Tom Zutaut letter in NY Times

[Falcon]

Punk is probably the wrong word. However, you get my drift.

Sure I do.

Just because he cares doesn't mean he is going to give in to the media, the record company, or his fans. He is a pretty "defiant" (better word) individual.

Defiant to a degree, yes.? Lack of confidence to a degree as well.

You have no idea why Axl hasn't released the material. It could be for any number of reasons-including insecurity. But, it is unfair to assume that is the only reason we don't have a record.

Many reasons for a no release is a given.? That in mind, I feel insecurity tops the list.

ps I saw where you are going to see a Bucket solo show. It is pretty weird but you will quickly see that this guy is something else. He is all over the board-fast, slow, grungy, bluesy, etc. Playing old Gnr songs does not do him justice. You just got to see it.

I'm excited about seeing BH, have always his enjoyed his schtick and am looking forward to see him in his element and at his best.

Bringing this back to Zutaut, I think his effort was well intended with hopefully no personal gain at stake whereas I don't feel the same about Merck's company line stance.

[madagas]

He's a mess. Simple as that. Zutaut's comments do seem sincere. Merck..well. Here's to hoping someone can convince Axl to let go.

[Jim Bob]

I think its really cool of Zutaut to say this, especially considering he's no longer involved in the project.. it all sounds really promising, and hes just sayin what us diehards have known all along.. some day the whole world will know what Merck said was true.. Axl is the Heart and Soul of GNR. 

And its rare to see people in the music biz not driven by money.. i mean look at Axl's former bandmates and what they'll whore themselves to.  Axl is a true class musican.

[ppbebe]

W, Axl Rose is not interested in fame, money, popularity or what the New York Times or any other paper for that matter might think of him.      - Merck Mercuriadis.

NOTE: Here,

!) Merck says what the New York Times or any other paper for that matter might THINK OF HIM
He doesn't say "the press (as a whole)".

!!)There is no mention of A)what the press SAY about Axl B)what the press think of Music/Show/Band
Or C) what the press SAY about the Music/Show/Band.

!!!)And he's not talking about the past.

!!!!)moreover, there's no info about the music,  the band or the shows in the NY Times article.

BTW, I'm not even sided with Merck particularly. Eva nose that. 

Let's put the record straight and stop putting words into others mouth for a sec for gods sake.
OK?

As for A) and C)  Eva, estranged and myself have explained this long that there're enough reason for anyone to be bothered with the interferences in their affair.

As for B)

You know reading these posts reminded me of that VMA appearance and what happened aftwards when Loder interviewed him. Remember how ackward Axl got when Loder started talking to him. Axl thanked him for the great review he gave them for the RIR 3 show. Loder didnt hear him right, and Axl said it again. It came off really bad and well, ackward. He certaintly does care what the media says I guess. I never thought so but, remembering this odd exchange between Axl and Kurt kind of proves that he does. You have to see it, as just reading about the exchange doesnt do it justice. It was  man.

I don't see anything weird in an earnest musician concerning with a feedback from an individual who does listen to his music,whether from a journalist or not. I imagine he would care what our voodoo might write about his music. Why not? When you start ignoring all the constrictive criticisms/earnest words, you stop making progress. Then again, if you worry about them too much, you'll be controlled by them.

When you don't give a fuck about the audience's reception at all, then you're just wanking with your own music in public. 

BTW, do you know where I can see it?

[Falcon]

ppbebe -

I see where you're coming from and respect your opinion

However, I'll never be convinced that Axl Rose is not hyper sensitive to his critics, whether that be the NY Times or any other media outlet that he perceives unfair or paints him in a negative light, deserved or not.

[Warren]

Seems like Mr Zutaut is looking for a job !