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On 9/17/2017 at 7:53 PM, MyPrettyTiedUpMichelle said:

Another great find @RONIN.  Especially a Duff interview.  Many, many thanks.  

And can I say how stupidly thrilled I was to discover that Duff's favourite songs are My Michelle and Pretty Tied Up.   

You know, there have always been inconsistencies in the guys' recollections about things, but that one about Slash 'being there' /not being there for Duff when he was hospitalised is quite a blatant slip up.  I think the guys' chop and change their stories, aka allegiances, depending on who they are pissed off with at any given time.

This made me laugh.  Really, Slash and Axl are two sides of the same coin.  They deserve each other.  Also, lol at Duff: is it crap? 

Suddenly?  Duff is kidding himself here.  Sure, Axl is predisposed to being a megalomaniac, but he wasn't always so bad and I'd hazard a guess it didn't happen overnight.

 

This interview, and especially the Marc Canter one, really highlights for me how disconnected they all were from one another and not just emotionally (it was so fun when Slash played with us for a week. Wow, a whole week) how out of touch, how badly they handled one another's numerous issues.

They all directly contributed to creating the monster that Axl became.  They knew it was happening, saw it coming and did nothing to stop it.  Duff doesn't fully acknowledge that in this interview, but you can see he's coming around to the idea, although he won't admit it until his autobiography in 2011.   If management were being Yes Men, then it should have been Guns guys against management.  Or Guns firing management.  Instead, Guns turned on one another.

By being Yes Men when they should have been mates, they fast-tracked Axl's demise (that's the final outcome, when all is said and done, as anyone who hates CD will tell you) and they fast-tracked the break up of the band.  Axl wasn't solely to blame for that, he was a symptom of a very unwell, dysfunctional band.  They each played their part, drove one another out, or to the brink.  

When you see that your mate is walking the wrong path, you do what you can to help him off that path.  They didn't because they were self-absorbed, neurotic, egotistical fucks ups too emotionally stunted and too deep in their own shitholes to help each other out of trouble. Throw in a dodgy management and dodgy lawyers keen to exploit that situation and GNR stood no chance.  

If they've changed at all over the time span of nearly 20 years since this interview, I'd like to think they've learned lessons about how to manage relationships and how to protect one another.  I'd like to think they know how to communicate to save themselves and that they've realised how important lifelong friendships are.  I'm shaking my head at the Izzy/Steven situation, but hopefully they have more tools and wits at their disposal nowadays to work out their personal problems.

I think you make a lot of valid points. 

But remember, they were all junkies and alcoholics. People tend to lose touch with reality in those cases. And everything is someone else's fault. 

And just like other people mentioned, Duff wrote in his book that Axl was the only one from the band who visited him in the hospital. Here it was Slash.  In any case, I always keep in mind that whatever recollection of events they have, must be taken with a giant grain of salt. 

16 hours ago, Magnus Cavalerra said:

How the fuck TB has anything to say, they basically just assistant/employee, Axl has all the say, they do what Axl tell to do, and they don't do anything what Axl told them not to do. 

 

Axl to Beta is just like Batman to Alfred, there's a lot example of this kind relationship on real life, especially around rich people, how the fuck you y'all micro analyzing this thing and come up with some kind of fanfic thesis is way beyond retard. Blaming someone's else butler it's pretty stupid too because they just do what their boss asked them to. 

I quite agree with you.

On 9/1/2017 at 8:50 AM, xBrownstonex said:

Isnt there some crazy sex fantasy you have to write about in the psycho, i mean womens discussion?

17 hours ago, killuridols said:

Criticism that is negative and only meant to destroy people's lives or feelings has to be stopped and should be exposed for the piece of shit that it is. Not celebrated, not promoted and not excused like you're doing.

I applaud the celebs that have the guts to lecture their so-called fans and other idiots who think they are entitled to insult or say nasty things about them.

I see you've also went way overboard with my comment.  Someone doesn't like your hair color - call them a piece of shit and hater or better yet, accuse them of hate crime!! Seriously? Who cares? 

I was never excusing people who harass others or send them death threats because it's absolutely unacceptable. But getting in fight with 'fans' who don't  like the dress you are wearing is stupid. 

On 9/4/2017 at 9:41 AM, Kris_1989 said:

Harassing their girlfriend/spouse, following their every move, harassing their kids and going to their homes is not criticism or admiration. It's stalking and unacceptable behavior. Nobody deserves that regardless of what their "celebrity" status is. The only reason why these people are getting away with it now is because the current laws are behind the times. If any of this behavior was done offline and in person they'd be arrested and prosecuted.

