Official GNR Social Media Update / Discussion

[gnr-dave]

I really don't understand why people keep responding to gnr-cupcake-dave.

i never really did, but he starts to annoy me big time lately

someone should come up with a ''ignore user'' button

everyone would use it on dave i suppose, but who cares about him anyway

he's been bullied away on every board

Well the truth is the truth hurts.

You will be able to handle it some day.

And we will see if Brain ever comes back to tour.

He said he hopes to tour yet is not on the tour.

If Axl said nah we do need you, then that is a huge joke Axl would take Frank over Brain.

So if Brain did want to tour, why isnt he touring?

Edited February 17, 2010 by gnr-dave

[hans_moleman]

Man, I know there are rumours here ... i was asking him (and he responded me via PM) if he had heard rumours in Spain, any paper, TV program, radio or something like that ...

Even if there were rumours circulating in some media, I still wouldn't care about them. I want confimations.

[innocuous1]

was this posted here yet?

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On Wednesday 17th February 2010, @axlrose said:

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Correction: In rereading I realized I addressed the clothing nonsense as soon as I was made aware not when it 1st happened, my bad. I tend to avoid media n' the net when touring so as not to have whatever negative nonsense or those tryin' 2 stir trouble interfere w/either the show or time needed elsewhere in prep as well as other GNR business. Too much goin' on to b throwin' sand in some idiot's sandbox. Also my comments aren't based on these relatively minor issues they go a fair way back w/each of those mentioned n' unfortunately several others. We aren't lookin' 4 free rides or handouts, give those to those u been but if ya wanna play nice we can too in fact we'd love to. Can't say we didn't make the effort. Peace!!

Short: http://tl.gd/9ot4u | Posted from Tweetie iPhone

Edit: to add link/source

Edited February 17, 2010 by innocuous1

[Roy79]

Axl just posted this on Twitlonger:

Fuck!! The NY shows were insane!! Love the free form laid back vibe n' both were completely different from r view. The fans were AMAZING!! John (Varvatos) was really great! And to keep CBGB's rockin'?! Badass!! Goin' into Rose Bar was rough on some. Lotta best left memories from the old hotel. The gig helped w/some o' those. Felt really good on stage. (We actually "LIKE" playing together n' I absolutely agree some things should b a lot less complicated than others made them in the past that's why we're together n' other's by their own accord ain't here.) We all had a great time, it was a madhouse!! Thanks to everyone who came out n' those who helped put 'em 2gether. Good to have a short break n' gear up 4 South America. I LOVE NY!!

On another note Guns is now managed by Doc McGhee n' we're off to a fun start. Big welcomes! It's nice to have the support!!

Elsewhere:

Canadian tour n' Slash banned clothing nonsense: which I addressed live as soon as it happened but hey fake allegations from unreliable sources bein' negative n' all especially w/us n' these issues got more weight to n' 4 aholes. Fabricated from a 2001 bs RS piece from Rock N' Rio. Bottom line Never happened, end of story. Fuck TMZ, ContactMusic, Spinner (I got ur attitude.)

Goin' on late at Rose Bar nonsense: Nope, Nopity, Nope!! 1:30am on time! U got played!! We were asked to do a show for fans n' friends etc. We were told when to arrive n' when to play between 1 an 2am which we did exactly. We didn't perform for the press or their deadlines other than that they were there. We do our best provided we r treated in the same manner to be polite n' cordial. The past can kiss ur ass, not gonna happen here. Under other circumstances n' advance arrangements things may have been or be different, w/these shows they weren't.

Goin' on "hours" late in Toronto nonsense: Based on set change etc. went on 1 hour 8mins late w/circumstances beyond r control n' last minute physical injuries from earlier performances (which took that hour to find ways to deal with) n' could have cancelled the performance not "hrs". Apologies were made. If u have a problem w/any of that or especially if u weren't there fuck off.

Not doin' surprise shows for the hardcore fans nonsense: Sorry some feel that way. Saw a lot at both gigs singin' every word in every song. We made efforts to get several if not all fans who contacted us n' were in town into these gigs. We also didn't know most of the guests as we don't live here n' for that matter what makes some internet fan more hardcore than whoever else anyway, oh that's rt...nothing!! Some just like 2 bitch 2 bitch. So if ur complainin' n' u drink beer, today I recommend a Lucky or perhaps a Red Stripe...if ur still peeved...again, fuck off.

I sweat nonsense: On ur mama! Really? That's what u write about? No shit! I work hard, it's good for ya n' I smell better than u!!

