Popular Post jpduff Posted May 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) I follow Guns N' Roses since 2001. And for me it's pretty clear, and I guess this is obvious not just for me, that 2016 is the W. Axl Rose's year! Years ago... how could anyone think that Axl would turn into a nice guy, praised even by Courtney Love and Dave Grohl? A guy that would dress a Nirvana's shirt at a GNR gig? how could anyone think that Axl, above fifty, would recover his voice into unbelievable levels? And even more, he is in an excellent shape (and without the bizarre mustache)? how could anyone think that Axl would join AC/DC and shut everyone up doing an amazing job? how could anyone think that a guy that used to live in his cave, would appear almost daily in new pics with fans around the world? And, to summarize everything: how could anyone think that the best picture ever would be taken? Edited May 10, 2016 by jpduff 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drtydane Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Yut.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmac54 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I just a wrote a blog about this topic titled: "2016: the Year Axl Rose saves Music" http://quitmyjobfortheblog.weebly.com/blog/2016-the-year-axl-rose-saves-music 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AxlRoseCDII Posted May 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2016 As late as December, before the video was released by Chris Shitman, I thought that this year would be a bad year for GN'R. I thought since DJ and Bumble were gone, Axl was going to stop trying, never release CDII, bury the GN'R name and I doubted a reunion. Here we are now, with arguably the best period of GN'R since 91-92. Axl is happier than ever. He's fronting two of the biggest bands. Him and slash have rekindled their friendship. There's a strong possibility we'll have new music and he sounds greater than he has for years. Let us remember this era for years and years to come as GN'R- no, GNFNR fans. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maynard Posted May 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2016 2016, the year Axl learned some valueable lessons. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6lake sa66ath Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I agree with everything except the being in shape bit. He's still not there in my opinion, but obviously he's been off his feet, which hasn't helped the cause. He was in excellent shape the last time 10 years ago i.e. 2006/7 period Can he look like that again in the face, neck and chest area? I don't know, but I sure hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Len Cnut Posted May 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2016 Shut the fuck up. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky girl Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I happy with everything but In my own view I feel this project AXL/DC has win more visibility than reunion Old GNR. Someone else feel the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpduff Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 20 hours ago, Lucky girl said: I happy with everything but In my own view I feel this project AXL/DC has win more visibility than reunion Old GNR. Someone else feel the same? I really don't know what to think about it, but it's an interesting question, which has some true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandOla Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Pictures like this still seem surreal to me. It still hasn't quite sinked in. Amazing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpduff Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 1 hour ago, LandOla said: Pictures like this still seem surreal to me. It still hasn't quite sinked in. Amazing. Also for me! And it's awesome to see that guy on the left side, who'll always deserve our greatest thanks for having reconciled these two guys on the front. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipm787 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I think the change in Axls General behaviour is solely down to letting go of the hatred he built up for slash. Simple as that really. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt13 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 On May 10, 2016 at 11:38 AM, Blake Sabbath said: I agree with everything except the being in shape bit. He's still not there in my opinion, but obviously he's been off his feet, which hasn't helped the cause. He was in excellent shape the last time 10 years ago i.e. 2006/7 period Can he look like that again in the face, neck and chest area? I don't know, but I sure hope so. He was in pretty good shape in 2010, too. And he's not in bad shape now, considering he's mid-50's. If he lost about 15 pounds and hit the gym he could be back in pretty great shape. Gotta get the boot off though! At the end of the day though I don't really care how he looks. I just want him to sound good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6lake sa66ath Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 9 minutes ago, Matt13 said: He was in pretty good shape in 2010, too. And he's not in bad shape now, considering he's mid-50's. If he lost about 15 pounds and hit the gym he could be back in pretty great shape. Gotta get the boot off though! At the end of the day though I don't really care how he looks. I just want him to sound good. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Archer Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I think that when Axl is in good shape, he looks great and I'm happy for him. I do think that it definitely helps him run around and sing better. But he doesn't need to be in great shape to front the band (as long as he is not running around). The only downside is that you get the fat Axl jokes from the people who think that he should eternally stay in the same shape that he was in his mid 20's. The thing is we don't know what the reason for the weight gain really is - for all you know, it could be medication that he is taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babooshka Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 It's speculation, but I think it is medication. And it's more important he deals with that health issue, rather than be a certain size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby845 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Nothing to add here...just beyond happy to have been able to witness the GnR reunion and the return of Axl's voice almost completely... I hope this is just the beginning of Axl's productive streak..!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpduff Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 In a nutshell: since 1993, this is the best moment to be alive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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