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24th october, sit down interview, just got the official email. you can apply to be there.

Just got this email from GNR.com

Jimmy Kimmel Live

Los Angeles, CA (October 1, 2012) ? Global music icon Axl Rose is known to spend his nights on the road playing to sold-out audiences worldwide, but in an unprecedented move Rose has scheduled his first sit-down, live television broadcast interview in more than 20 years with Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday, October 24.  The appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live is another in a series of firsts for the celebrated Guns N? Roses frontman who will spend this fall at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for a 12-night run of shows.  The historical ?Appetite For Democracy? residency will run October 31 thru November 24, dates listed below.

Fans who would like to participate in Rose?s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live can visit the website for ticket information, www.jimmykimmellive.com.  Jimmy Kimmel Live airs weeknights at 12am PT/11pm CT on ABC.

?Appetite For Democracy? ticket purchase or for more information, visit the Hard Rock Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, www.ticketmaster.com, www.thejointlasvegas.com or charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000. Ticket and room packages are available at www.hardrockhotel.com.  Exclusive meet and greet VIP package information available at gunsnroses.com.

Appetite for Democracy schedule:
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Friday, Nov. 2
Saturday, Nov. 3
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Friday, Nov. 9
Saturday, Nov. 10
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Saturday, Nov. 17
Sunday, Nov. 18
Wednesday, Nov. 21
Friday, Nov. 23
Saturday, Nov. 24

For more information regarding Guns N? Roses, visit www.gunsnroses.com, www.facebook.com/gunsnroses and www.twitter.com/gunsnroses.

Sounds awesome :beer:

Thanks for the news. Looking forward to see this  :)

Hope we get to see it in the uk he`s always full of suprises : ok:

Oh, you beat Nytunz with 12 seconds with this news, so thanks to you too  : ok:

Great news!

He damn sure did  : ok: but he didnt mind the information! loi! Its merged now, so its fine! Will be very good to see Axl there =)

I wonder if there'll be a performance or just an interview? Also wonder how long he'll get on the show. It'd be great if he got more than one segment. I'm obviously biased but I think he should be the only guest that night. I mean, how often does Axl go on late night talk shows? Take advantage of that shit! Either way, awesome! Can't wait!

This is really good news.Lookin forward : ok:Also trying too win a trip to vegas to see GnR sponsored by my local radio station.

Great news!

awesome! been waiting for this!!  :drool:

It should definitely be a lot better than Eddie Trunks lame interview, which was eerily similar to this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BS71qUeuqg&playnext=1&list=PLE5BB992F486DBA28&feature=results_video

This will be a fun interview.  Of course the late night show interviews always take a humerous slant, and I'm sure Axl will have a few funny stories to share.  It doesn't say anything about a performance, so I wouldn't count on that.  Would be cool if they did though, and maybe do some type of medley with WTTJ and Better or something like that.  Live performances are always the best promotion for concerts.

i am looking forward to this SOOO much !

Haha--you're so right! 

Didn't Eddie claim that he 'was going to ask all of the tough questions' or something like that?  It was cool to see Axl interview again, but that interview was awful.  I think the only person who would not be afraid to ask him tough questions anymore is Howard Stern. 

But anyways, I'll be watching the Kimmel interview for sure.  I am curious to see what happens. 

true :-\

Awesome news! I would have though that if Axl/GNR did another sit down, especially with a talk show host, it would be with Jimmy Fallon.

Yeah exaxtly. Hopefully, Jimmy Kimmel takes this as an opportunity to show America just how funny and good-natured a guy Axl can be. I gotta believe that will be the motivation as I can't imagine Axl/Beta/Fernando agreeing to anything that they think would be overtly "gotcha" in nature (i.e. overly focused on Slash, break-up of Old Guns, etc.)...

Anyway- great opportunity and thanks Axl for putting yourself out there! Have fun with it man!! :beer:

Should be great promotion for Vegas and GN'R in general. Nice!  :beer:

yeah, but Kimmel is on the west coast where Axl will be at that time in preparation for the upcoming shows. So geographically it makes more sense than flying across the country to go on Fallon and then flying back to do the shows.

Great news ! :)
looks like Axl took it upon himself to promote the vegas shows.I just hope for a longer interview than usual and kimmel is not like trunk...

GREAT news, I cannot wait for this.  :peace:

It will just be great to see my favourite musician ever, have a nice chat and talk with a host. I can't wait to see what questions will be asked, and how Axl's attitude is in general in regards to the interview.

Thanks Axl and GN'R for just being there.  : ok:

Anyone able to get tickets?  On the ticket page, it only goes up to October 18.

This is awesome ! Good for Axl ! Looking forward to it and the Vegas shows !!!!

So I told my boss that I may be late to work on the 25th and why. She told me to record it.  I had no words to describe why I want to see it live.  Of course I'm going to record it! But I need to see it live too!  :yes:

I then told her that it'll probably get cancelled last minute, and silently made plans to stock up on Red Bull for the morning of the 25th.  I'll stay up late to watch it dammit, and I'll be to work on time.  : ok:

Bahahaha! This made my day ... definitely reminds me of when they asked him who his favorite bands were.  Maybe Kimmel will get to the bottom of Axl's favorite color.

Cool!  I've never seen this guy's show but yeah I would have went with Fallon.  He stays away from the touchy subjects AND Axl could have played beer pong.  :D

They all stay away from the touchy subjects.  All late night talk shows are run the same, as far as the interviews are concerned.  The guests are pre interviewed, so they pretty much set the stage for what is going to be asked/discussed.  So I wouldn't expect any great revelations or anything.  It's just a way for Axl to promote himself, the band, the Vegas shows, etc., and have some fun while doing so.

