Order of Nine Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The fact that he serves himself as an artist/musician first and foremost and really could care less if that matches up with your expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 38 minutes ago, Karri said: "But when Rose left the Mode, he continued his evening at a friend’s barbecue in Beverly Hills, where he reportedly shot a pig. A band spokesman soon announced that “as strict vegetarians, the band were appalled by [Rose’s] behavior and do not wish to associate themselves with anyone who goes round shooting pigs for fun.”" http://rulefortytwo.com/secret-rock-knowledge/chapter-9/axl-rose-depeche-mode/ Sorry, couldn't resist to post this I'm sure that story is exaggerated, but I always did think that Axl's love for animals would have maybe perhaps pushed him towards living a vegetarian lifestyle. I'm surprised he isn't (going by the pic of him in the steakhouse with Angus where a witness said he had a 20oz steak). However I don't have any issues with him or anyone else doing so either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnrJasmin92 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I like that he rehearses for AcDc before going on tour & doesn't rehearse with GnR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooker Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 2 hours ago, GnrJasmin92 said: I like that he rehearses for AcDc before going on tour & doesn't rehearse with GnR And that is the exact difference between Employee and Boss. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stress Fracture Posted January 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2018 It’s easier to focus on the negatives, sadly, but despite everything and after all this time, he still lives those songs when he performs them in a way that no one else his age does. When Axl lets that passion and rage fly, it’s something we can all channel to say ‘fuck you’ to anything that’s keeping us down and come away feeling better. His screams are cathartic. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gracii Guns Posted January 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2018 His professionalism we've seen over the last couple of years. He's worked really hard and kept his head down, producing something tangible. To see how far he's come from the late 90s/early 2000s where he seemingly had a few issues in his personal life. He could have just stayed elusive, but he turned his reputation around in the most admirable way. Didn't apologise for anything, just got on with delivering for AC/DC and GN'R. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 That whole AC/DC thing was really surprising. I really did not think he had that in him, it was such a huge risk and could have destroyed his career and probably himself as a person so easily. Balls of steel, definately something to admire. And he did it so well, it payed off. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rosalie Posted January 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) I admire Axl for coming off as incredibly likeable in every single interview with him I've ever seen/read/heard. The way he articulates himself as well as how he presents himself. For example, a lot of people hate on him for stuff he did in the 90's, like always being too late for concerts, but I honestly think that he makes it really easy to empathize with him and understand his point of view. That doesn't make everything okay but I can see where he's coming from and I do feel like he's always tried his best. That's admirable. Maybe it's just me but I don't think I'd love the guy half as much as I do if it wasn't for the interviews. This goes for interviews back in the day as well as more recent ones. I wish he'd do them more often. Besides, it is so relaxing to just hear him talk? If there was a recording of him reading a bedtime story, I'd never have a sleepless night again Edited January 25, 2018 by Rosalie typo 3 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janrichmond Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 6 hours ago, Karri said: "But when Rose left the Mode, he continued his evening at a friend’s barbecue in Beverly Hills, where he reportedly shot a pig. A band spokesman soon announced that “as strict vegetarians, the band were appalled by [Rose’s] behavior and do not wish to associate themselves with anyone who goes round shooting pigs for fun.”" http://rulefortytwo.com/secret-rock-knowledge/chapter-9/axl-rose-depeche-mode/ Sorry, couldn't resist to post this Then he's a prick. If it's true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 28 minutes ago, janrichmond said: Then he's a prick. If it's true omg I read "then he's a pig" I can picture the old Axl doing such thing, but it could be a made up story as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janrichmond Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 18 minutes ago, killuridols said: omg I read "then he's a pig" I can picture the old Axl doing such thing, but it could be a made up story as well.... That fits too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnfnrs1972 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I have thought about this question thoroughly, and I came up with nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double talkin jive mfkr Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 i really can't find much to admire other than his unwavering loyalty to TB which I do not admire but think at least he's got an 'adopted' family, but i feel like they leech on him, if he was any ol bloke with not as much $ or star power don't be naive to think he wouldn't have them as an entourage i will say the one thing i admire is that he is quite good at making fans hungry and skilled at keeping whatever that is left of GNR or