The Fillmore in Detroit on February 21st

[yourcrazy]

WELL SAID!!!

Edited February 22, 2012 by yourcrazy

[axlslash]

That's amazing! I hope Ron comes and hangs with us in Philly next week. I'm gonna be out there for a loooong time

[batman007]

That's amazing! I hope Ron comes and hangs with us in Philly next week. I'm gonna be out there for a loooong time

Hope so!

[RandallFlagg]

What legends!

[rabia]

OH WOW, holy fuck, shit goddamn, what the shit................ALL of that and more.

Let me start by saying this; last night was my 11th time seeing Guns N' Roses and it was HANDS DOWN THE BEST show I've ever seen. Prior to this, the first Hammerstein show in 06 was #1 with GN'R/Skids in 91 being a close close second. Both of those shows bent over, took it in the ass from last nights show, smiled and said "Thank you, may I please have more".

When we got to The Fillmore, we went to say hit to ereeper who was there to be first in line. About 2 minutes after we got there, Ron came right up the front door to hang with all of us. He was super cool, hung out with the fans for a while, etc. We all got pics and we made his CrowdStream app too. He let me hold he guitar while we took a pic which was cool as hell. After he left, we went to get cocktails and met up with more friends.

In hindsight, I'm upset I didn't attempt to record the show but I'm glad I didn't attempt it in a way. Security were A S S H O L E S on the way in and there's no way I would've been able to bring in the recorder. Stacey got beyond hassled by security for bringing in a prescription because she had it in a different bottle than it came in (long story, but whatever). After all that BS, we walked in and got a table directly behind the sound board which was awesome.

Sponge (the opener, a has been/never was Detroit band) opened and was awful. They played 5 songs and of course closed with their "biggest hit" which they drug out for far, far too long. Everyone in the crowd openly making fun of how long they drug it out.

When the lights went down for Guns, something else played before (or instead of) Dexter. I don't know what it was, but it wasn't GN'R, it wasn't Dexter and I've never heard GN'R play it before a show. I honest to God can't remember if Dexter even played after that, I think CD started right up (again, I honestly can't remember so no one lose their mind at me if I'm wrong, lol). After Welcome to the Jungle, Axl pointed at the crowd and said "You guys are fucking bringing it. GOD DAMN". He kept mentioning how awesome the crowd was through the entire show.

As others have said, they did some awesome jams. The band kept trying to start Detroit Rock City, they did the Jackson 5 "I Want You Back" jam, they jammed on "Kick Out The Jams" by MC5, etc. Axl was having such a good time that I think he completely fucked up the end of NR. I really think he had no idea they didn't play it. He was SO into killing it on the piano and when it got to the end before last solo, he got up, came around the piano, introduced Ron and left! The rest of the band looked shocked but went with the flow. Ron worked in some of the end solo in the intro to Panther which was cool of him. He did a little more right before Don't Cry too.

This show absolutely destroyed Chicago but a long, long, long shot. The crowd, the band, Axl, the sound.... everything was perfect. What a class act Axl was/is for not only going to work sick, but out doing every show I've ever seen him perform prior. Goes to show what a great crowd can do for a performer if you ask me. Axl was joking through the entire show and told a bunch of great stories. One was about his "eBay tweet" he said some girl yelled at him later in the day for an autograph and goes "I CAN'T SELL MY FUCKIN' LEG ON EBAY!!" and he laughed real hard. He was also talking about how the porn industry is talking about boycotting California soon and he said they should move it to Detroit. That was we can have the "motivation industry AND the automotive industry" haha.

After the band bow, Axl gave a little longer speech than usual explaining that he was in fact beyond sick but that he really wanted to come give us a great show and he hoped he did that. The place erupted when he said that with many, many people doing the "We're not worthy bow". The funniest thing was at the very very end Axl said "Goodnight, take care, we love you and DON'T TAKE NO SHIT FROM THE PO PO!" and laughed his ass off. It was so fucking funny. No one knows why he said it but if it was just to make himself and us laugh, it worked! Haha.

Astounding. Top notch. (Literally) Once in a lifetime. Stellar. Amazing..... none of those words or phrases come close to describing the night.

Great review. Really fun to read.

[Lirosee]

So! Everything was great but we don't have videos?

[rabia]

Bumblefoot started playing Jackson 5. Axl starting singing like Michael Jackson and dancing. He then looked up and said "I dont know what just happened there" and laughed.

That's hilarious. I'd love to see video of that.

