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Re: GnR Fortus to join Thin Lizzy-Viv Campbell reveals his replacement
If Fortus can play well in Lizzy, it's a testament to him. Replacing Viv campbell is an even taller order (in terms of performance chops) than replacing Slash. Slash is a huge icon no doubt and those leave huge boots to fill but Campbells playing and the playing of the original Lizzy members who wrote the parts is a bigger challenge skill wise imho
Richard Fortus order was to replace Izzy Stradlin - he failed.
Buckethead's order was to replace Slash - he succeeded.
Re: GnR Fortus to join Thin Lizzy-Viv Campbell reveals his replacement
http://thinlizzy.richardfortus.com/
Thin Lizzy can officially announce Richard Fortus from Guns N' Roses will replace Vivian Campbell on guitar for all Thin Lizzy live shows whilst Vivian is back touring and recording with Def Leppard. Vivian’s last show will be at Slane Castle in Ireland on May 28th.
Richard (formerly with The Psychedelic Furs), pictured second from right, joined the band on stage at their recent Chicago show for two songs and will appear with the band at all performances after Slane until further notice.
Scott Gorham: ‘Richard is a true pro who blew me away the first time I heard him play’, talking of the recent appearance in Chicago - ‘We literally ran through the songs once in sound check and Richard was spot on, he will make a great addition to the band and look forward to having him on the road with us’
Ricky Warwick: ‘Richard, like myself is a life long Lizzy fan, fantastic guitar player and great guy and I am sure will be welcomed by Thin Lizzy fans everywhere. We all can’t wait to get back on the road, so see you all this summer!’
Thin Lizzy’s European Summer Tour Dates are as follows:
Sat/May-28 Dublin, Ireland - Slane Castle
Sun/May-29 Horsens, Denmark - Jelling Festival
Mon/May-30 Hillerod, Denmark - Frederiksborg Culture House
Wed/Jun-01 Ipswich, England - Regent Theatre
Thu/Jun-02 Swindon, England - MEC Arena
Sat/Jun-04 Kilarney, Ireland - INEC
Sun/Jun-05 Castlebar, Ireland - Royal Theater
Tue/Jun-07 Belfast, N. Ireland - Odyssey Arena
Wed/Jun-08 Dublin, Ireland - The O2 Arena
Fri/Jun-10 Castle Donington, England - Download Festival
Sat/Jun-11 Solvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock Festival
Sun/Jun-12 Uppsala, Sweden - Katalin and All That Jazz
Tue/Jun-14 Enschede, Holland - Atak
Wed/Jun-15 Ulm, Germany - Ulmer Zelt
Sat/Jun-18 Clisson, France - Hellfest
Sun/Jun-19 London, England - Finsbury Park Feis
Fri/Jun-24 St. Goarshausen, Germany - Lorely Festival
Sat/Jun-25 Dessau, Germany - Ferropolis Rock The Nation
Sun/Jul-10 Weert, Holland Bospop Festival
Sat/Jul-23 London, England - Victoria Park High Voltage Festival
Sat/Jul-30 Stuttgart, Germany - Rock of Ages
Sun/Jul-31 Lokerse, Belgium - Locust Festival
richardfortus.com
Re: GnR Fortus to join Thin Lizzy-Viv Campbell reveals his replacement
Richard Fortus order was to replace Izzy Stradlin - he failed.
Buckethead's order was to replace Slash - he succeeded.
What do you mean in these statements?
4tus can run circles around Izzy on guitar and will not compose music in the same vein. Its like comparing slash and bucket you just cant. Apples & Oranges. Bucket can play Slash while jerkin off but he wont/cant write like/better than him if slash is your taste.
I thought Richard replaced Tobias who replaced Gilby who replaced Izzy? Or was it to have a 3rd guitar like Skynyrd because Finck replaced Tobias who replaced Gilby who replaced Izzy and was replaced by DJ who looks and plays somewhat like slash while having his own sound and ability?
JR your lookin at current GnR as if it still fits in the AFD-91 to box
So JR in your BOX of thought does BBF replace Bucket? He is clearly multi talented but will never contribute like bucket/slash/izzy/tobias/tracii/gilby/finck/slash. shit thats a list o folks! See how far removed the current GnR is from pre 91?
