ChristianGNR Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) http://ultimateclassicrock.com/neil-young-guns-n-roses-2012-bridge-school-benefit/edit: GNR's facebook has just confirmed!Guns N' RosesLooking forward to supporting Neil Young and The Bridge School. You know where we'll be!Show Updates:- 10.00pm: Jack White's set has finished, preparing for GN'R!SETLISTYou're CrazyUsed To Love HerWelcome To The JungleBetterPatience(Almost Paradise City... but..."No no no")Sweet Child O' Mine Edited October 21, 2012 by highvoltage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real McCoy Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dariablue Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Good for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 this is actually pretty cool for axl and gnr and the rest doing the event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasteofammo Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I'm going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunzen Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I'm going.see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Way to go uncle Axl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gunns Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Good to see Axl is engaged in philanthropical events,didn't Bumble do some M.S benefit a month or so ago too?No reason to hate on this, its actually very admirable, great job gnr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 When is the last time GNR played the Bay Area? Good benefit to take part in, but when have GNR ever had anyone sitting on stage with them, esp. special needs kids? Should be interesting, they're not headlining act, it's a stripped down show, Axl might be doing some self-censoring, and might wind up doing songs they've never done before (cover songs, anyway). It is a good warmup for the residency, but good to see them adding their names to the many other bands who've been a part of it for 20-something years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunzen Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) When is the last time GNR played the Bay Area? Good benefit to take part in, but when have GNR ever had anyone sitting on stage with them, esp. special needs kids? Should be interesting, they're not headlining act, it's a stripped down show, Axl might be doing some self-censoring, and might wind up doing songs they've never done before (cover songs, anyway). It is a good warmup for the residency, but good to see them adding their names to the many other bands who've been a part of it for 20-something years. When is the last time GNR played the Bay Area?GNR played at the Oakland Coliseum in December 2006. I was there. That was the night Lars came out on drums member?I also saw the at the Warfield that year twice in SF, havent been out here since. Fresno was cancelled that year. Edited September 8, 2012 by Ruxin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Good to see Axl is engaged in philanthropical events,didn't Bumble do some M.S benefit a month or so ago too?No reason to hate on this, its actually very admirable, great job gnr!Exactly it's cool to raise some money for the kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunzen Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) Good to see Axl is engaged in philanthropical events,didn't Bumble do some M.S benefit a month or so ago too?No reason to hate on this, its actually very admirable, great job gnr!Exactly it's cool to raise some money for the kidsdisabled kids no?edit;Sarah McGlaughlin(sp?), hell yes I would. Edited September 8, 2012 by Ruxin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 When is the last time GNR played the Bay Area? Good benefit to take part in, but when have GNR ever had anyone sitting on stage with them, esp. special needs kids? Should be interesting, they're not headlining act, it's a stripped down show, Axl might be doing some self-censoring, and might wind up doing songs they've never done before (cover songs, anyway). It is a good warmup for the residency, but good to see them adding their names to the many other bands who've been a part of it for 20-something years. When is the last time GNR played the Bay Area?GNR played at the Oakland Coliseum in December 2006. I was there. That was the night Lars came out on drums member?I also saw the at the Warfield that year twice in SF, havent been out here since. Fresno was cancelled that year.That's also Brain's neck of the woods...if Lars is on break, he'll prob. be at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 NEWSWIRE linkback:thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunzen Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 they aren't announcing who is playing or which night yet are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Credit where credit is due. Good for Axl and the band to perform for a worthy cause. I've given the band a lot of shit recently for motivations that seemed strictly driven by money, but I applaud the actions conducted here. I hope the performance goes over well and they're able to raise money for a worthy cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Of The Blues Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 A great cause and show for axl and the