Behind The Music: GN'R (post your comments here)

[Mr Cowbell ?]

didnt dave navarro film a testimonial regarding playing on Oh My God?

There was no mention of OH MY GOD anywhere to be found to my knowledge.

[Dave_Rose]

I thought it was ok lots of Axl bashing I c yeah Dave didn't mention Oh My God but it was very one sided it could have been better it would have been nice if they asked Dizzy to contribute

[mikegiuliana]

I think matt summed it all up when he talked about how axl became when it was time to record new material in 1994.. It's rock n roll not brain surgery.. He sat there trying to do some 72 piece set.. It was axl's band and what he wanted, not suprised everyone left, the band became a one man show..

[SLCPUNK]

I still haven't seen the damn thing.....

[madagas]

Easily the best comments on the show were Slash talking about Axl's new Gnr.."Some people would say that this is sacrilege...but he (Axl) doesn't give a hot fuck." And Gilby on waiting for Axl to show up for a concert. " by the time he showed up, we were hammered!"

[Mr Cowbell ?]

I think matt summed it all up when he talked about how axl became when it was time to record new material in 1994.. It's rock n roll not brain surgery.. He sat there trying to do some 72 piece set.. It was axl's band and what he wanted, not suprised everyone left, the band became a one man show..

Matt sounded like an Ass on that show. Talking how "I thought I was gonna join the best fucking rocking band on earth, what the fuck is up with the piano" He wanted to jump aboard a cool band that has already made it big all over the world and HE'S pissed because Axl wants to do songs like November Rain? He should of been happy to be invited to the GnR camp

[gnr1967]

Matt sounded like an Ass on that show. Talking how "I thought I was gonna join the best fucking rocking band on earth, what the fuck is up with the piano" He wanted to jump aboard a cool band that has already made it big all over the world and HE'S pissed because Axl wants to do songs like November Rain? He should of been happy to be invited to the GnR camp

I kind of agree with you.? Although I still enjoy the original AFD-style music the best, I can't see how he can complain about being on the Illusion records.? Just because GNR has some piano in it doesn't mean that it's not a kick-ass band.? The fact that GNR diversified their music is one reason that they have transcended all those "hair bands" from the '80s.? Nevertheless, I think Matt probably has a strange sense of humor...I doubt he was trying to be a dick.?

[Mr Cowbell ?]

I think Matt probably has a strange sense of humor...I doubt he was trying to be a dick.?

I don't know from the interviews he's done post GnR he has made it very clear he isnt an Axl fan.  He even went in looking to get fired from GnR by Axl. I think Matt can be a real dick from his interviews and quotes

[Cornell]

And Gilby on waiting for Axl to show up for a concert. " by the time he showed up, we were hammered!"

    That's the line that I remembered most from that. 

The footage brought back a lot of great memories! 

[anythinggoes]

Steve Adler looked a fucking mess i enjoyed it but learnt nothing new nothing about the REAL reason Adler was fired and i would liked to of seen more about 2001 onwards they didnt even mention the new guys names and i dont remember Dizzy getting a mention even though he is now the longest standing member. It still stated that CD is slated for a November 2004 release on Ul version

[sic.]

Matt sounded like an Ass on that show. Talking how "I thought I was gonna join the best fucking rocking band on earth, what the fuck is up with the piano" He wanted to jump aboard a cool band that has already made it big all over the world and HE'S pissed because Axl wants to do songs like November Rain? He should of been happy to be invited to the GnR camp

Matt's initial reaction towards November Rain isn't a new thing. He talked about it as far as back in 1996, being still in the band:

You know, the first time I heard November Rain, I thought: "What is this shit?, What does Axl is doing behind the piano? I want rock!" But I was new in GNR and I thought "Matt, you leave The Cult and now you're in the greatest hard rock band of the world?" He sat at the piano and I was thinking "This is shit". Then the song came out, and it's the biggest thing we've aver done! That's why I have this attitude: "OK Axl, you think we should do that? I'm with you". You know what I mean?

He was a very strong Axl-supporter in interviews at the time, in 94-96, up to the point of mentioning turning down an offer from Slash to tour with Snakepit. He said he felt it would compromise the current GNR situation and how he had more faith in the album they were making than in It's Five O'Clock Somewhere.

[Rohlm]

"Some people would say that this is sacrilege...but he (Axl) doesn't give a hot fuck."

That was my favorite part of the show.

[mulanrouge]

Nice show

except Axl, Duff and Izzy were not interviewed

i think i watched every episode for about 2 weeks? 

[DazRose85]

I enjoyed it quite a bit, and thought it was a good basic hisotry overview. Yes of course they could of gone into more detail, but for 40mins they did well. I thought Slash came across very well, and was suprised why Duff refused to take part.

Regarding the Hollywood Rose footage... did anyone notice at the end where it said "Footage From" (or words to those effect) Cleopatra Records? Does this mean they have all material pertaining to HR?

[The Estranged MrFlashbax]

does anyone know where i can find the pictures they used of axl during the 2002 tour in the BTM?? those were some kickass pictures..

[DazRose85]

does anyone know where i can find the pictures they used of axl during the 2002 tour in the BTM?? those were some kickass pictures..

lol! I was just about to ask the same question! Well, more specifically can someone take screen captures from the programme of the pictures?

[The Estranged MrFlashbax]

does anyone know where i can find the pictures they used of axl during the 2002 tour in the BTM?? those were some kickass pictures..

lol! I was just about to ask the same question! Well, more specifically can someone take screen captures from the programme of the pictures?

i could've but i didnt think of it at the time.. 

well i couldnt really take a screen capture.. i'd just take a picture of the tv w/ a cam.. 

[SLCPUNK]

Finally saw it today (along with the a-z show). I did not see the part where they said his new album was coming out in November. Was this at the end of the show or the begining?

Show was good. I wonder how much shit they had, I bet it could have been a 5 hour show if they wanted. It made Axl look like the bad guy with all his craziness. But if the shoe fits.....

The a-z might not be good for some of the uptight fans on this board who get easily worked up. It was fun and poked fun at the band in a good way. But some people here might get mad and throw a tv out the window....

[The Estranged MrFlashbax]

Finally saw it today (along with the a-z show). I did not see the part where they said his new album was coming out in November. Was this at the end of the show or the begining?

Show was good. I wonder how much shit they had, I bet it could have been a 5 hour show if they wanted. It made Axl look like the bad guy with all his craziness. But if the shoe fits.....

The a-z might not be good for some of the uptight fans on this board who get easily worked up. It was fun and poked fun at the band in a good way. But some people here might get mad and throw a tv out the window....

i totally agree with you.. and i missed the november release date the first 2 times i saw the show.. it was at the end.. it took up 3 whole seconds of the show 

[axl_rose_700]

I thought it was a good show but could have been 3 hours long, so much went on with GnR in such a short space of time!