The big HTGTH! Ten year anniversary fan survey!

[-Jack-]

Age 16

M/F M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) United States, California, LA

Year when you became a fan? 2003

What song made you a fan? My Michelle

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? A friend. For some reason I though WTTJ was track seven on Appetite and ended up listening to Michelle instead. Loved it.

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? AC/DC, The Strokes, ect.
First GN'R album you got? Appetite For Destruction

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Yeah.

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? No  Sad

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? YES

If "yes", what's your favorite? Bring It Back Home

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? YES

If "yes", what's your favorite? Chinese Democracy

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? YES

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? No

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? No

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? Yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? Alot of songs do. I couldn't choose one.

Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Only a little.

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? My Pukkelpop 2002 shirt with the Yellow GNR 2002 Logo

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Cha

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Only the big shows and the songs I like. Whatever sounds good.

Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Cuckoo Clocks Of Hell by Buckethead

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? Yes

First GN'R concert you attended? Lol... how sad. None yet..

... and the last GN'R concert? None yet... =/

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 0

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? House Of Blues Anahiem

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? YES

Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? No

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? No

Have you ever met any band member(s)? No

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? Not yet.. =/

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? I've messaged Richard, and Bumblefoot

When did you find this site? 2003

When did you start posting on the message board? July 26, 2005, 11:53:03 PM

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? Well I haven't met him in person yet.. but me and Garry are pretty close friends.

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Yea

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Age 18

M/F Male

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Los Angeles, CA USA



Year when you became a fan? 2005

What song made you a fan? Welcome To The Jungle

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? First time?  2003 at Dodger Stadium.  Eric Gagne uses this song to close out games.

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Mozart, Bach, Pavarotti......

First GN'R album you got? Appetite For Destruction

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? YES! 

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? Nope, don't trust those fakes on Ebay either!

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? YES

If "yes", what's your favorite? It Tastes Good, Don't It? 

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?  Yep

If "yes", what's your favorite? Catcher In The Rye

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? Yes indeed.

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? Oh yeah

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? Sadly no.

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? Of course!

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?  Yesterdays because I miss the good old days and I lost my virginity to Bad Apples.



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Not really, maybe when I buy a house.

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?

Do you own any GN'R clothing? t-shirts and the Wilson's jacket.

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? not really
 


Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Izzy's albums.

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? Alice Cooper in the 90's.  Don't remember which album though.



First GN'R concert you attended? Soon is the word

... and the last GN'R concert?

Number of GN'R concerts attended? think of a NASCAR track, and you got the number.

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Staples Center/Dodger Stadium

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? Almost did.



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? Sadly no, would like to though.

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? No

Have you ever met any band member(s)? Izzy at California Speedway

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? Izzy ^

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? Nope

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? Uhhh, I talk to Bumblefoot sometimes.



When did you find this site? 2005...I was thirsty for GN'R news, and I liked this site the best! 

When did you start posting on the message board? November of 2005

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? I've almost met Jack several times, but we've always been busy on the day we were supposed to chill.  'Soon' is the word, right pal? 

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Yeah

[Mama Kin]

Age-- 23

M/F--Male

City/State/Country (just country is enough)--Canada



Year when you became a fan?--1998

What song made you a fan?-- Probably My Michelle

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?-- I had bought AFD.

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Doors..classic rock.

First GN'R album you got?-- GN'R Lies

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?-- Yes.

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?-- Nope.

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?-- Yeah, a few.

If "yes", what's your favorite?-- Probably Crash Diet, but since the only good quality one out there, isn't the GNR version I'll say "Just Another Sunday"

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?-- Yes.

If "yes", what's your favorite?-- The Blues

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? Both.

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? Both.

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? Yes.

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? No.

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? Yes, Estranged.



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? No.

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Yes.

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Nope.



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? "Ain't Life Grand?" Slash's Snakepit.

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? Nope, but I buy their solo stuff when I find it.



First GN'R concert you attended? None

... and the last GN'R concert? None.

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 0

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Probably MSG

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? Yea.



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? Nope.

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? Yes.

Have you ever met any band member(s)? Nope.

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? Nope.

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? Nope.

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? Nope.



When did you find this site? Don't recall.

When did you start posting on the message board? Don't recall.

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? Nope.

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Yes.

