It would be badass to see them reunite in almost any form, under almost any circumstances.  But being brought back as contract players definitely would lessen the excitement a bit, as it does for any band.  Van Halen's multiple reunions are a perfect example.  Booting out Michael Anthony and bringing back DLR as an employee just sours things- they're not a "band" anymore- it lessens the tightness and camaraderie. In the end, it HAS to severely limit creativity as well.  Who's going to put they're best and most interesting stuff out there, when in the end all the decisions, blame or credit is going to go to one or two people?

But like I said, I'd take it if that's all that was offered for GNR. As others have said, though, I'm more interested in whatever incarnation can put out new music and be truly active.  The current lineup is SO ready to fill that role- they're the best shot we have at new (and ideally, REGULAR) output.  I hope to God it doesn't fizzle away.

I don't mind Myles, but most of his and Slash's work together sounds very tame.  There's not much I've heard that has excited me.  Also, I think Civil War sounded very thin in the parts where Slash was trying to playing lead riffs.  It would probably sound much better if Myles was playing rhythm.

Totally off topic, but Myles looks so similar to Jamie Kennedy to me.  It didn't even occur to me til yesterday that they have the same last name.  I was really expecting to find out they were brothers.

I think he could pull it off in one of his smaller setting shows. I won't say "acoustic", but "scaled back enough so he could sit down and sing" would probably sound awesome.

I agree with russtcb- it's laughable to me that Slash "considered" Axl, but ultimately decided against it. I love Slash and don't hold anything against him, but that's a wee bit presumptuous on his part to assume that he has that sort of power.

Sounds like everything's back on track now, barring an unfortunate piano malfunction.