sword&tulipz Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) I have tried to summarize the different stages in Axl's career. I believe the last few years havent been too good and considering his age Im not sure what the future holds. I tried to put the different stages in timeslots, but not too thorough so dont look upon it as too accurate, just a rough divide.Stage 1: (Pre GNR + Club years, 1976-1987)Formative years. Still finding his way. Up-and-coming musiciansVoice: Still experimenting (ie RapidFire voice). Starting to find his voice once he joined GNR. Great rasp in his voiceStage performance: Copied Richard Black's snakedance. Lots of energy and enthusiasm. I think not too much controversy in this period? (late starts, leaving stage etc) Allthough there were an incident at a Hollywood Rose gig where Axl Rose threw a glass or broke a bottle over a fan's headLooks: Mike Monroe was a big inspiration for Axl at this time. Tried to copy his hairstyle, permed. Lots of leather and outrageous pants. Used a little make-up (glam look) Police hat, bandanaStage 2: (AFD, 1987 - 1991)Hitting global fame. Classic line-up. Future is brightVoice: Axl has found his style and his voice sound great. Rasp, anger, energy. All the famous Axl trademarks are now present in his voiceStage performance: Lots of energy. Controversies abound. Late starts, early leaves. Fighting, riotsLooks: Straight hair. Thin, fit. Tattoos, spandex, caps. Less glamStage 3: (UYI, 1991 - 1993)Both him and GNR are now in their prime. Nr.1 Rockstar in the worldVoice: His best period for his voice. Fully developed, unique style. Rasp, anger, energy, loudStage performance: Again his best period. Running around on stage. Lots of enthusiasm. On top of the world. Rebellious, "most dangerous band in the world"Looks: This is the period in which most people associate with Axl's looks. Wears a lot of short spandex, t-shirts (Manson, kill your idols). Straight hair, bandanas. Often bearded. Sometimes wears decorated blazers. Often wears a kiltStage 4: (NewGNR, 2001 - 2002)The first return of Axl with his new line-upVoice: Still good, but a bit less powerful than in the 90s and starting tendency of Mickey voiceStage performance: Still lots of energy. Seems highly motivated. Tendency of out of breath.Looks: Looks different, but recognizable. A bit heavier than before. Wears tracksuit pants and American football jerseys or Chinese shirts unbuttoned. Straight hair at RIR3 but later beaded hair, but wears it longStage 5: (NewGNR, 2006-2007)Axl has been away for 4 years and returns again with altered line-upVoice: Declining, but decentStage performance: Getting older. Less running around. Seems still motivatedLooks: His most drastic change in GNR history. His face looks like its been chemically peeled. Beads in a ponytail. Wears different clothing from before. Sleeveless shirts, vests, decorated jeans. Often wearing sunglassesStage 6: (Present GNR, 2009 - 2010)DJ is added and we have our present line-up. Last glimpse of glory?Voice: His voice has a turn for the better in 2010. Sounds surprisingly good, but nothing like his prime yearsStage performance: Seems motivated still. Tries to keep up the energy of the glory days. Fairly good physical conditionLooks: Back to the bandana again. Usually without hat and sunglasses. Cowboy mustache. Wears shirt often like his primedays. Colourful blazersStage 7: (Nostalgia Tour, 2011 -)GNR as we know them today. Nothing new. Over the top. Getting old. Future is less bright due to ageVoice: His worst period. No rasp, Mickey Mouse, a few disasters. Forgets lyricsStage performance: Axl is in his 50s now. The old ways doesnt work anymore with running around and energy level is down. Less enthusiastic. Just going through the motionsLooks: Hides behind hats and sunglasses. Shorter, more wavy hair. A bit overweight. Wears permanent eyeliner? Doesnt show arms anymore. Untucked t-shirts and decorative leather jackets Edited June 25, 2013 by sword&tulipz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 06-07 summary is way too harsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcano62 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 06-07 summary is way too harshYep. I'm pretty sure Axl was at his best in 06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword&tulipz Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 06-07 summary is way too harshYep. I'm pretty sure Axl was at his best in 06Well, this is the period i have followed the least, but for me stage 2 and 3 are by far the best, followed by stage 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I wasn't following Axl's band in 2006-2007 but I think he sounded decent to great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 The high points of '06 were right up there with the high points of '10 in terms of Axl's performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trqster Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 The high points of '06 were right up there with the high points of '10 in terms of Axl's performance.This.Proof for the nonbelievers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Universal_Sigh Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Man that is so not guns n roses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 3 > 2 > 6 > 5 > 4 > 7 > 1any objections? good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trqster Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Man that is so not guns n roses...Gn'R is long dead (RIP) - all we've had for a long time is Axl's band aka nuGn'R... