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    Axl is now at stage 7 in his career

    in 2013

    Posted · Edited by sword&tulipz

    I have tried to summarize the different stages in Axl's career. I believe the last few years havent been too good and considering his age Im not sure what the future holds. I tried to put the different stages in timeslots, but not too thorough so dont look upon it as too accurate, just a rough divide.

    Stage 1: (Pre GNR + Club years, 1976-1987)

    Formative years. Still finding his way. Up-and-coming musicians

    Voice: Still experimenting (ie RapidFire voice). Starting to find his voice once he joined GNR. Great rasp in his voice

    Stage performance: Copied Richard Black's snakedance. Lots of energy and enthusiasm. I think not too much controversy in this period? (late starts, leaving stage etc) Allthough there were an incident at a Hollywood Rose gig where Axl Rose threw a glass or broke a bottle over a fan's head

    Looks: Mike Monroe was a big inspiration for Axl at this time. Tried to copy his hairstyle, permed. Lots of leather and outrageous pants. Used a little make-up (glam look) Police hat, bandana

    Stage 2: (AFD, 1987 - 1991)

    Hitting global fame. Classic line-up. Future is bright

    Voice: Axl has found his style and his voice sound great. Rasp, anger, energy. All the famous Axl trademarks are now present in his voice

    Stage performance: Lots of energy. Controversies abound. Late starts, early leaves. Fighting, riots

    Looks: Straight hair. Thin, fit. Tattoos, spandex, caps. Less glam

    Stage 3: (UYI, 1991 - 1993)

    Both him and GNR are now in their prime. Nr.1 Rockstar in the world

    Voice: His best period for his voice. Fully developed, unique style. Rasp, anger, energy, loud

    Stage performance: Again his best period. Running around on stage. Lots of enthusiasm. On top of the world. Rebellious, "most dangerous band in the world"

    Looks: This is the period in which most people associate with Axl's looks. Wears a lot of short spandex, t-shirts (Manson, kill your idols). Straight hair, bandanas. Often bearded. Sometimes wears decorated blazers. Often wears a kilt

    Stage 4: (NewGNR, 2001 - 2002)

    The first return of Axl with his new line-up

    Voice: Still good, but a bit less powerful than in the 90s and starting tendency of Mickey voice

    Stage performance: Still lots of energy. Seems highly motivated. Tendency of out of breath.

    Looks: Looks different, but recognizable. A bit heavier than before. Wears tracksuit pants and American football jerseys or Chinese shirts unbuttoned. Straight hair at RIR3 but later beaded hair, but wears it long

    Stage 5: (NewGNR, 2006-2007)

    Axl has been away for 4 years and returns again with altered line-up

    Voice: Declining, but decent

    Stage performance: Getting older. Less running around. Seems still motivated

    Looks: His most drastic change in GNR history. His face looks like its been chemically peeled. Beads in a ponytail. Wears different clothing from before. Sleeveless shirts, vests, decorated jeans. Often wearing sunglasses

    Stage 6: (Present GNR, 2009 - 2010)

    DJ is added and we have our present line-up. Last glimpse of glory?

    Voice: His voice has a turn for the better in 2010. Sounds surprisingly good, but nothing like his prime years

    Stage performance: Seems motivated still. Tries to keep up the energy of the glory days. Fairly good physical condition

    Looks: Back to the bandana again. Usually without hat and sunglasses. Cowboy mustache. Wears shirt often like his primedays. Colourful blazers

    Stage 7: (Nostalgia Tour, 2011 -)

    GNR as we know them today. Nothing new. Over the top. Getting old. Future is less bright due to age

    Voice: His worst period. No rasp, Mickey Mouse, a few disasters. Forgets lyrics

    Stage performance: Axl is in his 50s now. The old ways doesnt work anymore with running around and energy level is down. Less enthusiastic. Just going through the motions

    Looks: Hides behind hats and sunglasses. Shorter, more wavy hair. A bit overweight. Wears permanent eyeliner? Doesnt show arms anymore. Untucked t-shirts and decorative leather jackets

    Will people queue for CD2?

    in 2013

    Posted

    I remember the feeling I had when picking up the UYIs in my record store. Fond memories.

    Yup, it was kinda more exciting when we only had the physical product. And the music industry was truly alive in those days as opposed to now IMO

    What would Axl have become if he couldnt sing?

    in 2013

    Posted

    New Age guru writing self-help books and teaching seminars. He's Aquarian, they pick professions to meet stimulating people yet they also attract people who want to smother them that they need to pick off. As a guru, he'd still have all the attention but he's have a select audience w/out the unwanted attention.

    So then we would be waiting for new books to be released? :rofl-lol: :rofl-lol: :rofl-lol:

    Axl Rose in Las Vegas!

    in 2013

    Posted · Edited by sword&tulipz

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    'We actually met on my 22nd birthday. It was celebrated at NASA where Axl and Lars Ulrich suddenly appeared. Axl would like to congratulate the birthday girl, but when I came over to his table, he looked like someone who had seen a ghost. 'I have a tatoo of you', he said, and then he showed me a dark-haired fantasy girl he has tattooed on his right upper arm. He thought I was her, and then we were like friends for life '.

    http://ekstrabladet.dk/flash/dkkendte/article2017009.ece

    She lives in Shanghai, China, where Axl is banned from going after his CHINESE DEMOCRACY titled record, hence they met in Vegas

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    What would Axl have become if he couldnt sing?

    in 2013

    Posted

    He was a manager of a music store before forming a band. So most probably he owned a music store now.

    Or a Pastor in the Church, he was a glee member in a church during childhood.

    Well, I dont think he would be able to hold on to that music store manager job for long to be honest

    he got fired.

    i'm guessing he'd keep changing jobs and getting fired.

