Mal'Akh Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) If late, Guns N' Roses will pay a fine to Rock in Rio."Começa, começa, começa!" -(typical crowd choir in concerts here. In english, it means something like "Get started, get started, get started!). When the crowd choir - to don't call it booing - starts, it's a sign that the artist is late. But what's a normal lateness? How much would you wait for your idol? 30 minutes? One hour?In 2001, Guns N' Roses was headlining the 3rd edition of Rock in Rio, and they were almost 2 hours late. The band, that was also late on the festival previously edition, in 1991, is confirmed as the main headliner of the new edition, which takes place at Rio, on September and October. For such reason, aware of Axl Rose behaviour, Rock in Rio put a clause on the band's contract which said that if they start their concert late, they have to pay a fine. The fine value wasn't disclosed by the festival production."Guns N' Roses concert this year was the hardest to arrange on the history of the festival", says Roberta Medina,vice president of the Rock in Rio brand. - (Roberto Medina, her father, is the president.). Roberta said that no other artist to play on the new edition had such restriction on the contract. "Bands are usually on time, but Guns is a different case. Lateness like the 2001 one can make the public feel uncomfortable and maybe starts riots." Luckly, on that night, nothing happened. The crowd patiently wait for their idol to come on stage.Guns N' Roses will have the mission of finish the 4th edition of Rock in Rio. They will play on October 2nd at the World Stage.Roberta said that the break between one show and the next one - on the three Rock in Rio stages - will be from 20 to 30 minutes. During that time, a big team will get on the stages to change the set. Just to get the stage ready for the next band. That operation involves 70 people on many areas. "The equipment of all the bands playing on the day stay on line, mounted, behind the stage. That avoids lateness and makes the chaning easier", said the producer.The 4th edition of Rock in Rio will have many things to make the public confortable. The new City of Rock, on Jacarepaguá, will have a theme street, with jazz shows, restaurantes and fashion parades. There's also a ferris wheel and a tyrolean for anyone who wants to have fun and have a beatiful view of the City of Rock. All that will help the public to get on the park in different hours - throughout the day - avoiding queues and possible riots.Source: Globo Edited April 1, 2011 by Mal'Akh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let And Let Live Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Paying fines has never deterred Mr Rose in being late before, I can't say they don't deserve it though. October 2nd can't come fast enough, I can't wait to see some pro-shot footage once again, I just hope Mr Rose is in good physical and vocal shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunns5 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 same thing occured for the 2010 sydney show, if they were late, they would of had to pay a *HUGE* fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal'Akh Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 And were they late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wicked Hand Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Do the fines affect the other members besides Axl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest gunns5 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 nah, they weren't late , but if they were they'd have to pay a % of their contract fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunns5 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Edited April 2, 2011 by gunns5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realpoti Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Rose Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I just hope they don't cut the sound at Rock in Rio. Then I'll fucking start the riot myself. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNR123GNR456 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Well, this can't be good.Seriously, why don't the promoter's address this in a private matter with the band and more importantly Axl. Their just getting him pissed off now. Sure, their gonna be late, they always are, it's what their infamous for. It's one thing to tell them personally "try to be early, or we'll have to fine you," then to say "Were fining Gun N' Roses becuase their late again."Just like Axl said, why would you book them if you know their gonna be late? I would've said to the Rock N' Rio promoter's, "Remember Reading?" They told them ,if theirl ate theyp ulled the plug. Sure enough, GN'R were late and Reading was left with a 1 minute acuostic verison of Paradice City, and fan's chanting "let them play."As a fan, I don't want that to happen again. Especially at a pro-shot, live streamed show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirit Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Well, this can't be good.Seriously, why don't the promoter's address this in a private matter with the band and more importantly Axl. They did... there's a clause in the contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber_ Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Axl does what he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wicked Hand Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Does the rest of the band suffer monetarily when axl decides to go on late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber_ Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Axl does what he wants.Then in this case he will pay for the privilege for being a "rebel"Stop being so dramatic, you're acting like you know what's going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Competition Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Does the rest of the band suffer monetarily when axl decides to go on late?Doubt it. I would imagine they are payed a certain amount per gig and they get it regardless of how many fines axl brings on himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduardoGNR Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Does the rest of the band suffer monetarily when axl decides to go on late?Doubt it. I would imagine they are payed a certain amount per gig and they get it regardless of how many fines axl brings on himself.they are just employees after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduardoGNR Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Axl is so tough. I hope he doesn't kick that guys ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber_ Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Axl does what he wants.Then in this case he will pay for the privilege for being a "rebel"Stop being so dramatic, you're acting like you know what's going to happen.You make a statement that "Axl does what he wants" and I'm being dramatic? LOL.......I don't know what will happen but based on Axl's track record and as you say "Axl does what he wants" I would give you even odds he goes on late..unless of course you think he will do as he is told and go on stage on time... So in other words you took what I said literally. Just because my lulz aren't funny to you doesn't mean they aren't lulz. lulz However on another note, once again you are pretending to have the gift of foresight. What if Axl wants to go on on-time? Is that such a novel concept. He does what he wants. Well what if he wants to go on stage on time? You're acting like he's late for every show. What sort of odds will ya give me there chief? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 They did not say how much, for all we know they have to pay 1 dollar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduardoGNR Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 They did not say how much, for all we know they have to pay 1 dollar!Is that News Reporter thing just an empty title? Or do you actually investigate stuff like this for us?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigori Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 If this is the hardest to arrange does this mean that Slash and Axl have reunited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Star Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) "Guns N' Roses concert this year was the hardest to arrange on the history of the festival",I can imagine...Roberta said that the break between one show and the next one - on the three Rock in Rio stages - will be from 20 to 30 minutes. During that time, a big team will get on the stages to change the set. Just to get the stage ready for the next band. That operation involves 70 people on many areas. "The equipment of all the bands playing on the day stay on line, mounted, behind the stage. That avoids lateness and makes the chaning easier", said the producer.That's what I said before. Building/organizing all the structure for a GNR gig requires A LOT of work. And they will also have to change the set... it will obviously take some time. I think that Medina should keep it simple, he should cancel Shitty's, I mean, Pitty's concert, so they won't have to change the stage set! I know I'm talking a lot of nonsense, but I can't help it, I just hate that ugly bitch and her stupid songs. Edit: Plus, the crowd will be even more pissed with the band being late after having their ears tortured by Pitty. Think about it Medina. Edited April 10, 2011 by Shooting Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albondi Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 If this is the hardest to arrange does this mean that Slash and Axl have reunited?No, maybe axl is hitting the stage froma a rocket comming from mars.... oh the reunion is still hardest you're right ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Say What? Axl's been Loc'Ed after dark? Edited April 2, 2011 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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