GNR Keyboardist CHRIS PITMAN Apologizes For Calling Reunion 'Nostalgia Tour'

[GypsySoul]

One album in 15 years isn't exactly an "ever evolving dynamic".

The "ever evolving dynamic" I was referring to is the line-up changes over the 18+ years Chris has been in Guns N' Roses.

Sorry, are we actually supposed to be feeling sorry for a guy who has spent the last 15 years travelling the world and making a large amount of money (and then proceeded to have the nerve to shit all over the organisation) because some big meanies on the Internet said a hard rock band doesn't need a second keyboard player?

No, we're not feeling sorry for anyone.  We're discussing his apology for making ONE stupid tweet during 18+ years of his collaborating with Axl and Axl's desire to continuing the legacy of GNR. 

[Gaymo, the Hobbit]

Glad he is out obviously. He is as useful as a hole in the head.

[raindogs70]

Nostalgia is a personal trip down memory lane anyway. Talking shit about the band they're in doesn't get them kicked out, it didn't get Bumblefoot fired when he did it.

[jarmo]

Always nice to see the positivity from certain people in these times of excitement....

As soon as the regrouping was announced, some saw that as their excuse to spew their negativity. Have some respect for the old band!
I can't believe that some of you hate the old band that much.... Yes, old band. Ironic isn't it.

I do understand some of the hate. Getting called out on your bullshit in public doesn't sound like fun...


/jarmo

[Sosso]

Glad he is out obviously. He is as useful as a hole in the head.

Wait a second.... who said that he is out? There is no official statement yet.

[CherryGarcia]

These are some of the comments I imagine upset him. Among others such as, who needs a 2nd keyboardist? He's useless. What the hell does he do anyway? What the hell is sub bass? He has no business being included in a reunion.

All things being equal, I never understood why Teddy Zigzag was part of the touring band, either. GN'R to me isn't some symphonic rock group, I just don't see the use or need for two keyboard players. Dizzy I understand because Axl likes to be able to stand during some piano driven songs and he did add flavor to the sound. But a second keyboardist, whether it be Teddy, or Chris, or anyone else, I just don't see the necessity in general. And then on top of it, Chris as an individual comes off just rather full of himself. When he goes on to then bash the band, and bash one of the biggest fan websites, and bash the tour, it's not not to dislike him.

[NaturalLight]

On the surface, I got no clue what the dude does. I mean his role certainly seems redundant.

But I guarantee you that people say that about me at my job and I can tell you that if they got rid of me, then shit would fall apart instantly.

I'm not saying that to brag. I say that because there's all sorts of little things that I do that people don't realize, and there's all sorts of behind the scenes messes that I clean up that I don't go around advertising.

So, who knows. I'm certain he contributed something most of the keyboard clowns bashing him are unaware of.

I doubt Axl kept him around for 18 years because of his social media skills.

[EmilyGNR]

These are some of the comments I imagine upset him. Among others such as, who needs a 2nd keyboardist? He's useless. What the hell does he do anyway? What the hell is sub bass? He has no business being included in a reunion.

All things being equal, I never understood why Teddy Zigzag was part of the touring band, either. GN'R to me isn't some symphonic rock group, I just don't see the use or need for two keyboard players. Dizzy I understand because Axl likes to be able to stand during some piano driven songs and he did add flavor to the sound. But a second keyboardist, whether it be Teddy, or Chris, or anyone else, I just don't see the necessity in general. And then on top of it, Chris as an individual comes off just rather full of himself. When he goes on to then bash the band, and bash one of the biggest fan websites, and bash the tour, it's not not to dislike him.

It is great that you don't see the need for a second keyboardist- but try to remember that it's not your band and not your call.

Do you know Chris personally or are you just making an assumption from what you read online? (Which is never an accurate measure of what a person is really like).

It's hard not to dislike you because of the negative drivel and innane subjects you post too

[EmilyGNR]

Glad he is out obviously. He is as useful as a hole in the head.

