? ?Hey folks...2 more Axl mentions on the DLR show on Friday.? He had in the studio a chick named Melissa Cross, a voice teacher with a DVD out called The Zen of Screaming.? Long story short, she has many clients, among them, the singer from Slip Knot.? She demonstrated the very low almost guttural scream that type of band does.? Obviously, it's very tough on the throat.? That led into Dave talking about singers using "raspy voices to sound more genuine," mentioning a "certain '80's rocker who'd (in a raspy Axl voice) SING LIKE THIS!"? I got a kick out of how he wouldn't say Axl's name.? That was the first mention.?
? ?2nd mention was Dave talking about how in emergencies lead singers will get steroid injections into the throat to take swelling down.? He couldn't stop himself on this one when he said "too many injections of that stuff will make you act like
Axl Rose." (followed by laughter at his own joke)? The prednisone can make a person jittery, wired, etc.? Plus, prednisone has many, many, many side-effects.
? ?Does David appear a bit jealous?? ?
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I've been on prednisone a number of times, and I must say that it can be pretty hardcore if you feel the brunt of its effects. (I happened to be one of those people.) For those not wanting to seek out the side effects, I'll paste them here.
Prednisone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
headache
dizziness
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
inappropriate happiness
extreme changes in mood
changes in personality
bulging eyes
acne
thin, fragile skin
red or purple blotches or lines under the skin
slowed healing of cuts and bruises
increased hair growth
changes in the way fat is spread around the body
extreme tiredness
weak muscles
irregular or absent menstrual periods
decreased sexual desire
heartburn
increased sweating
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
vision problems
eye pain, redness, or tearing
sore throat, fever, chills, cough, or other signs of infection
seizures
depression
loss of contact with reality
confusion
muscle twitching or tightening
shaking of the hands that you cannot control
numbness, burning, or tingling in the face, arms, legs, feet, or hands
upset stomach
vomiting
lightheadedness
irregular heartbeat
sudden weight gain
shortness of breath, especially during the night
dry, hacking cough
swelling or pain in the stomach
swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
difficulty breathing or swallowing
rash
hives
itching
I have no interest in commenting further, but I can imagine what could be said about this in reference to Axl's recent years.
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