Did I ever say harassing people was ok? Way to blow things out of proportion 

9 hours ago, killuridols said:

What is embarrassing is the way some grown ass female fans are stalking and being aggressive towards Susan and Meegan, just because they are the current partners.

I mean, you cannot dictate on someone's life and you shouldn't obsess whom they've chosen to have a relationship with. 

Well hello to the real world where creepy fans exist!

Besides, it's not a one way street. Celebs and their fans feed off of each other. Celebs love to be admired, fans love to admire them. So the minute you start actively sharing private stuff on internet is when you open yourself not only for admiration but for criticism as well. 

9 hours ago, purplestargirl said:

I know which IG account you're talking about because I read those comments too. I actually never saw what the big deal was because it happened in the past and she is with Duff now and that's all that matters.

Yeah I agree.

5 hours ago, MyPrettyTiedUpMichelle said:

I read the comment from Beta.  LOL Times like that makes me pleased that Axl, Slash and Duff don't embarrass themselves by getting involved in little spats with fans.  She should have just ignored it.  

Oh God, she sure is acting like an overprotective mommy  Even if I can see where she's coming from. 

But I once saw an IG account dedicated to Duff where someone posted a pic with him and his ex wife gushing how great they looked together. And guess what, Susan had gone off in the comments. I thought it was really embarassing for a grown ass woman to start fighting in the comment section with random Duff fans. I mean you cannot erase someone's past and you shouldn't obsess what his fans think about that.

2 hours ago, StrangerInThisTown said:

They posted

Maybe they're doing some sort of tribute song to the people affected?

I would guess you are correct!

1 hour ago, Fanboy said:

 

33 minutes ago, Andy14 said:

They are messing with our feelings again . They're showing us Axl doing the soundcheck without the sound on purpose. He was occasionaly sounchecking in Europe (I personally heard him in Prague) but they NEVER showed him on social media (no Axl photos or videos policy). And now they posted three short videos of Axl. Out of the blue. What do they want to tell us? Is that only "hey, be nice on Axl, he also goes on soundchecks sometimes, see?" or is it something more? Why do they soundcheck a day before the show? New cover? New Seeker version? "New" old song? Or new music? 

Btw. notice that the rest of the band always wear sports clothes or sweatpants but Mr. Axl dressed himself up for the occasion.  I understand, soundcheck doesn't happen every day. 

haha! Soundcheks are like special events for Mr. Rose.

On 8/23/2017 at 11:04 PM, MyPrettyTiedUpMichelle said:

Well, it's natural that as time goes on, the generations that held Elvis in the highest regard are er, no longer with us, and as the next generations move on up they hold someone else in high regard because that someone is linked more specifically to them and their memories.  Gradually, the musical icons of the 50s and 60s are fading away from the collective cultural memory (if that makes any sense?).  Currently, we're still holding onto icons of the 70s (Led Zep, Jimi Hendrix) but only just.  You can see that 80s and early 90s icons are now starting become more prominent in a retrospective way.  In years to come, Justin Bieber and One Direction will probably be revered. Which is scary.

They will. And it really is scary and tragic that the the likes of Biebs and Taylor Swift will be regarded as icons of early 21st century. I mean, where do we go from that??

18 hours ago, killuridols said:

 

One more who has a hard time understanding what lies behind sexism. 

And "over the top antics"??? Oh lord pleaaaase....

If you don't like her then so be it. Why are you so interested in what she did before Slash, who she was married to or where did she work if two lines before you say you don't care about GN'R spouses? 

hahaha..... one more who sees sexism behind everything. Oh but sorry, like you said, I don't have the capacity to understand.

I never said I don't like her and I never said I was SO interested in her life. She was discussed here and I got curious. 

Take a chill pill and have a nice day! 😁

6 minutes ago, MyPrettyTiedUpMichelle said:

I wonder how they reconnected, too.  I actually really love hearing couples' 'how did you meet' stories.  Maybe the initial attraction/love whatever it was they had all those years ago never entirely went away and it was easily rekindled when they met up again?  

I do think, from Slash's POV, it must be that much easier to be with someone who understands the history first hand: what they went through, what Axl's like - even if they were together for a short period, as I think they were.  Maybe because of that they click i.e. have a particular bond.

Yeah probably. She understands better where he's coming from. And I like the fact that he's with someone his age rather than some 20yo bimbo or "intelligent model" (👿).

12 hours ago, Kris_1989 said:

Just because Meegan is a woman doesn't mean everyone HAS to like her or that they're jealous of her. She's got a very hyper personality and that's not something everyone can tolerate. 

It's like that Dita Von Teese quote “You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches.”

