gunsfanoldie Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Is it possible they have no openers for some shows? I doubt it, but just saying, they do play a long show and tend to go on late. Maybe they just figure they split the difference: no opener, and they go on a little earlier since they don't have to wait for an opener to get done? Grasping at straws there. I guess it makes sense that they maybe announce regional openers like the Stones did. If ticket sales are slumping in those areas maybe a "hometown hero" kind of artist on each bill boosts some sales? I do think its shocking they have an opener for like 8 isolated dates on the tour. Alice makes sense, why Lenny is only at 2 places in the middle of the tour is very weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitha_whiskey Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 3 hours ago, BigD62 said: I agree 100%. This guy's voice is like nails on a chalkboard to me. I would love to see some good Florida band open in Orlando. Shinedown would be my first choice but they are in New Orleans on that night. Tom Petty would be my second choice. Tom Petty would be unreal. He just put out a new Mudcrutch album, so... Nah. If that happened, we would journey to FL for that. My old lady worships TP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I would like to see the The Dead Daisies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITBOSS Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 3 hours ago, Fitha_whiskey said: Tom Petty would be unreal. He just put out a new Mudcrutch album, so... Nah. If that happened, we would journey to FL for that. My old lady worships TP... What is this tom petty talk? Just speculation? That would be awesome if it happened. No opener? When has that ever happened with gnr? Doubt on this tour they would have no opening act just doesn't seem plausible. I'm guessing maybe they are gonna hit the weaker selling shows with decent openers to boost sales. Seems like a smart move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby845 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 BEATRAZR!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dude Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I think they should go ahead and let Metallica open for them again. Metallica could use the nudge at this historically low point in their careers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitha_whiskey Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 5 hours ago, PITBOSS said: What is this tom petty talk? Just speculation? That would be awesome if it happened. No opener? When has that ever happened with gnr? Doubt on this tour they would have no opening act just doesn't seem plausible. I'm guessing maybe they are gonna hit the weaker selling shows with decent openers to boost sales. Seems like a smart move Total baseless speculation. Just what if-ing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby845 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 what happened to no news is good news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jesus Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 AC DC... I know it isn't going to happen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wharfy11 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 X Japan would be a phenomenal choice for an opening band - it would also give them the exposure they are striving for in the West! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I was holding out for Alice but I would be overjoyed if it were The Killers (I saw them mentioned and while I know it's highly unlikely I think it'd be great). Yes they can headline arenas by themselves but they aren't "too big" to be the support on a stadium tour. They're one of my favorite bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Cantona Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Saivu or Dead Daises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un42nutzly Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 5 hours ago, Mr. Dude said: I think they should go ahead and let Metallica open for them again. Metallica could use the nudge at this historically low point in their careers. I would love to agree with you but Metallica still sellout stadiums around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeKat Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 17 hours ago, gunsfanoldie said: Is it possible they have no openers for some shows? I doubt it, but just saying, they do play a long show and tend to go on late. Maybe they just figure they split the difference: no opener, and they go on a little earlier since they don't have to wait for an opener to get done? Grasping at straws there. I guess it makes sense that they maybe announce regional openers like the Stones did. If ticket sales are slumping in those areas maybe a "hometown hero" kind of artist on each bill boosts some sales? I do think its shocking they have an opener for like 8 isolated dates on the tour. Alice makes sense, why Lenny is only at 2 places in the middle of the tour is very weird. If they go with hometown heroes, then Pittsburgh is going to get Donnie Iris. Ha. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickjkd1977 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Ouch if they going with hometown heroes here in Cincinnati I guess it would be 98 degrees, ouch. Or I guess Bootsy Collins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dude Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 3 minutes ago, KeeKat said: If they go with hometown heroes, then Pittsburgh is going to get Donnie Iris. Ha. I think they should open with the Steelers in Pittsburgh. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeKat Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 2 minutes ago, rickjkd1977 said: Ouch if they going with hometown heroes here in Cincinnati I guess it would be 98 degrees, ouch. Or I guess Bootsy Collins. Actually, The National would probably be huge for Cincinnati. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrownstone531 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 9 minutes ago, KeeKat said: If they go with hometown heroes, then Pittsburgh is going to get Donnie Iris. Ha. Better than the Clarks. And knowing this town they'd probably sell the rest of the tickets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsinindy Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 6 hours ago, Mr. Dude said: I think they should go ahead and let Metallica open for them again. Metallica could use the nudge at this historically low point in their careers. You do realize they didn't "let" Metallica open for them...ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guns n Halen Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 2 hours ago, MrBrownstone531 said: Better than the Clarks. And knowing this town they'd probably sell the rest of the tickets Aw come on! Clarks rock! As does Dawnie Ahris. We'd better be careful, or it'll be B.E. Taylor. Not like we're gonna get a Skyliners reunion, n'at. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRadio Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 If it's hometown heroes, then in LA it should be Steven, Izzy, Duff, Slash, and Axl, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURT19 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 9 hours ago, PirateRadio said: If it's hometown heroes, then in LA it should be Steven, Izzy, Duff, Slash, and Axl, You nailed it @PirateRadio! Have the Appetite 5 be the OPENER FOR ALL THE SHOWS. That'll sell some more tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 On Tuesday, June 07, 2016 at 9:32 AM, wharfy11 said: X Japan would be a phenomenal choice for an opening band - it would also give them the exposure they are striving for in the West! Haha I can dream. Maybe in Japan or in the NuGNR days Justv want the damn X album out already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadApples87 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Metallica never opened for GNR, they were co-headliners with their full stage setup. Tom Petty is not an opening act, he is a headliner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Jay Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Steel Panther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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