sword&tulipz Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Obviously in the club days the stage was too small for his running, but was this something that started immediately after they toured the bigger stadiums?Also when did Slash do the same? Was this something he copied from Axl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatashame Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 i'll answer that, bikoz I just accidentally stumbled across this topic within the 24 hrs of me listenin to an old Axl MTV Interviewin it,Axl said that he started runnin around the stage while opening for The Stoneshe reminded himself that he ran cross country as a kidand i guess he stopped wearin those all-leather costumes, from cowboys boots to tight pants all the way to a cowboy hat - and it pretty much made him a statue on stage - couldn't run, couldn't jump, couldn't headbang, just stood there like all those heavy metal fatsos in the audience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapoink Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Don't know don't care ....great topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnari Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) In Jimmy Kimmel Axl explains why he runs, start at 10.28:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EazpwUNaUAE Edited December 15, 2013 by gunnari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvH Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I always found that ridiculous. The snake dance was great, the running was stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 When he realized it was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I always assumed it was just performance/drug fuelled hyperness. Like little kids who have so much excitement and energy they can't stop leaping around the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trqster Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 The running while singing thing is very difficult to pull out and one of Axl's unique trademarks. But nowadays he's just a bloated middle aged guy and it's just not cool anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 when they released played Live n Let Die live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnari Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Anyone else think also that Axl is like Elvis in the 1970s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellobeatle Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Anyone else think also that Axl is like Elvis in the 1970s?you mean bloated, with a large ensemble of backing musicians, and playing Las Vegas residencies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnari Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Anyone else think also that Axl is like Elvis in the 1970s?you mean bloated, with a large ensemble of backing musicians, and playing Las Vegas residencies?+ manager which resembles Elvis's manager Tom Parker (cashcrab tour) I hope Axl doesn't have the same ending as Elvis.. Edited December 15, 2013 by gunnari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aranrod Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I always found that ridiculous. The snake dance was great, the running was stupid.The running was great as the stage was huge and the people standing at the wings got to see Axl up close when he ran off to the wings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 When they got a bigger stage so they can run around and not look like idiots by standing there.That said, the UYI stage was awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaida Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 My guess is, Axl and Slash started running once they had a stage big enough to run around on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 My guess is, Axl and Slash started running once they had a stage big enough to run around on.Stop using logic. There's no place for that here! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword&tulipz Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 The running was great when Axl was younger and the songs they played were a perfect fit. Nowadays he just do a short run from beneath the drums and out to the edge of the stage and it doesnt look too good.I dont have any evidence, but my guess is Axl started it first and then Slash copied that. I feel he looked up to Axl back then and would try to copy/outdo him on stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trqster Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Just back in '06 Axl still ran and moved around the stage like a champ.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapoink Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Axl was on fire ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncitingChaos Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 The running is awesome bc you don't get that kind of energy out artist. Even now singers just add back up dancers around them while they stand there and sing. Axl added to the music like no one else. He made the price of admission worth it with his presence. I personally think the music dictates his actions, and the bigger stages allowed him more room to feel the music. Idk I think everyone agrees the running was amazing. It makes re-watching the old concerts great. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Just back in '06 Axl still ran and moved around the stage like a champ....One of my favorite NuGuns moments. Hard to believe that was just seven years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liers Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 That's one of the things that made me a fan of this band. Watching a video of SCOM and seeing axl running all over stage. Him running around keeps things interesting, he did it a lot up until 2002. Then in 2006 he didn't as much. Now he walks, but barely runs.I can't stand singers who just stand still or stay in one place. it's boring to watch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncitingChaos Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Also at the Rock Am Ring show was his run on Live and Let Die. 1:00 markReally just an amazing show! I'm glad there is a good pro shot from 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Just back in '06 Axl still ran and moved around the stage like a champ.... Because he didn't have 40 pounds preventing him from doing that.2006 Axl rocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasteofammo Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I don't care what anyone says, Axl 06 was better than anything. Anyone who witnessed could tell you the same. The timing and the fact that he was an enigma captivated everyone not to mention his vocals along with band were A+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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