"Guns N’ Roses Playing NYC’s Governors Ball – And No One Is Happy About It"

[gnrfan2007]

Sounds like you have already decided they're hatred of GnR is based on nuGnR only. I mean, if this was old GnR, they would be welcoming them with open arms, right? LOL

Nope, I never said that. But YOU decided that:

All they need to do is give GnR another chance, by listening to CD and attending a concert, and I'm sure they will not longer view GnR negatively.

Which you have NO knowledge of if they have or have not and therefore cannot assess if they will view them in a more positive light or not

Plus they specifically called out Axl, so I know that you hate Slash with all your guts but you can't say he is more of a reason why they hate GNR more than Axl himself

Well, duh ... Axl is the only guy they know from GnR! LOL

They hate the music and image associated with GnR. They believe that GnR's music and image will degrade the credibility of this music festival. That is why they don't want GnR at this festival.

This is exactly the same way that loyal fans of NEW ROCK/ALTERNATIVE ROCK radio stations feel if their station played music from bands like GnR.

And clearly, since [new] GnR is not in the media and pop culture anymore like they were between 1987-1993, where are their opinions of GnR coming from then?

You really think these folks are following what is happening with GnR? LOL

[Randy Lahey]

A little controversy is good for business.

[drtydane]

Everyone keeps saying how Gnr is guna prove to this audience how good they are. And maybe they will. Axl however will embarrass himself, and justify their petition. Hopefully this year will b the last year. 2002 and 2006 were exciting tours. And 2010 was great because axl was in top form. I usually drive to NYC from Maine everytime there's a gig. (May 17 Hammerstein gig, roseland 2012). Def won't b wasting my money this time. If axl can't bring himself to rehearse and sound halfway decent, he doesn't deserve a dime of my money.

[WhazUp]

Well, duh ... Axl is the only guy they know from GnR! LOL

Again you cannot say if they know Slash or not. It is kind of stupid to generalize all those people and say none of them know Slash...Plus you said this :

They just remember the 1987 GnR and Slash whoring on stage for anybody willing to pay him post 1993.

So since they only know Axl they wouldn't know about Slash's "whoring on stage" - which in itself is faulty and shitty rhetoric

You really think these folks are following what is happening with GnR? LOL

Judging from their comments about Axl's antics they know a little bit about GNR - not hardcore amounts but more than you give them credit for...

Edited February 11, 2013 by WhazUp

[T.wa.T]

The title of the thread. Just a little misleading.

[Tyler Drama]

The title of the thread. Just a little misleading.

How so? It's the title of the article, ya know?

[T.wa.T]

I wasnt trying to bust your chops.To say no one is happy about it, is a little far fetched. Im sure there will be plenty of GnR fans there, thats all I was saying.

The title of the thread. Just a little misleading.

How so? It's the title of the article, ya know?

Edited February 11, 2013 by T.wa.T

[Tyler Drama]

I wasnt trying to bust your chops.To say no one is happy about it, is a little far fetched. Im sure there will be plenty of GnR fans there, thats all I was saying.

The title of the thread. Just a little misleading.

How so? It's the title of the article, ya know?

Yeah, hence the quotation marks

[gnrfan2007]

Well, duh ... Axl is the only guy they know from GnR! LOL

Again you cannot say if they know Slash or not. It is kind of stupid to generalize all those people and say none of them know Slash...Plus you said this :

They just remember the 1987 GnR and Slash whoring on stage for anybody willing to pay him post 1993.

So since they only know Axl they wouldn't know about Slash's "whoring on stage" - which in itself is faulty and shitty rhetoric

You really think these folks are following what is happening with GnR? LOL

Judging from their comments about Axl's antics they know a little bit about GNR - not hardcore amounts but more than you give them credit for...

You need to seriously go look over the list of bands playing at the Governor's Ball. They even have a jukebox with singles from each of the acts performing.

There's a reason why Slash's Snakepit was not invited to this festival. This is not a festival for that kind of generic music.