This is cool! ;D

I think you're generally right, but I'd argue that Letterman actually enjoys digging into the touchy subjects with his guests.  Half of his schtick is making his guests uncomfortable.  Regardless, though, I think Kimmel's a good choice.

i had herd awhile back , that axl was going to do interviews again.but nothing ever came from it.so i wasn't sure what to think.but now i believe it.

The biggest problem with Axl going on Stern, is the timing.  I can't see Axl giving an interview at 8am.  Unless of course he was up from the night before.  Stern would give him the ability to speak freely for as long as he'd like pretty much.  IF that was something Axl was interested in doing.  If he ever REALLY wanted to let loose and get some points across.  That'd be the place to go.  Of course that could end up backfiring depending on what is said.  An interview like this (Kimmel) is much safer and good for promotion.  I just don't think we'll get anything substantial out of it.  But it'll be fun to see, and that's all that really matters.

Axl should save the extended explanations for a book.  You know, if we're moving on lets keep moving forward. 

Can't wait to watch it.  Axl always seemed to have a great sense of humor.  Glad he's doing press again, the music industry needs a breathe of fresh air like Axl.

hmmz, this and the show in the cinema in Germany.

Could it be he has a live dvd to plug?

Surprising but excellent news! I'll be waiting for the episode with Axl  : ok:

Maybe Axl will also be promoting the London concert coming to cinema and Blu Ray?

Sorry to be a nerd, but which network and what time does Jimmy Kimmel come on?

ABC network at 12AM local time

I know this has been mentioned before, but it would be great to see Axl on Piers Morgan.  Piers mentioned nice things about Axl during the HOF fiasco, and while some of you may have strong feelings against Piers, he does a nice interview and would get more in depth.  If Axl is going promo, go full out and do Piers as well!

It will be fun to see him on Kimmer (Not my favorite though). I wish for some kind of announcement (DVD or CD?).

We'll see  :peace:

Axl Rose Agrees to Rare TV Interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/axl-rose-agrees-to-rare-tv-interview-on-jimmy-kimmel-live-20121001#ixzz28HFDOSOT

Actually, I'd think you were more of a nerd if you already knew. I already did, of course, but I'm kind of a nerd. ;D


Anyway, I'm excited. Axl's gonna kick some late night television ass!

axl on jimmy kimmel's show will be fun to see. i think every fan should be happy that axl is becoming more available in the public eye and genuinely seems to be enjoying his life, his work and his band again. that said, the late night talk show circuit is an entertainment machine. shouldn't expect hard hitting questions or revelatory answers. then again, we may be surprised at anything when it comes to axl rose, so who knows?

but purely of my own request and conjuration i would love to hear an in-depth interview with axl by terry gross. prob'ly my favorite interviewer ever. a sit-down with tavis smiley would also be pretty cool. his questions are very thoughtful and evocative.

Looking forward to watching the interview.  :)

Tavis or Charlie Rose would indeed be pretty cool :smoking:

If Axl did Charlie Rose that would be awesome for me!!! Charlie Rose has his show at my employer Bloomberg LP.   

i'm not much of a fan of charlie rose. he frustrates me and i don't appreciate the way he interrupts his guests while they are trying to answer his questions. i think he is sincere, but he comes across as trying to lead people to the answers he wants to hear. imo, his format and style works best in a round table discussion with several guests at once, not a direct one-on-one interview. also, i suspect he is functionally snockered most of the time he is on the air. just a hunch.

not my first choices, but i wouldn't complain to see rose v rose.

I think it's going to be awesome for us to see someone interviewing Axl who has never done it before. We've all seen the Kurt Loder and Eddie Trunk interviews a thousand times, I think it's a fresh approach to see Axl interact with someone new.  :)

I can't wait for this, but I think people are expecting too much. It's a comedy show, Axl will be on for 10 minutes, they'll throw some jokes around, and talk about the Residency. It's not going to be "in depth", it's just gonna be a fun show. (I only bring this up, because you know there'll be people bitching about how Jimmy didn't ask the "right questions" and blah blah blah....

How old is Charlie Rose?  Isn't he like 100?  Can someone please tell me how that would be fun to watch?  I don't love Jimmy Kimmel, but he is fun, and the interview should be really cool to watch. 

12:05 until January, then he'll be up against Leno and Letterman.

Bodhi & Axlrosegnr are both right - Charlie Rose is an annoying fossil and the Jimmy Kimmel interview will just be fun - which is fine by me.

Bloomberg's also the NY mayor who did the soda ban, right?

oh wow wasn't aware of that

Yes, he is the mayor of NYC  who banned the super size soda. I can see both sides of the issue. I can't really comment too much further on it though.

So will it be about 5 mins?? or longer??     Great news anyway :)   : ok:

it will most likely be a short interview. We'll have to wait to see what other guests are on the show that night. If Axl is the first guest, typically they get the most time. The last guest gets the least. If they have really big stars, sometimes they only book 2 guests or the 3rd guest gets very limited time. In very rare occurrences they only have 1 guest and devote the whole show to him/her. So when the other guests are announced it will be a little easier to gauge what might be in store.

I'm sure they'd love for Axl/GNR to perform as well, but there's been no mention of that so far.

I think he'll be on for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Get ready for some NOT serious questions  :P

Maybe it's a good idea for people to watch some clips of the show before they start having the wrong kind of expectations for the upcoming interview...

www.youtube.com/user/jimmykimmellive




/jarmo

Why was I thinking Jimmy Fallon? Perhaps because o' that silly intro at the MVA's....

