My email to KFAN AM Radio.

[Anti]

i beleive most guitarists are better than fink, so i disagree with your post

More like you disagree because he dissed Slash his post ... Just because he hit it on the money with his Slash comments doesn't mean you can bash the Finck-miester!

As a guitarist, you either have to be very great technically, or very creative. If you have both, then you'll become a legend. If you have a lot of creativity, then you'll be a famous music artist. If you are very great technically, you'll be a great teacher and write a lot of books (ie. tab books). If you are somewhere in the middle, you'll be consider good, but nothing special.

Slash is good, but nothing special. A Joe Perry clone made for the late eighties at best ...

Slash's technical ability is nothing compared to most guitarists. Bumblefoot doesn't even have to shred and he still wipes Slashes ass. Slash's creativity is what hurts him the most. No memorable songs since he ditched Axl. Oh, wait, that MJ song where MJ sangs about little boys was cool ... "give in to me" ... In terms of creativity, he's no where as close to Cobain.

Finck isn't into those eighties rock type soloing, nor is he very bluesy like Slash. He is progressive and innovating not trying to copy someone else. And he's already got more memorable songs written since joining GnR than Slash has since leaving.

[Urlacher54]

Robin Finck is the definitive lead guitarist as far as Guns N' Roses is concerned.

How can you say that when he doesn't play all of the leads? He's much better than he was 4 years ago, but he is not THE definitive lead guitarist for Guns N' Roses (though he could be sometime in the future).

[jah772]

I agree with everything you said, cept I feel you were a little harsh on slash, who I think still has it. You did a great job of pointing out reasons ppl should get off their asses and get out to a show. Thanks for gettin the word out

[lawrence]

case closed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APeSl06_9aA...ted&search=

ps give finck a shot of heroin & we'll see how good he is

quote axl- slash plays guitar very well on hard drugs,

not promoting heroin here as i disagree with it, but when most people take it they cant even stand up

finck only pirates slash's material anyway, so he cant even be compared,

Edited October 12, 2006 by lawrence

[Double Talkin Jive']

don't like it

to subjective and untrue

[Chris Axl]

Robin Finck is the definitive lead guitarist as far as Guns N' Roses is concerned.

How can you say that when he doesn't play all of the leads? He's much better than he was 4 years ago, but he is not THE definitive lead guitarist for Guns N' Roses (though he could be sometime in the future).

you know, theyr all 3 main and rythm.

But we all know Finck got the most lead........

[King Dick]

Robin Finck is the definitive lead guitarist as far as Guns N' Roses is concerned.

How can you say that when he doesn't play all of the leads? He's much better than he was 4 years ago, but he is not THE definitive lead guitarist for Guns N' Roses (though he could be sometime in the future).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hX_Mn4ih9s

that is why!

[Urlacher54]

I agree with everything you said, cept I feel you were a little harsh on slash, who I think still has it. You did a great job of pointing out reasons ppl should get off their asses and get out to a show. Thanks for gettin the word out

Agreed. This seems to have become like a political campaign. Rather than promote what GnR offers, you choose to degrade Slash instead. This is why I hate politicians.

The first 5 reasons were well delivered whether I agree with them completely or not. They were well thought out and stated your case well.

[lawrence]

when the reaunion happens, (wich it will)

i cant wait to hand out the humble pie

[Markus89]

Nice read.. Great point's! I really hate when people bash Slash, even if I inside feel there is some thruth to what was mentioned here. Slash's guitarwork in GN'R is amazing, and for that alone, he should be honored and respected!

You are a talented wrighter, hope u get a reply from them.

And at last, what is this Download audio i hear of ? U have the full show pro recorded ? for sharing ?

[GET OFF AXLS BACK]

Youtube proves nothing except a snapshot of time, nothing either way.

The real test is being there live and deciding yourself and ive been many times and decided

Can i have an extra portion of that humble pie Lawrence, im a greedy fucker for pie ?

Edited October 12, 2006 by GET OFF AXLS BACK

[moreblack]

Well, if that letter doesn't convice some random radio guy to go see the new band, nothing will.

It won't.

[artfromtex]

dude, don't take this the wrong way, but you made yourself sound like a gay little "fan-boy".

people that hate on Axl and Co. are gonna hate on 'em no matter what. they could put out the best album ever and play the best show ever played night after night and the haters are gonna keep on hatin'. don't waste your time, man.

good intentions though.........

[gd99]

Great post..

I'd have to agee. I saw GNR (with Metallica and Faith No More) in 92 in Toronto (the rescheduled date after the Montreal incident). Loved the concert, but yes, i have to agree with you on Axl's voice.

I saw GNR back in 2002 in London Ontario...Axl wasn't bad, but not the best, but I do have to say that Brain was amazing on the drums, better than Mat.

