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No. If I wanted to hear Paul Simon I'd listen to Paul Simon.

Never cared for it.

I'll need to find the original topic that this spawned from.

These gold and platinum figures, in most of the countries, are based on shipments to retailers and not sells to the public.

Despite that, arguing with the OP is for fools.

At the very best scenario, CD sold 1.8 million by 2011 since there confirmed one million left over at Best Buy. There are no other certifications from the countries that certify based on shipments. There is no proof that anything else sold. Everything else in this blast from the past lol worthy topic is bullshit. Cya.

11 hours ago, SoulMonster said:

He did?? I never saw that.

You are such a liar.

We went over it for days. The sales figures are mostly by orders to retailers, NOT actual sales. That is why many ended up in dollar stores. The album did not sell well with the public.

"Extrapolate." Remember?

No Gilby.

Just logged in to post that it's fuckin hilarious to watch the people that were complaining about a nostalgia cash grab are now complaining because they don't have the nostalgic lineup on stage. This is a sign that they want to be more than just a greatest hits act. They want to prolong the moment. That's a good sign for the future(or at least the intent).

3 hours ago, sonofnazareth said:

I care about the spirit/feel (things which are important in rock n' roll) and Gilby has it...Fortus doesn't. If we are talking about 'talent', both Fortus and Gilby are talented in what they do..that may or may not suit the sound of GNR..but Gilby was/is the closest fit in terms of the spirit/feel of the playing after Izzy left. 

I don't think any musician is more talented than another in general..most musicians have something unique to offer...but this is about GNR..a down n' dirty, rough n' ready, outcast rock n' roll band...you can't take a 'pro' musician and put them in the mix and expect it to work...you have to have guys with the right vibe/spirit/feel. 

I can't imagine that there was a good feeling from Gilby's disastrous SCOM cover.

Of course it's a money decision. It was always going to be the catalyst for a reunion. If anyone thought they lived in a world where the 5 guys would magically say, "yay. Let's forget everything and be good friends," they were fooling themselves. I know some like to look at celebrities as alternate beings on a high plain but it's not like that. They are still people with grudges and egos.

It's also funny how the best news to come out of the GNR scene in 20 years results in many finding reasons to piss and moan. You'd think a neglected fanbase would at least find some positive in the reconciliation they currently have. Life is progressive and any return to the original 5 will also be progressive and the band just took a huge first step.

If it comes from MSL, it's most likely bullshit.

Remember?

No. If anything, they helped fuel the feud much more than it should have been.

The lies about the late night visit from Slash most likely spoiled what could have been a reunion almost 10 years ago.

Get on board, Tommy. Or whatever the alternative was.

I don't know how they managed to pull it off without Gilby. Clearly, as long as Axl and Slash are on stage together, the audience will approve. Duff only improves the reception and Izzy, Steven/Matt would make it even better.

A few purists thought it would need to be a complete AFD reunion and ONLY AFD for it to be a huge event. Then a few thought that having any nugnr member over someone like Gilby would be a failure. Neither are true.

I wonder if they'll play 'Sorry'

It's common knowledge that Axl didn't rehearse and show up for soundchecks. Just figure that he flies in around showtime or sometimes a little after and you can figure out that he wasn't there for soundcheck.

The funny part is he was always angry about the sound being off or not being able to hear himself etc. Then show up for soundcheck FFS!

I don't think it makes sense for the money to be split equally. Both Duff and Slash can play how many gigs they want. Axl destroys his vocal chords with every show.

Da fuq is this?

well if Axl does ruin his voice thats a career end for him...so i see where hes coming from

Or Axl could sing correctly and rehearse.

His point was crazier than eating fruit loops on acid while standing on Manson's shoulders.

I don't think it makes sense for the money to be split equally. Both Duff and Slash can play how many gigs they want. Axl destroys his vocal chords with every show.

Da fuq is this?

Management seems to be dropping the ball in terms of promotion. Facebook posts and etc are cutesy and only appeal to those that care to check the pages of the band/members. The average Joe is still clueless about this whole thing and management needs to get their head out of their ass.

I'm quite amazed at how little attention and press this info seems to be getting. I used to get texts from people about e.g. New Guns tour announcements. Haven't heard from anyone.

Most bizarrely, Rolling Stone have NOTHING on their homepage about Slash returning! Their bit about Coachella has been dropped down. Rolling Stone used to have major headlines every single time ANYTHING happened in the last years whether a tour or lineup change or interview.

What's up with that?

Everyone is probably bitter that they aren't getting interviews and such. "Fuck us on the scoop and there will be no scoop on our end."

Isn't the Kimmel show live?

Is it possible she forgave him completely?

SHE forgave him? It's more the other way around

She left him. She was the victim in the abuse case. Yeah, I don't buy the other way around stuff.

Am I the only one who is really concerned by this cancellation? Reunion was supposed to start a new chapter, and yet the old shit just continues.

Not I. Axl probably wants to make the first appearance in this reunion in tip top shape. Plus, the best way to make the appearance is the guys together.

Great now Bach will be begging to open for them. #doommetal

I'd be fine with that - Baz is a great performer. You can do far worse as far as opening bands go

Nostalgic Bach, sure. The current sloppy faced jackass version of today? Pass.

Great now Bach will be begging to open for them. #doommetal

Guys it will be probably 4 months until we hear anything else. The Coachella show is in April

It's been said that the lineup will be reported tomorrow.

I want a interview not a lineup

The story is too big to not have some kind of interview with the group between now and April. We'll get something.

Guys it will be probably 4 months until we hear anything else. The Coachella show is in April

It's been said that the lineup will be reported tomorrow.