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Which artists do you most admire?

Billie Holiday, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin, Axl Rose and Lauryn Hill. Some singers mean every single word they sing ? it's as if their heart just got cut open, and their blood is spilling out.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/may/10/macy-gray-singer

I think that assessment really really fits Axl - that he means every word in his songs.

he sings with more conviction than any other singer Ive ever heard.

Me and my wife loves her! We've been to a concert here in Sao Paulo and she sure sing her ass off. :)

Fucking yes! See right the fuck there is something that will make me give a shit about her. She gets Axl. And as an artist she admires one of the greatest ever. Honest as fuck without giving a shit about how they may look for saying the truth about Axl Rose.

Its the stupid shit that really pisses me off. Like the dumb shit that has been coming out of B-Real's fucking mouth about Axl. Talking shit about the new GN'R, then saying he never listened to Chinese Democracy. What a dumb cunt. I am/was one of Cypress Hills biggest fans. You know, while I am on the subject... Slash's new album isn't half bad.... though it has already gotten really really old. In truth I only really like 3 songs on it. The 2 instrumental songs, and the one song with Adam Levine. But the last track with B-Real and Furgie doing that version of Paradise City... Slash need to make a public apology. What the fuck is that? Who gives a fuck they played this song at some shows in the past and it was for fun. That is just awful. Amateurish and embarrassing. It makes me get a little throw up in my mouth. Axl has never done anything that has come anywhere near the pissing and shitting on Classic GN'R like fucking Slash has. Get the fuck out of here.

Rock on Macy Gray

Now that was unexpected!!

What subject???

Thats the way I've always felt about Axl's music, and Chinese Democracy just bathes in emotion. Really nice to hear another artist give him well deserved recognition.

I like Macy she's as cool as a cucumber.

Dude, what the hell does Slash's solo album got to do with Macy liking Axl? :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

Someone looks like has a bit of threat confusion.
 :hihi:




Joe

well said!  : ok:

and although i'm not a fan of macy gray, i've always respected her. and it's really cool to hear someone that takes their art very seriously recognize Axl for doing the same, and pay him some props.

i know Axl is VERY well respected in the industry, especially in the rock world. but it's really cool to hear about proplr in another genre (R&B) that have alot of respect for him as well. I'm sure there are several others.

If u thought she sucked before this, u should still think she sucks now.

I imagine so.



Joe

well, at least for me, the estimation of a musician goes up if they show appreciation for amazing music and musicians. critical judgment is certainly part of the game in producing art.

I remember reading that Axl is a fan of Fiona Apple and it certainly made me respect Axl  more. Partly because I like Fiona Apple's work and partly because it reflects that Axl doesnt go by labels and doesnt dismiss good music as "chick" fare. The fact that he is open-minded  and defies stereotypes certainly makes him far more interesting to me.

Good analogy.

I don't listen to her music, but she has a point.





/jarmo

I also can't say I'm a fan of her music.

But it's cool nonetheless that an artist has made a comment like this about Axl. It shows he is well respected by a wide range of people, from different musical genres.

Macy Gray has a very unique voice. So does Axl.

Exactly. It?s like when Axl said during the 06?vmas that Christina Aguilera?s voice was awesome ( or something like that, don?t remember exactly) and all the people started praising her just because of Axl?s comment yet ironically, a lot of them complained because of Richard?s solo :hihi:

i was a fan of christina aguilera long before axl said it was ok to be :hihi:

i thought her career ended back in 2002 :S I didnt even know she was still around!

here is the quote:

according to Blender magazine. Speaking to the publication for its November 2006 issue, Aguilera shared the following story from the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, which took place August 31 at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City: "Axl Rose was backstage in the greenroom at the VMAs, right near my glam squad, and I heard that he made everyone in the room quiet down so he could hear my performance. When I met him backstage, he shook my hand and said, 'You are one of the greatest vocalists of our time'. Isn't that sweet? Because in my day, Guns N' Roses were, like 'it.'

Yes! Thank you! That is what I meant  : ok:

Axl being praised by Bob Dylan, Elton John etc.. big deal

macy... :-\

aguilera has a great voice, if axl would've said anything else he'd be in denial :hihi:

Ha! Imagine what would happen if Axl like mambo number 5 lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz4eHPD40w4  :hihi:

Just giving her thumbs up for her music taste, that's all.   ;D

maby after working with slash and duff, she now admires axl for sticking it out so long. I love the old band but it just seems the new band is more tight. and axl seems alot more at peace with himself these days

Fuck yeah!

i have a sneaking suspicion that she want on to make many of the same complaints about slash.  but because it's the 'media' they probably edited all those comments out.  slash has been an embarrassment to the name of guns n' roses for far too long.  but because of the way he manipulates the 'media,' it's impossible for anyone to talk about it publically.  but i think if you could get people 'off the record,' they'd all say the same things that we say around here... slash is washed-up joke of his former self who can't make a good record, no matter how many musicians he tries and fails to collaborate with.

not to mention just on a personal level.  if she shows respect for axl, then i feel i can do the same for her.

but yeah, i totally agree.  there are plenty of times i don't like music, but then somebody i like says they like it, so i give it another try and listen more closely.  and then most of the time it turns out i can like it too actually.