Screamin' Demon Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 So I was watching a London 2022 fan-shot performance of Estranged & in the comments somebody wrote that Axl has finally matured, for handling sound issues like a pro. I thought to myself "Axl's been mature for a long time now" & justified it with the fact that he's one of the unique rock musicians who is mature enough to employ songs to express his emotions, his most hurtful, most traumatising life experiences, to pour his very soul out to the fans he sings when performing live, without sinking down into head-banging, anger-filled screaming, profanities & self-destructive behaviour. Looking back, I can see that we have Queen to thank for giving Axl the spark for this sort of music & I must say, while I don't listen to Hard Rock like I did in my young years, Axl's ballad's are truly a wonder. It led me towards growing & maturing my music taste entirely when I grew older to New-Age, Celtic, Ambient-Electronic as it pours out so much emotion that it truly allows one to feel alive & expressing all their soulful, deep emotions. The fact that Axl can make songs that expressive too is amazing. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post timoteo Posted October 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2022 The ability to breadcrumb an entire fan base for decades at a time. 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowOfTheWave Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Probably the most honest lyricist I can think of. Also probably the biggest hoarder of completed music I can think of. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alejandro GNR Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 His voice (not the one from now hahaha), showmanship and looks was just an unbeatable combo. To that you can add a talent that goes beyond my understanding haah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karice Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 His raw passion, his signature voice(When Axl sings you know exactly who is singing. 😃) his dancing, his awful clothing style that he has the confidence to rock,🤣 his energy, his charisma. 😃 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stay.Of.Execution Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 His penis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamillos Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 37 minutes ago, Stay.Of.Execution said: His penis You must have been bummed out when he ditched those 90s spandexes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Bob Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 His capability of releasing albums and music between 1993 to 2008, and from 2008 to 2022. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiRose Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 His ability to withhold music from his fanbase. he is truly unique in this category. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankfurt93 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 his extraordinary ability of selfdistruction. in every aspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlRoseCDII Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 How he is the most talented musician who barely made use of his skills after 1991 and wasted decades of potential. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F*ck Fear Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 His name could have been even bigger had he not destroyed the original lineup. In his prime noone could touch him. Now, he's a shell of his former self, making millions off of tone deaf people who have no problem spending their hard earned money on a brand name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 His need to do things his way. Even if a more profitable option that would lead to more happy fans ect exists if he doesn't want to do it then he doesn't (if we like it or not) Some people and bands create music designed for there fans, which is really just creating a product. Artists do not do this, they do what they feel is right & if you like it great and if you don't never mind. They may merch the hell out of crap to make money, but when it comes to the music he does what he wants. He has probably left a lot of money on the table over the years by doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside259 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 omg my sarcasm detector explode!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleJosh Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Voice, lyrics, style that shouldn't work but on him it did (aside from a few missteps) at least in his prime. He is in my top 5 frontmen all time and depending on the night/show he was the top. The same thing that made him great also lead to his issues so it was a double edge sword. But watch his strut during We Will Rock You at the Freddie Mercury Tribute. It is a very short list of frontmen who can pull off that cocky strut and make it work and be the coolest thing ever. Listen to his performance of Salt of the Earth with the Rolling Stones in 1989. I dont know if he ever sang better. Elevated that song and even pushed Mick to sing better than normal as he was not going to be outdone on his own stage lol. I mean for me he was but you can see him clearly adjusting to Axl's performance which made it an amazing version. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChineseDemocracy2004 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Those pointy shoes he wears. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karice Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 11 hours ago, ChineseDemocracy2004 said: Those pointy shoes he wears. Are you confusing Axl with Prince? 🤔😃 I have NEVER seen Axl wearing pointy shoes, but I have seen multiple pictures of Prince wearing pointy shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChineseDemocracy2004 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Karice said: Are you confusing Axl with Prince? No, no. If I were to describe them imo they look like crocodile shoes with a belt and a metal tip. He wears them during shows and has fallen over in them a few times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trin9498 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) Stage presence in the 1990s Edited October 8, 2022 by Trin9498 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batatadoce Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 his vast hat and jacket collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanboy Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 The performance of Perfect Crime in Indiana 91 is the best way to describe Axl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We love Axl Rose Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Karice said: Are you confusing Axl with Prince? 🤔😃 I have NEVER seen Axl wearing pointy shoes, but I have seen multiple pictures of Prince wearing pointy shoes. 1 hour ago, ChineseDemocracy2004 said: No, no. If I were to describe them imo they look like crocodile shoes with a belt and a metal tip. He wears them during shows and has fallen over in them a few times. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karice Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 43 minutes ago, Fanboy said: The performance of Perfect Crime in Indiana 91 is the best way to describe Axl Perfect Crime by Axl, I means Guns N'Roses , 😉 is one of my favorite songs. 😃 Axl's rough, gutteral singing is amazing on Perfect Crime live. And then he switches to his calm voice when he says, "Ostracized, but that's all right. I was thinking about something myself," and then goes right back to his rough, gutteral singing. Amazing.😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karice Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, We love Axl Rose said: In that picture, you can see a little of Young Axl , but in another recent Picture of Older/Current Axl, he looked NOTHING like his Younger Self(He was sitting down and signing autographs for fans I believe and was wearing a mask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_rose Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 On 10/6/2022 at 5:26 PM, AxlRoseCDII said: How he is the most talented musician who barely made use of his skills after 1991 and wasted decades of potential. Sadly, I agree. Whatever the reason, stubbornness, insecurities, mental health, health or the actual legal issues that prevented the release of music in the later 90's/00's was a very sad loss for fans and Axl alike. I do wonder if he would change that if he could? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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