Guns N' Roses ban fans from wearing Slash t-shirts to their UK gigs

[ironmt]

Good point and true.

[wasted]

It would be easier for people to just not wear Slash shirts to GNR shows.

[MB.]

Asked the security, no such rule. ( ofcourse they could have lied). But really, they didn't even looked.

Lots lots of AFD shirts, also the GNR tophat shirts, didn't see a Slash shirt by the way.

[Damn_Smooth]

Asked the security, no such rule. ( ofcourse they could have lied). But really, they didn't even looked.

Lots lots of AFD shirts, also the GNR tophat shirts, didn't see a Slash shirt by the way.

And the plot thickens.

[MB.]

Have to add, the guy said: Not that I know of and didn't seem to know anything about the band. Don't think he even knew who Slash was. (those people exist! )

[SoulMonster]

Have to add, the guy said: Not that I know of and didn't seem to know anything about the band. Don't think he even knew who Slash was. (those people exist! )

I believe it is all a rule that some venues choose to enforce on their own to prevent any drama, and that GN'R has nothing to do with it.

[sleishman drums]

If not going to the RRHOF makes one "unhinged" then there are many many people who would be candidates for the loony bin right now. And this hasnt been a new story, its a rumour floating around for quite some time but backed only by conflicting reports. Axl can happily take a picture with a girl with a huge Slash tattoo on her back with that girl also being shown on the GN'R screen during the show itself but he cant stand somebody wear a Slash shirt? Unconvincing.

Actually, Axl seems more grounded than ever before right now. He played the last show with some losers throwing coins at the stage and he just kept going and popped the air out of their balloon.

Contrary to Axl believing he received "overwhelming support" for his decision not to attend the HOF, the truth is he didn't. His rambling letter left some people scratching their heads, and even though it was never stated, and whether it's true or not, many people perceived his no show as a reflection on his feelings towards Slash. He's spoken cordially with Matt and Stevie in the past, has performed with Duff and Izzy, and of course Dizzy is still in the band. That leaves 1 guy. The same guy who just a few days prior to the induction stated Axl hates his guts. Now news is breaking on this t shirt story and it's gaining momentum. People don't need to follow the band closely or post on a forum to draw their own conclusions. Like I said earlier, the DJ's I heard on the radio this morning were not kind to Axl, basically implying in so many words that he's completely lost his mind. What you, I, or a couple of hundred people think on a fan forum is pretty much irrelevant. We're in the minority as a whole. It's the perception of the public that matters. They're the ones going to the shows and buying the merchandise.

I think it's great Axl kept his cool when fans started throwing things on stage. Obviously he can be professional and mature when he wants to be. Unfortunately stuff like that doesn't make it to the media.

And the chick with the tat had the entire AFD lineup, not just Slash. The very same band members that Axl has inked on his own arm.

Yeah basically on a Sydney radio station (mmm) it's Sydney's only real rock station, so alot of people listen to it.. And in triple m Rock news they stated the same thing about slash shirts not being allowed @ gnr shows.. Regardless of it being true or not.. But you now have thousands of people listening to this radio station think Axls a crazy old bird lady..

[rabia]

If not going to the RRHOF makes one "unhinged" then there are many many people who would be candidates for the loony bin right now. And this hasnt been a new story, its a rumour floating around for quite some time but backed only by conflicting reports. Axl can happily take a picture with a girl with a huge Slash tattoo on her back with that girl also being shown on the GN'R screen during the show itself but he cant stand somebody wear a Slash shirt? Unconvincing.

Actually, Axl seems more grounded than ever before right now. He played the last show with some losers throwing coins at the stage and he just kept going and popped the air out of their balloon.

Contrary to Axl believing he received "overwhelming support" for his decision not to attend the HOF, the truth is he didn't. His rambling letter left some people scratching their heads, and even though it was never stated, and whether it's true or not, many people perceived his no show as a reflection on his feelings towards Slash. He's spoken cordially with Matt and Stevie in the past, has performed with Duff and Izzy, and of course Dizzy is still in the band. That leaves 1 guy. The same guy who just a few days prior to the induction stated Axl hates his guts. Now news is breaking on this t shirt story and it's gaining momentum. People don't need to follow the band closely or post on a forum to draw their own conclusions. Like I said earlier, the DJ's I heard on the radio this morning were not kind to Axl, basically implying in so many words that he's completely lost his mind. What you, I, or a couple of hundred people think on a fan forum is pretty much irrelevant. We're in the minority as a whole. It's the perception of the public that matters. They're the ones going to the shows and buying the merchandise.

I think it's great Axl kept his cool when fans started throwing things on stage. Obviously he can be professional and mature when he wants to be. Unfortunately stuff like that doesn't make it to the media.

And the chick with the tat had the entire AFD lineup, not just Slash. The very same band members that Axl has inked on his own arm.

Sure the girl that had Slash tattooed on her back had Axl there as well. But the claims have been that ALL Slash imagery including top hats are banned and if that were the case, there would be no reason for Axl to be hanging out with that girl or showing her up on screen. We're seeing more evidence from MBRose here that proves the tophat theory false or at least makes it questionable.

As for the perceptions of Axl, like I said before he cant bend over backwards to change those, many people's opinions will just remain entrenched despite this. I saw articles in the media supporting Axl's decision on the RRHOF too and although Slash's "he hates me" line attempted to reduce Axl's motivations to being just about him, not everyone in the media has followed suit.

People are going to call Axl crazy and talk about riots no matter how long its been since he was involved in one. It just strengthens what I said about myth being more easily spread than reality. He cant control these perceptions so the best he can do is live life on his own terms.

[sleeper]

does anybody know if slash ever had any problem with an axl t-shirt on his concerts? i'd like to know if axl shirts are forbidden in slash concerts. any info on that?

Slash has said that he does not care what people wear. At one of his Roxy shows there was a kid right in front of him dressed like Axl in the early 90's. Long red hair, bandana, plaid shirt.

Slash is also not full of hatred!

[YOUCOULDBEMINE.]

I think it's retarded to wear a shirt with only Slash on it to GN'R shows past 1993 since he never played with them again. It would also be retarded if people wear Axl shirts to a Slash gig.

Sure there are lot of people who wear shirts with the old band on it, but wearing a Slash only shirt is just plain stupid.

That said, there were some people wearing Slash stuff yesterday who did't have to take it off.

[Rustycage]

I think it's retarded to wear a shirt with only Slash on it to GN'R shows past 1993 since he never played with them again. It would also be retarded if people wear Axl shirts to a Slash gig.

Sure there are lot of people who wear shirts with the old band on it, but wearing a Slash only shirt is just plain stupid.

That said, there were some people wearing Slash stuff yesterday who did't have to take it off.

It's no more retarded than being the guy that wears the shirt of the band he's going to see. Don't be that guy.