I saw VR a few years ago, and I did happen to love the album, but the performance was boring, and laughable. I do love slash, but yes..in my opinion, he has gone downhill since Illusions. Didn't mind snakepit, but his guitar work hasn't been the same...

I have seen a few downloads from this concert, and have thought that GNR have been amazing so far. I do realize that live is totally different than over the interweb.

I am really looking forward to seeing them this year....

once again, great post

[King Dick]

Well, if that letter doesn't convice some random radio guy to go see the new band, nothing will.

It won't.

no you hope it won't. normally as long as the person isn't one of your kind (up VR's ass/Axl haters), after seeing the band in person they come to love it. but like it or not, Guns N' Roses are kicking some serious ass this year.

this fire is burning and its out of control, its not a problem you can stop, its rock n roll.

sorry man. i know how much it must suck for you to see Axl putting together a great band and kicking ass on tour.

[moreblack]

sorry man. i know how much it must suck for you to see Axl putting together a great band and kicking ass on tour.

That's not even the issue here.

[lawrence]

Youtube proves nothing except a snapshot of time, nothing either way.

The real test is being there live and deciding yourself and ive been many times and decided

Can i have an extra portion of that humble pie Lawrence, im a greedy fucker for pie ?

of course.

[Chris Axl]

Well, if that letter doesn't convice some random radio guy to go see the new band, nothing will.

It won't.

no you hope it won't. normally as long as the person isn't one of your kind (up VR's ass/Axl haters), after seeing the band in person they come to love it. but like it or not, Guns N' Roses are kicking some serious ass this year.

this fire is burning and its out of control, its not a problem you can stop, its rock n roll.

sorry man. i know how much it must suck for you to see Axl putting together a great band and kicking ass on tour.

my vote goes to this for best post of the year.

[meaxl2k7]

i couldnt agree more especially w/ the slash thing...

to qoute that dude in inland invasion...fuck slash

well axl really thinks robin is a better replacement for slash...

rock on fellow gunner...

the time is near

[Rainman]

So yesterday at work my boss told me about KFAN AM radio ragging on this lineup and told me to email 'em n' put in my input about why they should go see this show.

Here is the email. Remember people, this is my opinion!

Hello there,

My boss mentioned to me that you were ragging on Guns N' Roses not being Guns N' Roses without Slash. Well, first off, let me introduce myself, I've been a fan of Guns N' Roses my whole life, I'm 17 now. Anyways, I've always been a die hard Guns N' Roses fan, I've got every live audio recording released so far, and a number of concerts in video/DVD. I've listened to each and everyone, and have came up with reasons to go and see this band live.

My Boss told me to either call or e-mail you guys about this little 'ragging' of the new band.

So, without further ado, here is my top 6 reasons why this upcoming concert at the Target Center would be worth going to.

1. Axl Rose's voice:

Currently, his vocals are the best that they've been at since December of 1991 to January of 1992. His voice was shot through out most of the two and a half year Use Your Illusion tour. During their 'stint' during 2002, Axl's voice was not up to par, he sounded more so like an early 1984/1985 Axl. In 2006, Axl's vocals are actually the best that they have ever been.

2. Guest appearances by Izzy Stradlin and Sebastain Bach:

Axl and Izzy got together on stage for the first time since May 30th, 1993, at the final show, May 17th 2006 of the four sold out shows at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. And, through out the European Tour, from June 11th, 2006 to the final show of the tour, on July 30st 2006 at Wembley Stadium in London, was a guest on anywhere from 3 to 5 songs a night.

Also, Sebastain Bach has been doing a duet with Axl on 'My Michelle'. Baz totally kicks ass on the song. From all the reviews I've read about the shows with Baz and Axl on vocals, almost everyone has said that it's been one of the highlights of the concert.

3. The combination of Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal, Robin Finck, and Richard Fortus:

Richard Fortus and Robin Finck are the two tightest guitarist's in any band right now. They've both got amazing onstage charisma, and they're tighter then Slash n' Izzy were back in their heyday. Also, with the recent addition of Ron Thal, the three of them are the most talented, close nit guitarists currently out there. Ron's got amazing abilities, he's got the talent of Slash, and the ability to shred like ex-guitarist Buckethead.

Robin Finck worked with Nine Inch Nails and Cirque Du Soleil in the past. His got an on-stage presence that matches the likes of Angus Young. Richard Fortus did a lot of session work back before replacing longtime friend of Axl's and guitarist, Paul 'Huge' Tobias. Since the addition of Richard in the summer of 2002, Guns N' Roses have became even better. Richard and Robin are today's Slash and Izzy. They're a great team together.

4. A highly successful European Tour.

The European Tour consisted of a number of festival shows, including Download Festival at Castle Donnington, Gods Of Metal in Milan, Italy, Rock In Rio 2006, and the NovaRock festival.

