Young_Gun Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I'd actually be satisfied if I just meant Bumblefoot, DJ, and Richard. It'd just suck to spend the money and you get there and the person running it is like, "Come this way to meet Del James!" I would be disappointed if it was anyone but Axl. Sure if I got to meet the others that would be cool as well, but without Axl there is no point for me. If Bucket and Robin were still in the band I would get the VIP just to meet them because they wrote more of the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderScott Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 ^Not a bad idea. Making it work I'm sure is complicated, and there would be a lot of pressure to get it right - because if it was just going to the band, then no one would care about how it got there, what they spend it on, and if some ticketing or administration system is taking a percentage off the top---- but if it's a charity, then all those things become important (and also the band would care about WHICH charity and what they do with the money).I could see that working in select towns - towns that have some sort of reputable, maybe nationally known, non-profit or cause. And you would probably do press in those towns to get the most support. And that would be less work (having 5-6 of these in major markets rather than 30 of them).But there's enough things to worry about just to get a show on besides all that. =)But that's not a bad model to give fans something that's scarce and unpredictable, and do it without being greedy.Certainly those VIP packages as priced aren't greedy at all, though. Don't get me wrong there.It doesn't have to be complicated - you buy your own ticket to the show, G.A floor or seating, then you have your receipt / evidence of your donation to the registered charity. This way you could even claim it as a tax deduction ! (In Australia anyway). You get to meet the band for $1000 tax deductible, the kid's hospital scores a generous donation, and Axl and GnR receive some fantastic publicity - Everyone's a winner baby! Call me Fernando - we'll set it up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Hopefully the 'new site' will look good.Not template-y crap.But anything that helps the fans is cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapJon Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 finally got to see the site. lookin pretty good. this excites me too damn much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlRose14 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 i'll give it another 3 years til the site gets updated ROFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunns5 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The site still needs some finishing touches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzgold Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The site still needs some finishing touchesYou mean like - EVERYTHING? As I understand it, it's only a placeholder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 http://web.gunsnroses.com/store'>http://web.gunsnroses.com/storehttp://web.gunsnroses.com/media'>http://web.gunsnroses.com/mediahttp://web.gunsnroses.com/Looks like things are moving in right directionAlthoguht the word "soon" is used hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I can't wait until the Store is actually up and online Also, I wonder what will be included in the media section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunns5 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 frank loves getting his photo taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Archer Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 If Bucket and Robin were still in the band I would get the VIP just to meet them because they wrote more of the music.I love that record to death but it's interesting to see, this kind of Chinese Democracy fanaticism.It would be great to meet Axl - which of us wouldn't want to? hmmm, Okay, maybe just maybe, some of the die-hard Myles fans don't dig him much any more. Personally, I'd be thrilled to meet But Tommy Stinson and the Bumble. Phenomenal men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Haha DJ in his socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzgold Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 http://groundctrl.s3.amazonaws.com/clients/guns_n_roses/media/10/06/original.629g4s1f4b2y.jpgI like Dizzy's laid-back, relaxed, psychpoathic, serial axe-murderer thing he's got going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaida Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 http://groundctrl.s3.amazonaws.com/clients/guns_n_roses/media/10/06/original.629g4s1f4b2y.jpgI like Dizzy's laid-back, relaxed, psychpoathic, serial axe-murderer thing he's got going. Now thats what I call hires. Who are those people ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Who are those people ?Fans with backstage passes it seems....serious question?Meet & greet purchasers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlsalinger Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 New website - Coming "soon". HA! Seriously though, seemed like when it first went up bare-bones it made sense, they were just testing it and would add a whole bunch of content within a day or two. Seems to be taking quite a while, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saphyra Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 But why there isn't Axl in those photos? Maybe he was takin' them or what? :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailaway Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 But why there isn't Axl in those photos? Maybe he was takin' them or what? :/Maybe he is with other fans? Maybe having a drink? Maybe getting laid? Maybe taking a shit? The reasons are endless....Also,nowhere on the VIP meet n' greet package does it specify which GNR members will be attending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loko Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 http://groundctrl.s3.amazonaws.com/clients/guns_n_roses/media/10/06/original.629g4s1f4b2y.jpgI like Dizzy's laid-back, relaxed, psychpoathic, serial axe-murderer thing he's got going. +1LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillageGorillaHead Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 So... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOUCOULDBEMINE. Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 There are also people who want to get backstage to meet Ron, DJ or Tommy.But nobody thinks of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman007 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 There are also people who want to get backstage to meet Ron, DJ or Tommy.But nobody thinks of that.I was happy enough to meet the band and Beta.,BTW, I want 2011 tour shirts on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnR Chris Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 There are also people who want to get backstage to meet Ron, DJ or Tommy.Doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NewGNRnOldGNR Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 It's undeniable. There's an abundance of people who wish to meet Dj, Stinson & Bumblefoot.Dj as an individual has a support base that in itself competes with GN'R. I would argue Stinson is a musical icon in his own right, The Replacements are a huge deal. & Ron, there's a lot of people out there who'd like to engage with one of the fastest, clinical guitarists out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 There are also people who want to get backstage to meet Ron, DJ or Tommy.Doubt it.LOL! There were tons of people wanting to meet them here in Rio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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