    Would that be for serving beer to all emplyees after closing time? :rofl-lol:

    What would Axl have become if he couldnt sing?

    in 2013

    Posted

    He was a manager of a music store before forming a band. So most probably he owned a music store now.

    Or a Pastor in the Church, he was a glee member in a church during childhood.

    Well, I dont think he would be able to hold on to that music store manager job for long to be honest

    Anyone hear Dont Cry original (Ensename a amar)?

    in 2013

    Posted

    This Bobby Martin claimed Dont Cry was stolen from his instrumental song "Ensename a amar". The matter was settled out of court whatever that means. However I have not been able to listen to this song. Been searching for it, but cant find it. Anyone here hear it? If so was it similar? Link?

    Songwriter Sues Guns N' Roses Over 'Don't Cry' Bobby Martin says song is 'substantially similar' to tune he wrote in 1978.

    Evansville Courier & Press

    It took nearly nine years for Bobby Martin to hear the Guns N' Roses hit song "Don't Cry."

    It took the Princeton, Ind., man just four more weeks to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against the band.

    Martin's lawsuit says the song "Don't Cry" (RealAudio excerpt) "contains musical portions identical or substantially similar to the instrumental version" of a song Martin wrote in 1978, titled "Ensename a Amar" (Show Me How To Love), which was included on an album of the same name.

    Martin's lawsuit says his album was a #1 hit in Puerto Rico and many Central American and South American countries, as well as in Latino gospel markets in the United States. Martin, 50, filed his federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Indiana at Evansville on June 23. He says he is owed at least $11.5 million in profits from the song, not counting royalties and any future earnings from the song.

    Also listed as defendants are Geffen Records and Universal Music Group, both based in California. Guns N' Roses members Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin also are named in the suit.

    All but Rose have left the band in recent years. "Don't Cry" was on two 1991 albums by Guns N' Roses, Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, the last hit records the band recorded. "Don't Cry" also was released recently on a best-of compilation titled "Guns N' Roses Live Era '87-'93."

    Martin said attorneys representing the defendants have begun negotiating a settlement. Martin said he hopes to have a settlement worked out soon. He is represented by Evansville attorneys Gary K. Price and Glenn A. Deig.

    Despite the fact that "Don't Cry" garnered major airplay in the United States, Martin said it took him years to hear the song because he listens to a different genre of music.

    It wasn't until about two months ago, when Martin was producing a 19-year-old Princeton guitarist — Gabriel Wheatley — that Martin became aware of the song.

    Wheatley listened to "Ensename a Amar" and thought he had heard the music in the song before, Martin said. Wheatley later played "Don't Cry" to Martin, who said: "It is my chorus. I've got to see my attorney.

    "I've never followed hard rock — I just didn't care for it," he said, noting that he had heard of Guns N' Roses because of their notoriety.

    "I thought they were very obnoxious," Martin said. "They haven't had a very good reputation in the industry."

    Martin did, however, say he likes the song "Don't Cry."

    "I'm very happy with what they did with 'Don't Cry,' " Martin said. "Guns N' Roses did a good job with the song, and I've got to give them credit for that. But I do want to get paid for what is rightfully mine, and I will."

    Martin claims that 65 percent of "Don't Cry" contains his work from "Ensename a Amar." He said he'll settle for 50 percent.

    "The choruses are identical; the guitar licks and solo start at the same time and end at the same time," said Martin, who noted "the length of the song would be identical" if it wasn't for a long wail by Rose at the end of "Don't Cry."

    "The music and the structure are identical," Martin said.

    Because the chorus of "Don't Cry" also appeared on the end of another Guns N' Roses song, "November Rain," Martin is also trying to recoup royalties to that song, which he says is 3 percent his. "November Rain" appeared on two Guns N' Roses albums, the live compilation and Use Your Illusion I.

    — Rick Davis

    http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1122244/songwriter-sues-guns-n-roses-over-dont-cry.jhtml

    Silkworm Lyrics

    in 2013

    Posted

    Kneeling fucking banshee

    I'm pretty sure that's "screaming". "kneeling" isn't what banshees do

    oh, its actually Kneeling fucking VIRGIN

    I just copied that from a lyrics site, didnt notice that

    Silkworm Lyrics

    in 2013

    Posted · Edited by sword&tulipz

    Just listened to Silkworm again, Im really starting to like this song. Gotta say the lyrics are kinda AFD-ish. Full of anger and fuck you attitude.

    Listen motherfuckers, to this song that should be heard
    Thrown down in the gutter
    It's more than you deserve
    Kneeling fucking banshee
    You know that's what you are
    Pussy full of maggots
    Isn't that a shock

    What can I do with a bitch like you?
    You know that it's true
    All I have I ask of you
    I'll be dammed
    If it's not true
    A bitch like you

    Get your head down in the sky
    Fucking little schemer got yourself a broken heart
    Syphilitic preachers, baby
    I know who you are
    Parasitic demons sucking acid through your heart

    Oh what can I do with a bitch like you?
    You know that it's true
    All I have I ask of you
    I'll be dammed
    If it's not true
    A bitch like you

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbDWc2PFlPg

    (Evader remix)

    Whats the story on this song, how come it didnt mke CD?

    Covers vs Originals

    in 2013

    Posted

    What do you guys think of this slower GnR version of KOHD? I still like it and its more true to the original but the GnR version we all know is better IMO:

    Slower GnR version:

    Familiar version:

    Which would be the better movie?

    in 2013

    Posted

    A movie could be about the whole Gn'R/Axl Rose history. From the reckless kid from Indiana to the king of the world to the bitter old man who holds grudges for 20 years.

    Yeah I would like both too. Theyre equally fascinating

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