[Epic]

Come on people the man gave us a topic which is "the ownership of the name Guns n Roses", so ask your questions about that. Shouldn't be so hard to understand and let him answer in peace, no need to rush!

Did you have an idea or a feeling back then in the early 90's that the group may fall apart so you took the rights for the name and wanted to secure the future of the group because of that?

[tonya_ytzerman]

On topic
To you, what is the definition of "Guns N' Roses"? ie., what (except for legal reasons) would make you change the name of the band you're playing in?

[Jordan Rose]

Dexter, on Dec 14 2008, 10:39 AM, said:

Let's try something. I'll give a topic and lets try and get a few or more of your questions on the subject. I've either read or heard all types of opinions on these and that's not what I'm trying to get at here. What I'd like to try are the questions as straightforward and concise as you can try and make 'em. I'll read them and if possible answer them collectively. I'll do my best to give you what I can and we'll see how it goes. So here goes...

The ownership of the name Guns N' Roses.

SORRY On topic::

With regard to ownership of the name, how will this affect Guns' induction into the RRHOF? The new band can't exactly go and accept the award. Would they have to requalify in 25 years' time for Chinese?

[GNRrocker922]

Hey Axl, long-time fan of yours!!!!


What do you think when people say that Guns N' Roses is only the "TRUE" GNR with all the original members?


thanks and nice to see you!

[highvoltage]

Guys, i'm locking this temporarily to clean it up.

Please respect the request and keep the questions on topic.

Ok, unlocking again - KEEP IT ON TOPIC!

[KetchupNotMayo]

In hindsight, do you think it was the right decision to take ownership of the name?

[axlskAmpf]

Ok, here's a Q on that directly. Do you think, as I do, you deserve the name exclusively? Any regrets?

[oneAXLinamillion]

So...About the ownership of GUNS N ROSES


do you think you have to follow some kind of music style cause of your musical past, or you feel free to experiment some kind of innovative stuff or melting few styles wich goes "against" the musical heritage of GNR?!?!

This post has been edited by oneAXLinamillion: 14 December 2008 - 10:01 AM

[gavgnr]

Ok here goes, Axl did you ever consider creating new music under a different band name or persona?

Or was the name Guns n' Roses something so personal and paramount for you that this option was never in question?

[axl_on_drums]

If you had to start from scratch, what name would you of used for a new band?

[ssiscool]

Why did you feel the need to take control of the name Guns N' Roses?

When you first started out on the tour in 91, did you plan to take the name of the band?

[Axlizzy]

During all of the legal issues did you feel like dropping the name GNR just so you could move on(from a legal standpoint)?
I want to say that I believe the name lives and dies with you and the music is unbelieveable. Thank you for what you have given us.

[highvoltage]

Take your time asking the questions people... read through the thread and make sure they haven't been asked already.

[appetite for illusions]

How much of a factor was the legal rights to the band name in getting the album out, and promoting tours, etc?

[carsonskitz]

On Topic:

i for one and many are happy you kept the gnr name going, as i wernt born yet/was only a small child when you was around originally...so am extremely grateful that ive got the chance now to buy gnr records, live shows etc and i fucking love the new line up, met bbf yesterday such a kool guy..back on topic...but does it feel like gnr when your playing old songs from the back catologue etc?

cheers axl