Leno Review Thread

[jarmo]

I liked the Letterman performance better than this one.

Maybe it was the sound or something....


I wish this "dangerous" band could've played a song that's NOT on the radio and tv already. I've seen other bands do that, so it possible.

"Do It For The Kids" or "Suckertrain Blues" would've been a nice surprise.  



/jarmo

[Top-Hatted One]

I am sure VR was just as dissapointed with the crowd response as us.

not really....can't expect much out of a crowd that was just roaming the streets of LA and heard a noise and came to check out what it was....which leads to a crowd of people of all ages....20's, 40's, 60s lol

[Falcon]

I wish this "dangerous" band could've played a song that's NOT on the radio and tv already. I've seen other bands do that, so it possible.

"Do It For The Kids" or "Suckertrain Blues" would've been a nice surprise.  



/jarmo

I would have loved to have seen STB or a different rocker other than Slither as well.  However, looking back I'm not sure if an outdoor daytime performance would have been the right venue for FTP.

Another thing I don't think anyone has mentioned, it might not be entirely the bands call on what they play.  

IE,

Booking agent: "You're invited to be on Leno and play your current hit single, "Slither".  

Band: "Well, we'd like to play another track, possibly our soon to be released next single, "Fall to Pieces".

Booking agent: "That doesn't make much sense for us, your current single is number 1 on the two main Billboard rock charts so we'd prefer you stick with that, we'll have you back to promote your next single after it's release"....

We really don't have any idea what contigencies, parameters or promises were involved so who the hell knows...

This is absolute speculation on my part of course.

[Music For Life]

ummm, am i the only one that noticed leno introduce them by saying...

"they have already sold over a million copies"  ?

i doubt it sold another 500 thousand from a couple weeks ago when it was just announced gold?  im sure leno was talking about sales outside of the us as well though.  sales all over im sure have reached over a million.

[axl1962]

Yeah, I assume the million comment means worldwide.  I still believe though there is a majority of young people who have no idea who VR is.  By Leno dropping the million comment kids who watched may think, well these guys have sold a lot of records maybe I should check them out.  This may have been a planned marketing strategy or not either way it works in their favor.

[tomass74]

Well, I just saw the performance and thought it was damn good.  Scott was off a couple times but it wasnt that bad. Duff didnt look bored to me, he just looked like he always does. Just my two cents.

[Mr Cowbell ?]

Yeah thats what I was saying a few days back how they would be predictable and play SLither somemore I think they are as bored of slither as we are.

[Eazy E]

debuting at number 1 means nothing if u fall out of the top 10 as fast as they have, that shows they arent drawing in that many new fans

FYI, Velvet Revolver are currently at number 8 on the Billboard chart (up from 14 the previous week), so they are still fighting to hang in the Top Ten.  They are ahead of the Beastie Boys (#9) who's "Ch-Check It Out" single is doing pretty good, IMO.  The Beastie Boys came out a week later and sold twice as much in their first week... now they've dropped below VR.

Not disagreeing about FTP being released, but they arent doing as poorly as you suggest.  

[MeanBone]

scott seemed outta breath, the performance was boring, not much energy and scott was really not into it. i've seen better performances, but then again i've also seen the weenie roast show and scott sucked so bad... and slash's guitar in that festival didn't have a lot of sustain either.
anyway, it was ok, but scott needs to get his shit together

[D]

i know CB is still in the top 10 which is why i want them to hurry up and release FTP so they can stay in the top ten

[Acquiesce]

I didn't notice anyone looking bored in the performance, but I was too busy focusing on Scott. I did notice the poor sound, which could have made it sound like a less than enthusiastic performance.

[Mr Cowbell ?]

FYI, Velvet Revolver are currently at number 8 on the Billboard chart (up from 14 the previous week), so they are still fighting to hang in the Top Ten.  They are ahead of the Beastie Boys (#9) who's "Ch-Check It Out" single is doing pretty good, IMO.  The Beastie Boys came out a week later and sold twice as much in their first week... now they've dropped below VR.

I think they climbed up alot in part of the BTM Guns N Roses.

[metallex78]

Scott was out of breath but he was still right into it, he was all over the stage twisting and bending his body as he does.

It's funny, his vocal performance almost reminded me of Axl's UYI-era live voice, in that Axl always seemed to be struggling to hit the notes he hit in the studio, same with Scott in this performance.

All in all, not that bad a performance as everyone is making it out to be, but not the best either. The Letteman performance was definitely better.

[C0ma]

I just saw the VR performance on Leno.

First off why play SLither again?

That was the most flat performance Ive ever seen.  The way Weiland and the band performed was a friggen joke. Unless it was just the sound, the whole song sounded flat and boring. It sounded as if weiland and the band were just trying to get through their own song. There was no energy and it was dull.

It also seemed as if Weiland couldnt even sing. ANd he ruined the last verse with how he ended the song...What a complete joke that was. How can the #1 rock band play that badly and play the same damn song again? They should have played FTP. Why play the same thing we have been hearing for a few months now.

Im not even trying to be a prick about this, in my opinion it was such a bad performance. The letterman show was much better. HAd more energy to say the least.

Funny comming from the person who runs to defend the stinking pile of shit that Axl layed on the Radio City Music Hall stage durring the VMA's

That was horrible, if that was one of their better performances then VR must really suck live.

and Dave that little post was as meaningful as your ban Contraband thread. Why is it when someone critisizes GnR they are the most ignorant posters on the board, but when you start spouting off like a 10 year old about VR you should somehow be taken seriously?

[younggunner]

Funny comming from the person who runs to defend the stinking pile of shit that Axl layed on the Radio City Music Hall stage durring the VMA's

In what part of Axl wasnt his best a compliment?

Plus the 2 performances were 2 completely different circumstances...

[darkdays_01]

That was horrible, if that was one of their better performances then VR must really suck live.

So predictable, at least VR are playing shows, Dave your getting old.

[PhillyRiot]

I have seen VR live 2x's now.  I love Contraband.  The Leno preformance wasn't to great.  Big deal?  They were good on Lettermen and they were awesome on the KROQ Weenie Roast.

Ever hear Axl sing Bad Apples live?  No performer is perfect!

[chineseilusions]

Is itjust me or does scott try to be like axl?  
 


Yeah, I mean he dances and sings...what a rip-off!

Feel free to elaborate on your comment, because Im lost...(Scott wasnt even wearing the pilots hat).

I'm not saying scott is riping axl off I'm just saying they hav alotof the same moves.Did scott move like that in STP or is it just slash and duff make people wanna dance like that