cjmwrx Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Axl who!? They don't need him. Too bad he owns all rights to Guns N' Roses. Axl is a ******-bag. Plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Axl who!? They don't need him. Too bad he owns all rights to Guns N' Roses. Axl is a ******-bag. Plain and simple. Yeah this is the kind of thing that happens when Axl is in charge. This is the description of what happened The crowd are not amused as the band do not appear on stage until approx 10:25pm. No interaction or apology by Axl to the crowd who are booing etc.. Bottles are thrown on stage during the start of Welcome To The Jungle. Axl tells the crowd to stop throwing bottles at him or they'll leave. The show goes on for another couple of songs before more bottles are thrown at Axl & he just up's & leaves. The Promoters / Venue staff make announecements to the crowd about trying to fix technical difficulties at first (yeah right!) & then tell people they're working to get the band back & ask the crowd to stop throwing things at Axl. The crowd were told another annoucment would be forthcoming but after 10-15 mins, the house lights just came on & crowds started to leave after O2 staff were telling the crowd it was over & to contact MCD for a refund... I was one fo the crowd who had waited for ages & after been told it was over & the band were not coming back on & to seek my refund from MCD, I heard the band came back on at approx 11:30pm but we weren't allowed back into the venue. What a **** he is.. I mean ok people were throwing stuff at him, but do you blame them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 This is from Matt Sorrum. Published by the BooklynVegan STATEMENT FROM MATT SORUM "Dear Friends and Fans of Guns N' Roses, I am releasing this statement to bring closure to the night's events at the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, and to all things Guns N' Roses. This will alleviate numerous press statements and interviews about the subject, which I have already addressed on my Twitter. In these last few months since getting notice about being inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, many emotions and feelings have gone through my head and heart, as well as the original five members of GN'R: Axl, Slash, Duff, Izzy and Steven. I was also chosen to be inducted, along with Dizzy Reed. It was slightly awkward for me in some ways knowing some fans have the original five in their hearts for a reunion. I chose to say to Slash and Duff, 'Please have Steven play, and let me know what you would like me to do.' Two days before the event. Axl made his statement known. And it was apparent he wouldn't be attending. In respect to him, that is his decision and should be honored. Also, Izzy declined. So I suggested Slash call Gilby, who was left out of the proceedings. Gilby was a member of the band and contributing to the 'Use Your Illusions' World Tour, which took us around the globe for three years, as well as playing guitar on 'Spaghetti Incident' and 'The Live Era' albums. It felt like the right thing to do. In fairness to the rest of the original line-up and myself, we decided to go ahead and attend. This is an honor that is once in a lifetime and couldn't be missed, especially for fans of the band. To us, it was honoring them as well. Regarding playing live, we agreed that we would share the stage together, joined by Myles Kennedy as guest singer, who did a fine job filling big shoes. Steven graciously offered 'Brownstone' and played two other 'Appetite' tracks, and I sang and joined him near the kit on 'Paradise City.' It felt perfect for all involved. In my speech, I made references to drugs and Steven being dismissed from the band, in which I referred to, "How could someone be fired from Guns N' Roses for doing too many drugs??" It was meant to be light-hearted. But knowing the struggles Steven has endured all these years. I felt I needed to clarify that Steven was onstage, healthy, and ready to rock. It is well known that the rest of the band has endured addiction and alcoholism and at this point in our lives, we are all healthy and sober Not to make light of drugs and alcohol...we were all full-blown addicts when the band split. What started out as a party and what we believed was part of the makeup of the band turned on all of us in the end. Many years of soul searching and reconnecting with our inner selves have brought glorious gifts: Velvet Revolver with millions of records sold and a Grammy, Steven with his new band, and more. We are now all playing music and making records on our own that is truly what we love, before any of the business of music came into play. The music has always been the passion, before anything else. Stevens's passion for GN'R is something that no one can explain but him: it's a true love gone, but never forgotten. How many people have felt that in their lifetime? I told Steven and the rest of the guys the night of the Induction that night was for them and what they created on the streets of Hollywood, and it can never be taken away. The music will live on. And that's what counts. Not about who was there at the Induction. That the music will always be theirs and no can ever take that away. Also, I have much respect for my former band, The Cult. And all the musicians I have played with over the years. They have all taught me so much. I also need to thank my dearest and closest confidante, Ace Harper, who is my fiancée' and has made me a better man. She has walked beside in times of darkness, and has been there for me when all the stage lights and backstage parties were over. This is where life is for all of us now survivors of a Rock & Roll era you will never see the likes of again: Married men Slash with two wonderful boys, Duff with two beautiful girls, Steven happy with a beautiful wife. Life is good, my friends...we are alive! God Bless the fans of GN'R. Long Live Rock N Roll, Matt Sorum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 This is from Matt Sorrum. Published by the BooklynVegan STATEMENT FROM MATT SORUM "Dear Friends and Fans of Guns N' Roses, I am releasing this statement to bring closure to the night's events at the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, and to all things Guns N' Roses. This will alleviate numerous press statements and interviews about the subject, which I have already addressed on my Twitter. In these last few months since getting notice about being inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, many emotions and feelings have gone through my head and heart, as well as the original five members of GN'R: Axl, Slash, Duff, Izzy and Steven. I was also chosen to be inducted, along with Dizzy Reed. It was slightly awkward for me in some ways knowing some fans have the original five in their hearts for a reunion. I chose to say to Slash and Duff, 'Please have Steven play, and let me know what you would like me to do.' Two days before the event. Axl made his statement known. And it was apparent he wouldn't be attending. In respect to him, that is