[ALMOST OFFICIAL] Slash, Matt, Steven, Duff, Gilby WILL perform at the Hall of Fame. Myles MIGHT sing!

[Zeppelin]

I think it's cool that they want to play, but enough with Myles. Seriously. His voice is hardly unique, and just because you can hit the notes does not mean you're the be all and end all of replacement singers. Ask Queen about that.

[rianna]

Is there any chance Izzy is gonna be there?

[vaida]

Guns N’ Roses, Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys among acts entering Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Associated Press, Updated: Saturday, April 14, 4:25 PM

CLEVELAND — The speeches are written. The guitars are tuned. The amplifiers are plugged in.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, a musical celebration that in the past has included awkward moments, touching tributes and unforgettable performances, is set for Saturday night in Public Hall before 6,000 fans, 1,400 well-heeled guests and many of music’s biggest stars.

One will be missing.

Axl Rose is skipping the event.

The show will rock on without him.

Frontman and co-founder of Guns N’ Roses, the head-banging, hard-partying band that achieved global dominance before its inevitable breakup, Rose announced this week that he’s skipping this year’s ceremony.

He and former band mates headline an eclectic class that includes the Red Hot Chili Peppers, rap pioneers the Beastie Boys, the late singer/songwriter Laura Nyro, folk icon Donovan, and the Small Faces/the Faces, two British bands that included Rod Stewart and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.

Rose’s decision, which he explained in a rambling letter to the hall, ended months of speculation about whether the original Guns N’ Roses lineup would unite for the first time since 1993 and perform any of their classic hits like “Welcome to the Jungle” or “Sweet Child O’ Mine.”

But Rose, who has toured under the G N’R name for years with a revolving group of musicians, didn’t want any part of the festivities and asked that he not be inducted.

“The Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony doesn’t appear to be somewhere I’m actually wanted or respected,” Rose wrote, citing his feud with former band mates.

The hall plans to enshrine him with whether Rose likes it or not, and despite the drama, some of his fellow inductees aren’t going to let him spoil their big night.

“Who cares?” Ian McLagan of the Faces said when asked about Rose’s slight.

Wood, who is being inducted for the second time, believes Rose will one day regret his decision.

“He’ll think, ‘I should have done it,’” Wood said. “Drop all the qualms and all the differences.”

Rose won’t be the only lead singer missing.

Stewart came down with the flu this week and can’t perform in a Faces reunion.

“I’m absolutely devastated,” Stewart said in a statement. “Shattered that I’m going to miss my second induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — and this time alongside my mates.”

Faces will be joined for a short set of songs by Simply Red’s lead singer Mick Hucknall, a friend of the band who has played with them before and will take Stewart’s spot.

“Lead singers,” the affable Wood joked, “they’re dropping like flies.”

Like Guns N’ Roses, the Red Hot Chili Peppers emerged from Los Angeles during the 1980s when Sunset Strip’s rock scene was dominated by “hair” bands more concerned with their tight lycra pants and eyeliner than their sound. Not the Chili Peppers, who found their unique groove by blending funky hooks and a punk ethos.

While their lineup has undergone some changes — founding guitarist Hillel Slovak died of a heroin overdose in 1988 — lead singer Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea have survived personal highs and lows and the band remains one of music’s top live acts.

Three white middle-class smart alecks from New York, the Beastie Boys were initially dismissed as beer-swilling frat boys following their 1986 debut album “License To Ill,” which featured songs like “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” and “Girls.” But their follow-up, “Paul’s Boutique,” was acclaimed by critics and brought the Beasties credibility in the black hip-hop community.

John Mellencamp will induct Donovan, who had a string of hits in the ‘60s with “Sunshine Superman,” ‘’Hurdy Gurdy Man” and “Mellow Yellow.” The pair is expected to perform together.

The influential Nyro, who died in 1997, will be in inducted by her son, Gil Bianchini. Smokey Robinson will induct long-deserving backup bands for early rock artists. The group includes Buddy Holly’s The Crickets, James Brown’s The Famous Flames, Bill Hailey’s The Comets and Robinson’s The Miracles.

Blues artist Freddie King is being inducted as an early influence. Carole King will induct the late producer Don Kirshner, who launched Prince and the Eagles. New Orleans engineer Cosimo Matassa, engineer-producer Tom Dowd and engineer-producer Glyn Johns will also be enshrined.

[GNR123GNR456]

I don't think Izzy will be there.

[Scumcat Esq.]

I think it's cool that they want to play, but enough with Myles. Seriously. His voice is hardly unique, and just because you can hit the notes does not mean you're the be all and end all of replacement singers. Ask Queen about that.

I concur.

And he's got no tits!

[rolle]

I hope they play Sorry.

