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Buckcherry?s Keith Nelson on New Album, Axl Rose and Gibson Guitars

11.30.2011

Buckcherry recently wrapped up some shows with Guns N? Roses, and up next, they?ll lay down tracks for their new album ? a release guitarist Keith Nelson says is going to ?consciously push the boundaries of what we?ve done.? Nelson spoke with Gibson.com about what to expect from the new tracks, his go-to Gibson guitars and why Axl Rose is such a ?sweet and nice? guy.

Buckcherry opened for Guns N? Roses for select dates on their fall tour. How did that match-up come about?

I?m not really sure! We got offered the shows, and of course we jumped at the opportunity, and it was a phenomenal experience for us. It was a good time. I think a Guns N? Roses, Buckcherry tour was a long time in the works. So, I?m really grateful for the opportunity to do the shows. 

What was your best memory from the trek?

I?ve got to tell you, there were a lot of good memories, but Axl Rose ? before they went on stage and after we were done ? got us all together and gave us really nice gifts for being a part of the tour and was really gracious. He was really sweet and nice. So, actually, meeting him and his generosity was probably the most memorable thing of that tour.

Why do you think the pairing of Guns N? Roses and Buckcherry drew such buzz and anticipation?

I think it?s probably because we?re one of the few rock bands left ? true rock ?n? roll bands, as opposed to what seems to be the current the flavor. It?s obvious Guns N? Roses was an influence on us. So, I think that has something to do with it. There were a lot of Les Pauls on stage. [Laughs]

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saw B-Cherry open for KISS a few years back. Would have liked for them to be at the last GN'R show I attended in NJ...