Guest Len B'stard Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) i dunno, the only people i hold in higher regard than Slash are dead Like Jimi Hendrix or Kurt Cobain or Marlon Brando or William S Burroughs, Dee Dee Ramone. Please never compare him to those legends....that's like bitch slapping jimi in the face for no reasonWhether you like Slash personally or not you can't sit there and deny he's carved a place for himself in the history of rock n roll guitar, just as Jimi did. On the same scale? No but it is what it is. For better or worse, Johnny Ramone, Eddie Van Halen, Johnny Thunders, Chuck Berry, Kurt Cobain, Steve Vai are all comparable to Hendrix, for the simple reason that they are iconic guitar players in rock n roll. Trust me, no one rates Hendrix higher than i do but facts are facts.All those musicians are innovators and are held in high regard for a reason. Without them there would be no "Slash" as his followers like to call him. Before anyone jumps on me for my comments, I don't even think the current GNR guitarists are legendary as amazing and talented as they are.What innovations did Johnny Thunders do? Or Kurt Cobain? or Johnny Ramone? I think you misunderstand the concept of legendary, it ain't exclusive to innovation. In fact, it doesn't have to have anything to do with innovation. It's pretty much to do with carving an idelible identity of onesself in the sphere of whatever given culture. John Wayne's a legend, what innovation did he bring to cinema?We had a quick chat about the gig and i said i like the fact you are playing songs from GNR's past for the fans. He thanked me for my comments and was also shocked i knew his real name.He signed my ticket but i coulden't get a picture with him. He's real down to earth. Just awesome to meet him again. He said he was shocked you knew his name?!?! Shit Saul, i know your mum and dads and brothers name...and i know the names of lots of your parents old friends...and your old friends, i could shock the hell out of Slash. What did he say, like exactly, like, "wow, how'd you know my name" or...? (sorry, i'm being obssessive a bit but this is interesting, it's not often you talk to someone who has met someone you idolise!) Edited August 12, 2011 by sugaraylen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssiscool Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 it was:Me: Great Gig this evening Saul. Loved itSlash: Thanks man, and did you just call me Saul?Me: Yeah....Slash: i'm suprised you knew itMe: Yeah i'm a massive fan and have been since you was in GNR. I think it's great your playing GNR songs as it's what the fans like to hear. And they sound great just like the new stuffSlash: Thanks man, always great to meet the fansSummut like that. I was just in extacy as he is my idol. And it was the second time i met him so can't remember it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturginho Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 it was:Me: Great Gig this evening Saul. Loved itSlash: Thanks man, and did you just call me Saul?Me: Yeah....Slash: i'm suprised you knew itMe: Yeah i'm a massive fan and have been since you was in GNR. I think it's great your playing GNR songs as it's what the fans like to hear. And they sound great just like the new stuffSlash: Thanks man, always great to meet the fansSummut like that. I was just in extacy as he is my idol. And it was the second time i met him so can't remember it allthat's awesome, i would probably be completely starstruck and not be able to speak at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droezle Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 First time i listened to Appetite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lines&Noses Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 First time i listened to appetite,Ritzand the VMA's the same year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetchupNotMayo Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Meeting Duff in 2008 before a Velvet Revolver show and thinking 'shit, this is really Duff, the guy who wrote those amazing songs, the guy who I'd watched hundreds of times onstage at Paris, Wembley, The Ritz et al on youtube; and here he was right in front of me'.Special mention has to go out to seeing GN'R in '06, seeing Axl onstage infront of me and just the sheer sweaty insanity of their live show, the band and Axl were just ripping it out there every single fucking night and I got to take a little piece of that for myself, to cherish for the rest of my life. Izzy joining them onstage just made it all the sweeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Wow some good responses here, keep em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner55 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 For me definitely seeing them live. In 06 I was just starting to really get into them, and when jungle started and Axl was suddenly center stage screaming was crazy. I was 16 and was like, "oh my god!" Then seeing them again in 2010. At this time I was in full fledge die hard mode, so to be 10 feet from the stage was better than Christmas morning as a 5 year old. Music wise, hearing this I love for the first time. We'd all heard of that song, and to finally hear it was awesome to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nintari Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Freddy Mercury tribute show. Hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Sydney 