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Re: Classic Rock article: "The real story behind GN'R's return"
I think the HOF performance was much closer to happening than fans think. There was no point in continuing new GNR from that point forward anyways and hindsight really shows this to be the case.
Would've made the 10 hour trek I made there a little more noteworthy. I don't think they wanted to do it on someone else's terms though. I see Deep Purple made a deal with the Hall that the classic members are getting inducted but the current lineup is playing. I don't know if that was an option proposed by Axl, but there's no way they would've gone for it. They wanted the notoriety for getting the five of them onstage again. Axl wasn't about to give them the satisfaction.
Re: Classic Rock article: "The real story behind GN'R's return"
Good point.
There's getting to be too much drama involved with bands being inducted. There's drama going on now with Peter Catera and Chicago. First he was going to do it, then balked, then said yes, and has now decided not to do it. Apparently he made demands that the others refused. A bunch of horse shit basically.
If these bands don't want to get together to celebrate their careers and let fans have one more chance to see them at the HOF, then IMO the HOF should just dissolve. They may like the drama thats attached to these nominations but to me its a huge turnoff. Might be why they didn't bother with Soundgarden who should already be in. I bet if they were still broke up, they'd have been nominated.
Re: Classic Rock article: "The real story behind GN'R's return"
Good point.
There's getting to be too much drama involved with bands being inducted. There's drama going on now with Peter Catera and Chicago. First he was going to do it, then balked, then said yes, and has now decided not to do it. Apparently he made demands that the others refused. A bunch of horse shit basically.
If these bands don't want to get together to celebrate their careers and let fans have one more chance to see them at the HOF, then IMO the HOF should just dissolve. They may like the drama thats attached to these nominations but to me its a huge turnoff. Might be why they didn't bother with Soundgarden who should already be in. I bet if they were still broke up, they'd have been nominated.
I think over the years, Axl's letter to the Hall and turning down the induction has become more acceptable. At the time most people looked at him as a self centered douche who couldn't suck it up one night for the fans. Now granted, some still feel that way. But stuff like this happens every year. He was hardly the first, nor the last to go down that road. His letter was a bit of a different tactic, but people are even going that route now too. Both Peter Cetera and Ritchie Blackmore have publicly aired their grievances this year. It's like clockwork.
Re: Classic Rock article: "The real story behind GN'R's return"
Axl was totally sober as a front person, and the rest were just party-hardy for days on end. That causes problems. Axl was not part of their entourage of partiers most of the time, so that was not a fun thing for him, I would assume.
It’s going to be a totally different situation this time because everybody is sober. Axl is still having a drink here and there, but Axl was never a big drinker before.
You're saying he was a heavy drinker in between?
Re: Classic Rock article: "The real story behind GN'R's return"
Exclusive: LA publicist claims guitarist has been laying down material for reunited outfit
Slash has reportedly been working on Guns N' Roses material in the studio, according to Arlett Vereecke.
The former GNR publicist says recording is "definitely" taking place – although frontman Axl Rose hasn't been involved.
She exclusively tells Classic Rock: "I know they’re doing some recording. They’re definitely doing something there in the studio. Axl hasn’t been there, but Slash is definitely in there and it’s not for anyone else."
Ex-Guns N' Roses manager Alan Niven also suggests that Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin have been working together.
He says: “Duff and Izzy were in the studio before Christmas doing stuff. At a casual glance I think they’ve got at least a couple of tracks down."
Meanwhile, Vereecke hints the band will play tracks from 2008's Chinese Democracy along with late-80s and early-90s material when their planned reunion gets underway in April with two Las Vegas shows. They've also scheduled two Mexico City concerts in-between headline appearances at Coachella later in the month.
She adds: "It's certainly an amazing production."
Guns N’ Roses are the cover stars of issue 221 of Classic Rock magazine – out on Wednesday, February 24, in print, digital and TeamRock+.
GUNS N' ROSES CONFIRMED 2016 REUNION SHOWS
Apr 08: Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena, NV
Apr 09: Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena, NV
Apr 16: Indio Coachella Music Festival, CA
Apr 19: Mexico City Foro Sol, Mexico
Apr 20: Mexico City Foro Sol, Mexico
Apr 23: Indio Coachella Music Festival, CA
Source: http://classicrock.teamrock.com/news/20 … ns-n-roses
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Re: Classic Rock article: "The real story behind GN'R's return"
Good point.
There's getting to be too much drama involved with bands being inducted. There's drama going on now with Peter Catera and Chicago. First he was going to do it, then balked, then said yes, and has now decided not to do it. Apparently he made demands that the others refused. A bunch of horse shit basically.
If these bands don't want to get together to celebrate their careers and let fans have one more chance to see them at the HOF, then IMO the HOF should just dissolve. They may like the drama thats attached to these nominations but to me its a huge turnoff. Might be why they didn't bother with Soundgarden who should already be in. I bet if they were still broke up, they'd have been nominated.
I don't think it should dissolve, but I think the induction ceremony should be dissolved. Keep inducting worthy bands who are long overdue (like Deep Purple) but don't have an event for it. Just add them to the Hall of Fame and people can come see the museum whenever they feel like going.
Speaking of which, after watching the pilot episode of Vinyl: why the fuck are the New York Dolls not in the Hall of Fame? You inducted the likes of KISS, the Ramones, and Guns N' Roses: three bands clearly influenced by the Dolls. The people who run the Hall need to focus on rectifying these issues and less on trying to put on a big stage show for the induction each year.
Re: Classic Rock article: "The real story behind GN'R's return"
Wasn't Slash supposed to be recording an album around now anyway? The one that he wasn't going to be touring for?
Re: Classic Rock article: "The real story behind GN'R's return"
James Lofton wrote:Good point.
There's getting to be too much drama involved with bands being inducted. There's drama going on now with Peter Catera and Chicago. First he was going to do it, then balked, then said yes, and has now decided not to do it. Apparently he made demands that the others refused. A bunch of horse shit basically.
If these bands don't want to get together to celebrate their careers and let fans have one more chance to see them at the HOF, then IMO the HOF should just dissolve. They may like the drama thats attached to these nominations but to me its a huge turnoff. Might be why they didn't bother with Soundgarden who should already be in. I bet if they were still broke up, they'd have been nominated.
I don't think it should dissolve, but I think the induction ceremony should be dissolved. Keep inducting worthy bands who are long overdue (like Deep Purple) but don't have an event for it. Just add them to the Hall of Fame and people can come see the museum whenever they feel like going.
Speaking of which, after watching the pilot episode of Vinyl: why the fuck are the New York Dolls not in the Hall of Fame? You inducted the likes of KISS, the Ramones, and Guns N' Roses: three bands clearly influenced by the Dolls. The people who run the Hall need to focus on rectifying these issues and less on trying to put on a big stage show for the induction each year.
Agreed 1000%.
There are tons of bands/artists that have been ignored. One of the reasons its hard to take the HOF seriously.
If that CR article is true...sounds like Slash is putting "finishing touches" on CD II. I doubt an actual new album is being worked on and if Slash is working on CD, Axl clearly doesn't need to be there since his vocals were finished 15 years ago.
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Re: Classic Rock article: "The real story behind GN'R's return"
Wasn't Slash supposed to be recording an album around now anyway? The one that he wasn't going to be touring for?
Nah, I think the next Conspirators album was being recorded in May, from what I remember.
- metallex78
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Re: Classic Rock article: "The real story behind GN'R's return"
Axl clearly doesn't need to be there since his vocals were finished 15 years ago.
That in itself is fucking crazy.... right!
For 15 years he's had this shit hiding somewhere.... 
