[1][2] Fortus has also collaborated extensively with The Psychedelic Furs frontman Richard Butler and fellow Guns N' Roses bandmate Frank Ferrer.

The four-piece alternative band independently released Freedom in a Cage, which was produced by David Probst.

[4] In 1999, Fortus was contacted by Guns N' Roses to audition as a potential replacement for the departing Robin Finck.

Fortus was touring Europe as guitarist for Enrique Iglesias in May 2002 when he got a call from his friend (and Guns N' Roses bassist) Tommy Stinson asking him to fly out to audition for the band.

He really likes the pocket that Brain sets and the two of them click with Tommy so we finally have the real deal rhythm section, as Richard is a proven professional.

In 2013, Fortus joined the Dead Daisies with the likes of Jon Stevens and Dave Lowy as well as Guns N' Roses bandmates Frank Ferrer and Dizzy Reed.

Fortus provided guitar for former The Replacements and Guns N' Roses bassist Tommy Stinson's two solo albums.

[18] Fortus has also recorded or toured with acts such as Rihanna, N*SYNC, Nena, and Ben Folds, among others.

Gibson '73 Les Paul Signature, Gretsch White Falcon, Leo Scala Effects: Hiwatt Tape Echo, Lexicon PCM80 Pedals: Klon Centaur, Hermida Mosferatu Amps: 2 channel Cornford, '73 Jose-modded Marshall 100, Plexi Marshalls (modified), Diezel On November 5, 2005, Fortus's partner gave birth to a daughter, Paisley Piper Fortus.

[23] In September 2015, he was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash, causing him to miss dates with the Dead Daisies.