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« on: May 31, 2006, 01:57:52 AM »
this guy goes everywhere axl or the band goes, what does he do besides write short stories?
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« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2006, 05:03:26 AM »
Del's something of an assistant, I gather, doing all kinds of jobs for Axl across the board. I'm remember reading he was  the guy who went through the UYI tour tapes to pick up tracks for Live Era.
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« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2006, 05:07:08 AM »
his one of the yes men Duff Slash & others have refered to I THINK
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« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2006, 05:58:10 AM »
'Cause he works for Axl?

Del's been around for ages, and I've never heard the ex-members namedropping him the way the have mentioned, say, Paul Tobias. To me, Del comes up as someone who knows Axl better than most people and knows how to go along with him. It's possible to have a fertile working relationship with Axl without agreeing with him in every other thing, ask Tommy and Robin.
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2006, 06:04:25 AM »
I guess Del interviewed Axl in that 2002 pre-tour press release, when gnronline.com was still being used.


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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2006, 06:07:56 AM »
Wasn't Del James essentially Axl's "official interviewer" for a period of time? I.e. Axl would only grant interviews to magazines if Del was writing the article?
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« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2006, 07:01:55 AM »
The '02 tour he used to walk around on the floor right before GNR came on-it seems like he was helping out-not sure hwat role-I think he was carrying a walkie talkie
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2006, 08:02:18 AM »
Quote from: 25 on May 31, 2006, 06:07:56 AM
Wasn't Del James essentially Axl's "official interviewer" for a period of time? I.e. Axl would only grant interviews to magazines if Del was writing the article?

Yes, you are right. And it proves he's not a yes man. BTW listen Snakepit's Beggars and Hangers-On a song about Del and the other clones.
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2006, 08:07:59 AM »
So is Axl still knockin' round with Del today?


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« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2006, 08:21:59 AM »
Quote from: Dead N' Bloated on May 31, 2006, 08:07:59 AM
So is Axl still knockin' round with Del today?


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Well, he was in NYC at least - Saw him at the Hammerstein the three nights I was there.  Looks like he's in the Hungary pics, as well.

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« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2006, 08:27:30 AM »
back in 90s it was reported he's to write the official book bout GnR yes he's got Axl's permission hihi
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« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2006, 08:42:03 AM »
Quote from: Eric on May 31, 2006, 07:01:55 AM
The '02 tour he used to walk around on the floor right before GNR came on-it seems like he was helping out-not sure hwat role-I think he was carrying a walkie talkie

He was the tour/road manager in 2002.
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« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2006, 08:47:39 AM »
Del has performed almost every function you could possibly perform with GnR and not be on stage playing an instrument.

He started as a writer and journalist.  That was his initial exposure to the band and Axl. 

He became the "official interviewer" and biographer, and developed into one of Axl's closest confidants and advisors.  He's worked closely with Axl, as tour manager, roadie manager, advisor, and general "Man Friday" as well as other various job duties.

I've met Del (in Hartford).  Seemed like a nice guy.
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« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2006, 11:41:46 AM »
Sounds like a yes man to me.
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« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2006, 12:18:27 PM »
Bands personal biographer...he says so in the NR making of fucking videos ok

he met Axl & GnR through West Arkeen
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« Reply #15 on: May 31, 2006, 12:38:35 PM »
Quote from: Mikkamakka on May 31, 2006, 08:02:18 AM
Quote from: 25 on May 31, 2006, 06:07:56 AM
Wasn't Del James essentially Axl's "official interviewer" for a period of time? I.e. Axl would only grant interviews to magazines if Del was writing the article?

Yes, you are right. And it proves he's not a yes man. BTW listen Snakepit's Beggars and Hangers-On a song about Del and the other clones.
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Did Slash ever say this was about Del? It does fit, I guess if you think about it-no slam against Del
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