Randy Lahey Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 If you could pick a rock star to mentor Axl, who would you pick? I'd pick David Lee Roth. The man is a fountain of knowledge, and he knows how to play the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowOfTheWave Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 If Axl played the game, he wouldn't be Axl anymore. I pick Billy Corgan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn_Smooth Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Lemmy. Everyone should be more like Lemmy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loko Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Wayne Coyne, he's most down to earth person in music biz and release music almost every single month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Young Axl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I don't really like Bruce's music. Find it extremely boring.BUT with that said, I'd love for Axl to spend a few weeks or months with Bruce. He would learn so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I don't really like Bruce's music. Find it extremely boring.BUT with that said, I'd love for Axl to spend a few weeks or months with Bruce. He would learn so much!That's ok, nobody is perfect. But yeah, he would. Regardless of how anyone feels about Bruce's music the guy is very productive, an animal on stage, plays loads of rarities and has a huge variety in his sets, seems to love what he does, very good to his fans and he always gives 110%. To me the guy covers all the bases really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 My initial reaction was Roger Waters. Then I thought about it and I remembered that it took Roger forever to let go of the Pink Floyd stuff. At least he was productive during the 80s and the very beginning of the 90s though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I don't really like Bruce's music. Find it extremely boring.BUT with that said, I'd love for Axl to spend a few weeks or months with Bruce. He would learn so much!That's ok, nobody is perfect. But yeah, he would. Regardless of how anyone feels about Bruce's music the guy is very productive, an animal on stage, plays loads of rarities and has a huge variety in his sets, seems to love what he does, very good to his fans and he always gives 110%. To me the guy covers all the bases really. 100% agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 My initial reaction was Roger Waters. Then I thought about it and I remembered that it took Roger forever to let go of the Pink Floyd stuff. At least he was productive during the 80s and the very beginning of the 90s though.I've always thought Rog' and Axl are very similar. They seem to have a few of the same strengths, but also the same weaknesses. Like you said, Roger was quite resentful for many years towards anything Pink Floyd. I think it wasn't until In The Flesh when he started to let all that go. I admire a lot of things about him, but I don't think he'd compliment Axl well in terms of one being good in areas the other has difficulties with. On the other hand, maybe he would be great because of some similar band-experiences. I'm not sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 My initial reaction was Roger Waters. Then I thought about it and I remembered that it took Roger forever to let go of the Pink Floyd stuff. At least he was productive during the 80s and the very beginning of the 90s though.I've always thought Rog' and Axl are very similar. They seem to have a few of the same strengths, but also the same weaknesses. Like you said, Roger was quite resentful for many years towards anything Pink Floyd. I think it wasn't until In The Flesh when he started to let all that go. I admire a lot of things about him, but I don't think he'd compliment Axl well in terms of one being good in areas the other has difficulties with. On the other hand, maybe he would be great because of some similar band-experiences. I'm not sure. Exactly my thoughts. The more I think on it, the more I can come up with a huge list or pro's and con's for the that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lahey Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) John Fogerty would be another excellent choice. He was actually more bitter than Axl at one point. John wouldn't even play one last time with his own brother who was dying of aids. Edited November 21, 2013 by Randy Lahey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITG Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Slash. He could show how it's done. Putting together a band to promote your vision of music. Become adored by fans. Learn to take it easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 John Fogerty would be another excellent choice. He was actually more bitter than Axl at one point. John wouldn't even play one last time with his own brother who was dying of aids. How does that make him a good mentor for Axl then? Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lahey Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 John Fogerty would be another excellent choice. He was actually more bitter than Axl at one point. John wouldn't even play one last time with his own brother who was dying of aids. How does that make him a good mentor for Axl then? Haha.Because he's managed to overcome his bitterness about the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Neil Young. - Releases an album per year and mixes up his setlists with rarities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber_ Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Dave Mustaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn_Smooth Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 If only we could bring him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spunko12345 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Noel Gallagher. Put up with this kind of shit of his little brother. If Axl hates Slash i'd imagine he would lasted a week in a band with Liam But Noel managed to keep his band together and released 8 albums in 14 years and came out of it as a most level headed funny geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 This guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumbleine Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 someone with a heart and vision.someone to give Axl new ideas.like IZZY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockerman Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 For vocal range and dexterity as well as keeping your music varied : Robert PlantFor showing you how to merchandise the shit out of your band : Gene SimmonsFor getting your gig on with guys you really dont particularly like but are essential to the concept: Mick Jagger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) John Fogerty would be another excellent choice. He was actually more bitter than Axl at one point. John wouldn't even play one last time with his own brother who was dying of aids. How does that make him a good mentor for Axl then? Haha.Because he's managed to overcome his bitterness about the past.I'm not so sure. He found his joy in performing CCR material again (thankfully), but I'm not sure if he's overcome the resentment. And he obviously hasn't made up with his brother. I like Fogerty a lot, but I'm not sure it'd match with Axl. For showing you how to merchandise the shit out of your band : Gene SimmonsI do NOT want Guns n' Roses Hello Kitty! Edited November 22, 2013 by username Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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