highvoltage Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Anyone else seen the "Makeup supplied by MAC" under the logo on the screens at gigs before the show starts? Anyone else think it's just a little....erm... weird? I get that the band probably needs these kinds of endorsements to stay afloat... and I also get that a few of them wear makeup on stage. It just struck me as a little weird that this was the most prominently displayed endorsement on the Aus tour and in Vegas.Not having a go or anything, not bothered by it... not that significant at the end of the day. Just wondering if anyone else has any thoughts on this kind of thing, and what other brands you've noticed sponsoring the band at shows (such as Monster). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lahey Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) That's weird. I would have thought DJ would have had his own Ashba Swag makeup line.I have no problem with corporate sponsorship. The Monster can on Axl's piano is a bit cheesy though. Edited March 14, 2013 by Randy Lahey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 I have no problem with corporate sponsorship. The Monster can on Axl's piano is a bit cheesy though.It's not there anymore... Actually, the only Monster thing I noticed was DJ wearing the shirt for a few songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I love MAC makeup, my very favourite. Beta and Vanessa probably did a deal to get a shitload of free stuff. I know I would lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bellastar2355 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I love MAC makeup, my very favourite. Beta and Vanessa probably did a deal to get a shitload of free stuff. I know I would lol!It's sad that they would use their position to get a resultbut then again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facekicker Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Mother of God how low is this band prepared to go for a few bucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidzGnr Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 on the pics their is monster logo too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I still get amused at how Tom Mayhue places a can of Monster on Axl's piano and double-checks to make sure the logo is pointed towards the audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 That's weird. I would have thought DJ would have had his own Ashba Swag makeup line.I have no problem with corporate sponsorship. The Monster can on Axl's piano is a bit cheesy though.Don't give him any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManetsBR Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilgotchi Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 For the love of god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I know MAC didn't give GNR their own page, but Monster did. http://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/guns-nacute-roses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 i was up front and center right under axl for one of the vegas shows and he was wearing major eyeliner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I have no problem with corporate sponsorship. The Monster can on Axl's piano is a bit cheesy though.It's not there anymore... Actually, the only Monster thing I noticed was DJ wearing the shirt for a few songs.Monster is for USA gigs I rekon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binge_And_Slash Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I didn't see it in Vegas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl_morris Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Axl has worn eyeliner for some time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iftheworld Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 If you think Guns N' Roses is the only band to have affiliates or sponsors, you're terribly wrong. This isn't the 80's. There are actually alot of companies that pay good money to bands. There's nothing wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 If you think Guns N' Roses is the only band to have affiliates or sponsors, you're terribly wrong. This isn't the 80's. There are actually alot of companies that pay good money to bands. There's nothing wrong with it.It's true. Axl whores out his band's name just like a lot of other whore bands do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 I have no problem with corporate sponsorship. The Monster can on Axl's piano is a bit cheesy though.It's not there anymore... Actually, the only Monster thing I noticed was DJ wearing the shirt for a few songs.Monster is for USA gigs I rekonThat would make sense. It's quite normal for bands to have some kind of corporate sponsorship these days guys. If the end result is that we get bigger and better stages/shows on the tours, then that's only a good thing for us.I imagine ticket prices would be even higher without this kind of thing as well. So, like I said in the OP, not having a slag... just thought that the makeup one looked a little strange to see. Endorsement deals aren't a bad thing; in the day and age we live in where it's harder and harder for bands to make money, they're a necessary part of the touring environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead74 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Axl has worn eyeliner for some time now. It's not unusual for rock stars to wear makeup on stage but it's ridiculous to advertise the fact. It's just the completely wrong message to send out. Someone needs to be paying more attention to image control. I love this band and support most of their efforts but conspicuous product placement and inappropriate product promotion doesn't help with their credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimb0 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Considering GNR has twice the costs to tour as regular bands... I could see them using every available sponsorship to pay for costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
there is no dana only zool Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Axl has worn eyeliner for some time now. It's not unusual for rock stars to wear makeup on stage but it's ridiculous to advertise the fact. It's just the completely wrong message to send out. Someone needs to be paying more attention to image control. I love this band and support most of their efforts but conspicuous product placement and inappropriate product promotion doesn't help with their credibility.well i mean like, until this thread was started, i doubt too many people even noticed it; or if they did, gave it much thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 That's like the worst endorsement they could show like that, LOL. I mean... Get Axl to start wearig certain brand clothes, sunglasses, get Gibson, Marshall, Vigier, Trussart, any instrument brand on there but not a freakin' make-up brand! If it were KISS, fine. But GnR? C'mon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facekicker Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzygirl Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 How do you think DJ looks so handsome? He has his own beauty secrets too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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