[vaida]

Guns N’ Roses, Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys among acts entering Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Associated Press, Updated: Saturday, April 14, 4:25 PM

CLEVELAND — The speeches are written. The guitars are tuned. The amplifiers are plugged in.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, a musical celebration that in the past has included awkward moments, touching tributes and unforgettable performances, is set for Saturday night in Public Hall before 6,000 fans, 1,400 well-heeled guests and many of music’s biggest stars.

One will be missing.

Axl Rose is skipping the event.

The show will rock on without him.

Frontman and co-founder of Guns N’ Roses, the head-banging, hard-partying band that achieved global dominance before its inevitable breakup, Rose announced this week that he’s skipping this year’s ceremony.

He and former band mates headline an eclectic class that includes the Red Hot Chili Peppers, rap pioneers the Beastie Boys, the late singer/songwriter Laura Nyro, folk icon Donovan, and the Small Faces/the Faces, two British bands that included Rod Stewart and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.

Rose’s decision, which he explained in a rambling letter to the hall, ended months of speculation about whether the original Guns N’ Roses lineup would unite for the first time since 1993 and perform any of their classic hits like “Welcome to the Jungle” or “Sweet Child O’ Mine.”

But Rose, who has toured under the G N’R name for years with a revolving group of musicians, didn’t want any part of the festivities and asked that he not be inducted.

“The Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony doesn’t appear to be somewhere I’m actually wanted or respected,” Rose wrote, citing his feud with former band mates.

The hall plans to enshrine him with whether Rose likes it or not, and despite the drama, some of his fellow inductees aren’t going to let him spoil their big night.

“Who cares?” Ian McLagan of the Faces said when asked about Rose’s slight.

Wood, who is being inducted for the second time, believes Rose will one day regret his decision.

“He’ll think, ‘I should have done it,’” Wood said. “Drop all the qualms and all the differences.”

Rose won’t be the only lead singer missing.

Stewart came down with the flu this week and can’t perform in a Faces reunion.

“I’m absolutely devastated,” Stewart said in a statement. “Shattered that I’m going to miss my second induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — and this time alongside my mates.”

Faces will be joined for a short set of songs by Simply Red’s lead singer Mick Hucknall, a friend of the band who has played with them before and will take Stewart’s spot.

“Lead singers,” the affable Wood joked, “they’re dropping like flies.”

Like Guns N’ Roses, the Red Hot Chili Peppers emerged from Los Angeles during the 1980s when Sunset Strip’s rock scene was dominated by “hair” bands more concerned with their tight lycra pants and eyeliner than their sound. Not the Chili Peppers, who found their unique groove by blending funky hooks and a punk ethos.

While their lineup has undergone some changes — founding guitarist Hillel Slovak died of a heroin overdose in 1988 — lead singer Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea have survived personal highs and lows and the band remains one of music’s top live acts.

Three white middle-class smart alecks from New York, the Beastie Boys were initially dismissed as beer-swilling frat boys following their 1986 debut album “License To Ill,” which featured songs like “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” and “Girls.” But their follow-up, “Paul’s Boutique,” was acclaimed by critics and brought the Beasties credibility in the black hip-hop community.

John Mellencamp will induct Donovan, who had a string of hits in the ‘60s with “Sunshine Superman,” ‘’Hurdy Gurdy Man” and “Mellow Yellow.” The pair is expected to perform together.

The influential Nyro, who died in 1997, will be in inducted by her son, Gil Bianchini. Smokey Robinson will induct long-deserving backup bands for early rock artists. The group includes Buddy Holly’s The Crickets, James Brown’s The Famous Flames, Bill Hailey’s The Comets and Robinson’s The Miracles.

Blues artist Freddie King is being inducted as an early influence. Carole King will induct the late producer Don Kirshner, who launched Prince and the Eagles. New Orleans engineer Cosimo Matassa, engineer-producer Tom Dowd and engineer-producer Glyn Johns will also be enshrined.

The hall plans to enshrine him with whether Rose likes it or not.

hmm..

Edited April 14, 2012 by vaida

[Anonymity]

This brings something into my mind: does anyone else actually dig this thing as those guys reading Axl's letter and then sparking the idea of singing together + getting Myles there all in 2-3 days? I find it hardly to believe; this being said, thank you Axl and Izzy for not being a part of this 'ceremony'

[iceman51999]

I hope they play Sorry.

for all of you that think they should play something from chinese democracy you need to get a life, AXL choose not to be there , he is a pussy cunt motherfucker for for skipping out on the fans, im glad the rest of the band wants to play because they appreceiate the fans, Axl sure and the fuck dont, myles will sing the hell out of the songs if he is asked , I love axl but because of this he is a punk ass bitch, get in the ring motherfucker, you had your cj=hance AXL, but u fucking blew it!

[brum2012]

Great news.

Fuck Axl.