[Scree]

Age 28

M/F

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Canada/Northern Ireland



Year when you became a fan? 1987

What song made you a fan? It's So Easy

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Uncles house from the 12" single release

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Anti-Nowhere League, Twisted Sister, WASP, Metallica and rock in general

First GN'R album you got? Appetite

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? Yes

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Depends on my mood. Right now I suppose Crash Diet

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Catcher in the Rye

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? Yes, both formats

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? Yes, both formats

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? Yes, All making of... inc Part IV of the Trilogy

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? Yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? Yes and no comment, it's personal



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Yes

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? It's So Easy 12" pic disc (got it from the above mentioned uncle after her passed on)

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Yes
 


Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Gilby - Pawn Shop Guitars

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? Yes



First GN'R concert you attended? Slane Castle, Dublin

... and the last GN'R concert? See above

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 1

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Corel Center, Kanata, Ottawa, Canada

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? Depends on the funds



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? Yes

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? Yes

Have you ever met any band member(s)? No

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? No

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? Yes



When did you find this site? Some time in the '90s (can't be more specific because i was a stoner at the time and my memory of that period is hazy... But We Ain't Dead yet was still on the go, as was the GnR MP3 Warehouse)


When did you start posting on the message board? Same time I first stumbled upon it

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? No

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Yes

[gnr1967]

Age 27

M/F M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Pittsburgh, US

Year when you became a fan? 1991

What song made you a fan? Paradise City

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? On the radio at KFC in the U.S. Virgin Islands while on vacation

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Aerosmith, Queen

First GN'R album you got? Appetite for Destruction

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? - Do not own Greatest Hits

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? No, unfortunately

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Catcher in the Rye (new era) or Crash Diet (old era)

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Catcher in the Rye

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? Yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? Yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? No

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? Yes - Oh My God when it was first released

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? Yes - Breakdown

Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? No

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Yes - a "Bad Apples" bandana from the early 1990s

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? No, but I do have a few


Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Slash's Snakepit - Ain't Life Grand

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? No

First GN'R concert you attended? None so far - (which is driving me absolutely crazy, since I've wanted to go since the Illusions tour and I had tickets to see them in Tampa, Florida, before the tour unraveled)

... and the last GN'R concert? none ?

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 0 ?

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? One of the clubs on the Sunset Strip

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? Yes


Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? no (unless you count an emulator on my computer)

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? Yes

Have you ever met any band member(s)? No

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? No

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? Yes - to the address on the Lies album (it got returned to me)

When did you find this site? late 1990s

When did you start posting on the message board? 2002

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? No

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Yes

[Spirit]

Age
23

M/F
M

City/State/Country (just country is enough)
Norway



Year when you became a fan?
1992

What song made you a fan?
Don't Cry (Alt. Lyrics)

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?
Friend's Place

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?
Guns N' Roses was the first band I got into...

First GN'R album you got?
"The Spaghetti Incident?"

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?
Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?
No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?
Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?
Crash Diet

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?
Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?
Better

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?
Yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD?
Yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)?
Yes

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV?
Yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?
Don't Cry


Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
No

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?
-

Do you own any GN'R clothing?
Yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
Some


Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
It's Five O'Clock Somewhere

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?
Yes


First GN'R concert you attended?
Oslo Spektrum, Norway - June 28th

... and the last GN'R concert?
Same as above

Number of GN'R concerts attended?
One

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?
Wembley Stadium

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?
If I can afford it, yes


Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?
Nope

Have you ever read a book about GN'R?
Nope

Have you ever met any band member(s)?
Nope

Have you ever met any former band member(s)?
Nope

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live?
Nope

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?
Yes


When did you find this site?
Can't remember, too long ago

When did you start posting on the message board?
2002 - 2003, can't remember

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?
Nope

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?
Yes

[Hammy]

Age 20

M/F Male

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Burnley, Manchester, UK.

Year when you became a fan? 1999/2000

What song made you a fan? Sweet Child O'Mine

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? TV

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Nu-Metal

First GN'R album you got? Appetite For Destruction

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? No, don't have Greatest Hits

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies do Nes not count)? No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Crash Diet

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? I.R.S.

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? Yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? Yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? No

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? No

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? Don't Cry - Reminds me of the woman I love

Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Some

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? AFD Imported 12" Picture Disc

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? No

Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Gilby Clarke - Pawnshop Guitars

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? No

First GN'R concert you attended? Leeds Festival 2002

... and the last GN'R concert? M.E.N. Arena Manchester July 2006

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 3

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Sanctuary Bar, Burnley

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? If i could afford it, which generally means no.

Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? No

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? I started, but i got bored

Have you ever met any band member(s)? No, i had the chance at Download when Robin Finck was out and about but me and Arron were stoned and didn't bother going over to say hi.

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? Yes, Velvet Revolver & MC5 (W/ Gilby Clarke)

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? No

When did you find this site? Can't remember

When did you start posting on the message board? 2002

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? Yes like er 5 or 7 or something at Download and another (Fieldsy) at the Manchester gig.