[RocketQueenGNR]

OH WOW, holy fuck, shit goddamn, what the shit................ALL of that and more.

Let me start by saying this; last night was my 11th time seeing Guns N' Roses and it was HANDS DOWN THE BEST show I've ever seen. Prior to this, the first Hammerstein show in 06 was #1 with GN'R/Skids in 91 being a close close second. Both of those shows bent over, took it in the ass from last nights show, smiled and said "Thank you, may I please have more".

When we got to The Fillmore, we went to say hit to ereeper who was there to be first in line. About 2 minutes after we got there, Ron came right up the front door to hang with all of us. He was super cool, hung out with the fans for a while, etc. We all got pics and we made his CrowdStream app too. He let me hold he guitar while we took a pic which was cool as hell. After he left, we went to get cocktails and met up with more friends.

In hindsight, I'm upset I didn't attempt to record the show but I'm glad I didn't attempt it in a way. Security were A S S H O L E S on the way in and there's no way I would've been able to bring in the recorder. Stacey got beyond hassled by security for bringing in a prescription because she had it in a different bottle than it came in (long story, but whatever). After all that BS, we walked in and got a table directly behind the sound board which was awesome.

Sponge (the opener, a has been/never was Detroit band) opened and was awful. They played 5 songs and of course closed with their "biggest hit" which they drug out for far, far too long. Everyone in the crowd openly making fun of how long they drug it out.

When the lights went down for Guns, something else played before (or instead of) Dexter. I don't know what it was, but it wasn't GN'R, it wasn't Dexter and I've never heard GN'R play it before a show. I honest to God can't remember if Dexter even played after that, I think CD started right up (again, I honestly can't remember so no one lose their mind at me if I'm wrong, lol). After Welcome to the Jungle, Axl pointed at the crowd and said "You guys are fucking bringing it. GOD DAMN". He kept mentioning how awesome the crowd was through the entire show.

As others have said, they did some awesome jams. The band kept trying to start Detroit Rock City, they did the Jackson 5 "I Want You Back" jam, they jammed on "Kick Out The Jams" by MC5, etc. Axl was having such a good time that I think he completely fucked up the end of NR. I really think he had no idea they didn't play it. He was SO into killing it on the piano and when it got to the end before last solo, he got up, came around the piano, introduced Ron and left! The rest of the band looked shocked but went with the flow. Ron worked in some of the end solo in the intro to Panther which was cool of him. He did a little more right before Don't Cry too.

This show absolutely destroyed Chicago but a long, long, long shot. The crowd, the band, Axl, the sound.... everything was perfect. What a class act Axl was/is for not only going to work sick, but out doing every show I've ever seen him perform prior. Goes to show what a great crowd can do for a performer if you ask me. Axl was joking through the entire show and told a bunch of great stories. One was about his "eBay tweet" he said some girl yelled at him later in the day for an autograph and goes "I CAN'T SELL MY FUCKIN' LEG ON EBAY!!" and he laughed real hard. He was also talking about how the porn industry is talking about boycotting California soon and he said they should move it to Detroit. That was we can have the "motivation industry AND the automotive industry" haha.

After the band bow, Axl gave a little longer speech than usual explaining that he was in fact beyond sick but that he really wanted to come give us a great show and he hoped he did that. The place erupted when he said that with many, many people doing the "We're not worthy bow". The funniest thing was at the very very end Axl said "Goodnight, take care, we love you and DON'T TAKE NO SHIT FROM THE PO PO!" and laughed his ass off. It was so fucking funny. No one knows why he said it but if it was just to make himself and us laugh, it worked! Haha.

Astounding. Top notch. (Literally) Once in a lifetime. Stellar. Amazing..... none of those words or phrases come close to describing the night.

Sounds really amazing!

So! Everything was great but we don't have videos?

I haven't seen anything on Youtube yet, but I'm pretty sure that they will show up in the following days.

[Georgy Zhukov]

No SR?

[RocketQueenGNR]

Bumblefoot started playing Jackson 5. Axl starting singing like Michael Jackson and dancing. He then looked up and said "I dont know what just happened there" and laughed.

That's hilarious. I'd love to see video of that.

