Bumblefoot got me in last night!!!!!!

[IFINGLOVEGNR]

Wed was the only day i didnt have a ticket for, thats when my money ran out. But i couldnt just not go at all, atleast i should dress up and hang out infront, maybe i'll get a really good deal from a scalper.

I got there around 9:00 and nobody was selling, there were dozens of people looking to buy tix, so i was screwed. I decided to go to the back and check out the band members entering. so i go there and there were a few cool people who were testing me on GNR trivia, and then I see to my far left...

Bumblefoot, I just walked right over to him and started talking, he rembered my because a few days ago I myspaced him and also posted a comment on his wall, he even rembered my name!!! Bumblefoot is the nicest guy ever, and i've never heard a more Brooklyn accent than from him, and i asked him some questions

1)How did you come up with that name?

He said he was looking up disieses with his wife and came across bumblefoot and couldnt believe how stupid that name is, so thats what he named his band "biggest mistake of my life" he joked

2) any connection with the name Buckethead?

Nope

3) there are rumors that you are only in this band temporarly for this tour is that true?

We'll see, it all depends what happens

4) Whats Axl's deal, really?

He's the nicest, most down to earth guy in the world

then i asked if its at all possible he could just let me inside, i told him how i spent all my money on the first 3 shows and didnt have anyleft for tonight's, i'm in college its hard to get that much money.

He came back in about 2 minutes with a ticket and said enjoy, and i flipped out and gave him a huge hug

BUMBLEFOOT FUCKIN RULES!!!!!

I got in, got a great spot and and this was the best show af all 4 nights

IZZY STRADLIN came on stage and they played think about you!!!, he was there for patience an nightrain too, during the concert Axl joked "hmm maybe i should put out an album"

After the show which didnt end till 2 am so i missed the last train to jersey, i went to the back again

Izzy already left, Bumblefoot came out and started talking too EVERYBODY!! for like 2 hours he was signingevrything taking tons of pics and just talking, than Sebastian bach came out evrybody cheered and he pointed at me with his light saber? and said "your a crazy motherfucker"

Axl came out later with his light saber and he shook all of our hands and left, that was really cool, i heard he never does that

I also got Brains drum tix

Best show ever, every night just got better and better

[Barbie567]

I can't believe Ron did that for you - that is SO sweet.  I saw him outside last night too, & he was as cool as ever.  What a fucking nice guy!   

[nygiants82]

That is awesome man. Bumblefoot sounds like a really good dude. Glad everything worked out for you.

[BLS-Pride]

Awesome story. Good for you that Bumblefoot got you in. I can picture Baz saying "you crazy mother fucker" too. Goos story.

[Jonathan]

Seriously, what a guy, amazing.

I hope you had fun!

[Booker Floyd]

What a great guy he is. 

[mikegiuliana]

ron rules bro, congrats on the brain drum sticks I saw you get them outside....

[AxlFink]

maybe ill dress up like bon jovi to see if i can get in for free.... ill dress up like tico torez?  nah, not worth it for free.

[pilferk]

In my best comic book guy impression (which, admittedly, isn't very good):

Best. Hammerstein. Story. EVER!


What an awesome thing to do for a fan.

[brownstonemr]

Thats awesome.

[KIKO2K6]

Awesome story.

Did AXl say something about you are dress up  like him ?

[Oh My Choking Soul]

Grats bud that is awesome.

[Lara]

I'm getting to like this guy more and more each day!

How nice of him! 

[IFINGLOVEGNR]

Awesome story.

Did AXl say something about you are drees like him ?

No i even told him as he shook my hand, i said "Hey Axl look at all of this" he looked up and down smiled and continued to shake hands

[riotact_vancity]

uhhh....light sabers?

[.Seal]

See the pics riot..


Man you are so lucky and Im jealous that I dont live anywhere near NYC but well life is.. 

[Nighteyes]

uhhh....light sabers?

yeah, lightsabers?

[dariano]

Well this guy is truely a cool cat, hopefully things work out and he stays in the fold, it's hard to find good band members...lol

[Dont Try Me]

awesome story! Bumblefoot seems like a really cool guy! great!

[Neemo]

very cool story thanks for asking the questions

[riotact_vancity]

See the pics riot..


Man you are so lucky and Im jealous that I dont live anywhere near NYC but well life is..?

i did...why the hell do they have light sabers?

[Jonathan]

See the pics riot..


Man you are so lucky and Im jealous that I dont live anywhere near NYC but well life is..?

i did...why the hell do they have light sabers?

Isn't it obvious? They're looking for the force.

[Mr.Intensity]

That's an awesome story dude, good to see a real gnr fan get hooked up.

[GnR-NOW]

this might be a dumb question but is bumblefoot going to be a committed member for the long haul, or is he going to be used as a touring guitarist?

personally i hope hes a committed member, everyone has the best things to say about him, and gnr could use someone like that in their band.

[Mr.Intensity]

this might be a dumb question but is bumblefoot going to be a committed member for the long haul, or is he going to be used as a touring guitarist?

personally i hope hes a committed member, everyone has the best things to say about him, and gnr could use someone like that in their band.

I don't think it's been decided yet...

[Slipdisc]

Ron has been this way throughout his whole career. I was expecting these kind of gestures from him when they brought him in last week. That?s why I expected him being liked by many, very v?ry quick. He treats his fans like they are the stars and he doesn?t care whether they just found out about him recently, or have been supporting him since the early nineties.