Re: GnR Fortus to join Thin Lizzy-Viv Campbell reveals his replacement
What do you mean in these statements?
4tus can run circles around Izzy on guitar
Too bad he can't fuckin' write.
and will not compose music in the same vein.
'Cause he can't write. Where's Richard's countless studio albums? At least Izzy & Bucket are taking a shot at it.
Its like comparing slash and bucket you just cant. Apples & Oranges. Bucket can play Slash while jerkin off but he wont/cant write like/better than him if slash is your taste.
In other words, Bucket is the better player, Slash writes catchier stuff.
I thought Richard replaced Tobias who replaced Gilby who replaced Izzy? Or was it to have a 3rd guitar like Skynyrd because Finck replaced Tobias who replaced Gilby who replaced Izzy and was replaced by DJ who looks and plays somewhat like slash while having his own sound and ability?
None of the above. The ONLY popularized Guns N' Roses were the members who composed the AFD, Lies & UYI albums. Period, end of discussion.
Every rhythm guitarist associated with Guns since 1991 has been trying to replace Izzy Stradlin. Nobody has - yet.
Robin was meant to replace Slash - he also failed. Bucket was an "addition" to the makeup of the band. He's kind of his own thing.
JR your lookin at current GnR as if it still fits in the AFD-91 to box
I would NEVER "overestimate" the new Guns by doing something that ridiculous. Axl could've rebuilt GN'R with himself on vocals, Paul Rodgers on backing vocals/harmonies, Brian May on lead guitar 1, Zakk Wylde on lead guitar 2, Keith Richards on rhythm guitar, Gene Simmons on bass, Don Henley on drums, and the entire Rush band on various keyboards...
And he still wouldn't have gotten in the same universe as the old Guns. Some things are irreplaceable.
You can't date Carrie Underwood and replace her with Miley Cyrus.
So JR in your BOX of thought does BBF replace Bucket? He is clearly multi talented but will never contribute like bucket/slash/izzy/tobias/tracii/gilby/finck/slash. shit thats a list o folks! See how far removed the current GnR is from pre 91?
Yes I see, but like I stated above, Bucket was kind of an isolated 'additional' to the makeup of Guns. Although I did state Bucket replaced Slash, it was kind of a fluke Axl 'acquired' such a talented guitarist. Robin was the intended replacement and he blew major chimp, specifically in comparison to Slash.
As for Bumble, he's a replacement directly related to Bucket, and no one else in the band before, present, or after, and on that level - Bumble failed. He does have a better rock-presentation than Bucket, better with the fans, and all that jazz. But he can't write anywhere even in the ballpark as Bucket. He just can't.
It'd take Bumble years to put out a solo album, that is the equivalent of some of Bucket's weaker albums. Bucket could put out a ton of albums, he has, and even Bucket's b-sides pretty much crush Bumble's stuff.
imho
Slash never has replaced Axl - Axl stands alone
Axl DID replace Slash - w/ Bucket - but it was a fluke, unintentional and like a non-roster invitee that suddenly makes the major league baseball club in Spring Training. Robin, the intended replacement, was a flame out who never lived up.
Axl never replaced Izzy - Izzy stands alone to this day
Axl DID replace Duff - w/ Thomas Eugene Stinson
Axl DID replace both of his drummers - Steven = Frank / Matt = Brain
and I don't really count the keyboardists. Dizzy is more of a Stones/Skynyrd, old-fashioned rock keyboardist, whereas Chris is the more modern, synth, pro tools, EFX kind of guy.
jmho
Re: GnR Fortus to join Thin Lizzy-Viv Campbell reveals his replacement
to be honest, i wouldn`t say buckethead is a better guitarist than slash. it`s a matter of definition though... and buckets solo material is boring if you ask me. i don`t see the point in putting out every single peace of music that comes to mind even if it`s mediocre at best. but don`t get me wrong, he was one of the best things to happen to new gnr and axl blew it..
edit: bucket and slash... apples and oranges;)