[saber_]

Horseshit. Why is everyone getting excited? It's just Velvet Revolver plus Myles

You really cannot have Guns N Roses without Axl Rose & Izzy Stradlin at least.

The current GNR lineup are oceans better than Velvet Revolver and whatever else Slash has been up to over the years

Honestly shut your god damn face you motherfucking cupcake!. You deserve a club across the head. Look fuck stick I'm incredibly busy, Why don't you shut the fuck up before I snap your dick off and shove it up your ass!.

Plus Velvet Revolver sold more in concert tickets and cd sales than GNR has done in touring off the old bands success.

Oh look, it's another alt account tough guy! Hahaha, you guys are really having a tough time dealing with Axl owning you so hard. It's okay, your tears of defeat taste ever so sweet.

[GNR123GNR456]

I really can't wait until all of this is over and we can go back to normal.

[Allanfan20]

Not sure why people here think Myles sucks. He is obviously a very very good singer and he doesn't need to screatch or scream in order to get to the high vocals so he's doesn't do any damage to himself, hence he has longevity. He's not Axl but Axls talent has been gone for almost a decade now. If he doesn't show up, who would you rather sing? Duff and Izzy aren't anywhere close to Myles so people making that suggestion are silly.

[saber_]

I'd rather Scott sing, genius.

[axlsalinger]

This brings something into my mind: does anyone else actually dig this thing as those guys reading Axl's letter and then sparking the idea of singing together + getting Myles there all in 2-3 days? I find it hardly to believe; this being said, thank you Axl and Izzy for not being a part of this 'ceremony'

Yes, there are some top-secret new technologies recently invented, named emails, phones and airplanes, that make this sort of thing fairly easy to do. What will they think of next?!

[Kapitch_77]

I really can't wait until all of this is over and we can go back to normal.

Which is what? Talking about Axl hair? There's nothing to talk about because Axl is doing jack shit.

[Zint]

This brings something into my mind: does anyone else actually dig this thing as those guys reading Axl's letter and then sparking the idea of singing together + getting Myles there all in 2-3 days? I find it hardly to believe.

Not too hard for these guys to make a snap decision that they aren't going to let any negative drama ruin their day.

They've played some of these songs as much as anybody involved,current or not.

They can throw this together in the span of a rehearsal.

No conspiracies.

Just some guys with their hearts in the right place.

Acknowledging the songs and,more importantly,the fans.

[RocketQueen1985]

I really can't wait until all of this is over and we can go back to normal.

+1

[blackrose87]

I really can't wait until all of this is over and we can go back to normal.

Which is what? Talking about Axl hair? There's nothing to talk about because Axl is doing jack shit.

Ah your forgetting the Chinese Democracy Summer Tour 2012, 10 years and going strong!

[saber_]

I really can't wait until all of this is over and we can go back to normal.

Which is what? Talking about Axl hair? There's nothing to talk about because Axl is doing jack shit.

You're just bitter that people aren't as unhappy as you. Must be a tough existence. lol

[sweetness]

I'll never understand some of you people.

Oh wait, I do. You only care about Axl Rose and that's pretty much it.

If Axl can replace every band member and tour the world as Guns N' Roses, I think the original members can replace Axl and play some Guns N' Roses songs, at least in this case nobody is trying to falsely sell it as Guns N' Roses. Given the fact Axl is refusing to go I don't see how this is such a bad thing, lighten up, they're doing the best they can for the situation.

[Anonymity]

This brings something into my mind: does anyone else actually dig this thing as those guys reading Axl's letter and then sparking the idea of singing together + getting Myles there all in 2-3 days? I find it hardly to believe.

Not too hard for these guys to make a snap decision that they aren't going to let any negative drama ruin their day.

They've played some of these songs as much as anybody involved,current or not.

They can throw this together in the span of a rehearsal.

No conspiracies.

Just some guys with their hearts in the right place.

Acknowledging the songs and,more importantly,the fans.

I don't mean conspiracy theories, dude. More like a backup plan in case something like this got to happen (in fact it did). I still feel, Myles is not right; let Duff do it and it's fine with me; as others have said, Myles has as much to do with GnR's success as Ashba does, so i can't see what is different with nuGNR being there and Myles being there.

[Kapitch_77]

I really can't wait until all of this is over and we can go back to normal.

Which is what? Talking about Axl hair? There's nothing to talk about because Axl is doing jack shit.

Ah your forgetting the Chinese Democracy Summer Tour 2012, 10 years and going strong!

Haha.

I see what you did there

No but sincerely, I wish Axl the best but he constantly shoots himself in the foot whatever he does, and the only guy to blame is himself.

[axlsalinger]

"Oh my God, it's a mirage

I'm tellin' y'all, it's sabotage"

[vaida]

From what Sorum has said, he is leaving all the drumming to Adler. I guess any songs performed will be from AFD.

This rules out Double Talkin Jive. Too bad.