LA_0013 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Using the voice at the end of Back off Bitch' Hey wha'd'ya think he's tryin' to say there, anyway? I think it's something each person's s'posed to take in their own special way...FUCKING GAY!!!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelica Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) I find it even more inspiring there is a human being in this galaxy that can listen to This I Love with a straight face. God, I love this thread...Edit: Tried, failed. Edited December 30, 2011 by Angelica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolRanchDressing Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Maybe I should change the name of this thread to "I Pledge to be a Snarky Pessimistic Asshole Who Projects His Own Life's Frustrations Onto Guns N' Roses." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 the band fell apart but Axl regrouped and fought his way back to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Maybe you need to rework your pledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolRanchDressing Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Maybe you need to rework your pledgeI'm open to suggestions. Great sig, by the way! I hope I get to see GNR in Canada one day too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Paul "I Totally Wrote IRS" Tobias' band could really use a devoted street team. Mank Rage starts now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Maybe you need to rework your pledgeI'm open to suggestions. Great sig, by the way! I hope I get to see GNR in Canada one day too!Sadly I didn't see the shows just have the souvenirs. I also would love to travel around Canada some day maybe when I visit the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Linguini Occurrence Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Many see it as this, if no more two original members are playing in the band than that band has broken up. I can't think of another example when the last man standing records and tours under the same name My knowledge of other bands is admittedly limited, but this list was forwarded to me:Iron MaidenSteve Harris (Murray joined two months after the band was formed)New Riders of the Purple SageDavid NelsonForeignerMick JonesLemonheadsEvan DandoTemptationsOtis WilliamsSkynyrdGary RossingtonBeach BoysMike Love (Johnston not an original member)Little FeatBill PayneMotörheadLemmySmashing PumpkinsBilly Corgan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 As much as I would like to I can't comply with all of this, we would run out of things to say and the forum would die... Probably, yes. It's funny how GnR fan forums are about as dysfunctional as GnR itself has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolRanchDressing Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Don't try being logical, or even factual. This is a matter of the heart, and there is no logic in the chambers of the human hear.t They love the hair metal line up of Guns N' Roses, like many do. There's no fault in that. The problem is when they feel the need to be belligerent bullies who feel that their teenaged fascination with hair metal entitles them to mock anyone who wasn't into that scene... even 30 years later. It's a pity, really. They get me mad too sometimes, but at the end of the day, I guess I just have to feel bad for people who are dedicating so much of their precious consciousness to such a futile crusade. But whatever... I'm really happy with GNR and all that they've been doing for the fans lately. So piss on my parade, old guys.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Don't try being logical, or even factual. This is a matter of the heart, and there is no logic in the chambers of the human hear.t They love the hair metal line up of Guns N' Roses, like many do. There's no fault in that. The problem is when they feel the need to be belligerent bullies who feel that their teenaged fascination with hair metal entitles them to mock anyone who wasn't into that scene... even 30 years later. It's a pity, really. They get me mad too sometimes, but at the end of the day, I guess I just have to feel bad for people who are dedicating so much of their precious consciousness to such a futile crusade. But whatever... I'm really happy with GNR and all that they've been doing for the fans lately. So piss on my parade, old guys....Give them time. They're stuck in 1986 with their beepers, and Members Only jackets. It takes advanced musical minds like you, and I to comprehend the awesomeness of Scraped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolRanchDressing Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) Don't try being logical, or even factual. This is a matter of the heart, and there is no logic in the chambers of the human hear.t They love the hair metal line up of Guns N' Roses, like many do. There's no fault in that. The problem is when they feel the need to be belligerent bullies who feel that their teenaged fascination with hair metal entitles them to mock anyone who wasn't into that scene... even 30 years later. It's a pity, really. They get me mad too sometimes, but at the end of the day, I guess I just have to feel bad for people who are dedicating so much of their precious consciousness to such a futile crusade. But whatever... I'm really happy with GNR and all that they've been doing for the fans lately. So piss on my parade, old guys....Give them time. They're stuck in 1986 with their beepers, and Members Only jackets. It takes advanced musical minds like you, and I to comprehend the awesomeness of Scraped.Eh, they like what they like. There's certainly no harm in that, and I am not interested in changing their minds. I wish they wouldn't cop that attitude when it comes to trying to convince me and other fans that we like hair metal more than contemporary rock.I think of it like this... you guys like smoking. You love the smell and taste of cigarettes. But don't keep blowing it in my face, especially if I've told you I'm not so into it. I promise, yet another face full of cancerous cigarette smoke will not change my mind. It will only make me think you you as a jerk. Edited December 30, 2011 by CoolRanchDressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Linguini Occurrence Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 They're stuck in 1986 with their beepers, and Members Only jackets.The one thing I remember from Shallow Hal:"Is that a Members Only jacket?" "Why yes it is.""So are you like the last member?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelica Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I pledge to never watch this youtube clip again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn_Smooth Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I pledge to never watch this youtube clip again...I pledge that if you ever post shit like that again, I will block you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Many see it as this, if no more two original members are playing in the band than that band has broken up. I can't think of another example when the last man standing records and tours under the same name My knowledge of other bands is admittedly limited, but this list was forwarded to me:Iron MaidenSteve Harris (Murray joined two months after the band was formed)New Riders of the Purple SageDavid NelsonForeignerMick JonesLemonheadsEvan DandoTemptationsOtis WilliamsSkynyrdGary RossingtonBeach BoysMike Love (Johnston not an original member)Little FeatBill PayneMotörheadLemmySmashing PumpkinsBilly CorganForeigner Mick Jones owns the name, but was not a part of the tour. It's basically a tribute band. Megadeth Dave MustaineThe CureRobert SmithYardbirdsMcCarty and Dreja left, Jimmy Page was not an original member, but for the end of 1968, toured Led Zep under that name. They never toured as "New Yardbirds" per the memorabilia on the official lwebsite. Maiden I don't know if I'd count them in something like this. People left and came back, and Murray joining shortly after and hasn't left since? They're more for a lead singer debate. You could get into this with Duran Duran as well - keyboardist Nick Rhodes being the only founding member, Simon not the original singer. Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship/StarshipVelvet Underground Sterling Morrison Black Sabbath Tony Iommi Deep PurpleIan Paice WhitesnakeDavid CoverdaleLA Guns zero original members?The FallMark E SmithNo Doubt No founding members, Gwen's brother formed the band, but from 1989 on have had the same lineup before the first album came out. Thin LizzyNo founding membersFairport ConventionHad recorded with zero original members at one timeJames GangJimmy FoxFlying Burrito BrothersThey kept the name going for years, but I think at some points, there were no original members. Christian Death That one got into a legal battle between two different singers, Sisters of MercyAndrew EldritchYesChris Squire. I remember Anderson Bruford Wakeman and Howe formed because of a band feud going on at the time over the direction of music in the late 80s, and more recently. Jon and Rick Wakeman were putting something together. The Supremes went without Diana Ross, then Diana Ross attempted to go without Mary Wilson in a "reunion". Moody Blues - The founding members left then came back. They had been a band under a different name as well. ELO - You had Jeff Lynne recording and playing a Soundstage show as ELO, Bev Bevan doing ELO II. Status Quo - Francis Rossi was a founding member, but Rick Parfitt was on Matchstick Men.. Evanescence - Amy Lee The Animals - Eric BurdonJudas Priest - Ian Hill. KK was a founding member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude69 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Seriously, this is so dumb.What is ironic is that one of the themes of Chinese Democracy is to allow people to have free speech and to form their own opinions. People should be allowed to be as critical or supportive as they would like.Personally I love Guns N Roses and I do agree that 2011 and the tour were very positive. At the same time, I have no faith that new material will be released anytime soon and I am still bitter that 15 years of potentially great music was lost by what I believe to be Axl's narcissism, procrastination and control issues. I also loved Chinese Democracy and think Axl is brilliant. I also love Slash and would much rather see him playing lead guitar than DJ Ashba.This pledge is an attempt to put a set of very controlling parameters around other people's expression of their opinions. It is condescending, controlling, immature and annoying.It is also the type of thing Justin Bieber's fans might put together...grown people of the supposed "world's most dangerous band" don't make fan pledges.F this pledge....Here is my pledge:I pledge to feel however the fuck I feel about GNR and reserve the right to praise or criticize them as much as I want to and anyone who tries to repress that can suck it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolRanchDressing Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Personally I love Guns N Roses and I do agree that 2011 and the tour were very positive. At the same time, I have no faith that new material will be released anytime soon and I am still bitter...This is it in a nutshell. This is the poisonous, self-defeating, cynical, hateful attitude that I think we should strive to move past -- for the band's benefit and for our own individual growth as people. Who wants to be mired in all that negativity? Axl, for a while. But he purged it with Chinese Demcoracy and for the first time since the demise of the hair metal line-up, he seems genuinely happy. I do not think it's a coincidence that, as you say, the recent developments in the band have been positiive. So maybe we could just all go with that feeling for a little while? See here it goes?But if you want to cling to your proud lead armor of bitterness, I hope it protects you on the bottom of the ocean. 'Cause that's where it's leading you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Bands keep going with zero original members? Crazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Sepultura too, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude69 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Personally I love Guns N Roses and I do agree that 2011 and the tour were very positive. At the same time, I have no faith that new material will be released anytime soon and I am still bitter...This is it in a nutshell. This is the poisonous, self-defeating, cynical, hateful attitude that I think we should strive to move past -- for the band's benefit and for our own individual growth as people. Who wants to be mired in all that negativity? Axl, for a while. But he purged it with Chinese Demcoracy and for the first time since the demise of the hair metal line-up, he seems genuinely happy. I do not think it's a coincidence that, as you say, the recent developments in the band have been positiive. So maybe we could just all go with that feeling for a little while? See here it goes?But if you want to cling to your proud lead armor of bitterness, I hope it protects you on the bottom of the ocean. 'Cause that's where it's leading you.I love how you selectively quote what I posted and left out the next part: " I also loved Chinese Democracy and think Axl is brilliant."You really come off as a controlling fool with this bullshit about dictating how other people should feel. Trust me, I don't lose any sleep over Guns N Fucking Roses...certainly not where your ridiculous melodramatic quote about dragging me to the bottom of the ocean....I love GNR but also find Axl to be immensely frustrating. And while I am happy he is touring and having fun, it also doesn't erase 17 years of downright goofiness....I think I reserve the right to have that opinion and I'm pretty sure it isn't ruining my life.You should seek therapy about your deep seeded control issues and your inability to cope with the fact that other people may have different opinions than you. You go so far as to list out point by point how we are now supposed to act on a message board so that other people's opinions don't conflict with yours. Talk about immature and narcassistic...That's what the leaders in fucking China dictate on their people....maybe you should listen to the fucking lyrics of Chinese Democracy and actually understand that tolerance of other people's opinions and allowing people ability to express them is a central theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Bands keep going with zero original members? Crazy...What's in a name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Bands keep going with zero original members? Crazy...Thin Lizzy is an excellent example too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmass Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) How are half the people that have responded to this thread not "warned" or whatever....."suspended"? I was previously. Don't we all know that every current member is the greatest ever? Any former member is a close 2nd? Etc...... Edited December 31, 2011 by Snowmass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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