Lets hope that we don't just see a hat & glasses with a moving mouth this time, would be nice if he at least didn't wear the glasses  8)

Yes, I get the feeling that this interview will be a quick, light hearted chat. Other than the Vegas residency being discussed, I can't really see anything else being thoroughly discussed. It's a shame for us GN'R fans, as naturally we are going to want it to be longer with lots of detail. But at least it's something from Axl, so I'll take it and enjoy it all the more.

He is a rock star you know! He lays himself bare in songs... He don't owe you anything else!

What's it got to do with "owing" anything - just while he's still got the looks he might as well flaunt them. He's still a good looking man.  :yes:
As for laying himself bare - well I'd be the last to complain if that's what he wished  :love:

Lets watch the wording folks, some of us are starting to go off topic.  ;D

no kidding he's going to be on the jimmy kimmel show not peirs morgan

"he dont owe you anything"   i hate that silly response to every thread.  NO KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  How does a fan wanting to hear new music, or commnet about an outfit translate into "owe".  If it wasnt for the fans, he would not be a rock star.

I think being the frontman of a band called Guns N' Rose means your fanbase is always going to have questions.  I don't think any rational fan thinks Axl owes them anything.  But, given the circumstances surrounding this band for nearly the past 20 years, it certainly isn't hard to understand why so much is asked of him when the opportunity presents itself.

Does anybody what time it'll be in europe when it airs?
And is there a possibility to watch it online (I do have a VPN meaning I have a US Ip adres)

thanks!

It's on at midnight in the US.

So that would make it early morning over here.



US viewers can watch full episodes online. I don't think it's live streaming though...





/jarmo

It also appears that the full episode is is available the nest day online, so no waiting period. Non-US residents should be able to view it if they watch it through a proxy. Pretty Easy to do, just google it. (I live in the US watched the Olympic coverage through the BBC's website because NBC's coverage sucked, only took a few minutes to set up, I'll do some searching later on today and post the instructions on how to watch.)

Of course we're gonna want more ... because we're all fanatics! We'd be stealing Axl's garbage and looking for toe nail clippings given the change.

I'm sure whatever it turns out to be will be great!

They haven't posted the schedule for next week, so they haven't said who the music guest is yet, or if Axl's the only interview. The closer the dates get to Vegas, I wonder if they're going to be calling in to radio stations in LA and Las Vegas.

Just recorded the episode!!! Can't wait to see this!!! Axl Rose seems to be the main attraction! : ok:

Whats wrong with you?

It's not his fault, those people on e-bay will buy anything.  :hihi:  Anything for a buck.

Ciara is the musical guest. 

Axl Rose, Ana Gasteyer, Ciara

I think its safe to say Axl is the main guest and will get the most time

Just put in my request for tix...

I'm seeing "the Whigs" listed as performers, not Ciara. But yes, it would appear Axl will be the lead guest and won't perform. He may get 2 segments. Would be nice to see him for more than 5 minutes.

I got the above information from some website. I checked my DirecTV guide last night and the description was listed what you posted.

DVR is set! Can't wait!

Me too except by that time of night my schedule is clear.  Good thing too because I haven't worked the DVR yet--lol

Cin the DVR is your friend!! lol That way you can save it right on that.

I want a HD version of this the moment it happens ok US fans?... I'm not having it any other way.  : ok:

Seriously can't wait for this, no matter how unimportant the questioning is... it's going to be awesome to see Axl in this setting.

i can't wait yeah man .this is gonna be great.

Sweet, just set up my DVR for recording..Noticed Prince was the musical guest for the previous 2 shows..Can you imagine that lineup Axl n' Prince..Talk about some Rock Royalty....

maybe we will get clarity on the india shows. No official confirmation from the GNR camp. If they do, this will be amazing

My DVR is set too, it's too late for me to watch it live (actually, I am aware that these shows are taped earlier in the day but broadcast at night, so I was speaking figuratively). You know, work and responsibility and real life, all that shit.

I'm really really disappointed that I can't go.  Stupid 1iota has put me (and countless others) on a waitlist since the get-go.  I've done plennnnnnty of Kimmel tapings where they approve you right on the spot.  Hoping for a last minute miracle.

 Got my ticket to go see Axl on the Kimmel show on Wednesday, can't wait.  I asked for two tickets but only got one :(

I will be there 2 see prince tomorrow & axl on wed. Im,wondering if we should do a welcome back chant. I dont mind getting thrown out for welcoming him back 2 the "spotlight".

that would be awesome for pretty much everyone, except you.  :smoking:

AXL GIVE US A SHOUT OUT ABOUT WEBSITES PLEASE ?
you know a lil sumthin maybe ?

I'm on business in the US this week so looking forward to catching Axl on TV! They were talking about Bradd Pitt and his new coco chanel advert this morning was making me laugh!

I agree. US fans, please get the rest of us a recording of the show once it's aired :yes:

I was at the 2000/2001 HOB Show and Axl seems taking back,in a good way, from the Welcome Back Chant....hard to believe that was nearly 12 years ago...As much as I enjoyed that show I prefer this lineup tremendously...

You should definitely start a welcome back chant.  It's on television and it would stand out.  How many guests get that on a late night show??

Not many.  They're pretty strict at those shows, at least I think.  They don't really like the crowd to get involved, at least not in that manner.

And so it's almost here!!!... I'm so excited to see Axl on TV again.  : ok:

Livestream of the interview should be here:

http://www.ilive.to/view/40499/

And also you can check when it's starting in your timezone:

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Axl+%40+Jimmy+Kimmel&iso=20121025T00&p1=179

Let's see...Kimmel likes to have fun and tease all his guests.Can't wait for tonight  : ok:

This link works for me also

http://www.9stream.com/channel.php?n=156%2FABC

Tonight's the night! Will Jimmy get an autograph? With Axl wear his sunglasses? And what about the mustache? What role will it play in all of this?


