GNRfanJen Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Hey guys, not sure if this has been posted, but Melissa recently did an interview with Cosmopolitan talking about her start in the music business all the way to becoming a member of Guns N' Roses. She shares some cool stories on her time with the band and how the members took to her at the beginning. Figured I'd post the link for anyone interested. http://www.cosmopolitan.com/career/a13140857/melissa-reese-interview-first-female-member-of-guns-n-roses-get-that-life/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AxlRoseCDII Posted November 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2017 Very interesting read. Interesting to know Axl and Brain are still tight and he and Melissa seem to have a good band relationship. I know many do not consider her important but I think the role she plays is still important and while I understand a bunch of this fanbase isn't too keen on her, I respect her for maintaining a position in Guns n' Roses. It's not everyday a girl joins a major band like this as an official member so I give her some kudos for that. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Cool read! Thanks for posting. I love that she too only had 2 weeks to learn the catalogue and build her GNR rig! Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tori72 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Interesting read. I like how Axl is being portrayed there. Also, I respect her for being successful and educated and knowledgable (couldn't tell if she is but she says so), standing her ground and all that. The signal she's sending out (woman entering "a man's field" aka some cock rock band) to younger women and girls is fine. I just don't see her musically relevant at all for the band. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, Tori72 said: Interesting read. I like how Axl is being portrayed there. Also, I respect her for being successful and educated and knowledgable (couldn't tell if she is but she says so), standing her ground and all that. The signal she's sending out (woman entering "a man's field" aka some cock rock band) to younger women and girls is fine. I just don't see her musically relevant at all for the band. She's basically the background singers, the horn section and a synth player in one person 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tori72 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Just now, Sosso said: She's basically the background singers, the horn section and a synth player in one person How's she playing horns? Don't hear any...? They already have Dizzy. Why do they need a synth. It's been discussed with no end already. I was never a friend of the background singers, not even in 1992. It all comes down to the question of taste which you probably can't really debate. I think the songs are strong and meaningful by themselves, they have a huge impact and would also have it in huge venues. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom-Ass Posted November 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2017 18 minutes ago, Tori72 said: I just don't see her musically relevant at all for the band. Agree and she is still annoying as fuck.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Just now, Tori72 said: How's she playing horns? Don't hear any...? They already have Dizzy. Why do they need a synth. It's been discussed with no end already. I was never a friend of the background singers, not even in 1992. It all comes down to the question of taste which you probably can't really debate. I think the songs are strong and meaningful by themselves, they have a huge impact and would also have it in huge venues. She play's the horns at Live and Let Die. They also actually need the synths because of the synth orchestra in November Rain and all that synth stuff from Chinese Democracy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tori72 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Just now, Tom-Ass said: Agree and she is still annoying as fuck.. Like what, her dancing? lol I don't know why but I think she's a really nice, dear girl with adorable blue hair. I'm not even joking. I like her. But it annoys me that there was loot to spend on someone I don't see as relevant at all. So it is not really her who's annoying me but those loot-decision-makers.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Just now, Tori72 said: Like what, her dancing? lol I don't know why but I think she's a really nice, dear girl with adorable blue hair. I'm not even joking. I like her. But it annoys me that there was loot to spend on someone I don't see as relevant at all. So it is not really her who's annoying me but those loot-decision-makers.... I guess that anyone would take the spot of the second keyboardist. It's actually the best place in the stadium to watch the concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tori72 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Sosso said: She play's the horns at Live and Let Die. They also actually need the synths because of the synth orchestra in November Rain and all that synth stuff from Chinese Democracy Lol. Sorry, had to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylhyde Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Interesting interview. Cool stuff. She is obviously talented. Dig her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Tori72 said: Lol. Sorry, had to. Never mind. But she could atcually add a lot more. Synth layers on Rocket Queen and YCBM for example Edited November 9, 2017 by Sosso 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgnr Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 13 minutes ago, Sosso said: Synth layers on Rocket Queen and YCBM for example 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stress Fracture Posted November 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2017 She was approached in March last year. Pitman really screwed himself out of the gig. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 13 minutes ago, Stress Fracture said: She was approached in March last year. Pitman really screwed himself out of the gig. Wow. Yeah, he definitely did! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 The Pitman fiasco is so strange. He was clearly involved. Something happened behind the scenes and I'm curious as to what. Why the hell would he be anything but stoked for the reunion? It'd be the biggest gig of his life to back up Axl, Slash, and Duff throughout NITL. Massive ego/personality clashes with Duff and Slash? Maybe a new album (lol) was shelved in favor of the reunion? Just can't believe how bad he shot himself in the foot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHelgo Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 That's pretty damn cool! fun article to read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 1 minute ago, ZoSoRose said: The Pitman fiasco is so strange. He was clearly involved. Something happened behind the scenes and I'm curious as to what. Why the hell would he be anything but stoked for the reunion? It'd be the biggest gig of his life to back up Axl, Slash, and Duff throughout NITL. Massive ego/personality clashes with Duff and Slash? Maybe a new album (lol) was shelved in favor of the reunion? Just can't believe how bad he shot himself in the foot I wonder if going from writing music one on one with Axl at Axls home to being offered that fighter pilot money for NITL was disillusioning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said: The Pitman fiasco is so strange. He was clearly involved. Something happened behind the scenes and I'm curious as to what. Why the hell would he be anything but stoked for the reunion? It'd be the biggest gig of his life to back up Axl, Slash, and Duff throughout NITL. Massive ego/personality clashes with Duff and Slash? Maybe a new album (lol) was shelved in favor of the reunion? Just can't believe how bad he shot himself in the foot He was actually very excited about the Coachella gigs. I think it had to be a personal thing because he was the last one to remain from the RIR 2001 line-up (aside Dizzy and Axl) Edited November 9, 2017 by Sosso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Just now, soon said: I wonder if going from writing music one on one with Axl at Axls home to being offered that fighter pilot money for NITL was disillusioning? I'm sure his salary wouldn't have decreased with NITL. If anything, it probably got a boost because the profits are that much more. Even if it isn't in the same stratosphere as Axl, Slash, and Duff it probably was still a lot. What the heck does the guy think he is? He was the second keyboardist in a band full of replacements. It isn't a knock on his status, I'd (or anyone else on here) would have loved to be in/be a part of GNR in any way. Thats quite the job description. But, come on, he can't be that dumb to think he would deserve the same status or money as Slash and Duff can he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom-Ass Posted November 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Tori72 said: Like what, her dancing? lol I don't know why but I think she's a really nice, dear girl with adorable blue hair. I'm not even joking. I like her. But it annoys me that there was loot to spend on someone I don't see as relevant at all. So it is not really her who's annoying me but those loot-decision-makers.... The fact that she is in her thirties but acts like a 13 year old? Her annoying tweets.. The way she acts on stage.. You name it.. Besides all that I am sure she is really nice. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Sosso said: He was actually very excited about the Coachella gigs. I think it had to be a personal thing because the last one to remain from the RIR 2001 line-up (aside Dizzy and Axl) My guess is he was probably told to shut up after he posted the Coachella flyer and got pissed. His attitude probably soured and things spiraled downwards from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Sosso said: Never mind. But she could atcually add a lot more. Synth layers on Rocket Queen and YCBM for example God no... She already tries to ruin It's So Easy with that shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said: My guess is he was probably told to shut up after he posted the Coachella flyer and got pissed. His attitude probably soured and things spiraled downwards from there I'm still against the decision of him not being involved. I would like to see him as the keyboardist and Melissa as the background singer at this tour. Edited November 9, 2017 by Sosso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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