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Yeah, sort of, not die-hard crazies like everyone here but fans, yeah...ish.

[AylaRose28]

Age

31

M/F

F

City/State/Country (just country is enough)

Muncie, Indiana, USA

Year when you became a fan?

1988

What song made you a fan?

Welcome To The Jungle

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?

Bought AFD once a friend recommended it. Totally loved it, then saw them perform for the first time on tv at the MTV Awards, 1988. That performance changed my life!

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?

Top 40 radio crap

First GN'R album you got?

AFD

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?

Yep

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?

Not yet!

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?

Of course!

If "yes", what's your favorite?

demo of Anything Goes (My Way, Your Way)

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?

Of course!

If "yes", what's your favorite?

Better, TWAT

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?

Nope..only because I have all the videos anyway on VHS or MPEG

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD?

Nope, but I do need to get it

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)?

All three

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV?

Radio in the traditional sense no, but online radio (KNAC.com) many, many times

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?

Not really. Most GnR songs have special meaning to me personally, not nec. occasions.



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?

Yep

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?

Tour Ryder/spiral bound book given to everybody that worked the 2002 tour

Do you own any GN'R clothing?

Of course...still have all my original shirts I got from 1988 on..

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?

Hell yes!

Favorite solo album by current or former band member?

Prolly Slash's Snakepit

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?

Nope


First GN'R concert you attended?

Deer Creek Music Center, 1991, Noblesville, Indiana

... and the last GN'R concert?

Nationwide Arena, 2002, Columbus, Ohio

Number of GN'R concerts attended?

3

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?

Anywhere in LA...The Whiskey, the Roxy, i.e., small club

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?

Already have and plan to multiple times on this upcoming tour.

Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?

nope

Have you ever read a book about GN'R?

Yep...at least 2-3

Have you ever met any band member(s)?

Nope..god do I wish! Someday tho!

Have you ever met any former band member(s)?

Nope...god do I wish! Someday tho!

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live?

Nope, not yet

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?

I sent Axl a feature article I did about GnR long ago, while in college, getting my undergrad in journalism



When did you find this site?

Hmm...before the 2002 tour...maybe 2001?

When did you start posting on the message board?

Around same time I found the site...

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?

Nope

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?

Only a couple...and they aren't as big as fans as I am!

[BaDoBsEsSiOn418]

Age ?24

M/F ?M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) ?Buffalo, NY



Year when you became a fan? ?Never became a real fan until 2004 when Greatest Hits came out

What song made you a fan? ?November Rain

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? ?I had seen the video when I was younger on TV. ?I remember one time me and my buddy were listening to it on the way home from a baseball game. ?We both looked at each other after it was over and we were like "that song is fucking awesome"

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? ?Um...real bad music. ?Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and Evanescence ?

First GN'R album you got? ?Greatest Hits ?

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? ?yes sir

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? ?nope, unfortunately

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? ?of course

If "yes", what's your favorite? ?shadow of your love, i guess

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? ?no way ?

If "yes", what's your favorite? ?There Was a Friggin Time

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? ?yep

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? ?yup

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? ?Don't Cry and Estranged Makin' F@*!king Videos

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? ?no, but that would be a good idea. ?I'll request Prostitute and think of the thread when someone said that Beta was dancing and stripping to it onstage ?

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? ?whenever I listen to the leaks I think of when they showed up on the Internet and the board was slow as hell lol



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? ?ah, stickers mostly

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? ?really isn't much

Do you own any GN'R clothing? ?yup, lotsa t-shirts, and a pair of boxer shorts. ?i look sexy in them ?

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? ?who doesn't?



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? ?Village Gorilla Head- Tommy Stinson

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? ?nope



First GN'R concert you attended? ?none yet ?

... and the last GN'R concert? ?

Number of GN'R concerts attended? ? ?hopefully one soon

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? ?Madison Square Garden

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? ? canada is only like 30 mins away ?



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? ?no, looks dumb ?

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? ?just one. ?The Band That Time Forgot

Have you ever met any band member(s)? ?no, but i'd love to

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? ?no, but i'd love to

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live?no, ?stupid VR cancelled their show in Buffalo

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? ?nah



When did you find this site? ?summer of '04

When did you start posting on the message board? ?last week. lol ?just kiddin. ?umm...probably right away

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? ?no, but that would rock! ?

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? ?my one buddy loved the old Guns. ?I have to fill him in on what's goin on with the new band. ?

[Axl4Prez2004]

age
32

Sex
Male

Home
Delaware, United States


When did you become a fan of GNR
1990

What song got you into GNR?
Rocket Queen

Where did you hear this song?
a friend's cassette

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?

the radio, pop, rock, rap.

