Would Robin have been selected if not for...

[W 23 AXL II]

the fact that he was in NIN and thus carried a "cool, new, industrial" label on his back?

[jameslofton29]

NIN is the only reason he was picked. Without that, obviously no one would have ever heard of him so he couldn't have been picked for GNR. Out of all the new members, I've always been surprised that he's stayed for so long. I always have expected him to eventually quit(for real this time). I dont really hate him the way some of the people here do. I am willing to give him a chance before giving my final judgement.

[dave-gnfnr2k]

You are both wrong. Robin would not have been picked if Matt didnt show axl him in the Cirque Du Soliel. That is where axl discoved robin. It had more to do with axl seeing him in Cirque Du Soliel then him being in  NIN. Axl said I want that guy to play lead when slash was still in the? band. Remember?

[Falcon]

the fact that he was in NIN and thus carried a "cool, new, industrial" label on his back?

Of course not, no one would have known about Robin Finck if it weren't for his involvement in NIN.

[RichardNixon]

Who knows why Axl picked Robin to play in GN'R. We weren't there. This is all just speculation. I will give him credit though, for sticking with the new band for so long. The music must be that good, or the pay very lucrative.

[shaun]

Robin rocks!!!!!

[FlashFlood]

funny how some people on this board still consider NIN modern...

[AdZ]

You are both wrong. Robin would not have been picked if Matt didnt show axl him in the Cirque Du Soliel. That is where axl discoved robin. It had more to do with axl seeing him in Cirque Du Soliel then him being in  NIN. Axl said I want that guy to play lead when slash was still in the  band. Remember?

Exactly.

[ppbebe]

I bet Robin hits it well with Axl.

[Luigi]

Ya Hits him when he finds out GH2 is for real

[mikegiuliana]

So he was going to come to gnr to take over the lead, or share it with slash?? Who was going to be rythm..? SLASH..  That would be the ultimate insult to slash if it was to take over for him at lead...

[nesquick]

I think Axl went crazy in the mid 90's with his industrial paranoia. The man wanted GN'R to be NIN?
Comparing GN'R to NIN is like comparing the Rolling stones to Slipknot. I let uou judge..
Imagine Slash as a goth? ?

I think Axl should have never met Yoda. Anyway, it's past.

I think Robin is a correct guitar player. Nothing exeptional. Neither mediocre not great. Just average. he will never be Slash.

[Scabbie]

Here we go again 

[ppbebe]

Ya Hits him when he finds out GH2 is for real

Ya but that's a wrong person.
a big laugh @ the greatest hits, too!!!

he will never be Slash.

What a relief!

[W 23 AXL II]

this was not meant to turn into Slash vs. Robin ROUND 148

BUT


listening to Slash is like listening to perfection, he is so smooth with his legato, and he can run scales all over the neck, robin just basically stays in one area on the guitar, and has to calculate every next move (a common mistake for guitarists, but it keeps u as a player from getting to the next level if  u cannot break the cycle). slash is a monster all over the guitar, seemlessly mixes minor and major and harmonic scales, just totally amazing....everything he does on the guitar sounds amazing, from ripping leads, to big fat chords, to single note feedback, harmonics only in the right spots...the guy is totally amazing to WATCH and LISTEN to, he should be given more respect in the "Guitar Gods" world, even though everyone praises him, more respect still goes to other players, and i can understand Page and Clapton, but Jimi was NOT NOT NOT better as a player and sound producer than Slash. Hendrix was kinda sloppy and peircing, whereas Slash is on a nightrain ripping through the air smoothly and effortlessly.

[nesquick]

the guy is totally amazing to WATCH and LISTEN to

It's good to see a guy agreeing with me on the visual aspect. Indeed, It's important when you "watch" something.

[mikegiuliana]

Who cares whos' better I just wanted to know if slash was going to be bumped down to rythm for someone like robin..

[the dirt]

Who cares whos' better I just wanted to know if slash was going to be bumped down to rythm for someone like robin..

Probably, maybe some minor lead work; if he didn't like it he could take a hike

[Falcon]

You are both wrong. Robin would not have been picked if Matt didnt show axl him in the Cirque Du Soliel. That is where axl discoved robin. It had more to do with axl seeing him in Cirque Du Soliel then him being in? NIN. Axl said I want that guy to play lead when slash was still in the? band. Remember?

Exactly.

Well, not exactly.

To say Axl recruiting Robin?was based solely on his involvment in Cirque Du Soliel is ludicrous. ?They obvously knew the NIN guitar player was playing with Cirque Du Soliel and happen to catch him there, that's it. ?

[Voodoochild]

For all I remember, Axl wanted Robin to share the lead with Slash. I think I read a quote by Matt somewhere when he says "fuck, Axl wanted THREE guitar player on the line-up" because I think Paul Huge Tobias were already helping the band/Axl.

he should be given more respect in the "Guitar Gods" world, even though everyone praises him, more respect still goes to other players, and i can understand Page and Clapton, but Jimi was NOT NOT NOT better as a player and sound producer than Slash. Hendrix was kinda sloppy and peircing, whereas Slash is on a nightrain ripping through the air smoothly and effortlessly.

I can't even bother to answer this dumb statement because I know some fans are biased and praises their favourite members way too much.