heymisterk Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Ah, Axl: your vision helped create one of the best albums, and - briefly - fronted one of the best bands. But then, your ego and spoiled brat-dom brought that to a pathetic halt. Bummer. Had you, Slash, Izzy, and Duff stayed together and continued to write music, I believe Guns 'n Roses could have been as relevant as Black Sabbath or, dare I say it, Led Zeppelin. 'Twas not to be... It's your birthday, Axl...that's all I can say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I wonder if he has grown up yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyler Patrick Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Happy Birthday Axl. May you regret some of the decisions you made in your past. Like the end of Gn'R. oh and enjoy the birthday while you're at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 now sponsered by Gerital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Didn't Axl record some songs written by Charlie Manson? I believe Manson actually got some royalty money too. Axl is creepy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 HB2U...Axl... To be fair, the whole G'n R charade is/was rather over-hyped More to do with clothes than music :blink: There is more depth and creativity in Led Zep and Who music...and less drugs... It all comes down to interest/variety in the end, how many G'n R or Slash albums can one listen to back to back?... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 ...and less drugs... V How do you measure that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 HB2U...Axl... To be fair, the whole G'n R charade is/was rather over-hyped More to do with clothes than music :blink: There is more depth and creativity in Led Zep and Who music...and less drugs... It all comes down to interest/variety in the end, how many G'n R or Slash albums can one listen to back to back?... V Overall, I agree. But I would put Appetite up there with any of Zeppelin's best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Overall, I agree. But I would put Appetite up there with any of Zeppelin's best. Are you out of your mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Duende Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 wow 50! everyone is getting older (YES DAMN IT - ME TOO!!! LOL) Always had a soft spot for Mr Brownstone - Appetite For Destruction was a classic, every track hard rock fun :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBWw8k1Phno&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Overall, I agree. But I would put Appetite up there with any of Zeppelin's best. I would too. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I don't worry bout nuthin no, because worryins a waste of my... time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 ^^^gotta love that pause. Did you guys see the That Metal Show interview of Axl? I yawned, He was a bada$$ mofo but today he seems a shadow of what he once was, surrounding yourself with yes-men is not a good thing, if you see that episode (which I am sure is available on VH1 online) you will see. Gn'R was a killer band, not a fad, they produced one of the best Rock n' Roll albums in history and Use Your Illusion defined as an imperfect masterpiece is just that. Had they not imploded they would still be great. Izzy Stradlin is a great songwriter. I was lucky enough to see them live in their full splendor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenderGuy1 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Happy BDay axl u and slash should be together again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stooge Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 ^^^gotta love that pause. Did you guys see the That Metal Show interview of Axl? I yawned, He was a bada$$ mofo but today he seems a shadow of what he once was, surrounding yourself with yes-men is not a good thing, if you see that episode (which I am sure is available on VH1 online) you will see. Gn'R was a killer band, not a fad, they produced one of the best Rock n' Roll albums in history and Use Your Illusion defined as an imperfect masterpiece is just that. Had they not imploded they would still be great. Izzy Stradlin is a great songwriter. I was lucky enough to see them live in their full splendor +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Are you out of your mind? Um...no I'm not. And I find it ridiculous for you to imply otherwise. Notice I didn't say: "EVERYBODY should put Appetite up there with Zeppelin's best..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 ^^^gotta love that pause. Did you guys see the That Metal Show interview of Axl? I yawned, He was a bada$$ mofo but today he seems a shadow of what he once was, surrounding yourself with yes-men is not a good thing, if you see that episode (which I am sure is available on VH1 online) you will see. Gn'R was a killer band, not a fad, they produced one of the best Rock n' Roll albums in history and Use Your Illusion defined as an imperfect masterpiece is just that. Had they not imploded they would still be great. Izzy Stradlin is a great songwriter. I was lucky enough to see them live in their full splendor Well said, and I agree. When I first heard of Guns 'n Roses, I thought, "Great; another Poison." Boy, was I wrong. And I liked the Illusion albums too, even though they were definitely uneven and self-indulgent. I too saw them before Axl started having a temper tantrum over every little thing and before Izzy left, and it was a glorious, glorious show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Well said, and I agree. When I first heard of Guns 'n Roses, I thought, "Great; another Poison." Boy, was I wrong. And I liked the Illusion albums too, even though they were definitely uneven and self-indulgent. I too saw them before Axl started having a temper tantrum over every little thing and before Izzy left, and it was a glorious, glorious show. I loved the acoustic tracks on the lies album Somewhere I have the a cd which has there cover of them doing AC DC's Whole Lotta Rosie. The crowd even chant Angus at the beginning which is great fun!! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stooge Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I was lucky enough to see this one in 87: 10.08.87 - Hammersmith Odeon, London, England opening acts: Quireboys, Faster *****cat set: It's So Easy, Move To the City, Out Ta Get Me, Mr. Brownstone, My Michelle, Rocket Queen, Welcome To The Jungle, Nightrain, You're Crazy, Paradise City, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Reckless Life, Mama Kin, Sweet Child O' Mine, Whole Lotta Rosie. One of the best gigs I've ever seen tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malchik Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Didn't Axl record some songs written by Charlie Manson? I believe Manson actually got some royalty money too. Axl is creepy. No, he doesn't get any royalties for any if his recordings. It's California law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 I loved the acoustic tracks on the lies album S Matt Totally agree, Matt. "Patience" is one of the first songs I ever learned on the guitar because of it's simplicity. If you listen to it closely, it is structurally similar to The Rolling Stones' "Let It Bleed". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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