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Re: Reading, United Kingdom - August 27, 2010 (Reading Festival)
Yeah given that it was made clear to them that if they went past 12:00pm (or whatever the time was) then the plug would be pulled, for Axl to pull his usual stunt of going on late is fucked. His actions effectively say to the fans that he doesn't give a fuck that they paid money and didn't get a complete show.
The outcome was always going to be the same if they hit the stage late, it appeared to be set in stone. Yet knowing the potential outcome Axl still chose to screw the people over. Deliberately making them wait and not starting until later meant he deliberately short changed the fans.
I know people will say this is par for the course with him, Axl plays by his own rules etc etc, but this whole schtick got old and tired years ago.
Re: Reading, United Kingdom - August 27, 2010 (Reading Festival)
Yeah given that it was made clear to them that if they went past 12:00pm (or whatever the time was) then the plug would be pulled, for Axl to pull his usual stunt of going on late is fucked. His actions effectively say to the fans that he doesn't give a fuck that they paid money and didn't get a complete show.
The outcome was always going to be the same if they hit the stage late, it appeared to be set in stone. Yet knowing the potential outcome Axl still chose to screw the people over. Deliberately making them wait and not starting until later meant he deliberately short changed the fans.
I know people will say this is par for the course with him, Axl plays by his own rules etc etc, but this whole schtick got old and tired years ago.
The fans were screwed royally. That sit in at the end was such an empty gesture. You wanna do something for the fans, you go on at the appointed hour and give them their moneys worth!
Re: Reading, United Kingdom - August 27, 2010 (Reading Festival)
Clusterfuck, but somehow it will be the topic of the festival. They show up one hour late, and then does a protest sit down? What the fuck? It's like starting world war three, and then run over to the pacificts side, wanting love and peace for all. So gay.
Nothing cool, nothing rebel like. Just fucking up by coming on an hour late.
Say all you want about the curfew, which is beyond retarded in any way, but if you wanna play and wanna do the right thing. Give the crowd their moneys worth. You show up on time, do your job and give them a good time. Afterwards, you may punch the responsible for the curfew in the face or even sue, but you seriously don't go around that way.
I kind of like it though. Someone had the guts to stand up to him and just pull the plug.
Re: Reading, United Kingdom - August 27, 2010 (Reading Festival)
Aussie wrote:Yeah given that it was made clear to them that if they went past 12:00pm (or whatever the time was) then the plug would be pulled, for Axl to pull his usual stunt of going on late is fucked. His actions effectively say to the fans that he doesn't give a fuck that they paid money and didn't get a complete show.
The outcome was always going to be the same if they hit the stage late, it appeared to be set in stone. Yet knowing the potential outcome Axl still chose to screw the people over. Deliberately making them wait and not starting until later meant he deliberately short changed the fans.
I know people will say this is par for the course with him, Axl plays by his own rules etc etc, but this whole schtick got old and tired years ago.
The fans were screwed royally. That sit in at the end was such an empty gesture. You wanna do something for the fans, you go on at the appointed hour and give them their moneys worth!
agreed, unless there was an honestly legit reason 4 the late start (but i don't believe it).
Re: Reading, United Kingdom - August 27, 2010 (Reading Festival)
I kind of like it though. Someone had the guts to stand up to him and just pull the plug.
yep. unfortunately it's taken a long time 4 this to occur, in the past pulling the plug may have caused a riot but by this stage audiences are so wearied by the late starts they'll side with the promoters..
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Re: Reading, United Kingdom - August 27, 2010 (Reading Festival)
If Axl actually said "we're not playing Leeds after this", then i'm of the FULL belief that the Tweet was 100% authentic, and one of his Axlisms.
This.
Axl really wants this tour to collapse. Stupid old dickhead.
- Mikkamakka
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Re: Reading, United Kingdom - August 27, 2010 (Reading Festival)
Anyone with any self-respect in the band should leave now. They made enough money in the past years. It's pathetic.
Re: Reading, United Kingdom - August 27, 2010 (Reading Festival)
Axlin08 wrote:If Axl actually said "we're not playing Leeds after this", then i'm of the FULL belief that the Tweet was 100% authentic, and one of his Axlisms.
This.
Axl really wants this tour to collapse. Stupid old dickhead.
are u guy's serious?! still on that tweet?! what the hell does one thing have to do with the other? OMG i can't believe i'm still even responding to this twitter thing..
Re: Reading, United Kingdom - August 27, 2010 (Reading Festival)
Gn'r cancel Leeds? I had a feeling. About this argument about technical reasons for being on late, for fucks sake, it never happens to other bands, it's bullshit crazy Ginger clusterfuck syndrome.
Axl made that tweet, bet your arse on that.
