sascha Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) There's been a lot of criticism going for the management, but for me the positive by far outweighs the negative. Since it became official the band is pretty constantly touring, has an actual website, they scored a Vegas residency, Axl did work a bit on the late starts, did a charity concert and a duet with Neil Young, did an interview with USA Today and he even appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Not too lousy, compared to what we've seen before, it it? The familar atmosphere obviously helps to keep things going for the better.The only negative thing for me is the paid Meet & Greets, I think it's good they offer the chance to meet band members without having connections or boobs and though it all has to be arranged and taken care of I think charging extra money for it is sort of lame. But that's about the only somewhat negative thing I see.Other than that, the outlook is actually pretty good, isn't it? All they have to yet do is get Axl to work on and relase new music, take off the sunglasses every once in a while and spice up the setlist a bit, but that should be possible. What do you think? Edited November 2, 2012 by sascha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITBOSS Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) what we don't know is if it's the management or axl coming out of his shell. the ball is rolling though, it's a good thing. Edited November 2, 2012 by PITBOSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RonMexico82 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Good = interviews, Vegas (if they do new stuff)Bad = "my band". Attempting PR damage control after Bridge School instead of preemption by having Axl say he was sick at the start but that he wanted to be there. Instead they tried to close the door after the horse had bolted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SONOFABITCH Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 BAD: They should have publicly encouraged Axl to attend the HOF.GOOD: Strep throat awareness will benefit the public health of the GNR community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GET OFF AXLS BACK Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I get an unpleasant vibe, like this is their own personal show and we should be happy they allow us to pay for the privilege of witnessing it.They have zero idea on how to interact with fans, they open their mouths and its like a fucking car crash. In my opinion Guns fans have had it pretty rough over the years, they make it worse. I remember when I was proud to be a fan of this band, it was a long time ago and they haven't helped restore pride. I think of them like leeches praying on somebody that doesn't have the self awareness to spot what is obvious because he had conditioned himself in a very insular way.I think too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RonMexico82 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I get an unpleasant vibe, like this is their own personal show and we should be happy they allow us to pay for the privilege of witnessing it.They have zero idea on how to interact with fans, they open their mouths and its like a fucking car crash.In my opinion Guns fans have had it pretty rough over the years, they make it worse. I remember when I was proud to be a fan of this band, it was a long time ago and they haven't helped restore pride. I think of them like leeches praying on somebody that doesn't have the self awareness to spot what is obvious because he had conditioned himself in a very insular way.I think too much!Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristmasFnatic Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I get an unpleasant vibe, like this is their own personal show and we should be happy they allow us to pay for the privilege of witnessing it.They have zero idea on how to interact with fans, they open their mouths and its like a fucking car crash.In my opinion Guns fans have had it pretty rough over the years, they make it worse. I remember when I was proud to be a fan of this band, it was a long time ago and they haven't helped restore pride. I think of them like leeches praying on somebody that doesn't have the self awareness to spot what is obvious because he had conditioned himself in a very insular way.I think too much! This. All the "my band" attitude kinda feels arrogant. Maybe Im wrong but its just that feeling of... unprofessionalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysteron Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Management seem fineThe endless new threads are a nuisance tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RonMexico82 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 How many other bands/artists as big as GNR have a nanny and her children as management? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimb0 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourcrazy Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 For whatever reason, he has come out of his shell a bit. It may be from the management team actually getting along with Axl and agreeing on how to promote themselves. Hopefully it continues. The true test will be if any new music comes out. I wish they would be a little more open with the fans. Maybe if a few more interviews happen, we'll feel better about the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowOfTheWave Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 BAD: They should have publicly encouraged Axl to attend the HOF.GOOD: Strep throat awareness will benefit the public health of the GNR community.They are Axl's family first and foremost, so publicly encouraging him to do something he didn't want to would have been cruel and unbecoming of family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flayer Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 The biggest advantage they have when it comes to managing Axl's band is that they have his trust. Sure, there may be other people out there who could have far better plans and skills when it comes to band management, but if Axl takes one look at them and thinks, "they're trying to fuck me over," then it's game over as far as any working relationship goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Do you think the rumor that Team Brazil won't pay the band to go into the studio is true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimb0 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Whered that rumor come from. They surely have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lahey Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) I think they've done a good job so far, but I wouldn't be waving no "Mission Accomplished" signs around until CD II is released. Edited November 3, 2012 by Randy Lahey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManetsBR Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Exactly. Irving Azoff didn't manage to get any interviews, no tour, no nothing except for a one-in-a-million deal that turned out in the release of an album (Chinese Democracy), and honestly that counts a lot more than 300 interviews and 2000 concerts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXL_N_DIZZY Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 The biggest advantage they have when it comes to managing Axl's band is that they have his trust. Sure, there may be other people out there who could have far better plans and skills when it comes to band management, but if Axl takes one look at them and thinks, "they're trying to fuck me over," then it's game over as far as any working relationship goes.Well-said. Team Brazil surely has its short-comings- but just the fact that Axl finally trusts his own management is a big improvement IMHO. At a minimum it removes at least one of the layers of bullshit that has to be worked through just to get something done in the Axl/GN'R universe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) A lot of great stuff happens when they are in control.I can't find much negative really, except maybe the official forum (Nightrain) which is really terrible, and the absence of a distinct Team Brazil communication channel (Team Brazil employees can't use their private twitter/Facebook to speak about business, it is unprofessional). Edited November 3, 2012 by SoulMonster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristmasFnatic Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Do they actually call themselves Team Brazil or is that what the fans named them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gunns Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Do they actually call themselves Team Brazil or is that what the fans named them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudolf1978 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 There's been a lot of criticism going for the management, but for me the positive by far outweighs the negative. Since it became official the band is pretty constantly touring, has an actual website, they scored a Vegas residency, Axl did work a bit on the late starts, did a charity concert and a duet with Neil Young, did an interview with USA Today and he even appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Not too lousy, compared to what we've seen before, it it? The familar atmosphere obviously helps to keep things going for the better.The only negative thing for me is the paid Meet & Greets, I think it's good they offer the chance to meet band members without having connections or boobs and though it all has to be arranged and taken care of I think charging extra money for it is sort of lame. But that's about the only somewhat negative thing I see.Other than that, the outlook is actually pretty good, isn't it? All they have to yet do is get Axl to work on and relase new music, take off the sunglasses every once in a while and spice up the setlist a bit, but that should be possible. What do you think?did you meet Axl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Do they actually call themselves Team Brazil or is that what the fans named them?That is the name of the management firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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