[For the record, I like the ?stache]

If you want to the download the full episode from ABC's website, you just have to install aTube Catcher, copy the link of the page that contains the video, paste on aTube and download

PS: it doesn't matter if you're not from USA, i'm from brazil and right now i'm downloading the yesterday's episode that Prince played on :)

http://abc.go.com/watch/jimmy-kimmel-live/SH559060/VD55242187/jimmy-kimmel-live-1023

I'll take almost any odds that Axl wears sunglasses through the whole thing.

Kimmel usually does a great interview, excited to see this  : ok:

Not that it matters but i think he'll go with the same outfit as the Eddie Trunk's interview.

I gotta admit I could careless what hes wearing haha

i just hope he really shows up and it goes off without a hitch 

What time does the acutal show take place? I know it comes on TV later at night, but does the show get taped at 1?  Just curious.

Isnt suppossed to be live?

It's taped an hour before it airs

From the GNR twitter:

Guns N' Roses ‏@gunsnroses
Catch @bumblefoot tonight on @JimmyKimmelLive with Cleto and the Cletones.

So ron will be on too?

I'm guessing Rons going along with Axl to the show, and while Rons there he is going to appear on another segment with another artist. I doubt Ron will have anything to do with Axl's interview, but I guess he is going along to show Axl support.  ;)

Maybe he'll stay out for Axl's segment too.

The alarm is set to 05:50 am, hope I get some sleep otherwise it's gonna be a long night.  ;D

That's Jimmy Kimmel's house band.

Haha.. im going to bed right now! My alarmclock is set to 5.45. Need the time to make coffie first!=)

Bumblefoot
Jamming with the house band *Cleto & the Cletones* tonight live on @JimmyKimmelLive :)




/jarmo

This is gonna be awesome. Looking forward to it.

In line right now to get in the Jimmy Kimmel Show.   My informal poll is that 90% of the people are here to see Axl.   Will post updates when I can

Awesome ! Looking forward to watching tonight !

Goona be tired tomorrow at work tomorrow, because tonight it is AXL on TV time for me :love:

So far,  Ciara is there recording for tomorrow's show, & Fernando Instagram'd Axl's dressing room door plaque.

just counting the hrs now.

Trying to stay awake....zzzzzz....but Falling asleep

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A6BRu6zCMAAV9Nk.jpg)

he's looks in great shape

He does, probably been getting ready for Vegas !!!

I just left the Jimmy Kimmel taping....Axl has two segments....he tells some stories about being the banshee at Tower Video on Sunset

Steeve Daviault : Just did Axl Rose for Kimmel !!! He is so funny and cool ! Watch him tonight bringing the house down !!! Thanks Steve for the pic

(http://www.easilysharing.com/images/83605916256818050649.jpg)

 :peace:

whats is the best link to watch it on?

best list?

sorry i meant link

Good morning, just saw a small clip of the interview on the streaming link. They were joking about something, Axl was in a great mood.

Can't wait!  :)

He's going right into the interview.

Here it comes...

Here we go boys n' girls... ;D

Ha!  Loved that chick getting her chest signed by Axl before the commercial.   :yes:

Up next! Axl Rose!  

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Halloween Tree  :rofl:

He's doing great. really enjoying it.

Politics...

Oh my LAWD!  She's gorgeous!

btw, holy shit!  I am totally pleasantly surprised at Axl's response to the election question!  Just when I think I can't respect Axl more, he exceeds my expectations! (p.s., Axl, get out there and vote man!)
 :beer:

Axl is awesome.

Axl looks awesome!!!... No one can touch the Ax man in terms of style.  8)

The Jimmy Kinmel and Eddie Trunk radio interview really demonstrate what many in the GN'R camp say about Axl. He's funny, witty, charming etc.. Regardless he still has that aura that so few have..

Interview was a lot less fluff than I expected.

HE came off amazing on this interview.

Home Run : ok: : ok: : ok:

Halloween Tree is the coolest thing EVER.

Ripping that idea off.

I'm voting for AXL!!!

That was a fun interview : ok:

Yea, that's hilarious

"Oh, you don't have one?"  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

That was so cool and even cooler at the end giving everyone tickets to one of the shows and bringing tommy's burgers truck for the cast, crew and audience.

that was kool ,i really enjoyed that.axl is the best fuck the rest !

Great effort from Axl. I wish the presenter could have strayed away from the "OMG you're always late" gag after the 15th time he mentioned it and maybe moved onto something new, but it was fun.

Well done Axl (and Ron!) and have a great time in Vegas.

Regards,

Conan

That was well worth getting up at 4.30am for!

I gotta get me a Halloween tree this year :)

Great to see Axl back in the saddle so to speak. Lets hope he gets good press for it an there's more stuff like this planned

Now, back to bed! Night night

Is there anywhere online that one can watch this online yet? If not hopefully it's uploaded to you tube soon. Really wanna watch it.

Still have to wait an hour and a half until it's on :( UNless it's online right now?

You're almost two hours late.


Burger? Nice.

http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/10/watch-axl-roses-first-tv-interview-in-20-years-on-jimmy-kimmel-live/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-07TtcSI7wg

http://theaudioperv.com/2012/10/25/axl-rose-1024-jimmy-kimmel-live-interview-video/

Thanks for the links!  ;D

I would like to thank Axl for buying us dinner.

It was delicious!

