nonlinear Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 In the early 1990s, one of Axl's iconic clothing pieces was the kilt, but I'm pretty sure he "borrowed" the look from Mike Patton. I know Axl wore the kilt during the UYI tour, but does anyone know the exact year and time he started wearing it? Mike Patton can be seen wearing a kilt in the Faith No More video for "Falling to Pieces," which was released in 1990 - a year before Axl started wearing it in 1991.look around 0:25 This would not be surprising, as we know Axl copied his early look from Mike Monroe... and the snake dance was copied from Richard Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iftheworld Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) In the early 1990s, one of Axl's iconic clothing pieces was the kilt, but I'm pretty sure he "borrowed" the look from Mike Patton. I know Axl wore the kilt during the UYI tour, but does anyone know the exact year and time he started wearing it? Mike Patton can be seen wearing a kilt in the Faith No More video for "Falling to Pieces," which was released in 1990 - a year before Axl started wearing it in 1991.look around 0:25 This would not be surprising, as we know Axl copied his early look from Mike Monroe... and the snake dance was copied from Richard Black.So you mean to tell me Axl watched through twenty five seconds of this horrible song and said "Yea that's me."? Edited May 5, 2012 by iftheworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonlinear Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Axl was a big Faith No More fan. FNM even opened on the GNR/Metallica tour - I was there. <insert pimp icon here> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeles_ Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 June 1985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonlinear Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 ^^hey, awesome! thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 He's quite proud of having Scottish roots (god, I do sound like a bit of a poster-boy for my own country here)... He's said that the chorus for Paradise City was inspired by some kind of Celtic vibe, and when he was in Glasgow in '06 he said "You guys are fucking amazing, being I am Scottish and all y'know." So, that's probably where it came from... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eu4ic Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) Wow what a pic - never seen that before! Thanks!Also Falling to Pieces is a great great song. Edited May 5, 2012 by Eu4ic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonlinear Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 ^^I agree, I love FNM! mr. bungle is awesome too. and mike patton, in general. i once paid like $30 to watch him get on stage with RZA in hollywood and basically just make a bunch of really weird sounds with his mouth for like 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saphyra Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Cool story bro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostie Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) June 1985 That is a fucking choice pic. That's kinda what I was hoping the UCAP tour would look like. More brick wall, less LED would have been great, IMHO. Edited May 6, 2012 by Ghostie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonlinear Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 LOL, slash and duff with makeup. what a bunch of clowns in that pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 June 1985 I was about to post this. It's just too weird to see Slash with a warlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber_ Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 So Axl is like Braveheart, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77Jesters Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 This would not be surprising, as we know Axl copied his early look from Mike Monroe... and the snake dance was copied from Richard Black.I was oblivious to the Richard Black thing, but upon watching this clip, it does become rather obvious... Not a bad tune really either, may have to look into this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nintari Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Not a bad tune really either, may have to look into this... What? That is quite possibly the gayest video and song I've ever heard lol. God, 80's music, as a whole, was just..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Mike Patton? Think again. http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/bon-scott-man-of-letters/2006/08/09/1154802962874.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman_1985 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Didn't the bicycle shorts come from shark island as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonlinear Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 ^^i'm not sure about the bike shorts, but everyone seemed to be wearing them in the late 80s/early 90s. Actually, I think I had a pair before Axl did even. but I can be excused as I was only 10 years old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaida Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 So what inspired the swimming trunks looks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansidhe Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Mike Patton? Think again. http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/bon-scott-man-of-letters/2006/08/09/1154802962874.htmlBon played in his local pipe band in Kirrie as a kid so he was probably already used to wearing a kilt before he decided to start wearing them onstage later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droezle Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 LOL, slash and duff with makeup. what a bunch of clowns in that pic LOL right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Horse Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 When we have idols or people we admire for some reason we tend to imitate or copy something from them. I don´t know if Axl copied those guys or if it was just a mere coincidence but I don´t see that as something bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 In the early 1990s, one of Axl's iconic clothing pieces was the kilt, but I'm pretty sure he "borrowed" the look from Mike Patton. I know Axl wore the kilt during the UYI tour, but does anyone know the exact year and time he started wearing it? Mike Patton can be seen wearing a kilt in the Faith No More video for "Falling to Pieces," which was released in 1990 - a year before Axl started wearing it in 1991.look around 0:25 This would not be surprising, as we know Axl copied his early look from Mike Monroe... and the snake dance was copied from Richard Black.So you mean to tell me Axl watched through twenty five seconds of this horrible song and said "Yea that's me."?Horrible song? This was a fuckin hit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppruks Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Axl has Scottish roots, I'd go with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Or maybe he just wanted to wear a kilt.. He needs a reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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