This tour included 10 sold out shows, and was the most successful tour in the UK during the summer. This tour was the best tour for Guns N' Roses since the 1987/1988 tour for Appetite For Destruction. No riots like in 1991 and 1992, no walk offs in the middle of the show (There was one, but an audience member kept throwing shit at Axl after being told not to, but the show was ended without an encore. They finished their normal set, and skipped the two song encore, so that doesn't really count.)

Also, songs that haven't been played in years, for example Used To Love Her was played a few times during the tour.

And, we can't forget the live performances of some of the material from the upcoming album Chinese Democracy. (Chinese Democracy, The Blues, Better, IRS, There Was A Time and Madagascar)

5. May 12,14,15, and 17 shows at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Well, the shows speak for themselves, seeing as they sold out in under 3 minutes. If no one wanted to see GnR because they don't have Slash, why would there be 10 sold out shows during the European Tour, and the 4 NYC shows selling out in under 3 minutes?

6. Slash:

Have you heard his playing in the last 10 years or so? He's lost a lot of the emotion he used to put into playing when he was with Guns N' Roses, frankly, I think he should 'retire' because, since leaving Guns N' Roses, his playing has went downhill. Velvet Revolver isn't worth even seeing live, or even listening to. The level that Slash used to play at, is no longer there, he will not be as good as he was before. Since 1993, his work has been going downhill. Listen to his Solo albums from Slash's Snakepit, they're mediocre at best, but hardly even that. But, don't get me wrong, I do like Slash, but since 1993 his work has not been to his full potential. Even the second Slash's Snakepit album, was hardly mentionable, and should not have been released. It was a huge flop on Slash's part. And, with the Velvet Revolver album, I couldn't make it through the first 4 tracks without turning it off, it was a very big letdown, not only for me, but other people who thought that VR might be up to par with GnR. Frankly, that is NOT the case. I haven't listened to the VR record since I turned it off, I was hugely let down, because it did not even come close to matching the hype that was made about it.

Media to help prove my point even more then already stated above:

Videos from Download Festival, Donnington, England can be found on the bands official website. I would link to the videos, but I can not.

So, go to www.gunsnroses.com and then click on watch video. There is three videos there, My Michelle featuring Sebastain Bach, Paradise City featuring Izzy, and Nightrain, also with Izzy Stradlin.

And, some audio; these are tracks that were leaked onto the Internet in February. (Please do not spread this link, I am hosting it on my own web space and I only have a small amount of bandwidth per month)

LINK Removed.

If you need some live stuff to even further prove my point, give me an address and I'll send out the complete recording of Download Festival, recorded from Axl's Monitor feed.

Hope you enjoyed the read;

Alex Anderson, a 17 year old die hard GnR fan from Bloomington.

What do you guys think? Don't bash, as it's a waste of time since this is based on my opinion as I stated above.

Nice work, man. Is it OK if I forward your letter to radio stations in the Detroit, Toledo, Windsor (Canada) area? (The midwest)

Thanks,

Rainman

i beleive most guitarists are better than fink, so i disagree with your post

Definately in the minority. Watch the VW commercial, this is not the same Slash.

Thanks,

Rainman

[Zint]

Whatever anyone thinks of the contents of that post,I gotta say it's bloody ambitious for a seventeen year old to sit down and put THAT much thought and effort into trying to open the eyes of some jaded radio deejays swinging off the nuts of the glory days.

A little more positive energy like that could go a long way!

[moreblack]

i beleive most guitarists are better than fink, so i disagree with your post

Definately in the minority.

not really.

[pdxballer]

Tighter than Slash and Izzy were in their heydey?

What the FUCK!!!? As much as i love the new band, i could never rag on the old school guns n roses. Regardless of how "tight" they were, that band had a magic that no band in history had or no band could ever match, including the new Guns N Roses. call it the alignment of the stars, call it chemistry, call it whatever the fuck you want. but to say that these new guitarists are tighter than Slash and Izzy were is just so freaking gay. Be a fan of the new GNR but don't ever talk shit on the best band that ever lived in the process.

Perhaps you had to actually be a fan during the time they first came out to understand what i am trying to say.

[lawrence]

a kid in his bedroom plays better

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4731902514817275932

Edited October 12, 2006 by lawrence

[King Dick]

Robin Finck is the definitive lead guitarist as far as Guns N' Roses is concerned.

How can you say that when he doesn't play all of the leads? He's much better than he was 4 years ago, but he is not THE definitive lead guitarist for Guns N' Roses (though he could be sometime in the future).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hX_Mn4ih9s

that is why!

Why are you posting under two screen names A_D?

i'm not yo. The A_D account was closed a month ago.