If GnR only had AFD+UYI materials or Axl was fronting Slash's band, there is no way they would have ever been invited to this festival ... let alone headline the LAST DAY of the festival.

Why GnR even accepted to perform at this festival, knowing they will be in hostile territory if GnR fans are drowned out by fans of these other performers, is a testament to the evolution of this band.

It's because of CD that GnR is able to fit in with the rest of these performers.

This is a BIG ACCOMPLISH for GnR to reach this new level of artistic respect. An artistic respect that the OLD band never had, hence, why there are many people who don't think GnR deserves or should be on the list of performers with these other performers.

If GnR can impress at this festival, it will be a great big step moving forward and securing GnR's legacy as real musicians.

Edited February 11, 2013 by gnrfan2007

[Tyler Drama]

Well, duh ... Axl is the only guy they know from GnR! LOL

Again you cannot say if they know Slash or not. It is kind of stupid to generalize all those people and say none of them know Slash...Plus you said this :

They just remember the 1987 GnR and Slash whoring on stage for anybody willing to pay him post 1993.

So since they only know Axl they wouldn't know about Slash's "whoring on stage" - which in itself is faulty and shitty rhetoric

You really think these folks are following what is happening with GnR? LOL

Judging from their comments about Axl's antics they know a little bit about GNR - not hardcore amounts but more than you give them credit for...

You need to seriously go look over the list of bands playing at the Governor's Ball. They even have a jukebox with singles from each of the acts performing.

There's a reason why Slash's Snakepit was not invited to this festival. This is not a festival for that kind of generic music.

If GnR only had AFD+UYI materials or Axl was fronting Slash's band, there is no way they would have ever been invited to this festival ... let alone headline the LAST DAY of the festival.

Why GnR even accepted to perform at this festival, knowing they will be hostile territory if GnR fans are drowned out by fans of these other performers, is testament to the evolution of this band.

It's because of CD that GnR is able to fit in with the rest of these performers.

This is a BIG ACCOMPLISH for GnR to reach this new level of artistic respect. An artistic respect that the OLD band never had, hence, why there are many people who don't think GnR deserves or should be on the list of performers with these other performers.

If GnR can impress at this festival, it will be great big step moving forward and securing GnR's legacy as real musicians.

Thing is, though, they're playing MOSTLY pre-1994 songs.

[Freddie Mercury's Ghost]

It's because of CD that GnR is able to fit in with the rest of these performers.

This is a BIG ACCOMPLISH for GnR to reach this new level of artistic respect. An artistic respect that the OLD band never had, hence, why there are many people who don't think GnR deserves or should be on the list of performers with these other performers.

Holy shit, what kind of crack are you smoking?

Chinese Democracy had no hit singles and none of the casual ticket-buyers attending this festival will know any of the songs from it.

[gnrfan2007]

Well, duh ... Axl is the only guy they know from GnR! LOL

Again you cannot say if they know Slash or not. It is kind of stupid to generalize all those people and say none of them know Slash...Plus you said this :

They just remember the 1987 GnR and Slash whoring on stage for anybody willing to pay him post 1993.

So since they only know Axl they wouldn't know about Slash's "whoring on stage" - which in itself is faulty and shitty rhetoric

You really think these folks are following what is happening with GnR? LOL

Judging from their comments about Axl's antics they know a little bit about GNR - not hardcore amounts but more than you give them credit for...

You need to seriously go look over the list of bands playing at the Governor's Ball. They even have a jukebox with singles from each of the acts performing.

There's a reason why Slash's Snakepit was not invited to this festival. This is not a festival for that kind of generic music.

If GnR only had AFD+UYI materials or Axl was fronting Slash's band, there is no way they would have ever been invited to this festival ... let alone headline the LAST DAY of the festival.

Why GnR even accepted to perform at this festival, knowing they will be hostile territory if GnR fans are drowned out by fans of these other performers, is testament to the evolution of this band.