Takin' shots at Slash n' reunions over Haiti nonsense: Never happened. Wasn't aware of any comments from the old lineup.

So in closing...Fuck the LA Times, TMZ, Contact Music n' Spinner. I don't need "forgiven" for alleged n' fabricated nonsense. I've no respect for mean spirited aholes gettin' paid talkin' shit at other's expense or irresponsible biased partisan politics wanna be journalism by dated hacks. Go on! Back ur boy! But when he says he never killed no one that ain't exactly true. Yeah, that's right, stone cold. So if we happen to play your neighborhood or for that matter anywhere at anytime regardless of the circumstances, presales, public sales, give aways, even free shows consider yourself uninvited. It's a free country but you're formally n' publicly not welcome.

Bottom line is we ain't makin' efforts to rain on ur parade why piss on or take cheap shots at r's. Oh that's rt...how u make ur livin's all that counts not others, whatever. U ain't above anyone regardless of who or what corporation u work for n' unfortunately most of u'll get to learn that the hard way.

Everyone else...

Thanks for ALL the positive comments, press n' tearin' it up w/us!! It was absolutely fucking AMAZING!! Can't wait to see u out there n' we absolutely appreciate your support!!

Thanks again 2 everyone involved n' everyone that was rockin' out 4 makin' everything SO fucking great!!

What an experience!!

Peace!!

Axl-

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/9jp8d

Isn't it absolutely awesome the way Twitter gives him the opportunity to take away all the bullshit that surrounded him for years. Keep on rocking & rolling Uncle Axl!!!

Best part was this:

We actually "LIKE" playing together n' I absolutely agree some things should b a lot less complicated than others made them in the past that's why we're together

I fcukgin love this band!!!!!

[God of Thunder]

was this posted here yet?

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On Wednesday 17th February 2010, @axlrose said:

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Correction: In rereading I realized I addressed the clothing nonsense as soon as I was made aware not when it 1st happened, my bad. I tend to avoid media n' the net when touring so as not to have whatever negative nonsense or those tryin' 2 stir trouble interfere w/either the show or time needed elsewhere in prep as well as other GNR business. Too much goin' on to b throwin' sand in some idiot's sandbox. Also my comments aren't based on these relatively minor issues they go a fair way back w/each of those mentioned n' unfortunately several others. We aren't lookin' 4 free rides or handouts, give those to those u been but if ya wanna play nice we can too in fact we'd love to. Can't say we didn't make the effort. Peace!!

Dunno just read it myself on facebook, obviously this topic means a lot to him!

[YOUCOULDBEMINE.]

I really don't understand why people keep responding to gnr-cupcake-dave.

i never really did, but he starts to annoy me big time lately

someone should come up with a ''ignore user'' button

everyone would use it on dave i suppose, but who cares about him anyway

he's been bullied away on every board

Well the truth is the truth hurts.

as someone else here said it before to another member

why don't you make that your sig, keeps you from typing it 75 times a day

couldn't care less for the rest of your post

[Caroline]

Where`s our oficial translator (PTZ)?! Help us!!

[Guest Satanisk_Slakt]

someone should come up with a ''ignore user'' button

Click on "Signed in as *username*" > "Edit my Profile" > "Manage Ignored Users"

Or use this.

Edited February 17, 2010 by Satanisk_Slakt

[Anahzul]

was this posted here yet?

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On Wednesday 17th February 2010, @axlrose said:

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Correction: In rereading I realized I addressed the clothing nonsense as soon as I was made aware not when it 1st happened, my bad. I tend to avoid media n' the net when touring so as not to have whatever negative nonsense or those tryin' 2 stir trouble interfere w/either the show or time needed elsewhere in prep as well as other GNR business. Too much goin' on to b throwin' sand in some idiot's sandbox. Also my comments aren't based on these relatively minor issues they go a fair way back w/each of those mentioned n' unfortunately several others. We aren't lookin' 4 free rides or handouts, give those to those u been but if ya wanna play nice we can too in fact we'd love to. Can't say we didn't make the effort. Peace!!

Short: http://tl.gd/9ot4u | Posted from Tweetie iPhone

Edit: to add link/source

Thanks! I didn't know Axl added that part.

[YOUCOULDBEMINE.]

someone should come up with a ''ignore user'' button

Click on "Signed in as *username*" > "Edit my Profile" > "Manage Ignored Users"

Or, use this.

hahaha that's just epic, there will be a time where i'm gonna have to just that

thanks a lot

[AxlCorp]

Here's something to consider, as much as I love getting text messages from Axl on my iPhone via Twitter, is it possible that where we would normally get Axl's aggression in the form of an awesome song, he is now exercising his demons (i.e. feelings and emotions) through this new medium.

