Here Today... Gone To Hell!

  You know, it clearly seems to me that Axl could not only afford to loose a few pounds, but could also benefit from hitting the gym a little bit.  I know he is older now and all, but with today's technology and all, he could definitley been slimer and in much better cardiovascular shape.  Since he isn't in as good shape as he obviously could be, I really wonder how serious he is taking this comeback.  Thoughts?  Opinions? Don't get me wrong, I love him and thought he was great at Hammerstein.

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He looks pretty damn slim to me.

Some tell me this is candid camera night, im sorry but please go and find a hobby.

Yep I agree u,  Other point, he lost the his ability, i think he need to lose weight..

Tyson...Please post picture of your slim and healthy body when you reach 44 please.

He's in damn fine shape for a 44 year old. Good shape full stop.

What the hell are you talking about?

He's in great shape.

I saw Slash in VH1 and he is fat too, he look older too. So don't worry ehehehhe

can he get the album out first than think about going to the gym!!!!

1 thing at a time : ok:

Axl's in great shape.  He's in the best shape of his life.  Not as skinny, but in great shape.


HE'S NOT FAT!

What the heck.......

The man looks like he's in great shape!  Sure he's not as thin as he was in his freakin 20's but then again...he'd look like a freak if he was.

He isn't in great shape, sometime when he turn around by himself he was unbalanced.. he watch out what he did now.

Take a look in UYI Tour 91

Yeah, I read he was doing some type of workout routine for a few years. ?So he did gain some muscle. ?

He's in great shape, no fucking question about that.

Oh, by the way, the Use Your Illusion tour in 1991... That was 15 years ago, sorry to break it to you.

Axl is what I like to call "corn fed"... nice and healthy with just a little more meat on his bones.  Just like I like 'em!! :hihi:

the thing is he has not been on a FULL world tour yet like he used to in the old days. think about, in the old days he would run up and down the stage for a couple hours straight almost every night for years, that would get anybody into great cardiovascular shape. since he hasn't been doing it he's bound to get back outta shape, i'm not saying he's fat, cause i dont think he is, he's just not into the same cardiovascular shape he used to be in.

A good source has said in the past that he works out around 4 hours, a day, several times a week.
I would have to say Axl is in the best shape of his life!! Not many 44 year old guys can say that.
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Do me a favor guys and don't criticize me for starting a fucking thread.  I think he looks good, but could simply be in better shape.  A world tour with large stages is no easy task whatsoever.  Not to mention that his voice will directly benefit from good cardiovascular conditioning. 

He looks great now. Healthy and Happy.

I think people just want him to look like the skinny junkie he did back in the 80s  :confused:

axl hits the gym more than most people do, so fuck off and stop caring so much about another man's appearance. :nervous:

He feels good. That's why he's butchering James Brown because he feels good!!

I can't believe it when people complain about Axl not being in shape.
He looked unbelievable in NYC. ?10 times bettter than 2002 and people still say this? ?Proves u can't please everyone. ?His new look and weight, etc. surpassed my expectations. ?At this point it is hard to think anyone would be saying he is fat, or out of shape, because it just doesn't look like it at all IMO

You're right....What amazes me is why people feel the need to put Axl's every move under the microscope, they over-analyze EVERYTHING...most of them do it, just so they can find the smallest thing to bitch about...it seems as though they have a personal vendetta against Axl. I just hope, and I'm sure Axl doesn't pay attention to these people. They are a small number making a big noise. Hell, take EVERY forum member, of ALL the forums, and that is still a very small percentage of people that will see Gn'R on this tour. The band doesn't need to pay attention to this shit.

Axl's shape should be put in the same topic with Axl's voice. In a new section right next to dead horse.

Axl still runs around like a maniac on stage at 44, just like he did at 24.  And yeah he's out of breath at times, but at the Ritz in 88 he missed full verses cuz he was out of breath.  If people want him to sit in a rocking chair and save his breath for the entire show fine, I'd rather see him rock out like a madman.

Somebody contact SkynardGirl so this fuck can get kicked in the nuts >:(  And what happened to the Bandanna Post? fuck!!!!

I went to read your thread this afternoon, the next thing I know, a message came on my screen that there was no such topic.  ???

Axl isn't really in good shape .  Sebastian Bach is in better shape than Axl and he isn't even touring.   Bach seems like someone that really prepares himself physically and vocally for a show/tour , i don't think Axl gives a shit.  I'm not saying Bach is a better frontman/singer  but he is more dedicated than Axl as far as performing goes.   Axl has absolutely no discipline in what he does and that is why his voice has diminished and he can't run 10 ft on stage without gasping for air .  Axl has had more than 10 yrs to get  prepared for this comeback  and it's obvious he spent his time in the sofa / studio the whole time.  To get prepared for a World Tour you have to run atleast a mile a day and eat healthy.   Kick boxing is not going to cut it.

I think Axl looks terrific! 

How do you KNOW what Axl did to prepare for the tour, Swingtrader?  I mean you are stating pretty emphatically that he has no discipline, spent his time on the sofa, and is less dedicated than Bach.   :confused:  I just don't see how people can voice OPINIONS so easily on someone that they do not know personally. 

I just think that someone that is in very good shape  is not going to be gasping for air  after a couple minutes of the first song of a concert.  Look at how long boxers train and prepare for  a 36 minute fight.  There are many singers that use a boxer's regimen to prepare for a tour.  Going on a long tour for a rock singer especially someone like Axl that is/was a maniac and stage and who's vocals are very demanding has to be one of the most physically demanding things someone can do.  I just feel Axl should have gone on a fitness program the time he was here in NYC  instead of hitting the club scene everynight  smoking and drinking.   I am sure i am not the only one that feels that way, unless you are a nutswinger that thinks Axl can walk on water.

You know, I go the gym regularly, but I cannot imagine running around like he does, singing at the top of my lungs night  after night, and not needing oxygen. I have sore throat after giving a 2 hour speech, and I am not yelling.  In addition, I think he is in great shape for a man who is 44. Give him a break.

Not bad for a guy that's considered out of shape:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j06dVpEZn_U&search=axl

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