Guest Apollo Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 (edited) What does Beta look like? Im just curious if its the women he hugged just off stage a couple of times during the show I saw.WHY does Axl run off stage during most songs? Does anybody know for real? Edited December 26, 2006 by Apollo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunzen Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 (edited) oxygen? Or maybe it is to check this forum/setlist updates?? Edited December 26, 2006 by Gunzen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anagram Of Oral Sex Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 To get shit? Drink water? Tell somebody somthing?Your on a need to know basis, and you don't need to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Well, one reason we know is for oxygen.I have a feeling that another reason is because he has nothing else to do on stage after his vocal parts are done with. Most other frontmen just stand around or bop their heads like they don't know what else to do. Back in the day, Axl used to dance around like a possessed maniac, which was uber-cool because he was so into it, but that shit takes up a lot of energy and I don't think he can spare it these days. Thus, he walks off to embrace friends, gather energy, and avoid the predicament of most other singers who look nervous, lame, and clueless when they're not singing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunzen Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Well, one reason we know is for oxygen.I have a feeling that another reason is because he has nothing else to do on stage after his vocal parts are done with. Most other frontmen just stand around or bop their heads like they don't know what else to do. Back in the day, Axl used to dance around like a possessed maniac, which was uber-cool because he was so into it, but that shit takes up a lot of energy and I don't think he can spare it these days. Thus, he walks off to embrace friends, gather energy, and avoid the predicament of most other singers who look nervous, lame, and clueless when they're not singing.that a good point, unless you have a wired mike and twirl your microphne over and over again, then act like you are churning butter, you dont have much else to do. I wish Baz would leave the stage too.... and stay there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportyboy Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Well, one reason we know is for oxygen.I have a feeling that another reason is because he has nothing else to do on stage after his vocal parts are done with. Most other frontmen just stand around or bop their heads like they don't know what else to do. Back in the day, Axl used to dance around like a possessed maniac, which was uber-cool because he was so into it, but that shit takes up a lot of energy and I don't think he can spare it these days. Thus, he walks off to embrace friends, gather energy, and avoid the predicament of most other singers who look nervous, lame, and clueless when they're not singing.Couldn't said it better....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukinx Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 ....plus he has ALWAYS walked off stage, at least since he started the Illusions-tour. Back in the days he changed clothes alot, which he doesn't do now but with such long shows I guess it's nice with a little sit down time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November_rain Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Oxygen, changing clothes, going to the toilet, drink something, talk to the sound tech guy...it can be whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragan78 Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Well, one reason we know is for oxygen.I have a feeling that another reason is because he has nothing else to do on stage after his vocal parts are done with. Most other frontmen just stand around or bop their heads like they don't know what else to do. Back in the day, Axl used to dance around like a possessed maniac, which was uber-cool because he was so into it, but that shit takes up a lot of energy and I don't think he can spare it these days. Thus, he walks off to embrace friends, gather energy, and avoid the predicament of most other singers who look nervous, lame, and clueless when they're not singing.you said it very very nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh-Rok! Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Well, one reason we know is for oxygen.I have a feeling that another reason is because he has nothing else to do on stage after his vocal parts are done with. Most other frontmen just stand around or bop their heads like they don't know what else to do. Back in the day, Axl used to dance around like a possessed maniac, which was uber-cool because he was so into it, but that shit takes up a lot of energy and I don't think he can spare it these days. Thus, he walks off to embrace friends, gather energy, and avoid the predicament of most other singers who look nervous, lame, and clueless when they're not singing.you said it very very nice...Meet Bluesy... the Forum's answer to the messiah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budweiser Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Its pretty much assumed that one of the major reasons he goes offstage is for oxygen - Doing a show like he does can be very exhausting.But I bet he does a lot of work with his voice as well. It takes a lot to maintain the condition of his throat/voice to be able to sound as good as he does day after day. you have to realize that singing the way he does, generally speaking, rapes your throat and makes it verrrry hard to sing for long periods of time. So its important to take good care of it. Theres most likely tons of bottles of honey back stage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Of The Roses Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 well we all know gnr have a tight scheadule so maybe axl fitted recordings in with the tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockney reject Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Maybe for a cigarette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Sparkle Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 He is getting older, it's called bladder control.And he also probably doesn't want to take the Guitar players spotlite. He figures while he is out there everyone will just stare at him no matter what, so he goes off stage to let them get their 15 minutes of fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeGlass Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 What does Beta look like? Im just curious if its the women he hugged just off stage a couple of times during the show I saw.WHY does Axl run off stage during most songs? Does anybody know for real?He's looking for Slash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohyesindeed Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 you guys are all way off....axl brings his own car on tour with him, and he likes to park right outside the stage door. sometimes he just needs to grab some gum.....but usually he's just makin sure he's not getting a ticket or being towed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let And Let Live Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Well there's the oxygen as others have stated, as for changing of clothes well i dunno, does he even change his clothes now days? i know he used to get through a complete wardrobe before (which was ridiculous really).I'd imagine Axl is having a go at the sound guys behind the scenes aswell, maybe threatening to sack them - you know the usual stuff. Getting fresh water maybe, umm going to the toilet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eschman Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 He pets the Puppet Master alien on his back and thanks her for giving him such good vocal powers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah772 Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 (edited) I think he runs off for a breath of oxygen from time to time, but also to change.Sometimes, if they are using the larger stage setup, he will run off and then come back on on the upper level with the keyboards.My seats backstage at Baltimore were right behind his big black felt box and the soundboards. He only ran back a few times to the box, maybe 3 total (assuming this is where his oxygen is). The rest of the time, he was just changing stage position. For 99.999% of the show, he stayed front and center on the stage. People are blowing this running off stage thing WAY out of proportion. I'm pretty sure most of the times were for costume change, like when he changed into his hoodie and skullcap. Edited December 26, 2006 by jah772 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Rose Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 (edited) At the Warfield show in S.F. which I seen from the balcony, that little black room covered around by black curtains, you could see a make up room with a mirror with those light bulbs above it that models use. I guess he goes back there to make sure he looks alirght and that there's nothing hanging out of his nose or if he has a loose braid coming off. And also to change outfits and get water or whatever. The guy has to look good for the audience and his fans right? Edited December 27, 2006 by J. Rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickles!! Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 WHY does Axl run off stage during most songs? Does anybody know for real?maybe he has a bladder control problem and hasta pee often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterileEyes Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Oxygen, cigarette if he still smokes, shirt change, line of blow if he still does that :xmassrudolph: ...most likely just oxygen...I don't think he smokes (regularly) anymore.For the record, he does it almost every song. Jungle solo, beginning and middle of YCBM, all the solo sections (3 or 4 a night), musical outro to Nightrain, etc.Jonathan Davis from KoRn also uses oxygen at shows. I wonder if Steven Tyler does? Honestly, Steven Tyler is the only frontman in the business that works as hard or harder than Axl onstage. Axl sprints, Steven does backflips. They both earn their money like no other, I can see why Axl needs the breaks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kill_YourIdols Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 At the Warfield show in S.F. from the balcony, that little black room covered around by black curtains, you could see a make up room with a mirror with those light bulbs above it that models use. I guess he goes back there to make sure he looks alirght and that there's nothing hanging out of his nose or if he has a loose braid coming off. And also to change outfits and get water or whatever. The guy has to look good for the audience and his fans right? you might be right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 he is a compulsive masturbationist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Sparkle Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 WHY does Axl run off stage during most songs? Does anybody know for real?maybe he has a bladder control problem and hasta pee often already said that, read before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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