Sign the Petition "Izzy Stradlin: Play us one concert"

[ludurigan]

7 hours ago, Creed said:

Its still useless when Frank, Melissa and 4tus are in....

I wann hear and feel the REAL GnR sound and vibe with Gilby/Izzy/Steven/Matt.

i had no idea that you could say "gilby clarke" and "REAL GNR vibe" on the same sentence

[ludurigan]

On 27/07/2018 at 8:41 PM, Ant said:

If he even just posted acoustic versions of his songs on Youtube that'd be major fanservice! Dust N' Bones acoustic! 

oh fuck this is a fantastic idea... lets say izzy would upload acoustic renditions of songs that he likes, one song every 15 days... he has over 100 solo songs to pick from, plus GNR songs that he wrote or co-wrote, songs from other people...

[acor]

15 hours ago, Creed said:

Its still useless when Frank, Melissa and 4tus are in....

I wann hear and feel the REAL GnR sound and vibe with Gilby/Izzy/Steven/Matt.

TBH, I never understood why people would want Gilby... Is TSI their favourite GnR album??? Nostalgic much about 1992 tour??? Or maybe about early 90s musical videos??? Matt played on UYI, so I understand, but Gilby, in my book, was same hired hand as the current guitarist who fills for Izzy is (Fortus is his name, right???)... Bringing Gilby back wouldn't change nothing to me.

 

[WhazUp]

8 minutes ago, acor said:

TBH, I never understood why people would want Gilby... Is TSI their favourite GnR album??? Nostalgic much about 1992 tour??? Or maybe about early 90s musical videos??? Matt played on UYI, so I understand, but Gilby, in my book, was same hired hand as the current guitarist who fills for Izzy is (Fortus is his name, right???)... Bringing Gilby back wouldn't change nothing to me.

 

Gilby has a very non-forward way of playing, at least when he was with GNR.  He did the Izzy role probably as close as anyone could without actually being Izzy himself, just laying back and doing the scratch rhythm stuff.   Fortus is a lot more forward, from taking solos in songs here and there, to even adding his own stuff like doubling the guitar fills on the second half of Rocket Queen an octave down, he sounds like a lead player that is hired to play rhythm guitar. 

I love both of them and their work in GNR, but for me I think Gilby's style fits the old material more at least for my own tastes

 

[thunderram]

On 7/27/2018 at 4:14 PM, TheGeneral said:

Somebody should do one for Axl to release new music.

 

Continually whining about it surely has made an impact, hasn't it?

Some people are so damned narcissistic. Thinking that the artist should do what they want them to do. At all times. If the guy doesn't want to create and/or release new music, it's his prerogative. Get over it. If it bothers you that damn much, you can always become a fan of some other artist that does exactly what you think that they should do. Save yourself the constant disappointment.

[Nasty Bronchitis]

Isn't it adorable when people misunderstand things? Don't read the entire purpose of the topic and assume things.

Who cares about current version of the brand... ehr,  band.

 

It's about Izzy solo career, and yeah as been mentioned before he once pleased fans who signed an online petition to release the "Like a Dog" pressed cds that were stored, unheard, not meant to be released. But he cared about it, right?

Of course there is a huge difference between shipping cds and the logistic that implies organizing one show. But again it doesn't hurt to give it a try. 

Motivation: that's the magic word for every individual on this planet.

 

Edited July 29, 2018 by Nasty Bronchitis

[Tori72]

So you guys, in case you need some inspiration, @Boogs posted some a ton of fun and cool reasons for signing the petition to Izzy on her twitter. Maybe you guys get inspired, maybe you wanna keep up with the negativity. It’s up to you. 

For me, I’m not positive this is going to happen. Not at all. How would I be? Still there is always hope, simply because we don’t know. We can try because we know Izzy cares about his fans and, as I said previously, has reacted to a fan petition before. Also I like for Izzy to feel the love of his fans. And finally, if it happens, I like to have been part of making it happen. 

So here you go, reasons to sign the Izzy petition:

• to increase the chances of an Izzy concert happening
• because Izzy Stradlin gives great concerts
• because we love Izzy’s solo music
• because we didn’t get to see our favourite GNR member on the NITL tour
• because Izzy’s written a lot of new music and we’d love to hear some of it
• to remind Izzy that we’re all here, waiting...
• because it would make our Izzy fan friends happy
• so that some of Izzy’s coolness might rub off on us
• because there’s a chance this petition might actually work..
• because Izzy concerts don’t happen that often; this would be a privilege to see/attend
• because this petition is not about GNR
• for some new Izzy photos/videos
• to get inspiration from Izzy’s latest style and showtime outfits
• to show solidarity with the Izzy fan community
• as a badge of honour
• just because I want to, ok
• because I like the wording of the petition
• so that in years to come I can say I did that; I was part of that bit of Izzy history
• because Izzy fans are starved
• because it’s been 18 years since a proper Izzy concert, man
• because we don’t live forever and I ain’t never seen Izzy play live yet
• because fans aren’t asking for the world, just anything that Mr Izzy might be ok with doing
• because maybe Izzy could be ready to come back..?
• because he hasn’t been seen on stage since 2012
• because if this works, it could, it might, it may, lead to bigger better things... like.. a.. tour!!!
• because signing fan petitions is what fans do
• because signing doesn’t cost me anything
• because it’s only a few more to get to 300
• because even just Izzy and his guitar would be a great show
• as a tribute to Chalo, and the other Ju Jus: Jimmy and Rick
• because imagine if we got a new Izzy album out of that show!
• because I’ve bought all the albums & learned all the words, all that’s left is to see Izzy live
• so I can share the petition link too
• there’s nothing to lose and so much to (possibly) gain in case only people who sign (and comment) get access to tickets
• because there aren’t many ways to feedback our love to Izzy
• because Izzy might play some reggae
• because most of Izzy’s songs have never been played live
• to encourage someone somewhere to start a Ju Ju Hounds tribute band at last

Edited July 29, 2018 by Tori72

[Boogs]

32 minutes ago, Tori72 said:

So you guys, in case you need some inspiration, @Boogs posted some a ton of fun and cool reasons for signing the petition to Izzy on her twitter. Maybe you guys get inspired, maybe you wanna keep up with the negativity. It’s up to you. 

