madison Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Somebody started a thread yesterday claiming that security at the Winnipeg show was told not to allow people into the venue if they were wearing Slash shirts. Since there was no proof at the time that this happened, I closed the thread. However, I have since verified this and found it to be true. I spoke to a security manager who was there for the show, and he told me that he was specifically instructed not to allow people into the show if they wore Slash shirts or were dressed in Slash gear with tophats. He told me three people were turned away for this during Winnipeg's show. In some cases, they had to turn their shirts inside-out or leave the tophat outside the venue. This particular manager told me he's covered security for major bands for 22 years - everyone from the Stones to U2 - and thought this particular request was rather odd. (He was more colorful in his comments, but you get the idea). So, I'm re-opening the discussion on this. Axl - what were you thinking? Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoulDenture Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Somebody started a thread yesterday claiming that security at the Winnipeg show was told not to allow people into the venue if they were wearing Slash shirts. Since there was no proof at the time that this happened, I closed the thread. However, I have since verified this and found it to be true. I spoke to a security manager who was there for the show, and he told me that he was specifically instructed not to allow people into the show if they wore Slash shirts or were dressed in Slash gear with tophats. He told me three people were turned away for this during Winnipeg's show. In some cases, they had to turn their shirts inside-out or leave the tophat outside the venue. This particular manager told me he's covered security for major bands for 22 years - everyone from the Stones to U2 - and thought this particular request was rather odd. (He was more colorful in his comments, but you get the idea). So, I'm re-opening the discussion on this. Axl - what were you thinking? Seriously.Very strange indeed. I hope people believe us so called "cupcakes" now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kok Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 So Dj Ashba can wear a top hat, but a fan can`t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDRE Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) ^^Yeah, I'll eat a little crow. I didn't believe this, when it was first posted/talked about.Funny, people always talk about Slash being obessed with a reunion, or getting back with Axl, yet in reality, hearing about this and Axl's interviews/twitter, it sees to me that Axl's obssessed/paranoid with Slash. Edited January 15, 2010 by SunnyDRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose UK Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 How do we know it was Axl who requested this?Anyone in the management could have asked for this so he won't end up diving into the crowd or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 How do we know it was Axl who requested this?Anyone in the management could have asked for this so he won't end up diving into the crowd or anything.True, although he definately knows about it now... but nevertheless, what the fuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose UK Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 How do we know it was Axl who requested this?Anyone in the management could have asked for this so he won't end up diving into the crowd or anything.True, although he definately knows about it now... but nevertheless, what the fuck? Yeah it does seem a bit ridiculous. I can see more and more people turning up in Slash/VR shirts now just to see if they can get away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 How do we know it was Axl who requested this?Anyone in the management could have asked for this so he won't end up diving into the crowd or anything.True.Anyone confirmation from you source, Madison, if Axl specifically requested this?Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoulDenture Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 How do we know it was Axl who requested this?Anyone in the management could have asked for this so he won't end up diving into the crowd or anything.True.Anyone confirmation from you source, Madison, if Axl specifically requested this?AliThe security guard I talked to in 2006 and the guy I talked to the other night was told it was Axl's request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonham Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 It's entirely possible that it wasn't per Axl's request.It could be that his "handlers" are just trying to "protect" him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 How do we know it was Axl who requested this?Anyone in the management could have asked for this so he won't end up diving into the crowd or anything.True.Anyone confirmation from you source, Madison, if Axl specifically requested this?AliThe security guard I talked to in 2006 and the guy I talked to the other night was told it was Axl's request.Didn't ask you. And, a security guard wouldn't know if it came down from Axl, anyway. A security manager, yes, but not a security guard. The guard will just do what he's told.Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindray08 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) who cares?oh yeah, i see... Edited January 15, 2010 by Mindray08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siliconmessiah Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) Seriously. What is it that people don´t understand.There is a fucking war going on between Axl Rose and Saul Hudson.It won´t be solved in anyones of those two persons life time.Axl Rose hates Slash, probably more than anything in this world, and does not want to be reminded of him - ever.Slash is no longer a part of Guns N´ Roses - and he never will again. Edited January 15, 2010 by siliconmessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madison Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 How do we know it was Axl who requested this?Anyone in the management could have asked for this so he won't end up diving into the crowd or anything.True.Anyone confirmation from you source, Madison, if Axl specifically requested this?AliHe said it was Axl's request. But you never know - maybe a handler told him Axl wanted this. Not sure. But, in his answers to me, he said "Axl." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillypuppyheh Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 How do we know it was Axl who requested this?Anyone in the management could have asked for this so he won't end up diving into the crowd or anything.True.Anyone confirmation from you source, Madison, if Axl specifically requested this?AliThe security guard I talked to in 2006 and the guy I talked to the other night was told it was Axl's request.Didn't ask you. And, a security guard wouldn't know if it came down from Axl, anyway. A security manager, yes, but not a security guard. The guard will just do what he's told.AliI actually saw them do this is 2006 as well. The security at the door was yelling out that anybody wearing Slash tshirts will not be allowed into the show, and he aslo kept saying, this is Axl's orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoulDenture Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 How do we know it was Axl who requested this?Anyone in the management could have asked for this so he won't end up diving into the crowd or anything.True.Anyone confirmation from you source, Madison, if Axl specifically requested this?AliHe said it was Axl's request. But you never know - maybe a handler told him Axl wanted this. Not sure. But, in his answers to me, he said "Axl."Agreed Madison. I find it strange that it wasn't reported happening in other cities though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 How do we know it was Axl who requested this?Anyone in the management could have asked for this so he won't end up diving into the crowd or anything.True.Anyone confirmation from you source, Madison, if Axl specifically requested this?AliHe said it was Axl's request. But you never know - maybe a handler told him Axl wanted this. Not sure. But, in his answers to me, he said "Axl."Considering a press release about the LAX paparazzi incident was released without Axl's consent, it's possible someone requested it on his behalf thinking he would flip out if he saw people in Slash gear.Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dario27 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 somebody in the GNR camp feels intimidated....this is ridiculous... and as mentioned before, thiw ill cause a lot of trouble... a lot of people will turn with Slash's shirts just to cause trouble.....oh man, i like GNR, new or old, but this is a circus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 How do we know it was Axl who requested this?Anyone in the management could have asked for this so he won't end up diving into the crowd or anything.True.Anyone confirmation from you source, Madison, if Axl specifically requested this?AliThe security guard I talked to in 2006 and the guy I talked to the other night was told it was Axl's request.Didn't ask you. And, a security guard wouldn't know if it came down from Axl, anyway. A security manager, yes, but not a security guard. The guard will just do what he's told.AliI actually saw them do this is 2006 as well. The security at the door was yelling out that anybody wearing Slash tshirts will not be allowed into the show, and he aslo kept saying, this is Axl's orders.I went to three shows in three different cities across the US in 2006 and at every show I saw people wearing Slash t-shirts, VR t-shirts, etc. I never saw anyone being turned away. Like I said, I don't believe a security guard would have confirmation that this came straight down from Axl. He'll just be told something and then regurgitate it.Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick85 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 This is just getting weird now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2d1 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Wow, Axl is coming off as 1 little insecure dude. Granted, I don't see the point in wearing a Slash or VR shirt to a NewGnR show, but still. That's some pretty childish shit ,IMO. Once word of this gets out, and it will, I wonder how many people will show up in Slash shirts just to try to get a rise out of Axl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunn Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 This is pathetically embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianGNR Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 My source said: "fuck you all" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eye2eye Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) in 2006 ? C'mon I was at two concerts in 2006 and I've noticed anything like that, what's more my friend came with Slash t-shirt and not a single security guy took notice - BSMaybe it happened at Winnipeg I don't know, but for sure it didn't happen in 2006And why someone would show up in Slash/VR t-shirt ? it like going to Black Label Society show in Limb Bizkit t-shirt Edited January 15, 2010 by eye2eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Contrary to most people on this thread, I don't see anything wrong with this... Maybe I just don't care. It's none of my business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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