Guns to play Live 8?????

[jameslofton29]

Mike, there was something very strange going on during the time of Bucket's departure and Axl backing out of Rio. We may never know the truth. If he could play new songs in 2002, why not play something new again? Could it be because there was no other new material? I know thats taking a negative approach to it, but there's just something really fishy about this whole thing. I cant wait to see how the story ends.

[sic.]

Could it be because there was no other new material?

IRS.

[Neemo]

Mike, there was something very strange going on during the time of Bucket's departure and Axl backing out of Rio. We may never know the truth. If he could play new songs in 2002, why not play something new again? Could it be because there was no other new material? I know thats taking a negative approach to it, but there's just something really fishy about this whole thing. I cant wait to see how the story ends.

If they were used to playing with 3 guitarists then one leaves, it's kinda hard to just pick up the slack so close to the date of the show. especially since that guitarist was the guy who did all the solos and shit.

[August 18th]

Mike, there was something very strange going on during the time of Bucket's departure and Axl backing out of Rio. We may never know the truth. If he could play new songs in 2002, why not play something new again? Could it be because there was no other new material? I know thats taking a negative approach to it, but there's just something really fishy about this whole thing. I cant wait to see how the story ends.

If they were used to playing with 3 guitarists then one leaves, it's kinda hard to just pick up the slack so close to the date of the show. especially since that guitarist was the guy who did all the solos and shit.

buckethead was vital to the band at the time but he did not do all the solos.

[mikegiuliana]

Mike, there was something very strange going on during the time of Bucket's departure and Axl backing out of Rio. We may never know the truth. If he could play new songs in 2002, why not play something new again? Could it be because there was no other new material? I know thats taking a negative approach to it, but there's just something really fishy about this whole thing. I cant wait to see how the story ends.

If they were used to playing with 3 guitarists then one leaves, it's kinda hard to just pick up the slack so close to the date of the show. especially since that guitarist was the guy who did all the solos and shit.

buckethead was vital to the band at the time but he did not do all the solos.

I can see if it was a tour and they were like fucked but one show in a year then silence for another you make it work.. One show you can work a little harder and do the one show that means the world to you.. I feel he just  didn't want to do it.. If adler can break his hand and get a replacement why not bh for a few songs.. Most were afd songs anyways with a possible new tune or so..

[alternativemonkey]

If GNR couldn't pull themeselves together for Rock in Rio, a concert planned at least six months in advance, they don't have a snowball's chance in hell of pulling Live 8 off.

[mikegiuliana]

If GNR couldn't pull themeselves together for Rock in Rio, a concert planned at least six months in advance, they don't have a snowball's chance in hell of pulling Live 8 off.

Well they had about two months with rio after that speech. True man I doubt they have rehearsed but it is two songs they already know.. I want to be positive but we all know how everything seems to end.. Good cause n free publicity

[Kitano]

It's just not going to happen.

[Thorazine Shuffle]

If GNR couldn't pull themeselves together for Rock in Rio, a concert planned at least six months in advance, they don't have a snowball's chance in hell of pulling Live 8 off.

Amen to that.  Especially since the Philly G8 is sometime next week isn't it?  This thread is turning into the thread about Axl showing up at the Superbowl.

[jameslofton29]

If Axl truly has a "Big Gun" locked up in a vault, especially one with a political edge to it, Live 8 would be the perfect debut for it. But of course, pigs aren't gonna fly anytime soon.

[gilld1]

There's a better chance of a Beatles reunion than GNR getting their shit together soon.

[mega_music]

If Axl truly has a "Big Gun" locked up in a vault, especially one with a political edge to it, Live 8 would be the perfect debut for it. But of course, pigs aren't gonna fly anytime soon.

Yeah I agree. MTV, VH1, XM Radio, and several radio stations will be having live reports from Live 8 from all the locations around the world. Millions of people will be watching this event. This could be a great way of letting the world know Axl is still alive and kicking and making some kick ass rock n roll. Holy shit was that a flying pig! Nope it was just a cow

[jameslofton29]

Guys, I've been thinking about it, and there's actually a 'one in a million' chance of it happening, going by Richard's comments. He said him and Robin were alternating leads. Either this is a contradiction of past statements, or its possible something is in the works. Although, I wouldn't bet any money on it.

[August 18th]

anyone holding their breath? would be an awesome thing to witness, but i'm afraid i won't get my hopes up just yet. remember before the 2002 VMA's, there was a very strong rumor and buzz around it. doesn't seem too likely this time. but then again, them playing the VMA's either.

[jthunders13]

here is the live8 london setlist which matt drudge posted on drudgereport....

PLANNED LIVE 8 PLAYLIST
HYDE PARK LONDON

2pm GMT Start

Paul McCartney/U2
Sgt Peppers lonley hearts band

U2
One

Bono Introduces Coldplay

Coldplay
In My Place
Fix You
Bitter Sweet Sym, With Richard Ashcroft

Little Britain introduce Elton John
Elton John
Sat Nights Alright for fighting
Butch Is Back
Children Of The Revolution, With Pete Doherty

Dido
Life For Rent
White Flag
Thank You

Sterophonics
TBA

REM
The One I Love
Losing My Religion
Imitaion Of Life
Everybody Hurts

Ms Dynamite
Dy-na-mi-tee
Judgment Day
Redempiton Song

Keane
Everybodys Changing
Somewhere only we know

Travis
Sing
Turn
Why does it always rain on me

Annie Lennox
Walking on broken glass
Sisters are doing it for themselfs
Sweet dreams

UB40
Medley

Snoop Dogg
TBA

Razorlight
Somehwree else
Golden touch
Vice

Madonna
Like A Prayer
Music
Ray of light

Snow Patrol
Chocolate
Run

Joss Stone
I had a dream
super duper love

Scissor Sisters
Laura
Take your mamma

Velvet Revolver
TBA

The Killers
TBA

Sting
Message in a bottel
Dersert Rose
Every Breath You Take
Mariah Carey
Vision on love
Make it happen

Robbie Williams
Let me entertain you
Rock DJ
feel

The Who
Won't get fooled again
Baba O'Riley

Pink Floyd
Money
Comfortly Numb
Wish you were here

Paul McCartney
the Long and winding road

Finale App: 20:45 GMT

Do they know is it christmas

All artists who can stay till end, and also some other surprise guests

Developing...




--suprise guests (maybe axl, if not in london, somewhere)

[Pingouirose]

We know Axl was asked to be there. So there's a chance ! 

[Walapino]

Mick Jagger is one suprise in the end

[Dr. Blutarsky]

There's a better chance of a Beatles reunion than GNR getting their shit together soon.

GNR seems to be the comeback that diddnt happen in the 21st century as the Beatles reunion rumors of the 1970`s.

Prove me wrong Axl!!!

And it doesnt have to be the original members, Nu GNR is better!

[Carlos_f_Rose]

mmm I would only like to see Axl performing there...

The other new Gnr guys, well I loath them...


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[Charity Case]

Nu GNR is better!

You're a real mess if you think that.  Only a moron would think that a lineup that has done nothing is better than a lineup that brought us timeless music that will be listened to for decades to come.  Please refrain from such ignorant comments, they hurt my head.