Popular Post Gambit83 Posted January 17 Popular Post Share Posted January 17 NEW! Ep. 325 - Mick Wall, Get in the Ring! Famous rock journalist and author Mick Wall joins to discuss the controversies that surround him. Mick also chats about his new podcast, Guns N' Roses, mental health, why Axl Rose "won" and more! Available wherever you get your podcasts. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsonsaul Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Hey @Gambit83 Really appreciate the shorts/clips you upload to YouTube. I struggle to get the opportunity to listen to full podcasts at the moment, the snippets that have been popping up lately are really great for my selfish needs. Thanks! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reayj2003 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 This guy is insufferable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream of the Butterfly Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Another interesting episode. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reayj2003 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) He quoted Axl as saying he hoped Slash got cancer. That’s a complete miss quote. If that gets click bait headlines it’s going to be unfortunate. He didn’t seem to show Brando any respect. What I find unbelievable is he seems to think he’s somehow equal to these multi million selling musicians..He’s completely deluded. The factual inaccuracy’s in his books are inexcusable. The books aren’t fiction. If management are keeping an eye on these I don’t think this one will go down well. Edited January 18 by reayj2003 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallex78 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 He can do whatever he wants and write whatever he wants no doubt, but he says that his books aren’t for people who are fans of the bands he writes about. What an odd selling point to explain if they’ve got incorrect information in them… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reayj2003 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 @Gambit83 Did you clock the misquote re what Axl said about Slash? Would of loved you to challenge him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackparker123 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) Enjoyable interview. It would have been interesting to hear his opinion on what he thinks of Chinese Democracy, and what he thinks about a potential new album with Slash and Duff. Edited January 18 by jackparker123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit83 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 (edited) 5 hours ago, reayj2003 said: He quoted Axl as saying he hoped Slash got cancer. That’s a complete miss quote. If that gets click bait headlines it’s going to be unfortunate. He didn’t seem to show Brando any respect. What I find unbelievable is he seems to think he’s somehow equal to these multi million selling musicians..He’s completely deluded. The factual inaccuracy’s in his books are inexcusable. The books aren’t fiction. If management are keeping an eye on these I don’t think this one will go down well. I felt he gave me all respect, why did it come off differently to you? If management does keep an eye on these, hopefully it displays again how I'd interview Fernando. Just a conversation to try to put someone in the best of light, and it's up to the fans to make the decision if they like the person or not. 3 hours ago, metallex78 said: He can do whatever he wants and write whatever he wants no doubt, but he says that his books aren’t for people who are fans of the bands he writes about. What an odd selling point to explain if they’ve got incorrect information in them… Yeah I don't necessarily agree with him there. I will try to get everything right as possible in Doug's book and will care if I don't. Edited January 18 by Gambit83 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit83 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 (edited) 2 hours ago, reayj2003 said: @Gambit83 Did you clock the misquote re what Axl said about Slash? Would of loved you to challenge him. I'll follow up with him about it next time for sure. I knew of the Axl/Slash cancer quote, but wasn't sure if he meant something else and just let him go. I have an interrupting problem as it is, so sometimes I just let things go But for sure next time I'll correct him and we'll go from there. Edited January 18 by Gambit83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 3 minutes ago, Gambit83 said: I'll follow up with him about it next time for sure. I knew of the Axl/Slash cancer quote, but wasn't sure if he meant something else and just let him go. I have an interrupting problem as it is, so sometimes I just let things go But for sure next time I'll correct him and we'll go from there. If you are to correct him for all the inaccuracies and fiction in his Axl and GN'R biographies, you'll need a whole season of episodes Anyway, I haven't watch the interview yet (I'll do it later tonight) and I know if this was addressed, but I'm curious: did he explain why he had blocked you on twitter? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit83 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 4 minutes ago, Blackstar said: If you are to correct him for all the inaccuracies and fiction in his Axl and GN'R biographies, you'll need a whole season of episodes Anyway, I haven't watch the interview yet (I'll do it later tonight) and I know if this was addressed, but I'm curious: did he explain why he had blocked you on twitter? Haha, I'm sure. But he did say he'll address any direct mistakes. The getting street names/places wrong, he seemed not to care as much. And yes, he doesn't remember. Chances are it was when Art Tavana would tag me in convos blasting him and I got lumped in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reayj2003 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 18 minutes ago, Gambit83 said: I felt he gave me all respect, why did it come off differently to you? If management does keep an eye on these, hopefully it displays again how I'd interview Fernando. Just a conversation to try to put someone in the best of light, and it's up to the fans to make the decision if they like the person or not. Yeah I don't necessarily agree with him there. I will try to get everything right as possible in Doug's book and will care if I don't. I just thought he came across as an egotist. Didn’t listen & disregarded your admission about therapy with a joke about NYC. As a fellow Brit he reminds me of the overly opinionated person in the pub who it’s best to just avoid. He really wound me up…can you tell. 