IRanOutOfIdeas Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I've been really digging into Skynyrd for the past week and man, "Free Bird" gets me every time. I think a rite-of-passage into manhood is playing it full blast while zooming down the highway in your car.If you've followed my posts over the past few months, you may note that I'm usually not one for rock-n'-roll excess, but Skynyrd gets an exception because they were such a tight band. I've never seen a band that could effectively straddle three powerful guitarists so well (And the other members are no slouches either). So when I was rocking out to them earlier, it made me wonder if everyone else's favorite three-guitar band could pull it off. If you want my honest opinion, I don't think GNR could simply because all of the members in the band flail in comparison to the members of Skynyrd in their prime. Sure, the vocals wouldn't be taxing on Axl, but "Free Bird" isn't about the vocals; it's a showcase for some jaw-dropping interplay with a red-hot band. I don't think any of them (Maybe save Richard and Ron) have either the proficiency or the fire needed to play it well. As always, what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay410 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I mean, paradise city is pretty much their freebird. Everyone gets to masturbate all over the ending until there is music jizz everywhere. Granted the attitude toward the set list seems to be "fuck it, why not" with all the meandering solos and covers so, fuck it, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber_ Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRanOutOfIdeas Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Fuckin' A man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSoftie Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 DJ Ashba would be the weak link, so maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facekicker Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I think they'd do a great version of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetness Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I sure hope they never do 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguy Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 It would definitely complete GNR's total transformation into a colossal joke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfuckinga Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I saw Slash play Simple Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay410 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I saw Slash play Simple Manthat would be kinda cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfuckinga Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I saw Slash play Simple Manthat would be kinda cool.It was. The entire Florida Theatre had lighters out and in the air and were singing along, it was pretty fuckin' cool. Slash's "Sailing" moment. And it was the only time he has played it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghat43 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I don't think Axl could pull off the..."I can't cha-a-a-a-a-a-a-nge...." like Van Zant did it. So, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay410 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I saw Slash play Simple Manthat would be kinda cool.It was. The entire Florida Theatre had lighters out and in the air and were singing along, it was pretty fuckin' cool. Slash's "Sailing" moment. And it was the only time he has played it.That C, G, A progression in A minor was made for Slash. Would have loved to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 More cowbell..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl_morris Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Cant imagine Axl singing it. The band could cover it easy enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRanOutOfIdeas Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Cant imagine Axl singing it. The band could cover it easy enoughI don't see the band covering it at all. I see Axl doing the vocals alright but that's about it.DJ really lacks the prowess for any of it. Same goes for Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonegunner Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I would rather see them plan Tuesday's Gone if I had to choose a Skynyrd song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nambis Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 It would disgust me. That song is a white trash anthem and I can't stand listening to it. Reminds me of the dads in 8 Mile and Trailer Park Boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRanOutOfIdeas Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 It would disgust me. That song is a white trash anthem and I can't stand listening to it. Reminds me of the dads in 8 Mile and Trailer Park Boys. Then what does Hank III count as? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl_morris Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Axl jokes about it on gta implying that its over played on radio. Edited February 10, 2014 by Axl_morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nambis Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 It would disgust me. That song is a white trash anthem and I can't stand listening to it. Reminds me of the dads in 8 Mile and Trailer Park Boys.Then what does Hank III count as?LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Lol @ people not liking a song because a certain group of people go crazy over it (rednecks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 May as well do Hotel California too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm pretty sure there's video somewhere of Slash playing like the first 5 seconds of Freebird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nambis Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Lol @ people not liking a song because a certain group of people go crazy over it (rednecks).It's not about a group liking the song, it's about what the song makes me feel - disgusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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