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My rationale for not considering Tommy integral is that I dont really think he likes GNR, or understands what it means to diehard fans. He doesnt have a signature sound, imo. There's nothing I can point to since he's been in the band where I've been "Damn! Tommy is great!" Duff balanced out Axl because whereas Axl takes the hardest path, Duff takes the easiest, punkiest path. Great bands have distinct personalities. Duff's sound, especially on something like Locomotive, is full of personality, and matches well with the others.

He had bad teeth in the late 80s at least. Then they cleaned up in the early 90s. I'm sure he's had some work done, especially the bleach shit everybody today does. Looks bad. Perhaps better than they wouldve though. Oh well. He's a good-looking guy and I'm sure he gets loads of tail.

Trent hates the "establishment vs non-establishment" construct and thereby perpetuates it.

Love when I hear people say Axl's voice was weak in '02. You know, back when he belted out 20 second long screams that peeled paint off the walls.

4tus is def the best in the band and underutilized, but he has no signature licks or identity really. BH and Slash have a general pattern of notes that are THEIRS and everything else is just an extension of those core elements that are THEIRS.

4tus has some of this, just not enough, imo. But, would I love to see him and Axl do something? Absolutely.

A distinction needs to be made between (2011-early 2013) and mid 2013. I think we hit a new level in this last month. He's on his upside. The 11-13 Axl wasnt motivated. He was depressed that 2010 Axl didnt get dates in America. He was in a transitional period. In the past month I think Axl's shown he's accepted where he's at, wants to put on a hell of a live show. Gooooooo Axl!

Myles = Uncle Jesse wannabe

I mean the guy can play in every genre, he makes amazing albums like Abnormal, he's an awesome singer with lots of range, he can sing in whistle register (99% of males can't), he's an awesome songwriter and he even makes great hot sauces as if he wasn't awesome enough already.

Is Bumblefoot the greatest guitarist alive, or of our time?

Neither. His solos often destroy Gnr songs live. He isnt a great songwriter. Jimmy Page is. Buckethead is way better than BBF in tone and songwriting.

Good to see Uncle Ax smiling. He knows he sounds better in 2013 than '11-beginning '12. Congrats! You fucking rule!

Thanks Manet

Best vocal track in last 20 years.

Outro was good. Otherwise i think he was just preserving his voice and above all, not trying to sound like a drowning disney character.

I thought his vocals on this You're Crazy are good.

Definitely not enough evidence to make the case his vocals are "weak." I thought he sounded a lot like the studio version. He's focused and in better shape. Good Job Uncle Ax.

Kanye is a ......

Woo hoo, sounds like all-in-all, it was a Victory for GNR at Gov Ball! Good job guys!!!

The maniacal HAHAHA Axl laugh always gets me, especially at such an unexpected part in the song (4:08). Good shit. Axl played it smart.

RQ is a must-have. And in order for it to be done justice, Axl must-have to be be in good shape. RQ at Rio '01 was a highlight. RQ throughout '10 was a highlight. Keep it. Do it well, Axl. He did well not to yelp through the song.

Russel Nash, on 09 Jun 2013 - 8:21 PM, said:

Nosaj Thing, on 09 Jun 2013 - 07:27 AM, said:

bumblecool, on 09 Jun 2013 - 06:25 AM, said:

RQ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFrU2fjRmrg

wow! Extremely awful performance of Rocket Queen.

Great performance of RQ. Awful is good to you right? You use that word in every post!

Thought this was pretty good. Axl was aware that vocally he cant do RQ without MM, so he didnt yelp through it but just played it nice and safe. KUDOS. GooooAxl! One of the best RQs in three years!

I dunno what's up with Axl. He goes to further lengths than anybody alive to assure others that he isnt a poser, then he hires DJ Ashba. wtf.

He can't be held responsible for the actions of others, no more than he could control Slash and Duff. At least Ashba doesn't do embarrassing drunken interviews and turn up legless rambling on incoherently, and yes being posers, at worldwide-televised award shows like the AMAs -- that was FAR more embarrassing and damaging to the band.

Slash and Duff are cool. Deej is terrible.

I dunno what's up with Axl. He goes to further lengths than anybody alive to assure others that he isnt a poser, then he hires DJ Ashba. wtf.

I havent heard much from the show, but I'm reluctant to criticize given how powerfully he's been singing the past couple weeks. Goooo Axe!

IRS is one of the best vocal tracks in rock history, imo.

Awesome! Thx! I think we can all safely say Axl is a whole different person than two years ago. thank goodness

There's nothing tough to determine. If you cant tell how much better he sounds, get your ears checked. GOOOO AXLLLL!

Did you hear Ron at 4:05 of Nightrain? Sounds a lil Slash/BH-ish! That is a sweet guitar, and a sweet solo by Ron.

Great Nightrain btw. I echo GunnerPT's sentiments.

Cool thx for the RQ an Estranged. I think they show, while he's not quite there, he's better than he's been in years. He's in good shape and more focused. Oh yea and his voice doesnt suck.