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aranrod Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gun N' Roses Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 3 > 2 > 6 > 5 > 4 > 7 > 1any objections? goodWhy was stage 1 last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eu4ic Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 A distinction needs to be made between (2011-early 2013) and mid 2013. I think we hit a new level in this last month. He's on his upside. The 11-13 Axl wasnt motivated. He was depressed that 2010 Axl didnt get dates in America. He was in a transitional period. In the past month I think Axl's shown he's accepted where he's at, wants to put on a hell of a live show. Gooooooo Axl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 3 > 2 > 6 > 5 > 4 > 7 > 1any objections? good2 = 3 > 4 = 5 > 6 > 1 > 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaeryen Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 This recap doesn't feel right to me.Axl early 00's actually sounded way worse and unrehearsed compared '06-'10 thinglings. To me, it is obvious that in between, during those hiatus years, he definately worked on his voice/vocal delivery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 3 > 2 > 6 > 5 > 4 > 7 > 1any objections? goodWhy was stage 1 last?Guess I misread the OP. I thought stage 1 was just the pre-LLAS Rapidfire shit.3 > 2 > 6 > 5 > 4 > 7 > 1any objections? good2 = 3 > 4 = 5 > 6 > 1 > 72002 better than 2010? Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 3 > 2 > 6 > 5 > 4 > 7 > 1any objections? good2 = 3 > 4 = 5 > 6 > 1 > 72002 better than 2010? Interesting.It's about Buckethead. I's about the big return. It's about the possibilities at the time. It's about Axl's apparent hunger to make a name for the new band. Don't get me wrong, there were great shows in 2010. And his voice in 2010 was much better than in 2002. I just think about what it was like to be a fan in 2002 (before the Philly debacle) and what it was like in 2010, and I was much more excited in 2002. And as far as his career's prospects at the time, I definitely think 2002 > 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Dog's shit > 2011-2013 era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 3 > 2 > 6 > 5 > 4 > 7 > 1any objections? good2 = 3 > 4 = 5 > 6 > 1 > 72002 better than 2010? Interesting.It's about Buckethead. I's about the big return. It's about the possibilities at the time. It's about Axl's apparent hunger to make a name for the new band. Don't get me wrong, there were great shows in 2010. And his voice in 2010 was much better than in 2002. I just think about what it was like to be a fan in 2002 (before the Philly debacle) and what it was like in 2010, and I was much more excited in 2002. And as far as his career's prospects at the time, I definitely think 2002 > 2010.Ah, well I was ranking them based on Axl's performance alone. I agree that the 2002 era in general was better than '09-10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard2k Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) 06-07 summary is way too harshYep. I'm pretty sure Axl was at his best in 06Axl 06 was better than Axl 91? Edited June 25, 2013 by Howard2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll41 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Stage 8 is retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 As a fan of this band im glad that we can't put the years of performing in just one bag.Every year/tour we get something different. Different lineups, different setlists, different level of perfomances. It's a lottery, but i've seen the old band in 93 and the current lineup, and one thing to me is certain.As long is Axl there singing those fucking amazing songs is worth the wait and the price of the ticket. You don't get bored at a GNR show, unless your thing is the smoke you are buying every day in the mainstream "music". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindray11 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Stage 3: (UYI, 1991 - 1993)Voice: His best period for his voice. Fully developed, unique style. Rasp, anger, energy, loudStage 5: (NewGNR, 2006-2007)Voice: Declining, but decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsicoca Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 2002 was much better than 2010he looked ridiculous in 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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