previous incarnations as quite mysterious and intriguing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double talkin jive mfkr Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 22 hours ago, El Guapo said: That whole AC/DC thing was really surprising. I really did not think he had that in him, it was such a huge risk and could have destroyed his career and probably himself as a person so easily. Balls of steel, definately something to admire. And he did it so well, it payed off. agree 100% on this this was balls and Axl knew he needed to do something like this to improve his image was kind of a God send to him and he did it really well as for GNR well, i wish he'd treat the brand with as much respect 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modano09 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 On 1/25/2018 at 9:26 AM, Dean said: I'm sure that story is exaggerated, but I always did think that Axl's love for animals would have maybe perhaps pushed him towards living a vegetarian lifestyle. I'm surprised he isn't (going by the pic of him in the steakhouse with Angus where a witness said he had a 20oz steak). However I don't have any issues with him or anyone else doing so either way Axl strikes me as the kind of guy who had nothing growing up and nothing early in his career so he's going to enjoy the hell out of having money. Lavish parties, helicopter tours, flashy jewelry and steak all the time. Preferably the cow was wearing a fur coat when it was slaughtered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek1985 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Talking with Slash again was hard for him for sure. Glad he could pass through his state of mind to do this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back off Biches Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I admire that he wears funky hats and his fashion of the last 10 years or so 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin' Demon Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I have always admired his ability to explore various styles on all levels & just be himself without being concerned what the rest of the world thinks. This is something that has served as a positive role model towards constructing my own free-spirited persona. One thing that really makes me curious however, would be to know what sort of places, if at all, he likes to travel & see, in what manner & what new things he likes to discover by doing so. Everybody is different in this sense but all the points I've mentioned about travel can unveil certain things, to an extent at least, as to who somebody is deep inside, at the given time at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Jay Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 His obsession with being a punctual person. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooker Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 On 1/27/2018 at 11:31 AM, Silent Jay said: His obsession with being a punctual person. But punctuality is the thief of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Boy Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 On 1/24/2018 at 12:42 AM, Gnrcane said: I admire that he was able to write a song in the first person perspective that espoused the hateful views that Trump's base has been accused of holding yet somehow get people to ignore it and respect his current political views (which he really doesn't espouse that much outside of a few between song comments). I've never ignored what he wrote in "One in a Million." Far from it. It almost turned me away from the band for good. I've don't doubt that Axl held the sort of bigoted views that Trump has capitalised on, what he was a young scared kid from thew mid West hitting LA. that's exactly how he was describing himself in the song. The point is, I do not believe that Axl is an ideological racist or homophobe, far from it; and he has more than done enough to show this. If you want me to give my reasoning / evidence for this I'm happy to, though i think you probably know the answer and it's a subject that's been discussed a million times (pardon the pun) , so unless you do want to go into it I'll leave it at that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolranchdressing! Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 his talking voice is daaaammm sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYWIFEMYLIFE Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Apart from being God, and love? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double talkin jive mfkr Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 i thought about it more - i stubornly admire his business sense - although he must be a pain in the dick hole to deal with - he always has an eye on the bottom line - i do think the videos in the early 90s were a good investment - people will think i'm one sided on the classic group which i am in a 100% music integrity way but Axl seems to be a pretty smart businessman and i admire that - if slash thought he could go toe to toe with axl when they were breaking up and win - Axl made sure he'd have the last say with the name and he's having last say now on getting as much value from his failed nu gnr years so sticking izzy and adler on the back burner is again smart cause he earns more money - i will truly admire him when he realizes that somethings outside of money matter more including rekindling some of the old magic back more for their fucking sake not the fans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatashame Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 to answer the OP's question, all the things I admired about Axl were connected with him not re-uniting the band but doing his thing. So.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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