What did Axl say about politics? Can't view the videos right now.

That was a fun interview. I especially liked the question about whether he had to scold people for being late when he was manager at Tower Video.

That was fuckin' funny!

It didn't really surprice me, but it was cool to see haw laid back he is and how he didn't take him self too seriously.

 :smoking:

Fantastic interview, really enjoyed it.  ;D

Sweet..the lady after Axl mentioned Axl Democracy?s Tat  :peace:..Great laid back interview. : ok:

He was asked if he votes and who he'd vote for. He said he's never really voted but if he did he would lean democratic and lean towards voting for Obama.

neil pitman ;D

For those who missed it:
http://youtu.be/-7gjUa1y99g (part 1)
http://youtu.be/MP8qeBmFcKg (part 2)
http://youtu.be/ZnpMNo_3dFA (part 3)

^ From the official Jimmy Kimmel Youtube channel (720p HD).

What was the other band Axl said was his favorite? Queen and?

and Sweet

I enjoyed this interview too, this was a good thing to do indeed : ok:

Ahh.. thanks!

remember that song.. little willy! hah...

Great interview !
"who's the first one to go ?" :rofl:

That was awesome, really enjoyed it  : ok:

Good to see Ron there too  :yes:

I just love how Axl responded to Jimmy, he seemed so laid back and in control. I never got that feeling in regards to the Talking Metal interview, but this one Axl seemed to love every minute.

This was really cool!  enjoyed it!  :D

I think Eddie Trunk was too paranoid of saying something to piss him off, and Axl was able to tell that. Jimmy was far more laid-back and wasn't afraid of cracking jokes. This often leads to a much more relaxing environment for the interviewee (though it runs the risk of having people who just don't get it, and either clam up or straight up walk out).

It was terrific to see him laughing as he answered questions, especially about keeping the corn rows. Hopefully we will see some more interviews like this where he is laid back and relaxed, especially enjoyed that it wasn't all about music and we got to see more of his personality. He would have felt the love from the audience for sure. :beer:

Agreed! I think Eddie trunk and his guys were praising Axl and the band and scared to ask anything might piss Axl off.
Same on the 06 radio interview.Kimmel is the best host around.The things he was telling Shaq were hilarious  :)

Right on, right on, right on.

Nice job BBF and Axl! I couldn't be any happier with how that went! That'll be locked on my DVR for some time to come!  :beer:

Yeah thats staying on the DVR for a while! lol great interview. Nice too hear the fans in the audience. Glad he is feeling better, just wish I could make it too a couple of those Vegas shows! Have a blast guys and kick some ass!

Just watched it on youtube,it was a nice fun light hearted interview.I enjoyed it for sure. : ok:

How could you even compare Trunk and Kimmel?

Two different interviews for different targets...Trunk is mainly about music, Kimmel is mainly about nothing more than entertainment... :beer:

This is a nice funny interview, and it wasn't made at 5.30 am ...

I thought the interview was extremely entertaining. Great thing for Axl to go on there!! And very cool he brought the burger truck too   :beer:

So cool to see Axl happy n' enjoying the moment in a show that isn't made only to heavy metal/rock n' roll audiences. Its about time to people in general realize how cool he is. Great interview !! I want a burger!!!! :) !!

I think Axl was unprepared for the interview. He probably didn't practice..... They said he was sick, but, I just think he was still waking up from a nap.


 : ok:

I think the public perception of Axl would be much more favorable if he did interviews like this more often. The media paints such a negative picture of the guy, but during the rare times he is interviewed or makes an appearance somewhere, he always comes across as a very genuine, warm-hearted, fun-loving dude with a great personality and sense of humor.

If only I could get invited to one of Axl's Halloween parties!!     :beer:

Just watched the interview. VERY cool but way too short! Love that Ana gave me and my Illusion tattoo a shout out during her segment with Jimmy! Haha!

DAMMIT! Axl Rose and Tommy burgers! I should have quit my job and just driven down there for it! I love Tommy burgers! I've been eating there since I was little kid!

As for the interview, I loved the story of the Halloween tree. I've done a few similar things to other parents through the years ... Good to see Axl in such good spirits, as well as seeing Bumblefoot helping out the house band! Perfect end of the day for me!

Great interview!

Very nice to see Axl interviewed on TV again. :)





/jarmo

I'm shocked and stunned you would say that Jarmo  :P :P

Was an entertaining interview. I'm sure the general public was shocked that the "evil" Axl Rose would hold a Halloween party for kids during the day. Just goes to show, don't just a book by it's media coverage.  : ok:

Just watched it, great interview. I am going to have get a Halloween tree.
I wonder if he bought the burger truck or just rented it. Nice gesture.
And I am guessing that the audience was given tickets to a Vegas performance! Wow.
Overall, that was really great.

Jarmo i watched the interview and wondered did you ever got corned  :peace:   :P

 :D

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Video of Ron being interviewed outside the show, signing autographs:

Ron Bumblefoot Thal of Gun N' Roses on Brian May & Eddie Van Halen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qcr_0i0LHfQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQD7LRO34Dc

I want!!!...

Why have I never had a Halloween tree before?, seeing Axl's tree makes me feel like I've been missing out.  ;D

Uhhhhh I don't know dude, Conan is hilarious as is Craig Ferguson (although Ferguson was funnier before he sobered up).  But to be honest, I don't think Axl would have done well on a show like Conan or Ferguson where they are very witty and are really just wise asses more than anything else.  Kimmel doesn't berate anyone like those guys do sometimes, but rather he just teases them. 

