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If Axl is trying to distance himself from the past musically

Axl is trying to move forward, but from what I've seen he seems comfortable with his past also. And that's how it should be. GN'Rs past is nothing to be ashamed of, including the part when they opened for Motley back in the 80s.

There's nothing more pathetic than bands who try to deny who they were in order to fit in. That's actually what Motley Crue did throughout much of the 90s (if you go back and read their interviews from the Generation Swine era, they sound just as defensive about their 80s past as you do). It was ridiculous. I think Axl has the balls to push the envelope without denying who he was and where he came from.

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I just checked out Babyshambles on iTunes. Man what a joke :rofl-lol: It's you average alt-rock pussy music. These losers come a dime a dozen. If Axl has schmucks like that opening for him, it would actually be a step down from mixmaster mike or whatever that DJ was.

Alternative rock pussy music is what, like it or not, we call modern music. If the general recption of VR's Contraband shows anything, it's that there just isn't a market for heavy metal anymore. The point you make is a good one, but back-to-front. If Axl has Motley Crue open for him then he will lose the respect of thousands of the new generation of music fans who can't remember the 80s and hence see straight through Motley Crue. They see them as complete jokers.

Even if these new bands are "pussy alt.-rock", they are at least popular at the moment.

What worries me about a GNR-Motley tour is that it will be seen as some sort of anachronism. It will be seen as some sort of nostalgic event. That's exactly what Motley Crue want, because people pining for the 80s is the only way they can get people into their concerts. But it's NOT what Axl wants. His music is top quality and has the ability to appeal to the new generation. He doesn't need some glam rock refugees trailing him and lowering the tone of his comeback!

absolutely untrue. they have declined many offers to tour with other '80's bands. Nikki rips the nostalgia aspect all the time. when Brides of Destruction came out they were offered to open for KISS, which would have given them alot of exposure. when they found out that Poison would also be on the bill, they pulled out. fact is, the Crue do have new fans as a result of their reunion tour (which did have a theme of nostalgia, but it IS a reunion tour). they're about to do a new album and at every show they make a point to tell everyone, "hey, we're coming back with some new music for you fuckers". the Red, White, and Crue anthology had three new songs on it. they played two of those songs live. you're whole "Motley is stuck in a time warp" arguement is BS. look at Tommy Lee, ya think he's stuck in the '80's? bullshit!

as far as being on of the greatest bands of all time. they might not be in the top 10, but they ARE in the mix. like it or not, the '80's DID HAPPEN and they ruled the roost for a huge chunk of the '80's. they were very influential and sold a shit load of records. they also have consistently had one of the best live shows of any band to grace a stage. they're top-notch performers and they now how to excite a crowd. you may THINK that they suck, and that's fine. everyone's entitled to their opinion. but, some of your "facts" you use in your arguements are just complete bullshit.

great post. motley tested the water and will be back with a new album after checking that they still had it in em. and they do. if you cant tell the difference between shout ant the devil, girls girls girls and sick love song then theres something wrong because thats clear evolution of the band. stadium fillers had great tracks/ huge fan favourites from an era before it all got wiped out - thats what the fans want. so they play it. and new material is introduced, is that different from guns? the only difference is motley are more willing to please their fans because they dont take themselves so seriously, and thats the motley way. they never pretended to be anything other than fake, sunset strip hellraisers ready for booze, drugs and women.

music doesnt have to be deep and meaningful to be enjoyed.

boobies, bum

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