his decision and should be honored. Also, Izzy declined. So I suggested Slash call Gilby, who was left out of the proceedings. Gilby was a member of the band and contributing to the 'Use Your Illusions' World Tour, which took us around the globe for three years, as well as playing guitar on 'Spaghetti Incident' and 'The Live Era' albums. It felt like the right thing to do. In fairness to the rest of the original line-up and myself, we decided to go ahead and attend. This is an honor that is once in a lifetime and couldn't be missed, especially for fans of the band. To us, it was honoring them as well. Regarding playing live, we agreed that we would share the stage together, joined by Myles Kennedy as guest singer, who did a fine job filling big shoes. Steven graciously offered 'Brownstone' and played two other 'Appetite' tracks, and I sang and joined him near the kit on 'Paradise City.' It felt perfect for all involved. In my speech, I made references to drugs and Steven being dismissed from the band, in which I referred to, "How could someone be fired from Guns N' Roses for doing too many drugs??" It was meant to be light-hearted. But knowing the struggles Steven has endured all these years. I felt I needed to clarify that Steven was onstage, healthy, and ready to rock. It is well known that the rest of the band has endured addiction and alcoholism and at this point in our lives, we are all healthy and sober Not to make light of drugs and alcohol...we were all full-blown addicts when the band split. What started out as a party and what we believed was part of the makeup of the band turned on all of us in the end. Many years of soul searching and reconnecting with our inner selves have brought glorious gifts: Velvet Revolver with millions of records sold and a Grammy, Steven with his new band, and more. We are now all playing music and making records on our own that is truly what we love, before any of the business of music came into play. The music has always been the passion, before anything else. Stevens's passion for GN'R is something that no one can explain but him: it's a true love gone, but never forgotten. How many people have felt that in their lifetime? I told Steven and the rest of the guys the night of the Induction that night was for them and what they created on the streets of Hollywood, and it can never be taken away. The music will live on. And that's what counts. Not about who was there at the Induction. That the music will always be theirs and no can ever take that away. Also, I have much respect for my former band, The Cult. And all the musicians I have played with over the years. They have all taught me so much. I also need to thank my dearest and closest confidante, Ace Harper, who is my fiancée' and has made me a better man. She has walked beside in times of darkness, and has been there for me when all the stage lights and backstage parties were over. This is where life is for all of us now survivors of a Rock & Roll era you will never see the likes of again: Married men Slash with two wonderful boys, Duff with two beautiful girls, Steven happy with a beautiful wife. Life is good, my friends...we are alive! God Bless the fans of GN'R. Long Live Rock N Roll, Matt Sorum Nicely said, heart felt and sincere... Everything he said is true, that's the way it was, that's what everybody did. Some survived and some didn't. Those that did have learned a lot along the journey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Yeah that was pretty cool. The sight where I got the letter from Matt Sorum also had Axel's reply. I figured nobody cared. So I didn't post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS1976 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 i got a feelin Izzy sandbaggin... i don't know why but why'd he throw a gig like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 i got a feelin Izzy sandbaggin... i don't know why but why'd he throw a gig like this... Izzy was part of the original sessions for Velvet Revolver so it's nothing new that he'd pass up on an opportunity to do something to stay out of the public eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I agree that vocal improves the song. Nice job! Amazing how many memories came back from listening to that song too... not just of the countless nights covering it in bars, but that song seems to really represent a little mini-era in music for me. Maybe grunge killed hair metal, but Appetite for Destruction had something to do with it too. GnR seemed so much more authentic than a lot of the hair bands that record labels were shoving down throats at the time. Then again maybe I'm just being nostalgic and nostalgia can be a moth3rfu@ker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I'm not so much an Axl guy...but I don't like Myles voice at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I agree that vocal improves the song. Nice job! Amazing how many memories came back from listening to that song too... not just of the countless nights covering it in bars, but that song seems to really represent a little mini-era in music for me. Maybe grunge killed hair metal, but Appetite for Destruction had something to do with it too. GnR seemed so much more authentic than a lot of the hair bands that record labels were shoving down throats at the time. Then again maybe I'm just being nostalgic and nostalgia can be a moth3rfu@ker! The GnR style rock should have carried thru the 90s if ya ask me. Mother Love Bone almost put their own take on it, but poor Andrew Wood ODd and the Lord above had other plans for him, and we got Pearl Jam instead! And Nirvana showed up! Aw. But I like Pearl Jam (at least the Ten album). Nirvana not so much (except for Dave. Thunder Drummer of the 90s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Amazing how many memories came back from listening to that song too... not just of the countless nights covering it in bars, but that song seems to really represent a little mini-era in music for me. Maybe grunge killed hair metal, but Appetite for Destruction had something to do with it too. GnR seemed so much more authentic than a lot of the hair bands that record labels were shoving down throats at the time. Then again maybe I'm just being nostalgic and nostalgia can be a moth3rfu@ker! I remember seeing G-N-R with the original line up at the Celebrity Theater in Anahiem right after AFD hit. I knew this band was going to be big when I first heard them and am glad I got to see the original line up. It certainly brings back many good memories for me. Especially sitting in the bar at the Celebrity Theater and having drinks with two beautiful women. The blond wore white go-go boots with a white leather miniskirt and lace top and the brunett wore black go-go boots with black leather miniskirt and a black lace top. Both also had those long gloves that go almost up to their elbows. Man they were smoking hot. TSOL opened the show for them. It was a fantastic night of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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