Okay Next year I am having a Halloween tree! Thats it. My cousins kids will love it. :peace:

Great interview! Axl looked great, was obviously having a good time. Really showed his personality. Glad he had fun. Kimmel definitely a good choice as far as which show to do. Some good questions, but still light-hearted. Loved the Halloween tree story (as did everyone else, it seems). I would love if Axl wrote an in depth autobiography someday. What a life he's led. Cool fuckin' guy, that's for sure!

Cool  :smoking:

It was a great and fun interview, I hope they can play at some point in time on any of the late night shows like the original band did on fox about 25 years ago.

It was nice to see Axl on TV again.  I thought he did great ! I dig the Halloween tree.

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That was fun!!!  ;D

Axl was gorgeous and charming as ever. (did Kimmel want Axl to kiss him when he said he wanted to be able to tell people he caught strep from Axl?)

Bumblefoot was funny and so cool that he played with the house band the entire show.  (I'm surprised that it seemed that Kimmel never before saw a double-neck guitar like Ron used)


Only thing ... I think maybe Frank should legally change his name to Fe-rah-rah cause Axl got one serious mental block when it comes to saying the name Ferrer (I think he's only pronounced it correctly once in the entire time Frank's been in the band)  :hihi:

Roping him into the political thing was extremely annoying.

I didn't consider it "roping in". He asked Axl if he was voting. Yes or no would have sufficed. Axl offered his opinion beyond that.

it was a very cool interview! : ok:

Elections are close, I didn't think that was an off the wall question to ask him. I think there might be some people surprised that he'd vote that way because he comes off like he'd be along the lines of Ted Nugent and Kid Rock politically.

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Perfect... everything about this interview was spot on, can't stop watching it. Also loved how Ron used his doubleneck on the show, instead of a random guitar that was just handed to him... think about it, that guitar has been all over the world with GN'R this last 2 years.  8) 8) 8)

Waited through a long day of work to watch this interview.


That. was fucking awesome.

Was a great interview, Axl came across great, Jimmy did a really good job. Axl was very personable, witty, and seemed to enjoy it. I've read nothing but positive things. It's funny to read anybody trying to be negative on youtube and etc etc because they are trying to reach for anything and theres nothing negative anybody can really say. Great job.  :beer:

That was fun.

I don't always vote either.  And yeah sometimes the big issues are decided before you get there but there are always other issues like your firemen asking for something they need.  Go vote people, you too Axl.

Axll came across great. To see someone that didn't check out (on youtube)Gene Simmons on the mike Douglas show.

I need to get a Halloween tree

I couldn't watch it last night because I had to be up early to go to work. However, I just saw the video now. Axl was funny as hell! Great interview!! He needs to do more of these.

Actually I wasn't surprised by his answer.  He gave me the impression that he would lean liberal especially since he supports stem cell research (I agree with). 

He did seem embarrassed to say he never voted, and had a "go with the flow" attitude. I also think because most musicians are in unions, they tend to be Democrat voters. 

This may sound corny, but the interview really warmed my heart.  There's something truly genuine about Axl that sets him apart from most everybody out there (star or non-star). 
With Axl, there is no "schtick."  There is no "act."  Truly awesome stuff.

I love the Axl Rose on Kimmel.  So likeable and humble.  He made me smile and laugh.  I too don't think I will be voting for the president.  Axl was nice a great and the new band got a nice response when Axl mentioned them by name.   :peace: :peace:

I always thought he'd be more along the lines of not liking either one or maybe 3rd party. Until last night I have never heard Axl give any political opinion.

My gf met Axl backstage, she is so happy!!  :peace:

It was nice to see Axl back on tv after a long break. It thought it was a cool iv. Nice that Kimmel stayed away from the bull shit questions.   :beer: Hearing a lot about it on the radio and seeing on the web today.   

Maybe he can't vote.  Like maybe he's not a citizen.  We should get Trump on that.   :D

And speaking of people who just have to keep taking jabs at you.  "What did I say to piss you off this time baby?"  Guess she didn't get her rubber biscuit.  :hihi:  Yeah you probably didn't get that but I was unaware there was people watching looking for a fight.  Bummer for them.

I remember Axl used to have a deep deep bass voice. Does he change it on purpose?

Are you serious? After this, that's what you have to say? WTF.

I hate our kind...  ::)

As for the responses to Axl's politics I find it relieving he's not out there preaching on who to vote for.. The fact that he stated he was leaning towards Obama really doesn't qualify as trying to persuade others. I recall back in the 90's Ross Perot temporarily dropped out and Axl stated now we have a race and dedicated DTJ to Bill Clinton and George Bush..now if Eddie Vedder and others could follow suit..

Good point - he definitely wasn't being preachy and even stated he was afraid of that question.

I was happy to see Axl getting out there again. He looked good and happy and in good spirits. I think Kimmel is great, but thought the interview was a little too cheesy and that he was not really prepared with any good questions. I am glad Kimmel stayed away from the old GNR questions, but I would have liked to hear some stories from the road from the last few years. There must be some great stories to tell, maybe talk a little bit more about the Vegas shows, talk about all the jewelry he wears, if he has a girlfriend, ever wants to have kids, etc. I felt Kimmel was stuck on the being late thing and was nervous to ask anything that may annoy Axl. I hope Axl had a good time and does more of these types of interviews, because his fans really want to see more of him. I would love to see him host and play Saturday Night Live one day.

That was a really fun interview, watched it a few times already.  The two of them really had pretty decent chemistry and it was a lot of fun to watch.  Absolutely blows away the "interview" Eddie Trunk did.