Last time I saw him solo with the rest of Bumblefoot, he came back on the stage (after the show), sat down and signed everything every single person in the venue threw at him. He always gives everything, whether he plays for five persons in somebody?s living room or in front of a huge crowd.

-PEACE-

[Neemo]

Ron has been this way throughout his whole career. I was expecting these kind of gestures from him when they brought him in last week. That?s why I expected him being liked by many, very v?ry quick. He treats his fans like they are the stars and he doesn?t care whether they just found out about him recently, or have been supporting him since the early nineties.

Last time I saw him solo with the rest of Bumblefoot, he came back on the stage (after the show), sat down and signed everything every single person in the venue threw at him. He always gives everything, whether he plays for five persons in somebody?s living room or in front of a huge crowd.

-PEACE-

Sounds like a great guy

[GeorgeSteele]

Amazing story, amazing guy.  As far as I'm concerned, just because he hooked you up like that, Bumblefoot could play a fart box on stage and I would still support him.  I hope he's a GNR lifer.

[warrocks]

i don' t know but right now i feel so proud that a gnr fun get this kind of treatment. i'm loving it! that's unforgettabe!i know the feeling coz i got to meet my second fav band twice and party with them (Stratovarius) and i can't imagine how it must be with the band of your life  awesome!


 

[jazjme]

Dude that was so awesome, and likewise congrats on the drumsticks when that dude came out to give them to you!. Was jsut an all around rocking time at these shows!

[slashisvr]

cant wait to see him in london providing i get tickets

[WARose]

cool story. we have another guitarist who cares about the fans now

i noticed you in one of the pics of axl with the light saber and mike mentioned that you got the drum sticks by the way

[blaqktiger]

Thats a great story. He really sounds like a cool guy.

[Chief]

that SO RULES!!!!!!!

[FortusGNR21]

That's so great that Ron is prepared to interact with the fans like that 

[Eeebs]

I spoke to Bumblefoot a few times following Monday's concert, and I must agree, he is a very cool guy.  I found him down to earth and sympathetic.  He comes across as a wonderful person. 

I am so glad that he is right now touring with Gn'R and hopefully he will soon become a full fledged member of the band!

[mikegiuliana]

saw you figured i'd post it.. man a little more to the right and i'd be in it..

[faldor]

That's a great story.  See kids, it never hurts to ask.  Worst he could've said was, no.  Instead you got to witness a bit of GNR history.  Congrats, and a real solid move by Ron Thal.

[Jessica]

on topic :

this guy seems extremely sweet.

wow, a rarity in this day and age.

Very good pick for the band then.

[Leddy]

Fantastic story, hearing about this kind of experience makes me very proud to be a GN'R fan.

Mr Thal is a true gentleman 

[mikegiuliana]

bumblefoot is just an amazing people person... he was packing up the equipment last night acting like the help(they got me working) , he was in his hyundai being silly.. Someone asked him for a ride back to jersey The guy is just like us, connects with the fans, he doesn't act like he is someone special.. he's just out there enjoying himself, having a good time..

When he saw me last night he was like hey it's you, then gave him a big hug and he signed my ticket then said see you at L&B (local pizza place in brooklyn) he answered some of my questions... Told me some french company made his foot guitar.. I mentioned how I thought it was uncool how they atacked him because he mentioned about new gnr on his site back then..

Fucking guy is aces man, kind of dude you could hang with..

[Sagolik]

cool story 

[Origen]

He's deffiantly earnt mt respect just from these shows, just the way the guy is so down to Earth, I think is great.

[Elrothiel]

Oh wow!! What a really awesome sweet down-to-earth and all around great dude!!!! Totally rockin'!

What a great time to be a Guns N' Roses fan!!

[1badapple]

it's cool that GnR is finally starting to show that they DO give a damn about their fans.

that's cool that Ron was cool to you and helped you out.

[axl_rose_700]

Sounds like a bit of a legend

[Elrothiel]

.... a BIT of a legend!? Dude... we have a winner for the Understatement of the Century Award!

[GunsGuns]

haha he drives a Hyundai?? Damn the guy has to have some real money in the bank

And to the Original Poster, are you the Axl look alike who had the kilt that kept crowd surfing to the front of the stage on Sunday nite?


Also for anyone who was at last nites and mondays shows, how was Bumbles guitar work? Friday and Sunday sounded shaky at best...

[badapple81]

Some really cool stories and feedback of the guy! Sounds very cool!

I think he can become a real fans favourite with Robin and Richard! This band are really loved by the community more then ever before!

[loretian]

That is pretty awesome!  Very cool to hear that Bumblefoot is so cool.  Before the first show, one of the techs was telling me the new guitarist was not liked by the band at all, and I think it's clear he was full o' shit!

[Elrothiel]

My word for last night was "Heartwarming"! And this just makes it MORE so!

Fuck I wish I'd been there SOOO much!!! I am so jealous of all of youse guys who got to go!!!

[IFINGLOVEGNR]

haha he drives a Hyundai?? Damn the guy has to have some real money in the bank

And to the Original Poster, are you the Axl look alike who had the kilt that kept crowd surfing to the front of the stage on Sunday nite?


Also for anyone who was at last nites and mondays shows, how was Bumbles guitar work? Friday and Sunday sounded shaky at best...

yeah that was me all 4 nights crowd surfing in my kilt
best 4 nights ever

[toofastone]

Does anyone have pictures from after the show weds? I am really looking for Axl shaking fans hands while holding his light sabre. I was there and was hoping to find a picture with me and axl in the same shot.

ps, GNR trivia is fun before shows!