It's because of CD that GnR is able to fit in with the rest of these performers.

This is a BIG ACCOMPLISH for GnR to reach this new level of artistic respect. An artistic respect that the OLD band never had, hence, why there are many people who don't think GnR deserves or should be on the list of performers with these other performers.

If GnR can impress at this festival, it will be great big step moving forward and securing GnR's legacy as real musicians.

Thing is, though, they're playing MOSTLY pre-1994 songs.

Mostly? Sorry man. I'm pretty sure the setlist is pretty equal 1/3 for CD, UYI, and AFD.

[gunsguy]

A little controversy is good for business.

B-I-N-G-O

If people hang around to watch Guns, which they will (only a couple hundred say they wont) then good on Guns for playin

[Tyler Drama]

Well, duh ... Axl is the only guy they know from GnR! LOL

Again you cannot say if they know Slash or not. It is kind of stupid to generalize all those people and say none of them know Slash...Plus you said this :

They just remember the 1987 GnR and Slash whoring on stage for anybody willing to pay him post 1993.

So since they only know Axl they wouldn't know about Slash's "whoring on stage" - which in itself is faulty and shitty rhetoric

You really think these folks are following what is happening with GnR? LOL

Judging from their comments about Axl's antics they know a little bit about GNR - not hardcore amounts but more than you give them credit for...

You need to seriously go look over the list of bands playing at the Governor's Ball. They even have a jukebox with singles from each of the acts performing.

There's a reason why Slash's Snakepit was not invited to this festival. This is not a festival for that kind of generic music.

If GnR only had AFD+UYI materials or Axl was fronting Slash's band, there is no way they would have ever been invited to this festival ... let alone headline the LAST DAY of the festival.

Why GnR even accepted to perform at this festival, knowing they will be hostile territory if GnR fans are drowned out by fans of these other performers, is testament to the evolution of this band.

It's because of CD that GnR is able to fit in with the rest of these performers.

This is a BIG ACCOMPLISH for GnR to reach this new level of artistic respect. An artistic respect that the OLD band never had, hence, why there are many people who don't think GnR deserves or should be on the list of performers with these other performers.

If GnR can impress at this festival, it will be great big step moving forward and securing GnR's legacy as real musicians.

Thing is, though, they're playing MOSTLY pre-1994 songs.

Mostly? Sorry man. I'm pretty sure the setlist is pretty equal 1/3 for CD, UYI, and AFD.

So I'm right... 2/3 of the set is pre-1994 music.

2/3 = Mostly

[gnrfan2007]

It's because of CD that GnR is able to fit in with the rest of these performers.

This is a BIG ACCOMPLISH for GnR to reach this new level of artistic respect. An artistic respect that the OLD band never had, hence, why there are many people who don't think GnR deserves or should be on the list of performers with these other performers.

Holy shit, what kind of crack are you smoking?

Chinese Democracy had no hit singles and none of the casual ticket-buyers attending this festival will know any of the songs from it.

Clearly, better crack then you! LMAO

Lady GaGa and Justin Bieber are not at this festival. There aren't that many performers on the list that actually have top 20 hits, if that's what you're worry about.

The festival organizers clearly have listened to CD and have seen how great GnR shows are. You really think they invited GnR to come cover AFD and UYI songs for people who listen to Kings of Leon? LOL

AFD and UYI are like the anti-everything of what all these other performers are about. The people attending these kinds of festivals are not the same kind as GnR fans.

This is like if OLD GnR had headline Lollapalooza in the '90s.

Which makes it strange why GnR was chosen and why GnR even accepted. If GnR fans don't show up, GnR will be in hostile territory ... at the least, unknown territory.

But I'm guessing, this is something GnR wants ... to prove themselves to a different audience.

[WhazUp]

The festival organizers clearly have listened to CD and have seen how great GnR shows are. You really think they invited GnR to come cover AFD and UYI songs for people who listen to Kings of Leon? LOL

Well they certaintly did not do it because of Madagascar and This I Love...

