Popular Post Gordon Comstock Posted January 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2023 It's not surprising that this has turned into a thread about his vocals. The fact is, he hasn't sounded good singing November Rain in a long time, and this was no different. But it wasn't about giving a great performance for fans to listen to, it was about giving a tribute to a friend who loved the song. It was a very nice gesture and that's all it should be taken as. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draguns Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 23 hours ago, DK6 said: When my dad died I did a eulogy - got up to the stand and I remember the fear thinking "Holy shit my voice isn't going to work!!" It was the most incredibly difficult thing I've ever had to do - honestly not sure how I got through it - and I was just reading something I'd prepared earlier. I hate to think what it must be like to sing in that sort of situation. I thought it was a classy and brave act by Axl - all for a friend. It was never about sounding studio quality - he did it for his friend. I'm sorry to hear! I would imagine that it is very difficult to give a eulogy for your father. Both of my parents are getting older and facing health issues due to age. It's not easy to watch my parents' health decline. Since I'm the oldest, I'll be doing what you did. It won't be easy for me as well when that time comes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystery Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 I'm envisioning Lisa Marie Presley rolling in her grave because 1992 Axl Rose didn't perform at her funeral with pitch perfect vocals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBucky Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 It's interesting...I was reading something on a Kiss fanpage similar to this one, and someone started a post about Axl at the memorial and 90% of the people commented on how good Axl sounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillConnor_1982 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 I can hear a voice restrained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiRose Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, GoBucky said: It's interesting...I was reading something on a Kiss fanpage similar to this one, and someone started a post about Axl at the memorial and 90% of the people commented on how good Axl sounded. That's because they've had 5 years of Paul Stanley. They're probably eulogizing and the performance on the vince neil forums too Edited January 26, 2023 by JimiRose 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBucky Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, JimiRose said: That's because they've had 5 years of Paul Stanley. They're probably eulogizing and the performance on the vince neil forums too Haha, that was the first thing i thought as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koldweather Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Regardless of his voice can we all at least agree on how good Axl piano solo part was, that was like a flashback to listening to the piano demo from 86. Really nice playing there. And his voice still had Axl qualities to it, it is just a shed load weaker than before and probably lacks the highest parts of the range. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayTooManyOstriches Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 This was emotionally probably one of the hardest things for Axl to do. He's obviously upset over having lost a friend. From what he said in the eulogy he was also surprised that he was asked to speak. There's likely pressure on a musician any time they're asked to perform, but when it's at a friend's funeral and their family and friends are there it's probably harder than performing in front of a whole stadium of strangers given the circumstances. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlon_brando Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 It's not half as bad as people are making it out to be. Great gesture from him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendirosez Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, WayTooManyOstriches said: This was emotionally probably one of the hardest things for Axl to do. He's obviously upset over having lost a friend. From what he said in the eulogy he was also surprised that he was asked to speak. There's likely pressure on a musician any time they're asked to perform, but when it's at a friend's funeral and their family and friends are there it's probably harder than performing in front of a whole stadium of strangers given the circumstances. Whole stadium of strangers...plus internet eyes watching, as well as media. He did a grand job. I like your name . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickS77 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 20 minutes ago, WayTooManyOstriches said: This was emotionally probably one of the hardest things for Axl to do. He's obviously upset over having lost a friend. From what he said in the eulogy he was also surprised that he was asked to speak. There's likely pressure on a musician any time they're asked to perform, but when it's at a friend's funeral and their family and friends are there it's probably harder than performing in front of a whole stadium of strangers given the circumstances. Yeah. Especially when it's him on his own on the piano with no one backing him up and every mistake in playing and singing is at the forefront. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRmello77 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 I think he did a great thing here, you can see the emotions on his face. He's having trouble to hold his tears. But it was a good performance, kinda makes me want Axl to go Elton John in his final years as a musician after GN'R says goodbye.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post star Posted January 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) This was so sad (hard) to watch... I always recall the day it was announced that Elvis passed away in 1977 I was 7, and my mother was an out and out Elvis fan. She used to blast Elvis in the flat we lived at the time, at maximum volume. Maybe that's why i like Guns'N'Roses (she was a Rolling Stones fan also). Maybe it is in my blood? Funny enough.. 20 years later, i was 27 and doing a spell of take-a-way delivery. I knocked a door to make delivery. I could hear Elvis being played full blast. A woman opened the door. As the door opened i could see a cage with atleast 10 chinchillas all perched on a thick log, all asleep, looking as a happy as could be. There was an alsatian dog at the door also. We chatted, for a moment. 2 days later i ended up gifting her my pet chinchilla - Nik Nak (was his name). It was sad to see him go. I knew it was for the best. He would get to see his life out with other chinchillas Edited January 27, 2023 by star 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 She would turn years the first february. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karice Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 I feel sorry for Axl losing Lisa Marie Presley, his Friend shortly before his upcoming birthday. 😭 I have a feeling that his birthday is going to suck now that he lost a close Friend. 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karice Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 14 hours ago, Ratam said: She would turn years the first february. Axl and she were only 5 days apart Birthday wise. Sucks she died less than a month before her 55th Birthday. 😭 I wonder if Axl was planning to celebrate her Birthday this year before her untimely and sudden death. 🤔😭 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritual_Chaos Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) On 1/26/2023 at 9:30 PM, GoBucky said: It's interesting...I was reading something on a Kiss fanpage similar to this one, and someone started a post about Axl at the memorial and 90% of the people commented on how good Axl sounded. Zie FAQ? -- Doesn't this sound really really great? You get the rasp. No out of breath. Strong vocals. Get out of your rabbit hole of hate. Edited January 29, 2023 by Spiritual_Chaos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendirosez Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 10:57 AM, GNRmello77 said: I think he did a great thing here, you can see the emotions on his face. He's having trouble to hold his tears. But it was a good performance, kinda makes me want Axl to go Elton John in his final years as a musician after GN'R says goodbye.. If that does happen i'm hoping, praying . he will go this way or broad way , cause music is always in an artist 's blood, he cant just suddenly give up. I miss Lisa Marie terribly such a tragic lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontdamnmeuyi2015 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Axl was surprised to be asked to the memorial and to sing November Rain. He was told Lisa Marie had specific plans for her funeral and NR was her favorite GNR song. Axl was very honored to be there. Very cool. It showed a side of Axl that not many non fans don't realize . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnR Chris Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 What’s all this about Elvis’s reflection in Axl’s piano. I saw the TikTok video pointing it out. I just don’t see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 4 hours ago, GnR Chris said: What’s all this about Elvis’s reflection in Axl’s piano. I saw the TikTok video pointing it out. I just don’t see it. Didn't know this was a thing until now. Looks like people on tiktok getting carried away over what is clearly a reflection of something. It's obviously not Elvis however and anyone who believes that probably needs help of some kind. This reminds me of that stupid stuff about MJ's ghost being caught on tape, or that he was spotted at his own funeral. A poll conducted in 2011 showed 77% of Americans believe angels are real so I guess I shouldn't be surprised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stay.Of.Execution Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Americans believe in lots of stupid things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamillos Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 It’s not about what you believe or disbelieve, it’s about whether you are capable of granting others the right to dis/believe in whatever they want without feeling superior or thinking only your view must be the right one. Be it god, aliens, or Elvis, the principle is always the same. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiRose Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, jamillos said: It’s not about what you believe or disbelieve, it’s about whether you are capable of granting others the right to dis/believe in whatever they want without feeling superior or thinking only your view must be the right one. Be it god, aliens, or Elvis, the principle is always the same. Oh I believe in Elvis. One could argue 'An American Trilogy' is Godly or out from another world too. But then again, 25% of Americans think the sun orbits the earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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