boys to do, anyone on this forum that turns it into a negative is an idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Mercury's Ghost Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 FYI: The Bridge School Benefit sets are usually 30-60 minutes and played acoustically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Great news! Good for the cause. Good for the band. Good for everybody in the Bay Area who has missed them for a few years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironicninja Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I live in the Bay Area and have been to 7 or 8 of these benefits. It is, in my opinion, the greatest annual concert event anywhere. It's been a dream of mine to see GNR (whatever lineup) play. Or even Axl by himself on the piano. But I still didn't see this coming AT ALL. It's such a great show with such a positive vibe, that I hope Axl doesn't fuck it up somehow. I think he'll do fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Organized by musician Neil Young and his wife, Pegi, the Bridge School Benefit Concert is an annual, all acoustic, non-profit charity event held every October at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. All proceeds directly benefit the operations of The Bridge School. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNR 1991 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 If this is their way of finally playing the SF Bay Area since 2006, then I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 what bands have done the benefit in the past just curious on it's history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 what bands have done the benefit in the past just curious on it's history?1987:CSNYNils LofgrenDon HenleyTom PettyRobin WilliamsBruce SpringsteenNeil Young1988:CSNYNils LofgrenBilly IdolBob DylanG.E. SmithJerry Garcia & Bob WeirTom Petty & The HeartbreakersTracy ChapmanNeil Young1989:CSNYSammy HagarTom PettyTracy ChapmanNeil Young1990:Cheech MarinJackson BrowneEdie BrickellElvis CostelloSteve MillerGene LaFond & Larry KeganCrazy HorseNeil Young1991:Willie NelsonLarry Kegan & Gene LaFondJohn Lee HookerDon HenleyNils LofgrenTracy ChapmanSonic YouthNeil Young1992:Neil YoungShawn ColvinSammy HagarElton JohnPearl JamJames Taylor1993: Melissa EtheridgeWarren ZevonAnne & Nancy WilsonSammy Hagar and Eddie van HalenBonnie RaittSimon & GarfunkelNeil Young1994:Peter DrogeMazzy StarMinistryIndigo GirlsTom Petty and the HeartbreakersPearl JamNeil Young1995:Neil YoungBeckEmmylou Harris & Daniel LanoisBruce SpringsteenThe PretendersHootie and the Blowfish1996:HaydenPete Townshend (Saturday)Billy Idol (Saturday)Cowboy JunkiesPatti SmithBonnie Raitt (Sunday)David BowieCrazy HorsePearl JamNeil Young1997:MetallicaLou ReedSmashing PumpkinsAlanis MorissetteDave Matthews BandBlues TravelerKacey CrowleyNeil Young1998:REMPhishWallflowersSarah McLachlanBarenaked LadiesJohnathan RichmanThe EelsPete Droge & Mike McCready (Sunday only)Neil Young1999:The WhoPearl JamSheryl CrowGreen DayBilly Corgan & James Iha/Smashing PumpkinsTom WaitsBonnie Raitt (Saturday)Emmylou Harris (Sunday)Lucinda WilliamsBrian WilsonNeil Young2000:CSNYTom Petty and The HeartbreakersRed Hot Chili PeppersBeckDave Matthews BandFoo FightersTegan & SaraRobin WilliamsNeil Young2001:Crazy HorsePearl JamREMDave MatthewsBen HarperTracy ChapmanBilly IdolJill SobuleNeil Young2002:James TaylorFoo Fighters (Saturday)The Other Ones (Sunday)Ryan AdamsTenacious DThom YorkeLeAnn RimesJack JohnsonVanessa CarltonNeil Young2003:CSNYWillie NelsonPearl JamIncubusIndigo GirlsCounting CrowsWilcoDashboard ConfessionalNeil Young2004:Paul McCartneyTony BennettRed Hot Chili PeppersBen Harper and the Innocent CriminalsSonic YouthLos Lonely BoysTegan and SaraEddie VedderNeil Young2005:CSNYDave Matthews (Sunday)John Mellencamp (Saturday)Norah JonesEmmylou HarrisJerry Lee LewisGood CharlotteBright EyesLos LobosNeil Young2006:Neil YoungPearl JamDave Matthews BandBrian WilsonTrent ReznorDeath Cab for CutieGillian WelchDevendra Banhart2007:Neil YoungMetallicaJerry Lee LewisTom Waits and the Kronos QuartetJohn MayerMy Morning JacketTegan and SaraRegina Spektor2008:Neil YoungJack JohnsonNorah JonesDeath Cab for CutieWilcoCat PowerSarah McLachlan (Saturday only)Band of Horses (Saturday only)Josh Groban (Sunday only)Smashing Pumpkins (Sunday only)2009:Neil YoungNo DoubtJimmy Buffett (Saturday only)Chris Martin of ColdplayAdam Sandler (Sunday only)Sheryl CrowFleet FoxesMonsters of FolkWolfmotherGavin Rossdale2010:Buffalo SpringfieldPearl JamElvis CostelloEmmylou Harris (Saturday only)Kris KristoffersonLucinda Williams (Saturday only)Billy IdolJackson Browne & David Lindley (Saturday only)T-Bone Burnett's Speaking Clock Revue featuring Elton John & Leon Russell, Elvis Costello, Ralph Stanley, Neko Case and Jeff Bridges (Sunday only)Modest MouseGrizzly Bear 2011:Neil YoungDave MatthewsArcade FireFoo Fighters (Sunday only)Eddie VedderLos Invisibles, featuring Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman Santana & GuestsBeckMumford & SonsTony Bennett (Sunday only)Devendra BanhartNorah Jones with The Little Willies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 seems a lot of big names in the past have done it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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