It'll be something like this:

[DaneisKing1389]

Final Setlist:

Dexter Intro

Chinese

WTTJ

Easy

Brownstone

Sorry

Estranged

Rocket Queen

Fortus solo(007)

Live and Let Die

Band Jam

This I Love

Stinson solo(Motivation)

Band Introduction

Dizzy Reed solo(Baba O' Riley)

Street of Dreams

You Could Be Mine

Ashba solo

Sweet Child O' Mine

Jam(Another Brick in the Wall Pt.2)

Axl Piano solo(Gran Torino/Goodbye Yellow Brick Road)

November Rain

BBF solo(Pink Panther theme)

Don't Cry

Civil War

Knockin' On Heavens Door

Nightrain

Jam

Madagascar

Better

Jam

Patience

Jam

Paradise City

Used To Love Her(Late Addition)

You're Crazy(Late Addition)

Quoted so people don't have to go through it all again. Should be updated on the first page.

[bumblecool]

found it on another thread!

[axlslash]

found it on another thread!

Hehe thanks for posting here, had both threads open and forgot which one I was in and accidentally put it in the Chicago thread.

[axlsalinger]

From another board, apparently the intro song was the Theme from the HBO tv show Luck (Massive Attack). Somebody who was there can confirm:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67X-m8W9pXs

[RussTCB]

From another board, apparently the intro song was the Theme from the HBO tv show Luck (Massive Attack). Somebody who was there can confirm:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67X-m8W9pXs

Yes. That's it.

[sailaway]

OH WOW, holy fuck, shit goddamn, what the shit................ALL of that and more.

Let me start by saying this; last night was my 11th time seeing Guns N' Roses and it was HANDS DOWN THE BEST show I've ever seen. Prior to this, the first Hammerstein show in 06 was #1 with GN'R/Skids in 91 being a close close second. Both of those shows bent over, took it in the ass from last nights show, smiled and said "Thank you, may I please have more".

When we got to The Fillmore, we went to say hit to ereeper who was there to be first in line. About 2 minutes after we got there, Ron came right up the front door to hang with all of us. He was super cool, hung out with the fans for a while, etc. We all got pics and we made his CrowdStream app too. He let me hold he guitar while we took a pic which was cool as hell. After he left, we went to get cocktails and met up with more friends.

In hindsight, I'm upset I didn't attempt to record the show but I'm glad I didn't attempt it in a way. Security were A S S H O L E S on the way in and there's no way I would've been able to bring in the recorder. Stacey got beyond hassled by security for bringing in a prescription because she had it in a different bottle than it came in (long story, but whatever). After all that BS, we walked in and got a table directly behind the sound board which was awesome.

Sponge (the opener, a has been/never was Detroit band) opened and was awful. They played 5 songs and of course closed with their "biggest hit" which they drug out for far, far too long. Everyone in the crowd openly making fun of how long they drug it out.

When the lights went down for Guns, something else played before (or instead of) Dexter. I don't know what it was, but it wasn't GN'R, it wasn't Dexter and I've never heard GN'R play it before a show. I honest to God can't remember if Dexter even played after that, I think CD started right up (again, I honestly can't remember so no one lose their mind at me if I'm wrong, lol). After Welcome to the Jungle, Axl pointed at the crowd and said "You guys are fucking bringing it. GOD DAMN". He kept mentioning how awesome the crowd was through the entire show.

As others have said, they did some awesome jams. The band kept trying to start Detroit Rock City, they did the Jackson 5 "I Want You Back" jam, they jammed on "Kick Out The Jams" by MC5, etc. Axl was having such a good time that I think he completely fucked up the end of NR. I really think he had no idea they didn't play it. He was SO into killing it on the piano and when it got to the end before last solo, he got up, came around the piano, introduced Ron and left! The rest of the band looked shocked but went with the flow. Ron worked in some of the end solo in the intro to Panther which was cool of him. He did a little more right before Don't Cry too.

This show absolutely destroyed Chicago but a long, long, long shot. The crowd, the band, Axl, the sound.... everything was perfect. What a class act Axl was/is for not only going to work sick, but out doing every show I've ever seen him perform prior. Goes to show what a great crowd can do for a performer if you ask me. Axl was joking through the entire show and told a bunch of great stories. One was about his "eBay tweet" he said some girl yelled at him later in the day for an autograph and goes "I CAN'T SELL MY FUCKIN' LEG ON EBAY!!" and he laughed real hard. He was also talking about how the porn industry is talking about boycotting California soon and he said they should move it to Detroit. That was we can have the "motivation industry AND the automotive industry" haha.

