In a new interview with Joe “Punk” Scibilia of The Rock N Roll & Coffee Show, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal spoke about how he occupies his time now, more than a decade since he exited the Axl Rose-fronted outfit.

He said, "I don't need anything at this point.

All I could do at this point that makes life worth anything is paying it forward and passing it along to the future and keeping it going for them.

So that's what I do.

So a lot of teaching, a lot of producing.

Playing live — I did that for years.

I missed enough weddings and funerals and bar mitzvahs and whatever else.

I don't need to tour anymore." After Scibilia noted that "it's not easy these days to tour", Thal concurred.

"No, it isn't," he said.

"It was never easy, but it's definitely a lot tougher now." He went on to discuss his current priorities and how he occupies his time.

When asked about his future plans, Thal stated that he has no intention of pursuing touring gigs, preferring to focus on producing bands and teaching music.

His latest instrumental album, "Bumblefoot ...Returns!", released in January 2025, features collaborations with iconic musicians such as Brian May and Steve Vai.

Thal joined GUNS N' ROSES in 2006 and appeared on the band's 2008 effort, "Chinese Democracy", before leaving the group after eight years.