Ha ha you’re amazing, Tori! Good work with compiling that list from all those tweets. The dedication, the inspiration, the creativity - something good will come because of this petition. Let’s go crack that 400 signature goal tonight!

[AxlIsGod.]

Hahahaha this thread.

[Tom-Ass]

Signed

[Axl_morris]

Let's not beg him

 

Let sleeping dogs lay.

[Chester 524]

On 7/28/2018 at 5:49 PM, tony adler said:

Ancient evil: yes I see you’re point, he almost died from drugs and cleaned himself up and stuck with it, very proud of him for that, he had to put his life first before the band and it must have been hell

On a side note, has anyone been to axl and izzy’s Home town ( Lafayette)? I really want to go and check out that pizza place axl loves

that pizza place will mail their food to you (on dry ice I assume).  I've been meaning to order some stuff from them and haven't got around to it.  

[EvanG]

53 minutes ago, Axl_morris said:

Let sleeping dogs lay.

He's been sleeping for so long... sometimes you gotta wake someone up to check if they're still alive.

[Axl_morris]

Just now, EvanG said:

He's been sleeping for so long... sometimes you gotta wake someone up to check if they're still alive.

Yeah the New York times woke him up and he still wasn't interested. He also turned up at rehearsal and still wasn't bothered. 

[G-Money]

On 7/27/2018 at 3:58 PM, donny said:

if he does a one off show it will be in LA. 

anyone not living in LA are wasting their time here. 

I'd make the trip from Texas.

[Boogs]

6 minutes ago, G-Money said:

I'd make the trip from Texas.

I’d come from London. LA or Tokyo, fine by me. 

[Boogs]

Quick update: we’re on our way to 600 signatures, next stop 1000. Remember it’s just an Izzy concert we’re after, not an AFD5 reunion - no not that.

Even if you’re not a big “Izzy fan”, you remember what it’s like to yearn to see your favourite musicians play live again. Please sign to support. And if you actually are an Izzy fan, just sign and share already. Here’s the link to the #Izzyconcert2018 petition:

http://tinyurl.com/Izzyconcert2018

Edited August 1, 2018 by Boogs

[Chester 524]

good putting petition together.  very cool.  i signed with zero expectations that izzy will do anything or care.  but i also didnt think NITL would happen so i cant wait to be wrong again

do you guys think he wants to be a rockstar any more?  u think he regrets being one at one point in his life?  seems like he doesn't want that life anymore and that's cool.  we all change. 

either way, hope Izzy knows sees the petition and knows he still has a ton of fans that care about him.  hope he feels the same about us. 

[Derick]

3 hours ago, Chester 524 said:

do you guys think he wants to be a rockstar any more?  u think he regrets being one at one point in his life?  seems like he doesn't want that life anymore and that's cool.  we all change. 

He doesn't seem to want to be a rockstar or deal with all that shit, his voluntary ostracism is proof of that. But he wants to get paid like one of them.

"They didn't want to split the loot equally . Simple as that . Moving right along........"(Izzy Stradlin).

[BadApples87]

I doubt we will see Izzy.  The current lineup is a compromise made by the main 3 guys.  Axl, Slash, Duff make the big bucks and the other folks get a paycheck.  Less loot for the 3 of them if Izzy is there.  Besides, does Izzy really care to do a world wide tour?  Doubt it.

For now, I will just be glad that I saw GnR with Izzy back in 1991!  Dust N' Bones at the LA Forum, oh yeah.

[janrichmond]

3 hours ago, BadApples87 said:

I doubt we will see Izzy.  The current lineup is a compromise made by the main 3 guys.  Axl, Slash, Duff make the big bucks and the other folks get a paycheck.  Less loot for the 3 of them if Izzy is there.  Besides, does Izzy really care to do a world wide tour?  Doubt it.

For now, I will just be glad that I saw GnR with Izzy back in 1991!  Dust N' Bones at the LA Forum, oh yeah.

The petition is for an Izzy tour, not GnR 

[Rubicon]

If this is for an Izzy tour: I'm in...

If this is for a spot in GNR: Please lord, NO!! I still have respect for the guy because he's avoiding this whole circus.

[Top-Hatted One]

I’d rather sign a petition for Izzy to play 1, just 1 solo show. I’ve lost the desire to see Izzy with”guns” at this point 

[Boogs]

47 minutes ago, Rubicon said:

If this is for an Izzy tour: I'm in...

If this is for a spot in GNR: Please lord, NO!! I still have respect for the guy because he's avoiding this whole circus.

Well we’re hoping he’s open to doing one show for now (just him and his guitar, on some unfancy stage somewhere), then if it feels good and enough people appreciate it, he might do more, and build it into a tour. 

[Boogs]

12 minutes ago, Top-Hatted One said:

I’d rather sign a petition for Izzy to play 1, just 1 solo show. I’ve lost the desire to see Izzy with”guns” at this point 

Me too, Top-Hatted One, me too. Seen GNR three times in the space of one year and all it did was feed this craving in me to see Izzy by himself, performing his rare, bare solo music on stage. 

The question is: are there enough people who think like this, and who will sign the petition, even if they think Izzy “just wants to be left alone” (when did he say that anyway!), and impress Izzy enough for him to put on a show for us??