In Kimmel's defense, the guests usually set the tone for the direction of the interview.  They are pre interviewed by the staff to find out what they want to talk about.  So my guess is, Axl said what he wanted to say, for the most part.  That's just the way these late night talk shows operate.  If Axl really wants to open up and let loose, an arena like The Howard Stern Show would be more appropriate.  There he'd have free reign to talk about everything under the sun for an hour plus.  Going on Kimmel was the safe choice to promote the upcoming shows, himself, and the band.  Overall, mission accomplished.  : ok:

As much as I like Stern I don't think that would be a good interview for Axl. Slash was on Stern back in May and then went on Opie and Anthony right afterward. O&A mentioned when he left that he was very upset about the Stern interview and all the old Guns questions. So I imagine it really wouldn't go over well with Axl.

It was cool to see Axl get such a warm response.  I don't really care for Kimmel, but overall, I enjoyed it.

Of course O&A would say that when it comes to Howard.

Axl knows what kind of show Howard does, if he's going on there, it's because he's ready for anything to be asked, and Howard doesn't have guests on the show that want to know questions ahead of time. If he says "no Slash questions", Howard will respect his wishes. If Slash had said "no Axl questions", same would've happened.

Yes, but I also don't think Howard pays much to attention to these suggestions guests put forward about what to ask and not ask. We read some of Slash's in one of these threads. Yes, Slash should have expected it. But I'm saying Axl should avoid the Stern show unless he wants a lot of discussion about old Guns and why they're not together. Stern isn't avoiding that subject no matter what.

Anyway, back on topic. I've watched the Kimmel interview 3 times now and it's still great. Thanks Axl  : ok:

Love the Howard Stern show, but I don't think it would be much of an interview due to Sterns lack of GN'R knowledge..I'm sure he knows the hits but I often cringe when he brings up a band and knows very little about them...

it was just a question relax. The interview was fun. It was just an observation.  I've been following Axl for 23 years and his voice sounded different to me.

I hope Axl decides to not leave it too long before doing another TV appearence like this, it's perfect promotion for GN'R. The audiences reaction on Kimmel was amazing, and something I've never really seen on a talk show.

"What the world needs now is Axl Rose"

 : ok:

Oh I agree, as much as I love Stern and would love to hear Axl interviewed by him, I don't think it would be a good idea UNLESS he wanted to let loose about the past.  Since that doesn't seem to be a priority right now, shows like Kimmel work better for him.  Howard has said though, he'd give Axl free reign to talk about whatever he wanted if he ever came on the show.  And Gary said he had been in touch with his publicist, but at the time he wasn't interested in doing press.  Howard told him to keep working on it.  He's fascinated by Axl, in more ways than one.  But obviously, the majority of the interview would be about Slash.  At least, that's where Howard would try to steer it.  And he's the best when it comes to getting guests to talk about things they don't want to talk about.

For now, these lighthearted interviews serve the purpose.  Shows the man is human.  He's not the evil prick people make him out to be.  A little goodwill can go a long way.

It would have been nice if you'd mentioned that the first time! Another thread where someone says something insane in an otherwise positive environment.

I've been on this board for 11 years, and Axl doing this is different to me! (See I can bust out dates too)

Actually, if you listen to old shows you will hear he often has a high non-bass voice.

If anything, his voice should go a little bit lower with age.

The high voice at Kimmel is a result of his light mood I presume. He seems very relaxed and happy, while in some of the old talks he is much more consentrated, focused and has a darker mood which change the voice.

josh freese posted on twitter.

 Hey axlrose. Guess who else has a Halloween tree? My mom! http://instagram.com/p/RRhl42KE2b/

It is not the way it went with Axl. The Kimmel staff never spoke with Axl. They were told by me that they could ask whatever they felt it was appropriated. Axl did not want to choose or avoid any issue. Kimmel asked whatever he wanted to ask. His interview was live, so, no editing or retaping. Axl did have a great time. Thank you for watching.

Awesome beta, thanks for sharing  :)

Axl looked happy and relaxed, He also seemed to be very happy when he announced the names of the band and they all got a big cheer! That made him happy I think. Only one thing I wish was asked and that's a simple, "Any plans for new material in the future?" but great interview, and nice to see Axl in good spirits! : ok:

Beta, Have you guys considered doing Howard Stern? Would Axl consider doing his show?

Mom Kick Ass

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One of my favourite parts of the interview is when Axl is explaining the childrens reaction to his Halloween tree. And when he says the line "What you haven't got a Halloween tree?", it cracks me up everytime!!!... Axl looks so funny when saying it.  :rofl:

Axl rocks... : ok:

Totally agree! The look on his face while he was telling that story was priceless.

:) I wonder how many people are going to have Halloween Trees now. I think he started a new trend, haha. :)

Well it's simple enough if people want to do it... :hihi:

Put up your Halloween tree, with all of the decorations until say the end of November. Then keep the tree up, but just change the decorations to suit the festive period. If anything it will just give you more time to prepare things to your taste, and give you alot of room for changes.

Axl has the right idea!!!... ;D

Hahaha. someone needs to patent this asap! There's a market. :)

That is an awesome idea! Someone very special to me left  a gift for me under my Halloween tree. :smoking:

I'm glad he went on Kimmel, I've never seen him make a guest uncomfortable (which Letterman tends to do) but it's too bad GNR didn't play.

It's actually not a new idea. I saw them in New York about 15/20 years ago in a couple of their dept stores, and in the UK, I have seen them sold in Selfridges, John Lewis and Harvey Nich's over the years. I am sure I have even seen them in one of the bigger Disney stores too.