Disliking somebody isn't a crime or going against the "sisterhood". We've all just got different tastes.

Exactly my thoughts. I don't know much about her and I don't care much about her. She sometimes annoys me with her over the top antics, sometimes I like her posts. I mean I like GNR not their wives. And I'm not supposed to like her coz she's a woman like me. That's ridiculous!

But since the subject topic is Meegan, what was she doing before reconnecting with Slash. I think I read she was married to a musician? And has kids? Did she ever work somewhere? 

12 hours ago, marlingrl03 said:

 

Duff has the best hair ever! I'm so jealous!! 

9 minutes ago, MyPrettyTiedUpMichelle said:

Don't know about that...Meegan sounded mighty surprised to see him there.  When she thought it was someone else she was like, Hi.  Then Axl steps in and she's all, OH, HIIIIIII!!! HOW ARE YOU....I WAS JUST LIVE AND LFJ£$G*F  Clearly shitting herself like everyone else who accidentally gets Axl on film.  Flebs nearly dropped his phone when he did the same thing last week.  Hilarious stuff though.  Axl seemed pretty cool about it.  

I thought so too! She didn't expect to see him there at all. 

10 hours ago, Black Sabbath said:

Last night was my last show of the summer, and it couldn't have been any better. The show was great, and in addition to that my group was featured on the Instagram and snapchat in a small video, as well as a picture posted on the Instagram.

In addition to that, the cherry on top was this happening...

Can't wait until the fall!

Super cool t-shirts! And Axl looks quite satisfied! 

6 hours ago, Georgina Arriaga said:

Have you seen this?!!

 

Awesome!!!  

11 hours ago, IncitingChaos said:

"Ladies and Gentlemen..Mr Paul Tobias!"

ahahahaha! Good one!

10 minutes ago, alfierose said:

Yes totally this. I went to a family party at the weekend, I started telling some people about the London show I attended. I managed to get as far as what a great show it was and how the Olympic Stadium is a lovely venue then eyes started glazing over. 

This is the only place people will indulge me.

haha! Recently Paradise City came on the radio. I said to my colleague - this is the band I saw this summer. She rolled eyes and said: how can anyone listen to THIS?!?! OK........................... 

32 minutes ago, xBrownstonex said:

 

Out of likes, but good one 😂👍

9 minutes ago, MyPrettyTiedUpMichelle said:

I haven't seen that gif! I know, he seems to be losing weight rather rapidly lately.  But he looks well.  I think the ol' belly is starting to go, too.  

I agree @Inbox the layers and the belts and bling aren't slimming but seems it's what he feels comfortable wearing so guess we have to put up with not seeing his ass and legs.   Damn shame.

Or maybe that's his workout technique?! Wearing a ton of shit while runnig around stage and singing is not an easy task. I hope by the end of the tour the six-pack is back and he's wearing leggings again 😂😂 (ok, not leggings but nice slim jeans with NO shirts on top). 

Just now, MyPrettyTiedUpMichelle said:

I like what Axl wears - for him.  He carries it off well.  I do wish he'd wear t-shirts with actual interesting art work instead the ones with women in all sorts of convoluted positions.  I find them so boring.  Slash's shirts are boring too.  But apart from that, Axl's got his uniform and he wears it well.  At least he's not letting his moobs hang out! 

Axl has his own style and he rocks it. It is a bit of oversaturation imo, especially how those flannel shirts hide his lean legs and ass and make him look chubbier. Also "shoe belts" have the same effect. But overall Axl is just doing his extravagant stuff. 😁

1 minute ago, Mary Cochrane said:

Ok. And what rights do you want exactly? Why are you a feminist? 

Thank You!!!  💖 finally someone who agrees with me

Oh you BET I do! 😎💖

1 hour ago, Mary Cochrane said:

Not starting an arguement, but im not a feminist. Women can be sexist and misogynistic to men aswell its not all one sided. Women say they dont want men to say sexual things about them yet these celebs sexualise themselves. And women say sexual things about men aswell. So no. You cant just be sexist to women and NOT men. Also, why are women fighting for womens rights? They have rights, they are probably the most privelleged in america england than in any country so for them to fight for rights in those countries are silly.

Why do women get paid 0.78p to the £1? Because women generally take off more time than men for a baby, holidays which is why men work harder there for get paid more. Sorry ladies but its true. 

Coming from a right wing non feminist non liberal woman. Just my opinion. About Axl, i dont think its right to keep shitting all over him with the whole slash thing people defended him, im sure if it was Axl people would just say "oh there the 90s Axl coming through." 

I salute to you! 🍷