(I love both of those songs though)

Edited February 11, 2013 by WhazUp

[gnrfan2007]

Well, duh ... Axl is the only guy they know from GnR! LOL

Again you cannot say if they know Slash or not. It is kind of stupid to generalize all those people and say none of them know Slash...Plus you said this :

They just remember the 1987 GnR and Slash whoring on stage for anybody willing to pay him post 1993.

So since they only know Axl they wouldn't know about Slash's "whoring on stage" - which in itself is faulty and shitty rhetoric

You really think these folks are following what is happening with GnR? LOL

Judging from their comments about Axl's antics they know a little bit about GNR - not hardcore amounts but more than you give them credit for...

You need to seriously go look over the list of bands playing at the Governor's Ball. They even have a jukebox with singles from each of the acts performing.

There's a reason why Slash's Snakepit was not invited to this festival. This is not a festival for that kind of generic music.

If GnR only had AFD+UYI materials or Axl was fronting Slash's band, there is no way they would have ever been invited to this festival ... let alone headline the LAST DAY of the festival.

Why GnR even accepted to perform at this festival, knowing they will be hostile territory if GnR fans are drowned out by fans of these other performers, is testament to the evolution of this band.

It's because of CD that GnR is able to fit in with the rest of these performers.

This is a BIG ACCOMPLISH for GnR to reach this new level of artistic respect. An artistic respect that the OLD band never had, hence, why there are many people who don't think GnR deserves or should be on the list of performers with these other performers.

If GnR can impress at this festival, it will be great big step moving forward and securing GnR's legacy as real musicians.

Thing is, though, they're playing MOSTLY pre-1994 songs.

Mostly? Sorry man. I'm pretty sure the setlist is pretty equal 1/3 for CD, UYI, and AFD.

So I'm right... 2/3 of the set is pre-1994 music.

2/3 = Mostly

Nice try. The context of your comment was clearly to insult GnR.

Clearly, if you have 3 major albums, on any given night, you will often chose songs from all three albums equally ... which works out to 1/3 for each album.

[Rustycage]

Clearly, if you have 3 major albums, on any given night, you will often chose songs from all three albums equally ... which works out to 1/3 for each album.

LOL wtf.

[Black Roses]

You guys should take gnrfart2k7 to a whorehouse, that kid haven't had sex yet.

Edited February 11, 2013 by Black Roses

[Tyler Drama]

Well, duh ... Axl is the only guy they know from GnR! LOL

Again you cannot say if they know Slash or not. It is kind of stupid to generalize all those people and say none of them know Slash...Plus you said this :

They just remember the 1987 GnR and Slash whoring on stage for anybody willing to pay him post 1993.

So since they only know Axl they wouldn't know about Slash's "whoring on stage" - which in itself is faulty and shitty rhetoric

You really think these folks are following what is happening with GnR? LOL

Judging from their comments about Axl's antics they know a little bit about GNR - not hardcore amounts but more than you give them credit for...

You need to seriously go look over the list of bands playing at the Governor's Ball. They even have a jukebox with singles from each of the acts performing.

There's a reason why Slash's Snakepit was not invited to this festival. This is not a festival for that kind of generic music.

If GnR only had AFD+UYI materials or Axl was fronting Slash's band, there is no way they would have ever been invited to this festival ... let alone headline the LAST DAY of the festival.

Why GnR even accepted to perform at this festival, knowing they will be hostile territory if GnR fans are drowned out by fans of these other performers, is testament to the evolution of this band.

It's because of CD that GnR is able to fit in with the rest of these performers.

This is a BIG ACCOMPLISH for GnR to reach this new level of artistic respect. An artistic respect that the OLD band never had, hence, why there are many people who don't think GnR deserves or should be on the list of performers with these other performers.

If GnR can impress at this festival, it will be great big step moving forward and securing GnR's legacy as real musicians.

