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I'm a big fan. Seen em' live three times. The 'Keep The Faith + These Days' combo is absolutely phenomenal.

Most bands are dead and disbanded after 25 years, so we should be happy even if we can find examples of bands who have fared better than GN'R has. GN'R has done good. Really good.

i dont agree with you,if you are talking about 90s yes,if you are talking about nowadays NO.

You didn't get my point: Just being active and doing anything is better than what most bands do 25 years after they got started, because most bands that old are disbanded. You might not like the fact that GN'R released a record a mere 4 years back and is touring successfully across the globe, yet it is undeniably more than most bands from 1985 do. That is a fact. Of course we can find singular bands that do even better, like Iron Maiden, but reality is that most bands do a lot, lot worse.

You are merely speaking semantics. I think you have to factor in how 'big', at least in terms of popularity and influence, Guns N' Roses used to be in. Iron Maiden is a classic metal band (that's usually put on the pantheon of 'legendary' bands) that is older than GN'R and also also hit a rough patch from roughly the mid 90s to around the early 2000s (just as GN'R did). However, Iron Maiden was able to overcome such struggles and are now more popular than ever. Guns N' Roses...not so much. They could have had the level of success, in regards to a comeback, that Iron Maiden now has. That is where the disappointment lies.

However, I will say this...the last time I saw GN'R (Philly, earlier this year); they completely blew the roof off of the fuckin' place. It's such a shame that such talent is really going nowhere.

Ronald Blumenthal (aka Coverfoot) has made a career of copying Slash's riffs & solos note for note, but with an inferior tone.

Joking right? Slash's tone is thin compared to BBF. Face it....BBF is Estranged, it's his baby.

Bruno I loved this version of Estranged. Estranged was always horse shit live back in the day...thank god they can play it well now.

Dude, get your ears checked. Bumblefoot's tone is shit compared to Slash's (back in the day). And say whatever you want about Bumblefoot and his virtuoso skills but Slash wrote the guitar parts, WROTE WROTE WROTE.

"Slash, thanks for the killer guitar melodies." - Axl Rose.

Bumblefoot's tone is not shit in comparison. It is very good, imo. However, as Slash originally wrote the song's guitar parts, people (myself included) most likely have a stronger connection to the song when he plays it. Is this such a hard concept for posters to grasp?

"Only the Sith deal in absolutes."

I know, it's just a general point of view, not just Estranged. Slash's tone was fantastic in the UYI tour, I couldn't pick the right word to describe his sound, sound that lasted until 2004 I'm afraid because his current tone is awful. It's not only Slash playing his material but the sound of that material being reproduced live. Kudos to Bumblefoot and the fade-in fade-out solo because he does a decent job but if you want an clearer example of what I'm saying go check November Rain outro.

Thank you for explaining. As a matter of fact, I agree with what you have to say regarding the outro solo in November Rain. To this day, I have not heard a rendition of that solo come close to Slash's. I'm curious, why do you think Slash's tone abruptly changed in 2004?

Anyhow, I still think Bumblefoot does a very good job on Estranged. Though, you seem to have a deeper understanding of guitar playing, so I respect your opinion.

Well, that's exactly what I've been asking to myself since that year lol. I would say that since he started using his signature gear he decided to change the tone he had and making it sound like AFD or even pre-AFD because that's what he's identified for so now it's weaker and thinner. Or maybe because it suits better the songs he's been releasing since Contraband? I don't know but I don't like it.

For example, if you compare Nightrain '88 (AFD tone) with Nightrain '93 (UYI tone) you can clearly notice a big difference between tones.

And yes, nobody has been able to replicate Slash's November Rain outro. It's just amazing.

Interesting read. Can't say that I've noticed, but I'll definitely take a closer listen!

Time to go back to being the biggest band on the planet!

At least in Vegas!

(for about a month )

Ronald Blumenthal (aka Coverfoot) has made a career of copying Slash's riffs & solos note for note, but with an inferior tone.

Joking right? Slash's tone is thin compared to BBF. Face it....BBF is Estranged, it's his baby.

Bruno I loved this version of Estranged. Estranged was always horse shit live back in the day...thank god they can play it well now.

Dude, get your ears checked. Bumblefoot's tone is shit compared to Slash's (back in the day). And say whatever you want about Bumblefoot and his virtuoso skills but Slash wrote the guitar parts, WROTE WROTE WROTE.

"Slash, thanks for the killer guitar melodies." - Axl Rose.

Bumblefoot's tone is not shit in comparison. It is very good, imo. However, as Slash originally wrote the song's guitar parts, people (myself included) most likely have a stronger connection to the song when he plays it. Is this such a hard concept for posters to grasp?

"Only the Sith deal in absolutes."

I know, it's just a general point of view, not just Estranged. Slash's tone was fantastic in the UYI tour, I couldn't pick the right word to describe his sound, sound that lasted until 2004 I'm afraid because his current tone is awful. It's not only Slash playing his material but the sound of that material being reproduced live. Kudos to Bumblefoot and the fade-in fade-out solo because he does a decent job but if you want an clearer example of what I'm saying go check November Rain outro.

Thank you for explaining. As a matter of fact, I agree with what you have to say regarding the outro solo in November Rain. To this day, I have not heard a rendition of that solo come close to Slash's. I'm curious, why do you think Slash's tone abruptly changed in 2004?

Anyhow, I still think Bumblefoot does a very good job on Estranged. Though, you seem to have a deeper understanding of guitar playing, so I respect your opinion.

Ronald Blumenthal (aka Coverfoot) has made a career of copying Slash's riffs & solos note for note, but with an inferior tone.

Joking right? Slash's tone is thin compared to BBF. Face it....BBF is Estranged, it's his baby.

