GivenToFly Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Yeah, I saw that. Don't see the point of getting political, but atleast he's keeping us updated.Not saying I agree or disagree with the political statement given by Slash. But I have the same problem with the political views being stated. Both Slash and Duff seem to think that their fans are intrested in their poltical views. Duff is constantly stating his views in his blogs. JMOWell, they're blogs. That's what they were originally intended as - people stating their opinion. Like a newspaper column, without the newspaper. Only later did they become means of updating info on projects for companies and artists and the likes.2) Stating your political opinions (when you're in the public eye and not a politician) is always STUPID. You're not changing anyone's mind, all you're doing is potentially putting off around half your fan base. Real smart.You're not changing anyone's mind by posting on this forum either, but you still do. What's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Utah Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Yeah, I saw that. Don't see the point of getting political, but atleast he's keeping us updated.Not saying I agree or disagree with the political statement given by Slash. But I have the same problem with the political views being stated. Both Slash and Duff seem to think that their fans are intrested in their poltical views. Duff is constantly stating his views in his blogs. JMOWell, they're blogs. That's what they were originally intended as - people stating their opinion. Like a newspaper column, without the newspaper. Only later did they become means of updating info on projects for companies and artists and the likes.2) Stating your political opinions (when you're in the public eye and not a politician) is always STUPID. You're not changing anyone's mind, all you're doing is potentially putting off around half your fan base. Real smart.You're not changing anyone's mind by posting on this forum either, but you still do. What's the difference? Like I said earlier. I'm not a person in the public eye so I don't alienate half of my fans by posting political opinions. I mean it's just not smart to get into that. I don't see how that's hard to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Utah Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) American Idol has asked me to do the mentor bit for Rock Week. #fb-32 minutes ago.That could be cool. Edited April 26, 2009 by Johnny Utah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuddMckagan Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 What do the mentors do exactly? I don't watch american idol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kok Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 On the other hand, that could suck too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Utah Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 What do the mentors do exactly? I don't watch american idolFrom what I've seen they just kinda give advice to the singers on how to do their songs. Nothing too serioius, but I just think it'd be cool to see what Slash would have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_0013 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Do not go on Amercian Idol!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Utah Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Do not go on Amercian Idol!!!!!!I could see why you would say that, but he's got a solo album coming and he'd be on TV in front of 20 Million plus people so I could see why he'd do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssiscool Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I'd like to see it personaly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 OMG I do not watch American Idol the 2 or 3 times I tried it turned me off. Some people will say that Slash appearing on that show is a sell out. But in reality it is a good business move. 30 million people a night watch that show. If you are in the process of promoting a new cd what better way to get you product talked about and for free at that. And by the way I will watch Slash on anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishdawg90 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 OMG I do not watch American Idol the 2 or 3 times I tried it turned me off. Some people will say that Slash appearing on that show is a sell out. But in reality it is a good business move. 30 million people a night watch that show. If you are in the process of promoting a new cd what better way to get you product talked about and for free at that. And by the way I will watch Slash on anything.Agh I can't stand it when people claim a band has "sold out" because of something like that. Slash's career involves selling records and playing gigs, and the more people he can get to follow him the better. I bet showing up on American Idol would increase his album sales by at least 200,000. Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deniz Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) Bon Jovi did it in 2007 and the next week they had nearly 10 (can't remember the exact number) singles on the top 100 chart. It's a great promotion tool.I know there'll always be some Slash-haters calling him a sellout but fuck 'em. They don't call it the music business for no reason. Edited April 26, 2009 by Deniz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesusisSavior Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I see no shame in him doing it, I'm actually pretty sikedSlash has one heck of a schedule.