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Re: 11-10-2012 - The Joint, Las Vegas, NV
Like I had mentioned on the other boards this seems like it was a 'covert operation' by the Hard Rock security team to use their authority to steal the mic back at the end of every show. I don't think it was "one rogue asshole", nor do I think GnR or its team can be blamed at all. After a week of being immersed in this I am RELATIVELY convinced that the security team there took it upon themselves to do this. Then, if anyone called to complain they stated that the band's management mandated they recollect the mic at the end of every show. I'm sure the first 'X' times this happened and someone called to complain they told them this horseshit and that was the end of it. I just happened to be the 1st person to actually ask the band if that was really the case, and they were caught in their lie. I'm so happy I had something to do with exposing this bullshit one way or the other. It's not curing cancer or anything, but if it means that from here on out the person that catches the mic at these shows gets to keep it, then I'm happy as a clam.
I have no idea what the case would have been at the other venues though.
Re: 11-10-2012 - The Joint, Las Vegas, NV
I just think that Axl being in the house puts these people on edge and they act very uptight/tight ass about it as a result. I mean think about it. If your job is to make sure fights/riots don't break out, you are going to be hyper-sensitive. We know this isn't 1991 but Ax's reputation certainly hasn't been a help. There is always potential for some form of chaos....not musically at this point...but we know he can be pretty mercurial.
Good point.
You need to turn your karma back on. Since you don't, this is for you, brotha...
Re: 11-10-2012 - The Joint, Las Vegas, NV
"It's just a mic. "
That dude cracks me up over there.
Seriously Saltzy, that might be the coolest GN'R story i've ever heard. What a standup move on management/Axl/Ron who the fuck ever's part to stand up and make this happen, and right a wrong that security has been perpetrating since at least the UYI tour.
I always felt it was overzealousness on security's part, or just flat out stealing the mic from fans because they have their boys there to back them up in it.
Either way cool to see it back.
