News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=12843 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:07:07 -0400 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:02:07 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=12843 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot-says-he-left-guns-n-roses-because-the-gig-wasnt-gonna-become-more-than-it-was https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot-says-he-left-guns-n-roses-because-the-gig-wasnt-gonna-become-more-than-it-was Music News: "I missed being creative with a band, writing and recording, and doing more."]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:07:07 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/most-people-would-not-do-that-s--t-bumblefoot-points-out-what-actually-made-van-halen-stand-out https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/most-people-would-not-do-that-s--t-bumblefoot-points-out-what-actually-made-van-halen-stand-out Music News: "It was just something...a different sound for the ears."]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/my-goals-were-not-guitar-related-bumblefoot-wasnt-inspired-by-shredders-and-wanted-to-play-other-instruments https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/my-goals-were-not-guitar-related-bumblefoot-wasnt-inspired-by-shredders-and-wanted-to-play-other-instruments Music News: "It was about being in a band, being a team where everyone contributes and makes songs."]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:18:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/bumblefoot-reveals-what-working-with-axl-rose-on-chinese-democracy-was-really-like-shares-honest-opinion-on-the-album https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/bumblefoot-reveals-what-working-with-axl-rose-on-chinese-democracy-was-really-like-shares-honest-opinion-on-the-album Interviews: UG Exclusive: "That was something!"]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:59:28 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/put-your-ego-aside-bumblefoot-explains-why-band-dynamics-demand-more-than-being-a-solo-artist https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/put-your-ego-aside-bumblefoot-explains-why-band-dynamics-demand-more-than-being-a-solo-artist Music News: "Every time you get your way, the other four people may have had their ideas shot down."]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:00:04 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/its-never-easy-bumblefoot-reveals-how-the-industry-really-affects-musicians-explains-how-to-make-a-living https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/its-never-easy-bumblefoot-reveals-how-the-industry-really-affects-musicians-explains-how-to-make-a-living Interviews: UG Exclusive: "Even if you're making a shit ton of money, it's still not easy."]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:44:40 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/bumblefoot_names_one_downside_of_using_actual_amps_live_explains_why_he_prefers_line_6_helix.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/bumblefoot_names_one_downside_of_using_actual_amps_live_explains_why_he_prefers_line_6_helix.html Gear: He also says that the Helix replaced most of his rig.]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:19:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/are_vintage_guitars_better_bumblefoot_says_so_they_dont_make_them_like_they_used_to.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/are_vintage_guitars_better_bumblefoot_says_so_they_dont_make_them_like_they_used_to.html Interviews: UG Exclusive: "Nothing beats the real thing."]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:38:25 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i_see_10000_confused_people_staring_at_me_bumblefoot_recalls_weird_onstage_moment_with_gnr.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i_see_10000_confused_people_staring_at_me_bumblefoot_recalls_weird_onstage_moment_with_gnr.html Music News: "I see all these pieces of little strips of wood at my feet."]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:02:19 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_of_ron_bumblefoot_thals_strange_flying_foot_guitar-157717 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_of_ron_bumblefoot_thals_strange_flying_foot_guitar-157717 Features: We explore one of the weirdest custom guitars to appear on stage with Guns N' Roses.]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 09:30:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_praises_kurt_cobain_draws_parallel_between_late_nirvana_frontman__js_bach.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_praises_kurt_cobain_draws_parallel_between_late_nirvana_frontman__js_bach.html Music News: "If you were gonna take the math behind the music of why things work, his stuff all added up."]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2021 23:40:12 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_explains_how_he_ended_up_in_guns_n_roses_through_joe_satriani_connection_shares_opinion_on_eddie_van_halen.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_explains_how_he_ended_up_in_guns_n_roses_through_joe_satriani_connection_shares_opinion_on_eddie_van_halen.html Music News: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal also talks about KISS and the band's influence.]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:01:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_explains_what_he_didnt_really_like_about_his_role_in_intense_guns_n_roses_talks_current_relationship_with_axl_rose.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_explains_what_he_didnt_really_like_about_his_role_in_intense_guns_n_roses_talks_current_relationship_with_axl_rose.html Music News: "It was high highs, low lows, and everything in between."]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:43:43 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-gnr_guitarist_bumblefoot_explains_why_he_uses_a_sewing_thimble_when_playing_guitar__what_its_for.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-gnr_guitarist_bumblefoot_explains_why_he_uses_a_sewing_thimble_when_playing_guitar__what_its_for.html Music News: Ron also talks about playing a fretless guitar.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:16:46 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_speaks_on_mistake_of_touring_with_gnr_after_severe_car_accident_talks_how_injuries__brain_damage_affected_his_guitar_playing.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_speaks_on_mistake_of_touring_with_gnr_after_severe_car_accident_talks_how_injuries__brain_damage_affected_his_guitar_playing.html Music News: The musician also shares his opinion on Western medicine.