Guest NewGNRnOldGNR Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) http://www.spin.com/articles/guns-n-roses-chinese-democracy-tour-numbersGuns N' Roses' first tour supporting Chinese Democracy technically started in 2001. The album didn't actually come out until 2008, however, and Axl Rose and his latest lineup — which of course features no other original members — didn't make their way to American arenas until October 2011. The bloated, three-hour show isn't without its flaws, but it's also thoroughly entertaining. There's plenty of pyro. Axl still has a slouchy guitarist with a limp cigarette dangling from his lips (DJ Ashba). Rose energetically sprints across the stage and nails all the high notes. But a full third of the set is comprised of songs by artists other than Guns N' Roses. And Rose does do a lot of mysterious vanishing. Here's how last night's show at New Jersey's Izod Center breaks down:Time opening band Asking Alexandria shouted, "Guns N' Roses up next!": 9:55 p.m.Time Guns N' Roses took the stage: 11:00 p.m.Time until first explosion of pyro: 2 minutesTime Guns N' Roses took their final (of four!) bows: 1:52 a.m.First time Axl Rose trotted into the curtained-off area at the rear of the stage: 11:05 p.m.Number of such trips offstage: 29Longest amount of time Axl was onstage without interruption: 11 minutes (from 12:41 a.m. to 12:52 a.m., during which time Rose riffed on Elton John on a grand piano, then played "November Rain")Number of guitarists who split up Slash's epic "November Rain" solo: 3Number of songs on set list: 31Number of the Who songs on set list: 2 ("My Generation" sung by bassist Tommy Stinson, "Baba O'Riley" performed by pianist Dizzy Reed)Number of Chinese Democracy songs on set list: Too many. Oh, but a real number? 7Number of Appetite for Destruction songs on set list: 7Number of GN'R Lies songs on set list: 1 ("Patience")Number of guys spotted in the crowd dressed up like Slash: 1 brave soulNumber of guys spotted in crowd who looked exactly like Kid Rock: 1. Eerie.Number of times Axl spoke to the crowd: 9, including the gem, "It's nice to be back here. I had my doubts too if I'd make it."Number of bizarre backing videos featuring women in bikinis: 1, during "Rocket Queen," and it was weird.Number of Axl Rose wardrobe changes: Many. All involving different permutations of hat/bandanna/sunglasses/leather jacket, with the exception of one brief appearance in a longer topcoat.Estimated fullness of arena by the time the show ended: 45 percentNumber of times Rose threw his mic stand: 5Time the venue stopped selling beer: Too early. Edited November 18, 2011 by NewGNRnOldGNR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMaciel Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Dumbess article ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Ridiculous article. They're trying so hard to make them look bad it's ridiculous.Number of Chinese Democracy songs on set list: Too many. Oh, but a real number? 7 [Axl plays old songs: "The band relies way too much on old hits. Axl plays new songs: "OMG where are the old hits?!"] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Catcher in the Rye Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Good job dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) Please don't tell me asking fucking alexandria opened a show... they are one of the shittiest trend bands I have ever heard, their attitude is pathetic and their image is even more laughable than the stuff they put out.. why doesn't the article concentrate on a commodity like that and stop moaning about a real fucking band. Edited November 18, 2011 by RandallFlagg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Linguini Occurrence Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 http://www.spin.com/articles/guns-n-roses-chinese-democracy-tour-numbersNumber of guys spotted in crowd who looked exactly like Kid Rock: 1. Eerie.Coulda been him, he is doing a show in NYC tomorrow ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmass Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) Couldn't agree more on:Number of such trips offstage: 29 *Why & what does he do? Number of guitarists who split up Slash's epic "November Rain" solo: 3 *No comment even necessary.Estimated fullness of arena by the time the show ended: 45 percent * That's the down side to late startTime the venue stopped selling beer: Too early. *Again, that's prob with late start.And also agree- too many cover songs.But my show kicked ass. Edited November 19, 2011 by Snowmass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnR Chris Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I actually thought that was a pretty interesting article. It didn't bother me that Axl kept leaving the stage. I assumed he was going to an oxygen chamber or mask or something. But it WAS a little odd to see him disappear to the same spot then run, circling around the stage singing his heart out. Whatever keeps him going, man. He was electric in Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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