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit83 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 3 minutes ago, reayj2003 said: I just thought he came across as an egotist. Didn’t listen & disregarded your admission about therapy with a joke about NYC. As a fellow Brit he reminds me of the overly opinionated person in the pub who it’s best to just avoid. He really wound me up…can you tell. 😂 Haha, no worries. His joke was funny and I'm glad he admitted finally going to therapy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbinson Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 He is a fellow Englishman, we all have a dry sense of humour. I thought he came across well. Brando great job. Next time would be great to ask his thoughts on CD or any unrealised 🎶. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadcaplaughs Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 He and Art Tavana can host a blog about writing terrible Guns N' Roses/Axl Rose books! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top-Hatted One Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Maybe next time, whoever the author is, a fan that has read the book can point out the flaws and submit questions ahead of time. Like when the interview is first announced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top-Hatted One Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 With Micks attitude towards putting out factual information you can easily see why Axl hated him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit83 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 45 minutes ago, Top-Hatted One said: Maybe next time, whoever the author is, a fan that has read the book can point out the flaws and submit questions ahead of time. Like when the interview is first announced I announced it on social media, usually do for my interviews. He'll be on again. 39 minutes ago, Top-Hatted One said: With Micks attitude towards putting out factual information you can easily see why Axl hated him and yeah, tbh those details, big or small, would bother me personally. But I'm not going to tell Mick how to feel, you know? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnuld Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 @Gambit83 Mick Wall was by far the most blowhardy ego maniac you have ever had on the pod. How did you not burst out laughing when he was talking about how is mostly average and sometimes woefully inaccurate rock biopics are “literature” and should be treated with the utmost respect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reayj2003 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 8 hours ago, Arnuld said: @Gambit83 Mick Wall was by far the most blowhardy ego maniac you have ever had on the pod. How did you not burst out laughing when he was talking about how is mostly average and sometimes woefully inaccurate rock biopics are “literature” and should be treated with the utmost respect. He was utterly deluded. I just get the sense he’s got quite a few psychological issues. What is Doug’s response? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit83 Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 12 hours ago, Arnuld said: @Gambit83 Mick Wall was by far the most blowhardy ego maniac you have ever had on the pod. How did you not burst out laughing when he was talking about how is mostly average and sometimes woefully inaccurate rock biopics are “literature” and should be treated with the utmost respect. Lots of thoughts went through my head, but honestly since he was nice to me on/off air, I'm not going to push a person that treats me well. Same in my real life. Might sound lame, but it's just how I operate. I just let you all make your opinions based on his answers and leave at that. Plus tbh if I got to a level where booking GN'R guests didn't make me paranoid about being blacklisted, then I think I'd push back more on some interviews. Just want the guest to enjoy themselves, which hopefully translates to an enjoyable listen. 4 hours ago, reayj2003 said: He was utterly deluded. I just get the sense he’s got quite a few psychological issues. What is Doug’s response? Haven't gotten it yet. He's at the Chiefs game today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 20 hours ago, Arnuld said: @Gambit83 Mick Wall was by far the most blowhardy ego maniac you have ever had on the pod. How did you not burst out laughing when he was talking about how is mostly average and sometimes woefully inaccurate rock biopics are “literature” and should be treated with the utmost respect. I own Mick's book on Axl (WAR I think it is called?) but don't think I ever read it, just skimmed it. Is his book known for being wildly inaccurate or overtly dramatized? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 The most interesting section of this interview and both interviewer and interviewee won't talk about it. Why mention Axls personal life if you're not going to talk about it? my guess is that Mick loves to be thought of as 'in the know'. I don't doubt Axl was in a dark spot in the 90s and throughout most of the making of Chinese though... I don't think you need to be an insider to work that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 24 minutes ago, WhazUp said: I own Mick's book on Axl (WAR I think it is called?) but don't think I ever read it, just skimmed it. Is his book known for being wildly inaccurate or overtly dramatized? Don't read it. It's an opinion piece rather than a biography. His sources were old interviews from the 80s and 90s he had no new info, it's all from 'a source close to the band' and we all know anytime that's said it's almost always BS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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