Here Today... Gone To Hell!

 I've been thinking alot here recently about the release of cd and how you have got to admit we are, closer than ever.  I think it would be fair to say that we cast speculation upon what will happen, albeit some find it necessary to start unfounded rumours, but for the most part we think hypothetically. This being said, I've thought recently about something the band/axl could do that would just be fucking awesome. Keep in mind this is hypothetical and I have NO inside track.  I just think that when cd is released, there will of course be the huge sigh of relief just on that field, but also alot of unanswered questions left to be asked.  I've been thinking, how cool would it be for Axl just to sit down with a fan, a few fans for that matter, for an iin-depth nterview to shed light on the recording, re-construction of the band and any other issues he would be open to.  I think that when it all comes to light with the release that we the fans are still gonna be intrigued and have these questions to ask.  Who better to ask them?  I think that kurt loder gives a great interview, but what about a group of fans who know so much more about the band?  Dumb-ass questions will be brushed to the side in an interview such as this because alot of us already know the answeres that others would ask anyways.  I think given the right scenario, and right group of loyal fans-and by that I mean true GNR fans who have stuck through thick and thin to see this beast released, those who wouldn't criticize Axl or the band. only see there perspective openly, as some interviewers or the media would not.  This could give us the answers that would definitely put to rest some of the rampant rumours we are accustomed to. I just really think it would be cool of the band/Axl to show how much they truly care about the fans and us fans to show our support as well!  I'd like to here your input/ideas as well!
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If you mean like a fan interview with Axl, yeah that would be great, but probably unlikely.

I think he would maybe do one or two feature interviews with the major publications like Rolling Stone etc, and leave it at that.

Sure, fans would have much more interesting questions to ask about specific songs etc that journalists wouldn't care about, and neither would most music fans.

People would be more interested in hearing about his personal life or when the last time he spoke to Slash was etc rather than whether we will ever hear a studio version of "Rhiad and the Bedouins" for instance.

Pick Jarmo...Pick Jarmo...he's a true fan! : ok:

That would be great, if a bunch of us were able to submit questions and someone like Jarmo could go to him for a face to face interview on behalf of all the fans.

I still say he should do a sit-down with Kurt Loder. He's always been a huge Axl fan and would ask the tough questions, but not so to turn it onto Axl. Another good choice would be Larry King. He's a great interviewer, and I'm sure he has no previous opinion on the situation, so it would definitely not be biased...

HBK Interview.

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Do we always have to put Axl to the question?  It'd be cool just to let the man talk and say what he wants without the drill.

Axl probably would do an interview with fans because it would be really anoying and also some of the questions fans would ask Axl might think it's none of out business

Who's stopping him?

Not with Axl, but it'd be cool for like Del James to round up a bunch of GNR fans and have a roundtable.

That would actually work and be pretty cool.

Maybe, he could hose his ol' lady, but interview?

I'd like to see something like the Axl/Del phone conversations published in RIP in the early '90s.  I would imagine that Axl feels comfortable enough with Del (and knows that he won't betray his trust) to open up to him more than with anyone else, and that this would make a good article or series of articles - possibly for the website.

Having said that, Kim Neely did an excellent job with the RS interview and if someone of that calibre could be found again, it would be a great read.

It's just my opinion, of course, and not a criticism of anyone, but I don't think that Axl would be likely to talk in-depth to a fan or group of fans - and honestly, I couldn't say that I'd blame him.  But maybe that's just 'cos I'm not the trusting type....   ;)

del james or beta could interview him, that would be the best

Sorry, but that would be an asskissing fest, and I don't want that in an interview.

no man, i think it would be the opposite.. del has interviewed axl before (for rolling stone).. if a fan would have done the interview it would either be as you say an asskissing fest or it would be an uninformed fan who'd ask the wrong questions or didn't have the guts to ask the right ones, del and beta knows everything and most important axl, he trust them, they wouldn't be scared to ask any questions or anything

I don't think Del James or Beta would ask "the right questions". They know the questions Axl wants to avoid and they sure as hell wouldn't ask them. They've been loyal to Axl for many many years, why would they fuck that up?

they wouldn't fuck it up (u think axl would tell them to fuck of after 15/20+years?), i don't think axl wanna avoid any questions, beta said something along the lines that he'll tell the story when the time is right or something

Something like this?

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=12513.0

I tried
and yeah, would be awsome

I didn't want to name Jarmo, but yes he would be an excellent choice to interview axl/the band.  He is very loyal  : ok:

Larry King is a great interviewer? WHAT? Has anyone actually watched his crap interviews. He lobs softballs so big a newborn could hit them out of the park.
My bet is once CD is ready - maybe the week or so before it's REALLY going to come out or slightly after, he'll do something with Rolling Stone, since it has the largest circulation for music mags.

Didn't axl answer some fan questions around a pool at the time of RIR ?

Yeah I remember he did that probably (or so was the rumour) but I don't know if officially he's ever done it with a fan/fans.  I think it would be awesome for him to show that love though!

Larry King would be awful.  Watch his interviews, it's really obvious that he knows very little about half the people he's talking to.  Axl would be no different.

Del James? Beta? I guess a fluff piece would be better than nothing but he could just release a press statement instead to state what he wants to say.

anyone remember the story tellers series concerts? I would like to see that.

Thank you! His interviews suck.

I heard from a dj that when you get to interview Axl you get a long list of things you're not allowed to ask, but when you interview him he ends up bringing all those things up on his own :hihi:

fuuuck, has that been 4 fucking years???

my post is freaking funny now, can't remember that:

Now there's a good idea. :peace:

That is not what's needed. Not if you really want some honest answers at least.

I'm not suggesting you have Bill O'Reilly interview him, but someone who can be fair and at the very least...........objective and not AFRAID to ask difficult questions

Maybe in a Storytellers-type session where he could take a few questions, then play a few tunes, talk about the songs etc.....

The person asking the questions has nothing to do with with whether or not the person answering the questions answers honestly or dishonestly.  The degree of honesty or forthrightness displayed by an interview subject is up to the subject themselves.

Bill O'Reilly is not what I would call even remotely fair and objective.  He's antagonistic and if you want honest, open answers from someone, antagonizing them is not the way to go.

With someone who doesn't speak very much publicly, the way to go is to have someone who can create a sense of comfort for the interview subject.  That sense of comfort can make it easier for the dialogue to flow.

Ali

He is a straight up dick.

On topic: Though he is not a music journalist, Micheal Musto has a wit that is unsurpassed. I would love to see an interview done by him.

I think Kurt Loder would be best.  He's been there since day one.  Do an interview with some fans there and have a question and answer session towards the end of the interview with them. 

And Larry King is awful.  He's just scary too look at. It's like an old dead alien.  And Bill O'Reilly not the most open minded  or objective person I can think of (LOL).

Just my opinons

No matter what, Axl doesn't seem to give interviews (or doesn't want to "whore" himself out).     Delete.   ;D

I totally agree. Axl is more at home just sitting down and hanging out. If things come up thats one thing, but I wouldn't push him into talking about certain things. Just would be nice to hang out.
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