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#41 Re: Guns N' Roses » Who should be GNR's next lead guitarist? (If needed) » 858 weeks ago
GNRBABY wrote:I can confirm that when I mention the new GNR album to people, they say, "Is Slash back in the band?" or "Oh, they finally got back together?". They have no clue about anything that has happened since let's say 1998. They don't even know about the VMA's or anything. Some people have been enjoying the album for like 20+ mins before they ask me about the members. Once they find out there is no Slash, they seem to put up a wall. Though, a few people said "Well, it sounds cool though, can you burn me a copy?" or some ask "can you buy this yet" or "where did you find this?"
That's really interesting considering how many people on Gn'R boards vehemently claimed that everybody going to a Gn'R show from 2002-2006 new that it wasn't the original band. Seems that isn't the case as many of us have been saying all along. I'd really like to know what the true numbers were in 2006 regarding people who attended shows under teh impression thsi mock up was actually Guns N' Roses. It seems that while they were touring a common perception among alot of fans was the general public knew what was going on with the band but now that the album is out suddenly alot of people are starting to say the general public doesn't know it's not the original band. It all just seems weird to me.
I think a lot of people did know that the band was different in 2006 to some degree. I just think that it's all been quite FORGETTABLE for most casual fans. I had to remind some of my friends that I went to see them 6 times in 2006. One guy I had offered a ticket to in 2006 and he turned me down. I had to remind that guy too - he had simply forgotten that I even offered him a ticket just 2.5 years ago! (10/2006)
I think younger people who surf the net or who are "into music" kinda have an idea. Those 25+ are just clueless to anything past TSI. It's funny how many 25+ bring up TSI too - it's crazy 
#42 Re: Guns N' Roses » Who should be GNR's next lead guitarist? (If needed) » 858 weeks ago
I can confirm that when I mention the new GNR album to people, they say, "Is Slash back in the band?" or "Oh, they finally got back together?". They have no clue about anything that has happened since let's say 1998. They don't even know about the VMA's or anything. Some people have been enjoying the album for like 20+ mins before they ask me about the members. Once they find out there is no Slash, they seem to put up a wall. Though, a few people said "Well, it sounds cool though, can you burn me a copy?" or some ask "can you buy this yet" or "where did you find this?"
#43 Re: Guns N' Roses » Who should be GNR's next lead guitarist? (If needed) » 858 weeks ago
Kim Thayil would be a legit option at this point. Axl is a fan, and Soundgarden opened for GNR several times. There was never any bad blood between the two bands. Thayil would be the band's 'Jack of all trades'. He could easily play the Finck/Slash material, and when Bumble starts to stumble, you let Thayil take over on Bucket mop up duty.
Unfortunately Thayil never really cemented himself in the annals of guitar gods, but he can most certainly play any of the material he would be asked to play.
The sad thing is, he probably wouldn't even join. Axl would have to give him carte blanche, and there's no way in hell that Thayil would be second or third fiddle to Bumble and Fortus. He would consider them 'beneath him', and I would agree. Thayil would also want to contribute from a writing standpoint on the next record, and that record would have to be released in a semi sane time frame or he'd walk.
This being said JOHN 5 is a an excellent choice for Axl, because Marilyn Manson is a control freak and difficult on his band members, so John 5 is used to that. Trent Reznor is a tyrant and that is why Robin can put up with Axl....
It is my opinion that Robin will be back. It is my opinion that Azoff and Axl are waiting for the Best Buy exclusive to end and will re-introduce GNR to the world this summer via a major tour, music video, and other promotions.
#44 Re: Guns N' Roses » Who should be GNR's next lead guitarist? (If needed) » 859 weeks ago
Robin will be back girls, don't worry ;-)
#45 Re: Guns N' Roses » Who should be GNR's next lead guitarist? (If needed) » 859 weeks ago
John 5
#46 Re: Guns N' Roses » Axl = Rock God #11 » 859 weeks ago
Bon Jovi inspired the MTV Unplugged series is what he is saying which was huge in the 90's. Watch and see why they seperate from other 80's bands.
that was great!
#47 Re: Guns N' Roses » Axl = Rock God #11 » 859 weeks ago
I like Bon Jovi too! But he is not a rock GOD. The Backstreet Boys have their fans eating from the palm of their hand - so does a lot of musicians who are not rock GODS. I'm not comparing Bon Jovi to a boy band - they are WAY better than that, but they don't belong up there with the true GODS of rock...
#48 Re: Guns N' Roses » Axl = Rock God #11 » 859 weeks ago
^ Thanks Bon Jovi! Thanks for playing an acoustic guitar! WOW! So amazing! The Grateful Dead recorded "Reckoning" in 1981, A live "Unplugged" album with the full band presenting their music in an acoustic setting for the first time. That was a GOLD record before Bon Jovi ever thought of the idea. if you like "Unplugged" music I suggest you check it out!
#49 Re: Guns N' Roses » Axl = Rock God #11 » 859 weeks ago
^ Bon Jovi did not invent unplugged music Neil Young and Bob Dylan where performing "unplugged when Bon Jovi was 8 years old. Shit, it's been going on before Neil and Bob... Give me a break dude, Bon Jovi's unplugged performance did not change the face of music 
It sure proved to be a formula for success, but that hardly qualifies one as a rock GOD.
#50 Re: Guns N' Roses » Axl = Rock God #11 » 859 weeks ago
I have to chime in here. Bon Jovi will NEVER be a rock GOD. That is a silly notion. The band and the man (Jon) has never released a ground breaking album, nor have they or ever will "change the face of music". Their music will never "define a generation". They will never write music that "only they could write" and "break new ground" with their music. Music snobs and elitist will never ever take them seriously.
That being said, Bon Jovi has recorded some good music and has entertained millions of people around the world They are ultra-mega rock stars that sell tons of albums and their music will be popular for years and decades to come. However, they will never be Rock GODS. They don't deserve a seat at the table with Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, PInk Floyd, and so on and so fourth.
This is not my opinion, this is fact. Fact Fact Fact. When y'all are 75 years old, you can look high abd low, deep and shallow, but you will never find Bon Jovi or Jon Bon Jovi in the category of rock GOD.
Album sales and ticket sales do not define a rock GOD.