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:01:47 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-gnr_guitarist_recalls_wild_struggle_to_play_welcome_to_the_jungle_solo_under_heavy_medication_after_brain_damage_with_stormtrooper_mask.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-gnr_guitarist_recalls_wild_struggle_to_play_welcome_to_the_jungle_solo_under_heavy_medication_after_brain_damage_with_stormtrooper_mask.html Music News: Bumblefoot also looks back on angry fan reactions the next day.]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 23:44:21 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_names_gnr_song_he_enjoyed_playing_most_when_he_was_in_the_band_talks_approach_to_playing_sweet_child_o_mine.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_names_gnr_song_he_enjoyed_playing_most_when_he_was_in_the_band_talks_approach_to_playing_sweet_child_o_mine.html Music News: "Give them what they came there to hear," Bumblefoot said.]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:38:34 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-gnr_guitarist_explains_why_he_had_to_decline_iconic_prog_supergroup_at_first_talks_weird_iron_maiden_approach.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-gnr_guitarist_explains_why_he_had_to_decline_iconic_prog_supergroup_at_first_talks_weird_iron_maiden_approach.html Music News: Bumblefoot also discusses what KISS means to Sons of Apollo.]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:12:19 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_talks_really_awkward_thing_he_had_to_do_when_he_was_in_gnr__how_fans_reacted_to_way_he_handled_it.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_talks_really_awkward_thing_he_had_to_do_when_he_was_in_gnr__how_fans_reacted_to_way_he_handled_it.html Music News: "I'm just like, 'I'm a dick, I'm a douche, I feel like a dick, everyone hates me,'" Bumblefoot said.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:47:29 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_speaks_on_what_he_thought_chinese_democracy_song_lacked_explains_what_people_talking_nonsense_about_the_album_must_understand.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_speaks_on_what_he_thought_chinese_democracy_song_lacked_explains_what_people_talking_nonsense_about_the_album_must_understand.html Music News: "Axl - he decided what was the best for the song."]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:02:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_talks_what_it_was_like_working_on_controversial_guns_n_roses_album_explains_approach_to_fronting_asia.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_talks_what_it_was_like_working_on_controversial_guns_n_roses_album_explains_approach_to_fronting_asia.html Music News: The guitarist also talks about fronting Asia and how he approaches it.]]> Sat, 12 Dec 2020 17:09:36 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-gnr_guitarist_bumblefoot_explains_why_he_plays_double-neck_fretless_guitar_says_he_wants_to_take_guitar_lessons_but_teachers_keep_turning_him_down.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-gnr_guitarist_bumblefoot_explains_why_he_plays_double-neck_fretless_guitar_says_he_wants_to_take_guitar_lessons_but_teachers_keep_turning_him_down.html Music News: "Everybody can be better. And I want to be better," the musician said.]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:15:23 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_answers_if_he_would_return_to_gnr_talks_if_he_got_along_with_axl__co_when_he_was_in_the_band.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_answers_if_he_would_return_to_gnr_talks_if_he_got_along_with_axl__co_when_he_was_in_the_band.html Music News: "There's a lot of things that can wear a person down," he said.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:11:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/bumblefoot_these_are_some_the_strangest_guitars_guitars_in_my_collection.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/bumblefoot_these_are_some_the_strangest_guitars_guitars_in_my_collection.html Interviews: We explore some of the interesting homemade and highly modified guitars used by Ron Thal throughout his career.]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:17:19 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_talks_difficulties_of_singing_for_asia_reveals_how_much_time_sons_of_apollo_spent_in_studio_for_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_talks_difficulties_of_singing_for_asia_reveals_how_much_time_sons_of_apollo_spent_in_studio_for_new_album.html Music News: Singing John Wetton's lines was "a totally different thing," the musician says.]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2019 12:32:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_reveals_he_wanted_to_play_bass_first_explains_how_he_was_tricked_into_playing_guitar.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_reveals_he_wanted_to_play_bass_first_explains_how_he_was_tricked_into_playing_guitar.html Music News: "They lied to me," the Sons of Apollo guitarist says.]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2019 12:12:01 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_how_i_approached_guitar_when_i_was_playing_in_guns_n_roses.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_how_i_approached_guitar_when_i_was_playing_in_guns_n_roses.html Music News: "Something that sounds simple should never be frowned upon," the guitarist says.]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:07:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_the_big_mistake_guitarists_make_when_they_think_theyre_stuck_in_a_box.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_the_big_mistake_guitarists_make_when_they_think_theyre_stuck_in_a_box.html Music News: "If you have go-to riffs that you are comfortable with, instead of trying to get rid of them, get creative and expand," the guitarist points out.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 11:58:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_why_electronica_isnt_on_the_same_level_as_rock_music.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_why_electronica_isnt_on_the_same_level_as_rock_music.html Music News: The guitarist also addresses the financial downfall of Gibson.]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2018 07:39:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_joe_satriani_helped_me_land_the_gnr_gig.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bumblefoot_joe_satriani_helped_me_land_the_gnr_gig.html Music News: "Chris Pitman reached out a few hours later and sent this funny e-mail," the guitarist explains.]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:02:07 -0400