gunsguy Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Marc if you could possibly pick just one moment in time or one event, What would be the single most greatest thing of all the time spent with this band. Like the one moment that really stands out for you personally?thx Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 There are so many that stand out.1)The first gig at the Troubadour 6/6/85 I already knew all the guys from seeing them in other bands but, seeing them all together in this band for the first time, really stood out. It was different this time.2)Hearing their first demo and knowing that when they put out a record it was going to sound really good when they find a real producer to catch their sound.3)seeing them be able to write their own music and it being so good. Also watching them come up with a new song every month that just would knock you off your feet.4) The Street Scene gig 9/28/85 seeing them maintain the stage and handle that very rowdy crowd that was about 2,000 deep after only playing for about 100 people before that gig. They just looked like they were Zeppelin or Aerosmith up their that day. That was when I knew that this was really going to work.5) Seeing them sell out their first gig as a headliner at the Troubadour 11/22/85 and also their next headlining gig also at the Troubadour 1/4/86 both of those gigs I had helped them with a full page ad in Bam magazine and seeing that that ad had work was great.6) They wrote "Nightrain" and "My Michelle" 2 weeks apart. Xmas 19857) Seeing the band get signed to Geffen Records and knowing that it was going to work because the music they wrote, their sound, their image, the vocals, the guitar playing were top notch.8) 8/86 seeing them put together SCOM and Brownstone in the same week9) Seeing them open up for Ted Nugent at the Santa Monica Civic 8/30/85 and seeing them win over that crowd of 4,000 people. They looked and sounded great. They got a great response.10)"It's So Easy" knock me off my feet. What a fucking knock down blow that song is.11) Hearing AFD for the first time when it was done.12) seeing them open for the cult at the Long Beach arena in 198713 watching WTTJ hit top 10 rotation on MTV and knowing that this was it for the band. This was going to show the world who they were. Then the 1988 Ritz gig came soon after and that really helped too. I remember watching that live and being so proud that my friends were on stage showing the world their shit.14) 1988 touring with Aerosmith15) Seing SCOM and "Paradice City" videos take over MTV16) opening up for the Stones 4 shows in Los Angeles17) UYI and NOV Rain and Estrange seeing the light of day.18) 5 headlining nights in Los Angeles 8/91 4 at the forum and 1 in costa Mesa19)Axl spinning as he was coming out to finish the song with Elton John and the Freddie Mercury Tribute.20) stadium tours21 Hearing Axl's Vocals on the the chinese democracy demos for the first time after all those years.22) catching Axl's Mic at the inland invasion 2006 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK SUBS Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 That's fucking awesome to share Marc! Great question too GG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Thanks Marc, I figured it would be impossible to nail down just one thing as there are so many, thank you very much for the most detailed of answers The stuff you highlighted are some major moments for sure, glad you took the time to share them You have some amazing memories of this band! Edited October 17, 2012 by gunsguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderScott Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Holy shit Marc - what a list ! I got goosebumps just reading through it !I can sense through your descriptions that you have experienced some immense pride throughout the years watching your friends become so talented and conquering the world. Just Amazing....Can i further ask you a couple of questions ? ( I could ask you a million questions but I must refrain )1) Do you remember where you exactly were when you heard AFD first time in it's official recorded form? Where was it, who were you with and was it on tape or record etc... ?2) When you caught the Mic off Axl was it just pure luck or did he see you and pick you out ?Cheers, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Holy shit Marc - what a list ! I got goosebumps just reading through it !I can sense through your descriptions that you have experienced some immense pride throughout the years watching your friends become so talented and conquering the world. Just Amazing....Can i further ask you a couple of questions ? ( I could ask you a million questions but I must refrain )1) Do you remember where you exactly were when you heard AFD first time in it's official recorded form? Where was it, who were you with and was it on tape or record etc... ?2) When you caught the Mic off Axl was it just pure luck or did he see you and pick you out ?Cheers, ScottI was sitting on the couch at Hell House and Slash gave me a tape and I put it into my walk man. How ever that tape was not mastered yet. The real one I played on my turn table the day the record came out. I bought a whole stack of them from Aaron's Records on Melrose.The mic was half luck and half knowing about how far Axl can throw it. Axl had no idea that it was heading my way. Also I was the only one who knew it was coming, So I had the jump on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderScott Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks for the reply. Thats incredible that you caught the Mic. You deserved it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Why is this pinned. I mean it's a cool answer, but really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 The reason I pinned it was because it has some cool photos and some dates that a lot of people might want to know about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 It is great, thanks. What, Marc, was the single greatest gig of GN'R's you have witnessed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 It is great, thanks. What, Marc, was the single greatest gig of GN'R's you have witnessed?I don't really have one, all of the ones I've seen were good for different reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderScott Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 It is great, thanks. What, Marc, was the single greatest gig of GN'R's you have witnessed?I don't really have one, all of the ones I've seen were good for different reasons.Marc, did you ever get to watch their shows from the side of up on the stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I saw 4 of the from the side. Giants Stadium Paradise City Video shoot 8/16/88, Santa Monica Civic 8/30/86, Rip magazine party 10/13/98, and Arlington Theater 10/23/86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderScott Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I saw 4 of the from the side. Giants Stadium Paradise City Video shoot 8/16/88, Santa Monica Civic 8/30/86, Rip magazine party 10/13/98, and Arlington Theater 10/23/86Awesome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GET OFF AXLS BACK Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thread title is a grammatical nightmare, just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman2000 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thread title is a grammatical nightmare, just saying.Don't be a bitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I can't believe I haven't seen this thread yet. Thanks Marc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl_morris Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Why would you want to catch Axl's mic if you were buddies with him and toured with the old & new band? i'd imagine you probably have a tonne of axl stuff more sentimental than a concert mic? Edited September 2, 2013 by Axl_morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The thrill of the chase 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoman Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Marc, do you still have the mic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoGer99 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The thrill of the chaseI'm glad you got one it's pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBrownstone Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Marc, First off, I'm sure it's been said many times before, but it is just fucking awesome that you have an account here and are so forthcoming with all of the questions from us superfans. Just so cool man, we all owe you a debt of gratitude..this board has seen some dark times, like 2003-2004, 2005-CD's release in 2008(with the exception of the 06 tour). You simply being here gives me a little excitement, just the thought of finding out something new about my favorite band. So thanks a lot for everything you contribute here! I noticed you mentioned the RIP Magazine Party in 1998... Was that a typo intended to be 1988? If not, what happened in '98..? To my knowledge the only stuff that happened that year was axl getting arrested at sky harbor intl. Airport here in Phoenix.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 It was October 13th 1989 a few days before the 4 gigs they did with the stones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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