Thing is, though, they're playing MOSTLY pre-1994 songs.

Mostly? Sorry man. I'm pretty sure the setlist is pretty equal 1/3 for CD, UYI, and AFD.

So I'm right... 2/3 of the set is pre-1994 music.

2/3 = Mostly

Nice try. The context of your comment was clearly to insult GnR.

Clearly, if you have 3 major albums, on any given night, you will often chose songs from all three albums equally ... which works out to 1/3 for each album.

What is wrong with you man? You said GNR was chosen to play because of the Chinese Democracy songs in their set. I said MOST of the songs in their set were released before 1994. You said that wasn't true. But it is true. Is it that hard to understand?

[Cosmo]

The worst part is Axl is probably gonna sound like shit in that concert.

[gnrfan2007]

Well, duh ... Axl is the only guy they know from GnR! LOL

Again you cannot say if they know Slash or not. It is kind of stupid to generalize all those people and say none of them know Slash...Plus you said this :

They just remember the 1987 GnR and Slash whoring on stage for anybody willing to pay him post 1993.

So since they only know Axl they wouldn't know about Slash's "whoring on stage" - which in itself is faulty and shitty rhetoric

You really think these folks are following what is happening with GnR? LOL

Judging from their comments about Axl's antics they know a little bit about GNR - not hardcore amounts but more than you give them credit for...

You need to seriously go look over the list of bands playing at the Governor's Ball. They even have a jukebox with singles from each of the acts performing.

There's a reason why Slash's Snakepit was not invited to this festival. This is not a festival for that kind of generic music.

If GnR only had AFD+UYI materials or Axl was fronting Slash's band, there is no way they would have ever been invited to this festival ... let alone headline the LAST DAY of the festival.

Why GnR even accepted to perform at this festival, knowing they will be hostile territory if GnR fans are drowned out by fans of these other performers, is testament to the evolution of this band.

It's because of CD that GnR is able to fit in with the rest of these performers.

This is a BIG ACCOMPLISH for GnR to reach this new level of artistic respect. An artistic respect that the OLD band never had, hence, why there are many people who don't think GnR deserves or should be on the list of performers with these other performers.

If GnR can impress at this festival, it will be great big step moving forward and securing GnR's legacy as real musicians.

Thing is, though, they're playing MOSTLY pre-1994 songs.

Mostly? Sorry man. I'm pretty sure the setlist is pretty equal 1/3 for CD, UYI, and AFD.

So I'm right... 2/3 of the set is pre-1994 music.

2/3 = Mostly

Nice try. The context of your comment was clearly to insult GnR.

Clearly, if you have 3 major albums, on any given night, you will often chose songs from all three albums equally ... which works out to 1/3 for each album.

What is wrong with you man? You said GNR was chosen to play because of the Chinese Democracy songs in their set. I said MOST of the songs in their set were released before 1994. You said that wasn't true. But it is true. Is it that hard to understand?

Except that is not what I said.

Let make it clear for you: if it wasn't for the CD ALBUM and their great shows, they would have never been asked to headline this kind of festival.

[iftheworld]

Why is Slash's name being brought up in GNR News? This has nothing to do with him. So please stop. Back on topic.

[Yesterdaze]

...LeBrun notes that GN’R has a historically “unfavorable view” among fans ...

Hopefuly, the [new] GnR doesn't chicken out and does the show, and proves to those music buffs that [new] GnR is indeed a band with innovative and creative musical chops deserving of being including in this festival with the other bands.

Deserving? I've not heard of ONE of those other bands. Not one. And you speak of GN'R having to reach their level? What????????

Why are you here?

[WhazUp]

Let make it clear for you: if it wasn't for the CD ALBUM and their great shows, they would have never been asked to headline this kind of festival.

Yeah man fuck the tunes that everyone knows like SCOM and Paradise City, these folks are going to stay for GNR so they can hear Axl sing soulful rendiditons of Madagascar and This I Love...