Bruno I loved this version of Estranged. Estranged was always horse shit live back in the day...thank god they can play it well now.

Dude, get your ears checked. Bumblefoot's tone is shit compared to Slash's (back in the day). And say whatever you want about Bumblefoot and his virtuoso skills but Slash wrote the guitar parts, WROTE WROTE WROTE.

"Slash, thanks for the killer guitar melodies." - Axl Rose.

Bumblefoot's tone is not shit in comparison. It is very good, imo. However, as Slash originally wrote the song's guitar parts, people (myself included) most likely have a stronger connection to the song when he plays it. Is this such a hard concept for posters to grasp?

"Only the Sith deal in absolutes."

Ronald Blumenthal (aka Coverfoot) has made a career of copying Slash's riffs & solos note for note, but with an inferior tone.

Joking right? Slash's tone is thin compared to BBF. Face it....BBF is Estranged, it's his baby.

Bruno I loved this version of Estranged. Estranged was always horse shit live back in the day...thank god they can play it well now.

Why is there nobody reasonable on either side of the fence....*sigh*

That's the lamentable reality, Graeme. Both sides of the fence are inundated by an irrational fruit loop minority that unfortunately speaks louder than the rest.

Hideous jacket. I can see why he gave it away (allegedly).

What happened with Axl and Robert John ? Did Axl gain control over all his material?

They had a huge falling out. Axl wasn't having any new pics taken and didn't want Robert to work with certain artists. It got so bad he couldn't pay his bills. Axl offered to buy all of Robert's GNR photos (which is why everything has his copyright), but something happened and Robert didn't get paid, sued Axl. Axl got mad. They don't chat so much anymore. Sad way to end a friendship.

Typical Axl. ......Original Axl would be embarrassed by Today's Axl.

I can almost guarantee you that 'today's Axl' is a lot happier with his life than 'original Axl' was with his.

Jon Bon Jovi has been recording and touring (sold out tours) for 25+ years. Axl had the 1987-1993 run.....which makes it amazing that he's so high on the list. Says a lot about Guns' popularity back in the day. Can you say "There Was A Time"?

And out of those 25 years of recording, what do you think the casual person, hell, the casual rock fan can name?

Living on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name, Dead or Alive.

I'm willing to bet that the UYIs were more successful than any Bon Jovi album aside from Slippery When Wet.

You are forgetting I'll Be There For You, Blaze of Glory, Bed of Roses, It's My Life, Always, etc. The list goes on and on. Having said that, New Jersey and Cross Road were monumental albums (each record sold over 20 million copies worldwide). That you can't deny.

That picture of Axl and Gilby was most likely taken in either 1993 or 1994. This is a picture taken at the 2000 gig:

Since we're still doing UYI II...

1. You Could Be Mine

2. Civil War

3. Estranged

4. Dont Cry (Alt.Lyrics)

5. Locomotive

6. 14 Years

7. Breakdown

8. Yesterdays

9. Knockin' On Heaven's Door

10. Pretty Tied Up

11. So Fine

12. Get In The Ring

13. Shotgun Blues

14. My World

This past saturday, I was able to catch The Offspring on their 'Days Go By Tour'. The Neon Trees and Dead Sara were the supporting acts. Now, while The Neon Trees and The Offspring delivered a spectacular, energy packed show, I was most impressed by Dead Sara. Up until a couple of days ago, I had never heard of the young California group. However, they completely blew everyone away with their set. As a matter of fact, to me, singer Emily Armstrong's performance style is very reminiscent of a young and hungry Axl Rose (think 'Out Ta Get Me' or 'Perfect Crime' Axl).

This is the song they opened with, Sorry For It All:

Emily also sang 'Gone Away' w/Dexter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xbxBdgDe-M

Has anyone else heard of them or is also a fan of them?

I think it sounds awful. It's whiny and thin...ew.

Energy: Off the radar.

Performance: Atrocious.

Izzy ls clearly thinking of tuna in this picture. You can tell by the way his mouth is slanted. Also, based on his stance, Ron seems to be thinking of the consequences that the American Revolution had on smaller, late 18th century European economies. How you guys can't see this, I do not know.

In trying to teach a few "nutters" a lesson, you're helping to ruin the forum for the rest of us, Apollo.

I am quite impressed by you all's ability to read a stranger's deep thoughts through photography.

No.

I have been a member of numerous bands' fan boards and there is usually one common thread running between most of them:

People love to complain and are usually unhappy with said band.

Unfortunately, this is the reality of the situation. Also, given the fucked up predicament that GN'R has been in for years, this type of behavior is even more heavily emphasized within these particular boards.

24 -!!!! Best show ever

YES

For Gods sake, Don't turn this into a Dj-Hate thread!

This is pretty much the reason why I rarely post anymore. It seems that any time someone posts a thread discussing a present/past band member's projects (whether it's Axl, Slash, DJ, Bumblefoot, Steven, etc...), the thread just turns into a total and utter inane sludge-fest that is full of vile and moronic rambling.

Oh dear.

It's nice to see Guns N' Roses being promoted on the talk show circuit. I wish the band would play Letterman or something of the sort.

Long live Frasier.

saw these in a store today, thought they were pretty nice. If I was a guy, I'd buy them.

Winner.

Btw, Dirty Deeds, those are some pretty awful looking shoes. I hope they're as comfortable as you say they are.

Fill stadiums again? not with this line up so.........not in this lifetime

What i see is again easy money $$$$$$.Thats all they want,and they wont have mine again.

Why do you care if they fill stadiums?

They fill stadiums in South America, though...

I could fill a SA stadium. Tom Stimson could, Brian Carroll could.....it's SA.

No.