The Black Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I just thought about this, considering Axl is running a business. His income is based on live shows and the merchandise he sells at them, but everybody knows he can't go on forever.So, when he finally decides to retire, how will it end?I believe he will fire the band members, he will have to pay a nice sum to every band member who's had multiple contract renewals thus leading to indefinate duration.There's no way he's going to fire Team Brazil, as they've cemented their position in his life. Say what you will about them, he needs them. So I guess then he'll need to find other ways to keep the cash flow coming in to sustain his lifestyle and keep them on the payroll. That would probably include new releases, a book of his life etc. Any other ways anybody can think of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Something involving cheeseburgers, peanut butter, a toilet, swimming pool or all of the above?Dunno man, hopefully he retires victorious after getting back with the AFD band and going out in a blaze of glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethalis Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 If he's smart, he already has enough money to retire.So I guess it will just "end". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndaRose Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 he dies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 12-month Vegas Residency Piano Lounge Extravaganza. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Towelie Posted April 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2014 How will it end? By slowly driving away all of the original AFD members and forming a new band of session musicians hired to play AFD year in, year out to any market that will still turn up to see them.In other words, it's already ended. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guns n' Swedes Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I really hope he gets in shape and goes on for 15 more years. Something that's really working against him though are the songs that he "needs" to sing...they're very difficult songs to sing, even for a young person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Not with a bang but a whimper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gunns Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I hope he performs Sailing live at concert at least 1 more time before leaving the proverbial stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastodonny Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 This is the end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestilence Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 good morning america, today is wednesday november 5th, 2025this morning axl rose, lead singer for the band guns n' roses was found deadin his malibu home at 4:45 this afternoon. while the circumstances aren't certainrose, 63 years old, allegedly was the victim of a voodoo curse placed on him byhis brazillian manager/lead guitarist/wife/accountant/housekeeper.one man held a candlelight vigil outside rose's home in malibu and when interviewd simply statedthat the only thing that might comfort him is the eventual release of the follow-up album to 2008'schinese democracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.B.O Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 good morning america, today is wednesday november 5th, 2025this morning axl rose, lead singer for the band guns n' roses was found deadin his malibu home at 4:45 this afternoon. while the circumstances aren't certainrose, 63 years old, allegedly was the victim of a voodoo curse placed on him byhis brazillian manager/lead guitarist/wife/accountant/housekeeper.one man held a candlelight vigil outside rose's home in malibu and when interviewd simply statedthat the only thing that might comfort him is the eventual release of the follow-up album to 2008'schinese democracyJesus, that is sick, man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I just thought about this, considering Axl is running a business. His income is based on live shows and the merchandise he sells at them, but everybody knows he can't go on forever.So, when he finally decides to retire, how will it end?I believe he will fire the band members, he will have to pay a nice sum to every band member who's had multiple contract renewals thus leading to indefinate duration.There's no way he's going to fire Team Brazil, as they've cemented their position in his life. Say what you will about them, he needs them. So I guess then he'll need to find other ways to keep the cash flow coming in to sustain his lifestyle and keep them on the payroll. That would probably include new releases, a book of his life etc. Any other ways anybody can think of?If Axl has a lot of overhead and spends extravagantly, he has to tour. The residuals he gets are good but touring is where the money's at. The band member contracts are probably 2-3 years long.Some personal assistants and managers never retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 That one man was me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin White Duke Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 The mom was actually dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguy Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Axl can't retire; he has too many leeches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Axl can't retire; he has too many leeches.That's how it was for Elvis too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber_ Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 There will be no reunion. That's how it will end. Here's a tissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 I just thought about this, considering Axl is running a business. His income is based on live shows and the merchandise he sells at them, but everybody knows he can't go on forever.So, when he finally decides to retire, how will it end?I believe he will fire the band members, he will have to pay a nice sum to every band member who's had multiple contract renewals thus leading to indefinate duration.There's no way he's going to fire Team Brazil, as they've cemented their position in his life. Say what you will about them, he needs them. So I guess then he'll need to find other ways to keep the cash flow coming in to sustain his lifestyle and keep them on the payroll. That would probably include new releases, a book of his life etc. Any other ways anybody can think of?If Axl has a lot of overhead and spends extravagantly, he has to tour. The residuals he gets are good but touring is where the money's at. The band member contracts are probably 2-3 years long.Some personal assistants and managers never retire.According to Dutch law, it wouldn't be permitted to give employees a 2-3 year contract multiple times. It would lead to an indefinate contract.I think the reason we're not getting an album soon is because another sub-par album will tarnish the legacy even further. Why spend money on that? Guessing an album could be good is always better than hearing one that's not, at least from the public's perceptive.I do wonder what his expenses are though, I don't think he has a mortgage, then again he wasted money renting a New York appartment without ever setting foot in it for a couple of years. I think he has more money than sense in that aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forsaken Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I don't see Axl ever "retiring". At least, not publicly announcing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 As horrible as it is to talk about but I think the best chance we have now for hearing new material is if Axl expires. Expect Beta to milk his legacy by releasing a series of albums of outakes a la Hendrix and Jacko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 I don't see Axl ever "retiring". At least, not publicly announcing it. He may not announce it directly, but if his employees announce they are no longer in GN'R then it'll be conclusive. That's why I'm wondering "How will it end?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val22 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I think Axl will retire before he turns 60. I don't think Axl will want to continue after that time. It's hard to do shows night after night when you get older.Besides, I would think Axl would like to enjoy his retirement while he's still healthy enough to do so.No one wants to retire and then be ill and not be able to enjoy your time.People in the 60's are still well enough to travel and do things they love to do. I think Axl needs to have time to do what he wants without the pressure of performing anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 It's obvious that Axl did not want to take a leap of faith. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scumcat Esq. Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 There will be no reunion. That's how it will end. Here's a tissue. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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