2010 i loved the whole night plus big crowd B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunns5 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Sydney 2010 i loved the whole night plus big crowd B)+1met the band , the band were on fire, great atmosphere , it would be hard to top if they ever came back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssiscool Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Meeting Duff in 2008 before a Velvet Revolver show and thinking 'shit, this is really Duff, the guy who wrote those amazing songs, the guy who I'd watched hundreds of times onstage at Paris, Wembley, The Ritz et al on youtube; and here he was right in front of me'.Special mention has to go out to seeing GN'R in '06, seeing Axl onstage infront of me and just the sheer sweaty insanity of their live show, the band and Axl were just ripping it out there every single fucking night and I got to take a little piece of that for myself, to cherish for the rest of my life. Izzy joining them onstage just made it all the sweeter. See i would love to meet Duff. Just hands down the best gunner during the tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x4 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 HOB 2001. It was the most exciting moment as the return of GN'R after so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siliconmessiah Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Best moment: The comeback of 2001 - especially the Rock In Rio gig. Also, the MTV VMA:s!Worst moment: How shitty it all played out 2001-2011 with the silence, no new music, an everlasting AFD/CD tour and constant replacing of band members. Edited August 14, 2011 by siliconmessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Gun Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Seeing Guns live for the first time in 2007, my first ever concert. Was mind blown. Also when Prostitute, ITW and Riad leaked, I was as happy as a school girl the whole day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stro Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Axl flying out from the side of the stage at the Freddy tribute is the most awesome GNR related moment I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssiscool Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Axl flying out from the side of the stage at the Freddy tribute is the most awesome GNR related moment I can think of.During Bo Rap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindray11 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) "What the fuck do you know? That's right!...."that was awesome. okay, seriously, the gig in vienna Edited August 14, 2011 by Mindray11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunns5 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 "What the fuck do you know? That's right!...."that was awesome. okay, seriously, the gig in vienna Lol that Madison rant was funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Jun 17 1991. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Jun 17 1991. ?Looks like a great show! If we can post youtube vids or photos that would be great! Edited August 14, 2011 by gunsguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssiscool Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Jun 17 1991. ?Looks like a great show! If we can post youtube vids or photos that would be great!Got that show on dvd somewhere. It's a very good show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Not as epic as many of the responses here but seeing how I've never been to a concert (as of now) I will have to go with the day I bought their Greatest Hits. I was 16 at the time so I wasn't aware of the band's distaste of it but to me it was a perfect introduction to one of my favorite ever rock bands. I soon realized the CD didn't do the band justice so I went out to get their other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tange Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 i dunno, the only people i hold in higher regard than Slash are dead Like Jimi Hendrix or Kurt Cobain or Marlon Brando or William S Burroughs, Dee Dee Ramone. Please never compare him to those legends....that's like bitch slapping jimi in the face for no reasonWhether you like Slash personally or not you can't sit there and deny he's carved a place for himself in the history of rock n roll guitar, just as Jimi did. On the same scale? No but it is what it is. For better or worse, Johnny Ramone, Eddie Van Halen, Johnny Thunders, Chuck Berry, Kurt Cobain, Steve Vai are all comparable to Hendrix, for the simple reason that they are iconic guitar players in rock n roll. Trust me, no one rates Hendrix higher than i do but facts are facts.All those musicians are innovators and are held in high regard for a reason. Without them there would be no "Slash" as his followers like to call him. Before anyone jumps on me for my comments, I don't even think the current GNR guitarists are legendary as amazing and talented as they are.look Slash is amazing,but if Slash is the Titanic then Jimi Hendrix is Antartica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Slash clearly hijacked the TARDIS and went back in time to teach Robert Johnson how to play guitar. Any Doctor Who fans that are going to get what I just said? Edited August 14, 2011 by BirdCatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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