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GivenToFly Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Like I said earlier. I'm not a person in the public eye so I don't alienate half of my fans by posting political opinions. I mean it's just not smart to get into that. I don't see how that's hard to understand. Agh, let the guy be himself and speak his mind. So, some don't like his political views. What? They won't be fans anymore? Just for that? I thought it was the music that attracted people.Do not go on Amercian Idol!!!!!!Well, he's already been on everything else ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turn_It_Up Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Recall that Slash and Simon hit it off big at some recent party they were both at. That would be a cool twosome to hang with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBear Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) OMG I do not watch American Idol the 2 or 3 times I tried it turned me off. Some people will say that Slash appearing on that show is a sell out. But in reality it is a good business move. 30 million people a night watch that show. If you are in the process of promoting a new cd what better way to get you product talked about and for free at that. And by the way I will watch Slash on anything.I find it interesting that Slash says he was asked to go, not that he accepted. Anyways, as far as I'm concerned "selling out" is more about whether you compromise your own music, and Slash hasn't done that yet. Whether he appears on AI doesn't change his credibility as an artist. Is this any worse than Dr. Pepper and Rock Band? No, in fact I'd say it's better.I never watched AI before but this year I decided I'd try to watch from beginning to end. It's entertaining enough for an hour after a hard day at work. At it's worst you've got people singing karaoke to lame pop songs but there are a few performers that are worth watching, they can sing like nobody's business and not only that but they change the arrangement of each song they do so that it sounds new. There are maybe three of them this year that are really worth watching. So there is some value there I guess is what I'm trying to say.As long as VR doesn't appear on Rockstar to get their new singer, because that would be selling out. Though it is a better show than AI. As we all know, they've already confirmed they aren't interested. Edited April 26, 2009 by KBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feconroses Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 From perlas twitter:slash wont say it but i will! hes with ozzy osbourrne working on a track!Its confirmed now. Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getizzyback Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Sebastian said he's not gunna be on Slash's solo album.Damn, I heard he was. That's too bad if it's true, I was really looking forward to it.Baz was cool back on the first Skid Row record, and even cooler on Slave to the Grind but ever since then not so mcuh. His voice brings immediate thoughts of 80's "hair metal", and by that I mean Skid Row, Poison, Warrant, etc. Not GNR. They were different. I think Slash and Duff understand this clearly, and dont want to be seen as an 80's hair band throwback or something. They dont wanna sound dated. At least thats the impression ive gotten from interviewsI really don't think it's fair to compare Skid Row to Poison and Warrant just because theycame out around the same time. Don't get me wrong, I like all 3 groups, but Skid Row isfar from the other two. Remember, it's not Skid Row joining VR, It's just BAZ! Believe it ornot, it won't even be SKid Row writing the songs for VR either......Bottom line is Baz's voicewould be a great addition. I sure don't want some old grunge singer from the 90s, PLEASEANYTHING BUT THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!damn i always thought your VR with Baz sig was a jokeI guess it is a joke since Baz is not really in the group. I would like him in the groupthough, sorry to disappoint you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Flower Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I know there'll always be some Slash-haters calling him a sellout but fuck 'em.Agreed.Idol would be fun and a great way for Slash to promote himself, his solo album, VR and GnR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickingthehabit Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I hope he does it. Anything to stop this onslaught of Susan Boyle videos is greatly appreciated..-Kickingthehabit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetness Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I hope he does it. Anything to stop this onslaught of Susan Boyle videos is greatly appreciated..-Kickingthehabitamen to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Utah Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Does anybody know when this would be? I'm assuming it would probably be next week since it's not this week because Idol contestants are doing Rat Pack Standards according to the AI site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 It's cool and all, but what does Slash know about mentoring people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonham Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Does anybody know when this would be? I'm assuming it would probably be next week since it's not this week because Idol contestants are doing Rat Pack Standards according to the AI site.Next week.It's cool and all, but what does Slash know about mentoring people?Quentin Tarantino was a mentor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 New Twitter updateMeeting up with Andrew Stockdale (Wolfmother) tonight, should be cool. #fbabout 18 hours ago from txt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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