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Richard Fortus (born November 17, 1966) is an American guitarist. He is a member of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he has recorded one studio album, since 2002.
Richard Fortus is a versatile and experienced musician who has played with Guns N' Roses, The Eyes, Love Spit Love, and more. Find out his full bio, upcoming tour dates, releases, gear, and videos on his official website.
Jan 20, 2016 · Fortus got his first taste of the former as a young musician starting out with his band the Eyes, who changed their name to Pale Divine after scoring a deal with Atlantic for their first (and...
- OK Computer – Radiohead (1997) There are so many albums that I could go with. I really could go on for days, and that’s why this is so hard. But I’ll pick one last one: OK Computer by Radiohead.
- Paul’s Boutique by The Beastie Boys (1989) So, Paul’s Boutique by The Beastie Boys changed my life. They were both huge for me. For my money, Paul’s Boutique is the Sgt.
- Rain Dogs – Tom Waits (1985) When I was a kid, man, I never was into the stuff that was popular. I wasn’t into Poison, Iron Maiden, and stuff like that, you know?
- London Calling – The Clash (1979) & Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols by The Sex Pistols (1977) As far as punk rock goes, it was either London Calling by The Clash or Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols by The Sex Pistols that did it for me.
159K Followers, 1,875 Following, 1,140 Posts - Richard Fortus (@4tus) on Instagram: "Guitarist for @gunsnroses since 2002 Former guitarist for The Psychedelic Furs, Love Spit Love, Thin Lizzy, Rihanna, Honky Toast, BT, Crystal Method".
Feb 6, 2023 · Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus shares his musical influences, values, and gear, especially Celestion speakers, in a far-ranging interview. Learn how he uses Celestion speakers to create his distinctive sound across genres and projects.
May 5, 2023 · Learn how Richard Fortus, a St. Louis native and former member of Pale Divine and Love Spit Love, joined Guns N' Roses in 2002 and became a rock star. Read about his musical influences, his career highlights and his life in West County.