After the band bow, Axl gave a little longer speech than usual explaining that he was in fact beyond sick but that he really wanted to come give us a great show and he hoped he did that. The place erupted when he said that with many, many people doing the "We're not worthy bow". The funniest thing was at the very very end Axl said "Goodnight, take care, we love you and DON'T TAKE NO SHIT FROM THE PO PO!" and laughed his ass off. It was so fucking funny. No one knows why he said it but if it was just to make himself and us laugh, it worked! Haha.

Astounding. Top notch. (Literally) Once in a lifetime. Stellar. Amazing..... none of those words or phrases come close to describing the night.

S'great u had a blast! Nice Review russcb

[Guest gunns5]

Cool review!

[Lirosee]

I haven't seen anything on Youtube yet, but I'm pretty sure that they will show up in the following days.

Someone just told me security was throwing water on the camaras of anyone they saw filming, but let's have hope...

[AxlCorey]

This was my fifth time seeing guns since 2000. Twice in Chicago, once in Detroit and Cleveland prior to last night. Each of those shows had great moments and memories but what I saw at the Fillmore was phenomenal from start to finish.

Early in the day I saw the 'sick as a dogg' tweet, so to say I was on edge is a bit of an understatement. If this is how Axl performs sick, he should be sick more often. The energy, enthusiasm and connection with the audience was more so than in the four previous performances I had seen combined.

When we arrived we parked across the street at Comerica Park and immediately saw a massive line still being ushered in. We quickly made the decision to go down some 'cheap' beer at the State Bar next door considering we knew Guns wouldn't be hitting the stage until 11ish at best. We got into the Fillmore right before Sponge took the stage. I think they performed four songs, all of which I recognized (90's nostalgia). The frontman had good stage presence and was up to the task of warming up the crowd.

Guns hit the stage at about 11:30 and raged through the first hour of material with Axl hitting on all cylinders. His voice was amazing, and was mistakenly something I had worried about reading reviews of the HOB show. The next hour was a mix of solo intro's, Axl banter, crowd surfing and more bombastic delivery of new and old staples. I got to hear Civil War, Estranged, Used to Love Her and You're Crazy for the first time...really couldn't have asked for more out of a set list.

Some of the solos did drag a bit with Fortus being featured more than I remember from past shows. I don't mind the solos but they should be cut in half at the least. By the final hour it seemed as though either Axl's voice was tiring or the sound mix was a bit off as low register bits were very hard to hear. This really didn't take away from the overall energy though as the boys finished strong.

It was a tough day at work with a little under 4 hours of sleep last night but it was well worth it! I can't reiterate enough how impressive that show was. I've seen many, many concerts and the top spot was is no longer in question. 'Nu' Guns N' F'N Roses!

Edited February 24, 2012 by AxlCorey

[Coma16]

FINAL SETLIST

Setlist:

01-Intro [Luck]

02-Chinese Democracy

03-Welcome to the Jungle

04-It's so Easy

05-Mr. Brownstone

06-Sorry

07-Jam [i Want You Back]

08-You're Crazy

09-Estranged

10-Rocket Queen

11-Richard Fortus Guitar Solo [James Bond Theme]

12-Live and Let Die

13-Jam [Detroit Rock City]

14-This I Love

15-Motivation [Tommy on vocals]

16-Dizzy Reed Piano Solo [baba O'Riley]

17-Street of Dreams

18-You Could Be Mine

19-DJ Ashba Guitar Solo [Mi Amor]

20-Sweet Child O' Mine

21-Used To Love Her

22-November Rain

23-Bumblefoot Guitar Solo [Pink Panther Theme]

24-Don't Cry

25-Civil War

26-Knockin' On Heaven's Door

27-Nightrain

ENCORE

28-Madagascar

29-Better

30-Patience

31-Paradise City

Important Events:

Axl was having a disease, anyway he was in a very good mood.

They played six songs from Chinese Democracy, seven from Appetite For Destruction, three from Use Your Illusion I, four from Use Your Illusion II, three from Lies & one cover.

[Ghost_Guns]

Review from Suzy Cole at the WRIF

WRIF ROCK GIRL REVIEW

Edited February 23, 2012 by Ghost_Guns

[YOUCOULDBEMINE.]

You're Crazy

[bionic56]

Patience

[Tyler Drama]

That's amazing! I hope Ron comes and hangs with us in Philly next week. I'm gonna be out there for a loooong time

This would MAKE MY LIFE. I've never met any GN'R members!

[YOUCOULDBEMINE.]

Patience

One of the best versions I've heard in years. I hope they play it June 4th, they didn't play it the last time I went to see them.