henfjel Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 "It took Axl Rose and Co. 17 years to release Chinese Democracy -- so anticipation was high for their first live gigs in its support. Rose and his band of hired Guns delivered. They launched a Canadian tour (sorry, America!) with a "full-out rock'n'roll spectacle -- explosions and confetti, along with seven video screens and a massive mobile lighting rig -- that requires 15 semis of equipment and eight buses for the band and crew," wrote SPIN's Rob Williams. Over three hours, GNR played 25 songs, covering most of the new album and their greatest hits. "At 47, Rose looked and sounded as good as ever... but next time, don't wait so long."http://www.spin.com/gallery/30-biggest-concerts-2010?page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 They deserve some recognition for this awesome tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockaroachsoup80 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 They deserve some recognition for this awesome tour.Guy's, let's give SPIN praise--for having the balls to tell the truth (amazing what journalism has come to these days)! This tour is one of the highest grossing $$ tours in the world this year, kicked major ass, a legend was re-born, and barely any of the North American press even mentions it, other than slogging Axl for some imaginary thing he did 15 years ago. Fucking SPIN--telling the truth to the peoples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) they had much bigger shows later in the tour. Edited December 31, 2010 by moreblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) this might not be the right thread but I saw some stuff on yahoo about Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Gaga topping the tour list. I think it was a top 10. U2 were on it for overseas touring. I found it strange Guns weren't on this list. Edited December 31, 2010 by wasted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 The Canada shows were the peak of the tour, setlist wise, but Axl seems to have been more "consistent" in later Europe/Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Gun Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 The Canada shows were the peak of the tour, setlist wise, but Axl seems to have been more "consistent" in later Europe/Australia.Fucken niceeeee. I hope they don't go on hiatus for too long, Axl's voice is in prime shape and it would be a big downer if he lets it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyrie Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 this might not be the right thread but I saw some stuff on yahoo about Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Gaga topping the tour list. I think it was a top 10. U2 were on it for overseas touring. I found it strange Guns weren't on this list.They are on the list, it's in another thread. It's PollStar's top 50, although some articles just look at the top 10. GN'R were 28th for the year out of the top 50 tours worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadpool89 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Sure glad I was front row centre for this one!!!!!!!!!!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbominableHoman Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Good for them. Would have been higher if they just would have done a few shows in the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 this might not be the right thread but I saw some stuff on yahoo about Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Gaga topping the tour list. I think it was a top 10. U2 were on it for overseas touring. I found it strange Guns weren't on this list.They are on the list, it's in another thread. It's PollStar's top 50, although some articles just look at the top 10. GN'R were 28th for the year out of the top 50 tours worldwide.Ok, that makes sense. I guess those other bands have much bigger tours. Maybe if they do US 2011... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunsNRevolvers2 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 The Canada shows were the peak of the tour, setlist wise, but Axl seems to have been more "consistent" in later Europe/Australia.Just saying, off topic, but Axl looks SO young in your sig picture, I did a double take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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