Original Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Mitch Lafon posted a reminder on this today- July 2- 1991. What a time to be alive. Just an epic Axl meltdown. I remember MTV was all over it...Kurt Loder etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedYourIllusion Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Too bad, it was a killer show so far too. Wish the soundboard and proshot of this show was better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Every July 2nd GnR fans should dress up in Axls outfit from that night 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgina Arriaga Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 St. Louis always remember https://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/july-the-night-axl-rose-tore-up-riverport/collection_8221a9da-006c-56a1-86b7-63c6c2d5b7c5.html I loved that Perfect Crime of that show! Slash screwed a bit, but Axl was really on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -W.A.R- Posted July 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2019 I remember a youtube comment saying he got mad because he didn't want photographic evidence of the outfit he was wearing 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lio Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I know it was really bad and all, but after all these years, I can't help but laughing. That's our Axl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31illusions Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Now everybody takes his picture at a show. Kinda' wasted effort on Axl's part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgina Arriaga Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, -W.A.R- said: I remember a youtube comment saying he got mad because he didn't want photographic evidence of the outfit he was wearing His outfit that day was awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Just now, 31illusions said: Now everybody takes his picture at a show. Kinda' wasted effort on Axl's part. Karma exists 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 25 minutes ago, soon said: Every July 2nd GnR fans should dress up in Axls outfit from that night The furry coat day.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, -W.A.R- said: I remember a youtube comment saying he got mad because he didn't want photographic evidence of the outfit he was wearing That is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Blackstar Posted July 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2019 If anyone is interested, we have collected everything there is about the St. Louis show and its aftermath here: http://www.a-4-d.com/t1298-1991-07-02-riverport-amphitheatre-st-louis-usa (I mean, everything: quotes from band members, rants, newspaper and video reports, lawsuits, trials...) 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lio Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, Blackstar said: If anyone is interested, we have collected everything there is about the St. Louis show and its aftermath here: http://www.a-4-d.com/t1298-1991-07-02-riverport-amphitheatre-st-louis-usa (I mean, everything: quotes from band members, rants, newspaper and video reports, lawsuits, trials...) Those quotes are hilarious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-W.A.R- Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Lio said: Those quotes are hilarious. Yeah i love how it went from "I regret what happened last night" immediately to "Fuck you St. Louis and God bless America!" Edit: "There was an unmistaken ugliness in the air that night" Im so trying to picture Slash saying this Edited July 2, 2019 by -W.A.R- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lame ass security Posted July 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) And I was there, it was something that I'll certainly never forget. You could just sense something was brewing that night. The heat, the free flowing booze, it was inevitable in a way. I was really far back from the stage and was confused about what was happening. But when Axl got back on stage and made his infamous "lame ass" comment, it became clear. Everything was cool initially but once people realized that the band wasn't coming back it got ugly quickly. Mob mentality took over and the feeding frenzy was on. Luckily, I was far enough away that I could watch the insanity unfold. I did not take part in any of the destruction that occurred. A guy came on the PA and said the band would come back but it was way too late for that, it was already a free for all. It was funny actually, he was on mic saying "hey man, stop throwing that shit" before he ran for his life. The helicopter scene in the "Don't Cry" vid was accurate, they were everywhere. It was like World War 3 had broken out in the suburbs of St. Louis. It really was a miracle that no one was killed. My friend and I made it out in one piece and escaped back to the safety and refuge of the hotel bar. Edited July 3, 2019 by lame ass security 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Blackstar said: If anyone is interested, we have collected everything there is about the St. Louis show and its aftermath here: http://www.a-4-d.com/t1298-1991-07-02-riverport-amphitheatre-st-louis-usa (I mean, everything: quotes from band members, rants, newspaper and video reports, lawsuits, trials...) And of course I have started to write this up into a story: http://www.a-4-d.com/t3967p120-the-history-of-guns-n-roses-in-their-own-words#14941 My favorite quote about this incident is likely Steven's when he claimed the riot wouldn't have happened if he had been there, cuz he would just have starte playing drums and they would all have calmed down. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Fan Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 9 hours ago, 31illusions said: Now everybody takes his picture at a show. Kinda' wasted effort on Axl's part. 😄 thats the thing. If only we could forsee the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lio Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Fourteenbeers said: Poor Izzy in the background 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Fan Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 17 hours ago, Original said: Mitch Lafon posted a reminder on this today- July 2- 1991. What a time to be alive. Just an epic Axl meltdown. I remember MTV was all over it...Kurt Loder etc... With the fur coat or whatever axl was wearing he looked like wearing a half gorilla outfit. I wonder what axl thinks when he sees these videos nowdays... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Sydney Fan said: With the fur coat or whatever axl was wearing he looked like wearing a half gorilla outfit. I wonder what axl thinks when he sees these videos nowdays... Good question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Sydney Fan said: With the fur coat or whatever axl was wearing he looked like wearing a half gorilla outfit. I wonder what axl thinks when he sees these videos nowdays... I love Axl's style during the Illusions era, crazy times, crazy clothes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, El Guapo said: I love Axl's style during the Illusions era, crazy times, crazy clothes. I love it too. It was very much of it's time but younger generations are still inspired by it to some extent. I saw this shot of Miley Cyrus at Glastonbury the other day and it reminded me of young Axl (no idea if he was an inspiration for the outfit but it's very 80s rock) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONEZY Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 7/2/2019 at 3:37 PM, lame ass security said: And I was there, it was something that I'll certainly never forget. You could just sense something was brewing that night. The heat, the free flowing booze, it was inevitable in a way. I was really far back from the stage and was confused about what was happening. But when Axl got back on stage and made his infamous "lame ass" comment, it became clear. Everything was cool initially but once people realized that the band wasn't coming back it got ugly quickly. Mob mentality took over and the feeding frenzy was on. Luckily, I was far enough away that I could watch the insanity unfold. I did not take part in any of the destruction that occurred. A guy came on the PA and said the band would come back but it was way too late for that, it was already a free for all. It was funny actually, he was on mic saying "hey man, stop throwing that shit" before he ran for his life. The helicopter scene in the "Don't Cry" vid was accurate, they were everywhere. It was like World War 3 had broken out in the suburbs of St. Louis. It really was a miracle that no one was killed. My friend and I made it out in one piece and escaped back to the safety and refuge of the hotel bar. I was there as well. One thing that is never mentioned is when Axl threw down the mic., there was a LOUD feedback/buzz sound that went on for about 3 to 5 seconds. Very loud. That was an indication to the majority of the crowd that something was wrong. Not long after that, the house lights came on, and the piped in music started playing, a clear sign that the show was over. The crowd got pissed right away. Oh well, Axl came back and played in St.Louis in 2017, now the riot is just a footnote in GnR history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lame ass security Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, JONEZY said: I was there as well. One thing that is never mentioned is when Axl threw down the mic., there was a LOUD feedback/buzz sound that went on for about 3 to 5 seconds. Very loud. That was an indication to the majority of the crowd that something was wrong. Not long after that, the house lights came on, and the piped in music started playing, a clear sign that the show was over. The crowd got pissed right away. Oh well, Axl came back and played in St.Louis in 2017, now the riot is just a footnote in GnR history. Oh man yes, the sound of that mic hitting the stage was excruciating. I thought about that after I wrote my summary. Another weird thing I remember were the vendors walking around selling single stem roses. I was back on the berm and there were a lot of couples making out on the ground.😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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