How is it obvious?

Useful as a hole in the head describes many of the negative people that post here, and in other places

[Gaymo, the Hobbit]

For example him apologzing to "gnr" and not "my bandmates" or "my band".
Also there is no way axl would allow that kind of childish and unacceptable behaviour.

Blaming it on alcohol (dont drink and text) shows, what kind of a small man chris is and is just very sad

[GypsySoul]

Also there is no way axl would allow that kind of childish and unacceptable behaviour.

Axl who?? 
That would be like Axl not allowing Chris and Dizzy in the band because he wants to be the only one playing keys. 

They're grown men.  Childish and unacceptable behavior is what they do best. 

[Gaymo, the Hobbit]

You really think Axl will let Pitman get away with insulting the band?
Yeah right...

[GypsySoul]

They're basically promoting this whole thing as The Reconciliation Tour.

I think they can muster up a little mercy for Chris' little faux pas.

[rebelhipi]

I have not read the hate at mygnr, but after reading four pages of this thread, posts from what most of you call yourselves ''real fans'' and ''hardcore fans'' shittin' on Chris and finding 10 different ways to express how much they hate him, i can understand his outburst.
The truth is that the man dedicated the last 18 years of his life to this band, and in my opinion did a great job.

As for the cash grab comment, its probably not a great thing to say (promo wise), but i have a hard time believing it aint the truth.

And since when a GNR member is supposed to be politically correct?

[EmilyGNR]

For example him apologzing to "gnr" and not "my bandmates" or "my band".
Also there is no way axl would allow that kind of childish and unacceptable behaviour.

Blaming it on alcohol (dont drink and text) shows, what kind of a small man chris is and is just very sad

No- what is sad is somebody like you who doesn't have all the details, and is posing as a fan on a message board - to use this opportunity to shit on him.

[NaturalLight]

You really think Axl will let Pitman get away with insulting the band?
Yeah right...

Well, he called Slash a "cancer" once, so, um, yeah, I think he would.

[The Wight Gunner]

[quote CherryGarcia ]

All things being equal, I never understood why Teddy Zigzag was part of the touring band, either. GN'R to me isn't some symphonic rock group, I just don't see the use or need for two keyboard players. Dizzy I understand because Axl likes to be able to stand during some piano driven songs and he did add flavor to the sound. But a second keyboardist, whether it be Teddy, or Chris, or anyone else, I just don't see the necessity in general. And then on top of it, Chris as an individual comes off just rather full of himself.
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As Joni Mitchell once said "You don't no what you've got 'til its gone..."  Well Axl clearly feels the need to include him, and I have never heard anybody complain at a show that Chris isn't adding anything.  All I hear is what a great show they've seen.  It MAY BE a minimal role, but even the water boy or kitman have their place in keeping the cogs turning, cut the guy some slack. 

[Gaymo, the Hobbit]

You really think Axl will let Pitman get away with insulting the band?
Yeah right...

Well, he called Slash a "cancer" once, so, um, yeah, I think he would.

As you know, Slash wasnt in Guns back then. And he wasnt insulting his own band, but a former bandmember
Little difference there

[DeN]

same fans over the years :

Axl touring with CD line ups > it's a cash grab, they're playing old stuff, it's a nostalgia act

Axl touring with Slash & Duff > nostalgia tour, cash grab


 

[GypsySoul]

Also there is no way axl would allow that kind of childish and unacceptable behaviour.

Even though some may consider it "childish and unacceptable behavior," a lot of fans hope when they go to a show that Axl is going to go off on a tangent about someone or something.... as long as it's not about them.

As you know, Slash wasnt in Guns back then. And he wasnt insulting his own band, but a former bandmember
Little difference there

No it's not different.  Even though Slash wasn't technically in GNR at the time, it's still Slash.  Even after being out if GNR for 20 years, 85% of the casual fans hear the name Slash and automatically think GNR.