Is it possible that this could hurt his songwriting?

Obviously the man will be fine in that aspect, but one can't help but wonder about having only one outlet for expression and throwing yourself completely into it.

Would we still have songs like Get In The Ring (for example) if he could have said the same thing to Bob Guccione in Twitter at the time?

[Guest Satanisk_Slakt]

someone should come up with a ''ignore user'' button

Click on "Signed in as *username*" > "Edit my Profile" > "Manage Ignored Users"

Or, use this.

hahaha that's just epic, there will be a time where i'm gonna have to just that

thanks a lot

Glad I could be of help. Although I'd never use it myself... If there's something I don't want to read, I can ignore it myself.

[tomazrui]

someone should come up with a ''ignore user'' button

Click on "Signed in as *username*" > "Edit my Profile" > "Manage Ignored Users"

Or use this.

Thanks a lot

[Guest Satanisk_Slakt]

someone should come up with a ''ignore user'' button

Click on "Signed in as *username*" > "Edit my Profile" > "Manage Ignored Users"

Or use this.

Thanks a lot

No problem I guess. I thought everyone knew that you could ignore people. Although I think it was easier to find before the forum update.

[JEEP11]

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Well the truth is the truth hurts.

You will be able to handle it some day.

And we will see if Brain ever comes back to tour.

He said he hopes to tour yet is not on the tour.

If Axl said nah we do need you, then that is a huge joke Axl would take Frank over Brain.

So if Brain did want to tour, why isnt he touring?

How the fuck would any of us know? And we and you know maybe 1% of what really goes on so just be a fan or don't.

[Jordan Rose]

Fucking hell. So much nastiness and negativity. After all these years of waiting we finally get what most of us wanted for so long: the album's out, the band are touring the world, Axl is looking, sining and acting like his old self and seems happy again and yet people are arguing about pointless shit that doesn't even matter.

[axlsalinger]

Always great to hear from the Man in the High Castle. I guess I just tend to ignore the negative creeps but I can see why they piss Axl off. It's different when they're talking about you. He should definitely speak up like this more often.

Love the secret shows, and it's great to hear that the band is enjoying themselves. Obviously when you play a venue that holds only a few hundred people, it's going to be hard to get in. That's kind of the point. I would love to get a ticket to one someday though.

I wouldn't have bothered to address the "sweat" issue because whoever came up with that nonsense may just have written the lamest and most pathetic "argument" in the entire history of the internet. Anyone who is surprised that a musician will sweat in a small hot club will suffer enough having to go through life with such a tiny IQ.

Great rant Axl, and seriously. Keep 'em comin.

[JungleCat]

Here's something to consider, as much as I love getting text messages from Axl on my iPhone via Twitter, is it possible that where we would normally get Axl's aggression in the form of an awesome song, he is now exercising his demons (i.e. feelings and emotions) through this new medium.

Is it possible that this could hurt his songwriting?

Obviously the man will be fine in that aspect, but one can't help but wonder about having only one outlet for expression and throwing yourself completely into it.

Would we still have songs like Get In The Ring (for example) if he could have said the same thing to Bob Guccione in Twitter at the time?

This never would've occurred to me. I think you're over-thinking this Twitter thing. Typing messages, however long, cannot possibly be anywhere near as satisfying as writing songs. And think back, Axl had many a "rant" on stage - none of these drained his creativity!

[jenst]

I think small shows are awesome.

I don't really agree with the way of organising though, the guestlists and all. The Rolling Stones for example, they often do a selected run of small surprise concerts: just put the add out on the street, those who get in line on time get in.

[BaDoBsEsSiOn418]

I live for Axl's tweets. He has such big tweets!

[innocuous1]

I live for Axl's tweets. He has such big tweets!

...and ALL that he excretes! Oh, my heartbeat!

<<meow>>

[JungleCat]

I live for Axl's tweets. He has such big tweets!

...and ALL that he excretes! Oh, my heartbeat!

<<meow>>

[Cdlove]

I live for Axl's tweets. He has such big tweets!

...and ALL that he excretes! Oh, my heartbeat!

<<meow>>

This is fun, like watching the Heats.

[Schwarzgold]

At east the media knows that keepin' track of the twitter makes sense: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2010/02/17/axl-rose-refutes-rumors-announces-new-manger-in-supersize-tweet/

The man gets heard.

[Black Sabbath]

Axl's Twitter Novel was a great read. Glad he addressed all of those things.