True, but they didn't have the star power that is Axl behind them, hahahahahaha. Dammit Mysteron, don't dampen my million dollar idea! lol j/k

Just found this. He looks so happy  :love:

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I think there could be a market for them. They are definitely not mainstream  :  :peace: :hihi:

Nothing groundbreaking, but I thought this was pretty cool.  I went onto www.ctnow.com to check and see if I could find out some information on how the southern part of the state is faring from the Hurricane.  I'm SUPPOSED to go down that way for work tomorrow, so I just wanted to make sure roads weren't closed off, streets flooded, etc.  Anyway, I happened to catch a glance at the Top Stories on the site and the first 5 were all Hurricane related.  The 6th was about Axl's appearance on Kimmel.  Not bad, a week later.  And it was positive too.

Here it is in case anyone cares.

http://www.ctnow.com/entertainment/la-et-st-axl-rose-jimmy-kimmel-obama-20121025,0,510470.story

Axl Rose makes rare TV appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
By Meredith Blake

Sure, Jay Leno had President Obama on his show Wednesday, but for children of the '90s, it was Jimmy Kimmel who scored the night?s biggest booking: Guns N? Roses star Axl Rose.

In his first live television appearance in 20 years, the famously temperamental singer was in an unusually gregarious mood.  There were no tantrums, no surly answers, and no badmouthing of former bandmates. Instead, Rose came off as a benevolent rock-n?-roll Santa Claus. He told Kimmel about charming the neighborhood kids with a Halloween tree and ended the segment by handing out Tommy?s Burger Truck gift certificates to the studio audience.

?I thought it would be something fun,? he said. ?Fun??! This from the guy who used to incite riots onstage?

It was nice, if strange, to see the once reclusive Rose cheerfully promoting his band?s upcoming residency at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Somewhat more disappointing, at least for those of us who spent untold hours of our adolescence watching and rewatching homemade VHS recordings of the ?November Rain? video (ahem), was Rose?s get-up.

Gone was the long, strawberry blond hair, the Sgt. Pepper jacket and the red kilt, replaced by a chin-length bob, jeans and ? eek! ? a white button-down.  It wasn?t all bad, though: There was a blue bandanna peeking out from underneath his wide-brimmed black hat, just enough to remind us of the glory days.

Kimmel, who?s not exactly known as a tough interrogator, stuck to soft questions: He didn?t ask Rose about his refusal to attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this spring, where Guns N? Roses was being honored, and he made only glancing references to Rose?s contentious relationship with nearly all his former bandmates. Anyone hoping for a Barbara Walters-style teary confessional will be disappointed.

Kimmel did, however, ask Rose to weigh in on the presidential election. Rose admitted he?s not much of a voter because ?I'm in California, and it usually leans Democratic, and that's usually where I'm leaning anyway," he explained.  Pressed a little harder by Kimmel, Rose said, "I would lean Obama."

Axl, we?ll forgive you for not voting if you promise to come back to TV again soon ? and maybe perform a song next time.

Catching up on The Howard Stern Show from this week and Howard talked to Jimmy Kimmel about going on his show (Tuesday night). Shuli was sitting in and mentioned the Axl interview from last week. Said it was great. Howard said Axl was supposed to call into the show but didn't. Jimmy then said that he talked to Axl about the Stern Show and he said he enjoyed calling in back in the day. He also said that Axl wasn't fond of Slash. Sounded like he asked him some questions off camera.

I have it taped, its only 40 seconds. If I can figure out how to share it I will. Having trouble uploading it to youtube at the moment. But that's basically all that was said.


Edit

Here it is, in case anyone cares.  I explained it pretty well, but in case you want to hear it for yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQtyvfE9qro&feature=plcp

So was there really a burger truck there?? Did they show any of it during the show??  Awesome interview :)

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*sigh* handsome...even more so now. Axl cleans up real nice.<3

Ana Gasteyer is a customer of mine at the video store I have managed for 20 years in Brooklyn. When I heard she would be on Kimmel the same day as Axl she happened to come in the store right before she left for L.A. She knows about my love for G N' R and Axl over the years and when she came in the store she spoke to my mom who also works at the video store and my mom half jokingly told her to tell Axl I, "the guy with the Use Your Illusion tattoo" said hi. I officially met Axl briefly in 2006 - and have been to 19 G N' R shows since 2001, and at the first ever Vegas show I showed him my tattoo during Rocket Queen where he brought Tommy to the front of the stage to take a look at it. I've had many many cool moments at shows with Axl since over the years; peacing back to me in Albany during Paradise City, playing the Asshole Song after I requested it in London, On in 2010...and many others. Ha. Anyway when I met him in 2006 I showed him my tatt again and said he might have remembered me from the first show in Vegas - his face immediately lit up and he said excitedly "oh yeaaaaah!!!!" Very cool moment.
Anyway Ana wound up giving me a shout out on Kimmel and today was the first time I had seen her since her appearance. She brought me a copy of the Kimmel itinerary and on the back was Axl's autograph to the video store! So cool! She told me she spoke to him after her segment and apparently he got a real kick out of her shout out to me and remembers me. Ha. Anyway, thank you Ana and thank you Axl! Really made my night at work!


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That's cool!  :D

Nice man, cool story!  Nice of Ana to come through for you like that.  And Axl too of course.  :peace:

Thanks for sharing your awesome story! Please tell Ana how much I loved her in WICKED in Chicago. I was fortunate enough to see her perform one day with Ben Vereen as the WIZARD and it was magical! Almost as good as a GNR show! :hihi: :beer: I saw Ana in that show at least 10 times! she was a great Elphaba!

Great story, Lumen! Will pass it a long when I see her next time! And thanks for all the nice words, people.  : ok: