

Thanks for the head's up, but, topic by topic.. well, shit! 

[AHUGEAxlFan]

Finally

Agreed.  We've been waiting a while now to hear "probably". 

That actually pisses me off slightly becuase he went from to what seemed to be a promise to "probably" let's see what happens

Where did it seem like a promise to you?

not to me really, some people viewed it as a "promise". I knew he would come back and say "probably". Who really knows what's going to happen...

Wonder why some people viewed it as a promise?

Well, I mean it's the same with a reunion. Some people think since GNR is selling classic lineup styled merch they must be reuniting, they will be disappointed even that no official source has said ANYTHING at all. People take rumors or interviews that say there is a chance of something happening and say it must be happening. Idk, I don't really expect something until it actually happens.

[raindog]

Finally

Agreed.  We've been waiting a while now to hear "probably". 

That actually pisses me off slightly becuase he went from to what seemed to be a promise to "probably" let's see what happens

Where did it seem like a promise to you?

It blows my mind that anyone....Anyone!....Doesn't realise that these things are to be taken with a pinch of salt by now.

If Axl himself knocked on my door tomorrow with a schedule pertaining to Guns activity, accompanied by a personal oath signed in blood, I'd frame the oath with a nice photo and probably use the schedule to write a grocery list on.

[TheBaconman]

So what about new GNR music??

[EmilyGNR]

Finally

Agreed.  We've been waiting a while now to hear "probably". 

That actually pisses me off slightly becuase he went from to what seemed to be a promise to "probably" let's see what happens

Where did it seem like a promise to you?

not to me really, some people viewed it as a "promise". I knew he would come back and say "probably". Who really knows what's going to happen...

Wonder why some people viewed it as a promise?

Well, I mean it's the same with a reunion. Some people think since GNR is selling classic lineup styled merch they must be reuniting, they will be disappointed even that no official source has said ANYTHING at all. People take rumors or interviews that say there is a chance of something happening and say it must be happening. Idk, I don't really expect something until it actually happens.

People are making assumptions, drawing their own conclusions and inventing their own reality in many cases.

Until there is an Official announcement/statement it's all speculation.

[AHUGEAxlFan]

Finally

Agreed.  We've been waiting a while now to hear "probably". 

That actually pisses me off slightly becuase he went from to what seemed to be a promise to "probably" let's see what happens

Where did it seem like a promise to you?

not to me really, some people viewed it as a "promise". I knew he would come back and say "probably". Who really knows what's going to happen...

Wonder why some people viewed it as a promise?

Well, I mean it's the same with a reunion. Some people think since GNR is selling classic lineup styled merch they must be reuniting, they will be disappointed even that no official source has said ANYTHING at all. People take rumors or interviews that say there is a chance of something happening and say it must be happening. Idk, I don't really expect something until it actually happens.

People are making assumptions, drawing their own conclusions and inventing their own reality in many cases.

Until there is an Official announcement/statement it's all speculation.

Exactly.

[Wooody]

I didnt know GNR was metal.

 

[Spirit]

I didnt know GNR was metal.

 

When GN'R first emerged they were categorized as Sleaze Metal.

Not sure where to place them today, Chinese is quite diverse.