^ It still seems quite "business like" the relationship between Axl and the others. 

You could obviously argue that's good for a change - given anything the Lebeis' have their snout in is usually the furtherest thing from business like.

But I mean it in the sense of the vibe and motivation for the reunion.  Unsurprisingly it looks like it's about $$'s and that's it.  Making an artistic statement and expressing their musical talents and unity via new music etc etc seems a very very low priority, or flat out not even of interest.

Given the years of life experience they have all had since they last wrote together I thought there might be some creativity they are just busting to share with their fans.  But sadly it doesn't appear so.

Im guessing he didn't want to upset the applecart by pushing hard for the money whilst he was still "in the band" so to speak.

Now he's been kicked to the curb he's got nothing to lose.

I believe there have been mutterings for a number of years about various employees/band members not getting paid at different stages.

It's also a shame that he gets to play on the weaker AFD tracks and not any of what I consider are the better tracks. I would love to hear his swing and groove on songs like PC and Jungle etc.

Yeah I am squared away with a ticket.  Dammit this band is sucking me in again.

Ahh good luck with that one. What a perfect way to spend Valentine's Day, with your one true love - GNR!