ITW 2012 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/2011/12/its_official_duff_mckagans_loa.phpIt's been rumored for some time, but I just got the word from our friend Duff McKagan: His Seattle band, Loaded, will indeed be opening for Guns N' Roses at KeyArena on Friday and at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Saturday. This will be the first time that McKagan -- the founding bassist of Guns N' Roses -- has opened for the current incarnation of GNR, which is fronted by Axl Rose, the sole remaining member of the band's classic lineup. Last week, Guns N' Roses got the word that they'd be inaugurated into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame next year.McKagan, who recently published his first memoir, It's So Easy, about his life inside and out of music and GNR, writes a weekly column that runs every Thursday on Reverb. He'll address this news then.One thing's for sure: Friday's show -- that was featured on Groupon last week -- just got a whole hell of a lot more interesting. Tickets are available for $26.50 to $72 via Edited December 13, 2011 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma16 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Seattle, not sure about Vancouver. But nothing is 100%... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Seattle, not sure about Vancouver. But nothing is 100%...Is there actually a source for that, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma16 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) Yes, but I'm not inclined to tell you Conky knows all! Edited December 11, 2011 by Coma16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NewGNRnOldGNR Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I read an article, a Q&A with an ex-member (think it was Sorum), where the possibility of Duff appearing on GN’R’s run was discussed in past tense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Yes, but I'm not inclined to tell you Conky knows all!I'd hope he opens in Van so my buddies get a chance to see him too, but as long as he opens in Seattle I'm happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I read an article, a Q&A with an ex-member (think it was Sorum), where the possibility of Duff appearing on GN’R’s run was discussed in past tense.I saw that also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick85 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Last we heard, Duff said management was "in talks". Surprised we haven't heard anything more yet, since the BLS run ends in Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snconnolly Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Does Duff still get to play GN'R songs, even if Axl and the band are planning on playing the same ones later on?interesting question, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Does Duff still get to play GN'R songs, even if Axl and the band are planning on playing the same ones later on?interesting question, eh?I think at most he'd throw out 'Attitude' Doubt he'd play on 'Easy', too early in the set. Possibly on Civil War though? Hell, maybe Rocket Queen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Duff should do Get in the Ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 hmm Van should be a special show, ya never know what might happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassette tape hiss Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 i've been putting off buying duffs book till i know if he's playing vancouver or not.....maybe there will be signed copies at the merch table! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) hmm Van should be a special show, ya never know what might happen It's going to be mega! Especially for all of us who were there in 02. i've been putting off buying duffs book till i know if he's playing vancouver or not.....maybe there will be signed copies at the merch table!I'd highly recommend it. Duff's an interesting guy. Edited December 12, 2011 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassette tape hiss Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 hmm Van should be a special show, ya never know what might happen It's going to be mega! Especially for all of us who were there in 02. i've been putting off buying duffs book till i know if he's playing vancouver or not.....maybe there will be signed copies at the merch table!I'd highly recommend it. Duff's an interesting guy.i'll buy it regardless of weather it's at the merch or not.........still haven't read steven or slashes yet neither......gotta get on it........i read mick walls though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Does Duff still get to play GN'R songs, even if Axl and the band are planning on playing the same ones later on?interesting question, eh?I think at most he'd throw out 'Attitude' Doubt he'd play on 'Easy', too early in the set. Possibly on Civil War though? Hell, maybe Rocket Queen?I think he meant not so much what songs would Duff join on stage for, but if Duff would still do songs like It's So Easy during Loaded's set (which he usually does) even though Axl would be doing the same ones later on.I say that Duff would probably realize this and drop the obvious ones (again, It's So Easy) but keep So Fine and Attitude which wouldn't be done during the Guns set anyways.Then he could always join for a couple songs with Guns. Patience is probably a given, then maybe a song on bass then join on guitar like he did last time for Knockin' and Nice Boys. It'd be awesome if he did Rocket Queen on bass. To me, that is a more definitive Duff bass line than You Could Be Mine. As awesome as it was that he was up there doing that song last year, nothing really stands out about the bass in that song that's distinctly Duff, whereas Rocket Queen's bass line is key to the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I've decided I'll be bringing a sign/flag to the Seattle show."Dexter, give us some ___"TWAT, or OMG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassette tape hiss Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 twat!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snconnolly Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Does Duff still get to play GN'R songs, even if Axl and the band are planning on playing the same ones later on?interesting question, eh?I think at most he'd throw out 'Attitude' Doubt he'd play on 'Easy', too early in the set. Possibly on Civil War though? Hell, maybe Rocket Queen?I think he meant not so much what songs would Duff join on stage for, but if Duff would still do songs like It's So Easy during Loaded's set (which he usually does) even though Axl would be doing the same ones later on.I say that Duff would probably realize this and drop the obvious ones (again, It's So Easy) but keep So Fine and Attitude which wouldn't be done during the Guns set anyways.Then he could always join for a couple songs with Guns. Patience is probably a given, then maybe a song on bass then join on guitar like he did last time for Knockin' and Nice Boys. It'd be awesome if he did Rocket Queen on bass. To me, that is a more definitive Duff bass line than You Could Be Mine. As awesome as it was that he was up there doing that song last year, nothing really stands out about the bass in that song that's distinctly Duff, whereas Rocket Queen's bass line is key to the song.yeah! thats what i meant. I know Duff usually plays ISE with loaded, also patience and a few others...For some reason I didn't even think about duff joining GNR on stage... Now that you mention it though, it seems like a no brainer seeing as ZaKK Wylde is doing it. I can see duff doing YCBM and KOHD again.. maybe patience. I doubt he would be on for ISE or any of the stuff at the beginning of the set because usually that is a bit more scripted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I think I just read your post wrong. For sure, as much fun as it'd be to hear Duff play the It's So Easy bass intro with Axl on vocals, that song is too early in the Guns set. The "scripted" part, as you said. I still vote Rocket Queen. Just move it to a little later in the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I've decided I'll be bringing a sign/flag to the Seattle show."Dexter, give us some ___"TWAT, or OMG?Ok.....TWAT, OMG or Soul Monster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real McCoy Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/duff_mckagan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick85 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Duff's officially confirmed for Seattle & Vancouver!http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/duff_mckagan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunns5 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Cool it's official then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassette tape hiss Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Duff's officially confirmed for Seattle & Vancouver!http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/duff_mckagan/fuck yeah!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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