Freddie Mercury's Ghost Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I was thinking...maybe Axl quit smoking leading to his voice losing the "rasp". It would also explain his weight gain.He admitted in 2002 that he had quit smoking, and his voice was shit then. Then all of a sudden in 2004 there's pictures of him smoking cigars and his voice is back to form in 2006.If he's quitting smoking to improve his health, I'm happy for him - but he should at least say something to that effect so that we don't expect his vocals to be top-notch anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber_ Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Well it looks like you've got it all figured out. Don't quit your day job to be a private investigator or anything though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman2000 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I thought he quit during the illusions... boy am I wrong lol. IDK doesn't all the booze and cigs make his voice better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bellastar2355 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Around 1:20, he mentions that Axl complains about having problems with his voice while drinking and smoking... so I'm pretty sure it helped make it worst. I get the feeling that Axl is like Samson, the strength of his voice is from his hair. The worst the hair gets the worse the voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesecake Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Axl..Axl...Axl... tskt...tskt...tskt..I get the feeling that Axl is like Samson, the strength of his voice is from his hair. The worst the hair gets the worse the voice.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.wa.T Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Lmao!!!Around 1:20, he mentions that Axl complains about having problems with his voice while drinking and smoking... so I'm pretty sure it helped make it worst. I get the feeling that Axl is like Samson, the strength of his voice is from his hair. The worst the hair gets the worse the voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 He admitted in 2002 that he had quit smoking, and his voice was shit then. Then all of a sudden in 2004 there's pictures of him smoking cigarsThere's a big difference between smoking a cigarette and a cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Mercury's Ghost Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 He admitted in 2002 that he had quit smoking, and his voice was shit then. Then all of a sudden in 2004 there's pictures of him smoking cigarsThere's a big difference between smoking a cigarette and a cigar.Um...no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 He admitted in 2002 that he had quit smoking, and his voice was shit then. Then all of a sudden in 2004 there's pictures of him smoking cigarsThere's a big difference between smoking a cigarette and a cigar.Um...no?Yes, if you have a cigar once in awhile while out with friends it certainly is different than sucking down a pack of cigs everyday...As far as Axl smoking cigs? I do not know for certain but after spending some time with him I never once saw him smoke, I would assume he no longer smokes cigs, I don't think he ever smoked a ton of them either. He is certainly surrounded by smokers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I know from person exposure that he was smoking up a storm in 2010. May explain part of the reason why his vocals changed. Can't blame him if this the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesecake Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 You don't inhale the smoke from cigars like you do when smoking cigs. That's the diff. People are more likely to get mouth cancer than lungs cancer from smoking cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) I know from person exposure that he was smoking up a storm in 2010. May explain part of the reason why his vocals changed. Can't blame him if this the case.in 2010? I never saw him smoke once during the 4 gigs I went to. Even at an after party... although the room was filled with it lol Edited January 23, 2013 by gunsguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesecake Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 He admitted in 2002 that he had quit smoking, and his voice was shit then. Then all of a sudden in 2004 there's pictures of him smoking cigarsThere's a big difference between smoking a cigarette and a cigar.Um...no?Yes, if you have a cigar once in awhile while out with friends it certainly is different than sucking down a pack of cigs everyday...As far as Axl smoking cigs? I do not know for certain but after spending some time with him I never once saw him smoke, I would assume he no longer smokes cigs, I don't think he ever smoked a ton of them either. He is certainly surrounded by smokers though.That's even worse than smoking. Isn't second-hand smoke is way hazardous than first-hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) He admitted in 2002 that he had quit smoking, and his voice was shit then. Then all of a sudden in 2004 there's pictures of him smoking cigarsThere's a big difference between smoking a cigarette and a cigar.Um...no?You inhale cigar? lolYou don't inhale the smoke from cigars like you do when smoking cigs. That's the diff.This.The smoke isn't supposed to be inhaled, but only "tasted" in the mouth before you exhale it. Edited January 23, 2013 by Jeez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) He admitted in 2002 that he had quit smoking, and his voice was shit then. Then all of a sudden in 2004 there's pictures of him smoking cigarsThere's a big difference between smoking a cigarette and a cigar.Um...no?Yes, if you have a cigar once in awhile while out with friends it certainly is different than sucking down a pack of cigs everyday...As far as Axl smoking cigs? I do not know for certain but after spending some time with him I never once saw him smoke, I would assume he no longer smokes cigs, I don't think he ever smoked a ton of them either. He is certainly surrounded by smokers though.That's even worse than smoking. Isn't second-hand smoke is way hazardous than first-hand?oh I am not suggesting it is better for him or anyone just saying what I sawcome to think of it when was the last time you saw a video or a still pic with Axl smoking a cig? I honestly can't remember it's been so long, even here Vanessa is having a smoke break while Axl is standing there (that is when most smokers would light up) Edited January 23, 2013 by gunsguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 That's even worse than smoking. Isn't second-hand smoke is way hazardous than first-hand?yea right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) That's even worse than smoking. Isn't second-hand smoke is way hazardous than first-hand?yea right in a way it's correct. If I sit here and have a smoke I am not only inhaling the shit in it but then the smoke lingers as I breathe it in as well. Now imagine I did not smoke and 30-50 people in the room are, you don't think that would affect me at all?And the bonus to it is it is unfiltered as oppose to a smoker who smokes a filtered smokeon topic though I do not believe he smokes cigs anymore and has not in a long time. IF he does it must be VERY minimal Edited January 23, 2013 by gunsguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman2000 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Just can't picture it anymore. I could see it in the 1986-1989 Guns but not really after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Just can't picture it anymore. I could see it in the 1986-1989 Guns but not really after that.he was smoking in the 90's1992 pay per view: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman2000 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Just can't picture it anymore. I could see it in the 1986-1989 Guns but not really after that.he was smoking in the 90's1992 pay per view: Lol he had those long ass cigs then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Just can't picture it anymore. I could see it in the 1986-1989 Guns but not really after that.he was smoking in the 90's1992 pay per view: Lol he had those long ass cigs then.no it was an extension. Cigarette holder kinda thing. people use them still to avoid nic stains and smells on hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 That's even worse than smoking. Isn't second-hand smoke is way hazardous than first-hand?yea right in a way it's correct. If I sit here and have a smoke I am not only inhaling the shit in it but then the smoke lingers as I breathe it in as well. Now imagine I did not smoke and 30-50 people in the room are, you don't think that would affect me at all?And the bonus to it is it is unfiltered as oppose to a smoker who smokes a filtered smokeOf course it affects you, but it's not worse than smoking the cigarettes yourself.Most of the smoke is inhaled by the smoker - obviously. A smaller amount of smoke is floating in the air, and from that you inhale maybe 5%.Saying that sitting next to a smoker is worse than smoking is fucking stupid. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman2000 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Just can't picture it anymore. I could see it in the 1986-1989 Guns but not really after that.he was smoking in the 90's1992 pay per view:Lol he had those long ass cigs then.no it was an extension. Cigarette holder kinda thing. people use them still to avoid nic stains and smells on hands...Oh ok. It's hard to tell there aren't really any close ups of it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Just can't picture it anymore. I could see it in the 1986-1989 Guns but not really after that.he was smoking in the 90's1992 pay per view:Lol he had those long ass cigs then.no it was an extension. Cigarette holder kinda thing. people use them still to avoid nic stains and smells on hands...Oh ok. It's hard to tell there aren't really any close ups of it lol.I just remember. I will try and find another vid of closer up maybe. But honestly can anyone produce a still image or video after 1992 with Axl sucking on a cig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) closer shot of cig extension thingy Edited January 23, 2013 by gunsguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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