Possible New Guns N Roses Guitarist

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Ajax Garcia, founder of late '90s punk rock n' roll band THE NAPOLEON BLOWNAPARTS, was reportedly approached about filling the vacant guitarist slot in GUNS N' ROSES following the recent departure of Buckethead.

In a press release date April 7, 2004, Ajax explained how he came to be mentioned as a possible touring member of Axl Rose's new band:

 

"Yes I was contacted by GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson on playing guitar for GUNS N' ROSES," Ajax said in a statement. "I was informed by a mutual friend that Axl Rose was possibly interested in a replacement for Buckethead so I expressed my own interest. Mr. Stinson got the word and called me. He didn't really elaborate about the status of GN'R's relationship with Buckethead at the time but would only say that he wanted to get back with me and would definitely let me know what is up when the timing was right. Stinson seemed like a real cool guy but I have yet to hear back from him or anyone else from that camp. This doesn't mean that I would not welcome the opportunity to play guitar with the new version of GUNS N' ROSES.

 

"In my opinion Axl Rose is an amazing personality and talent. The real deal! In regards to the way he runs his show? His business is his business. I run my show as well with THE BLOWNAPARTS and it isn't easy. If something fucks up? The leader shoulders 100% of the blame and ultimately ends up the bad guy or the asshole.

 

"The general public has a hard time swallowing pills this big. Look at Morison, or Richards? Hell, what about Gene Simmons for that matter? He is super successful and so that makes him an easy target for criticism. Axl Rose knew what he wanted and he went for it and I commend him for that.

 

"GUNS N' ROSES are like the STONES, or ZEP for my generation. I was part of the whole Generation X label and I remember the press trying to tag NIRVANA and Kurt Cobain as the voice of my generation. Although they were great at what they did, Kurt Cobain or NIRVANA as a whole definitely did not speak too or for me like GUNS did.

 

"I always looked at GUNS N' ROSES and NIRVANA like THE BEATLES and the STONES with NIRVANA being THE BEATLES of course. GUNS put it best for me in one song, 'It's So Easy'. Axl sang I see you standing there, you think you're so cool. Why don't you just fuck off!!! That was some bad-ass shit, man.

 

"Keep on moving forward GUNS N' ROSES."

 

 

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[Red Baron 0]

I'm not surprised that Dave Navarro was not the guitarist.

 

Then I just realized, why would he stop banging Carmen Electra for some washed up band.

[Steviekick 0]

GNR may be washed up, but they will make a shitload of money. I wonder how well Axl will share.

[Red Baron 0]

GNR may be washed up, but they will make a shitload of money. I wonder how well Axl will share.

I wonder if he has enough to pay off the failure of Chinese Democracy

[Steviekick 0]

If and when GNR releases the new album, they will do pretty well. The record company eats the cost of the album, and GNR will make their money on tour. Their tour will be THE event of the year as far as large concerts go.

[Nighthawk 0]

Not likely. It might be the event of the year, but not quite THE event of the year.

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A message from management;

- Please let everyone know we (including Tommy!) have never heard of Ajax and while we appreciate his kind words he should focus on letting his music do the talking rather than jumping on the GN’R band wagon. When asked Axl said, “I'd be wary of anyone who compared Nirvana to the Beatles.” -

[Guest Agent of Oblivion]

I'd like to announce that I've contacted GnR's management about a possible tryout.

[PLAGIARISM! 0]

I can confirm via my own post that I am Replacing Eric Singer for this year's KISS tour. But only for the photos. I'm taller.

[B. Brian Brunzell 0]

Their tour will be THE event of the year as far as large concerts go.

Um, remember what happened with last year's tour? Or was that 2002? Either way, it didn't take too long for Axl to regain his form of old and bail on shows. If they tour again this year, I give him 10 shows top before he says "Fuck it."

[Use Your Illusion 0]

Isn't WES BORLAND now rumoured to be the replacement guitarist?

 

This is an opening, someone teach me how to play guitar.

 

UYI

[jimmy no nose 0]

Their tour will be THE event of the year as far as large concerts go.

Um, remember what happened with last year's tour? Or was that 2002? Either way, it didn't take too long for Axl to regain his form of old and bail on shows. If they tour again this year, I give him 10 shows top before he says "Fuck it."

He never actually quit the tour last time, and it was only really one show that he just didnt show up for. The promoters cancelled it because it was the second riot of the tour.

[Steviekick 0]

Isn't WES BORLAND now rumoured to be the replacement guitarist?

 

This is an opening, someone teach me how to play guitar.

 

UYI

I'm pretty sure he's now working with Rob Zombie.

[Paul Stanley 0]

I can confirm via my own post that I am Replacing Eric Singer for this year's KISS tour. But only for the photos. I'm taller.

Damnit!

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You know, I hate to say it, but why would a GNR tour be an event of any kind? Only two shows on the last tour sold out (NY and Philly) and Axl no showed one of em. The rest of the shows sold 60-70% of their tickets, maybe. Now, not only does

most of the population think the new band (and Axl's new face) is a joke, but they'd be even more leery of going to see him now that he has proven he isn't reliable (not that he ever was).

[Guest MissMattitude]

I couldn't care less who the new guitarist is or when they are touring. I just want the album.