First GN'R album you got?

Appetite for Destruction

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?
no.

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?
No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?
yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?
Dead Flowers

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?
yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?
There Was a Time

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?
yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD?
no

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)?
yes

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV?
yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?
just about every fucking one! ?especially November Rain, Estranged, SCOM, PC, Better


Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
some

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?
shirt from may 12th Hammerstein, pic from show blown up, Village Voice with GNR thank you.

Do you own any GN'R clothing?
yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
some


Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
don't have one

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?
no


First GN'R concert you attended?
Buffalo, '92!

... and the last GN'R concert?
Hammerstein, May 12, 2006!!

Number of GN'R concerts attended?
3

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?
Sedona ?

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?
hell yes!


Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?
no.

Have you ever read a book about GN'R?
no.

Have you ever met any band member(s)?
no.

Have you ever met any former band member(s)?
no.

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live?
no.

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?
no.


When did you find this site?
2003

When did you start posting on the message board?
December, 2003 I think?

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?
yes. pre-party for the Hammerstein show!!!

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?
yes.

[Jim Bob]

Age
26

M/F
M

City/State/Country (just country is enough)
Tucson/Arizona/United States

Year when you became a fan?
1991

What song made you a fan?
You Could Be Mine

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?
MTV

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?
GNR was the first real band I discovered.   I was also getting into bands like Metallica, Motley Crue, Megadeth, AC/DC, and a little later bands like Nirvana, AIC, Soundgarden, STP, Pearl Jam

First GN'R album you got?
Appetite

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?
Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?
No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?
Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?
Shadow of your Love

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?
Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?
Better/The Blues/IRS   its too hard

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?
DVD

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD?
DVD

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)?
Used to on VHS

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV?
Yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?
Rocket Queen makes me think of an ex-girlfriend, NR reminds me of being 12.

Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
Not hardcore but if i came across something i'd take it

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?
My ticket stub from Hammerstein lol

Do you own any GN'R clothing?
Guns shirt from Hammerstein

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
Moderately.  I take the good stuff thats freely out there, but I'm not a 'trader'


Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
Cross between 117 Degrees by Izzy Stradlin and Village Gorilla Head by Tommy Stinson

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?
dont think so


First GN'R concert you attended?
Pittsburgh, NOvember 22, 2002

... and the last GN'R concert?
May 17, 2006, Hammerstein Ballroom

Number of GN'R concerts attended?
2 (will be 4 after next weekend in vegas)

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?
the theatre here in town

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?
I have and I'm doing it again next weekend

Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?
No

Have you ever read a book about GN'R?
The articles on this site are a book!

Have you ever met any band member(s)?
No but i want to!

Have you ever met any former band member(s)?
No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live?
No

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?
Yes



When did you find this site?
during the 2002 tour

When did you start posting on the message board?
a few years ago

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?
MikeG, Jazjme, Axlsis and a few others at the Hammerstein show

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?
Yes

[GNRBABY]

Year when you became a fan? 1988

What song made you a fan? Welcome To The Jungle

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Summer camp form a friends radio

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Classic, Rap, Metal

First GN'R album you got? AFD

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Yes, including LLAS. I own evry album on every format - CD,LP,Tape,Mini disc

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? Yes

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Crash Diet

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Thats a hard question, I like them all...I.R.S and The Blues would be at the top

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? yes

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? no

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? November Rain, Deadhorse



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? yes

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? The Pinball Machiene!

Do you own any GN'R clothing? yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? yes



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Duff McKagan: Believe in me

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? yes



First GN'R concert you attended? 12/31/91

... and the last GN'R concert? 5/15/06

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 5

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? The Pantages Theatre Hollywood, CA

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? Yes



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? Yes!

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? yes

Have you ever met any band member(s)? yes Brain

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? yes Duff,Slash,Steven,Gilby

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? Yes, Izzy and VR

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? No



When did you find this site? on the internet

When did you start posting on the message board? 2004

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? Yes

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Yes

[HoldenCaulfield]

b]Age[/b]
20

M/F
Male

City/State/Country (just country is enough)
Kentucky (USA)

Year when you became a fan?
1999

What song made you a fan?
Oh My God

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?
End of Days soundtrack

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?
Korn, Disturbed, Kid Rock

First GN'R album you got?
Appetite For Destruction

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?
Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?
No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?
Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?
Cornshucker

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?
Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?
Better

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?
Yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD?
Yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)?
No

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV?
Yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?
'Locomotive' reminds me of what's going through my head most of the day.

Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
Yes

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?
A HUGE GNR throw that covers my wall

Do you own any GN'R clothing?
Yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
Yes

Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
Never really listened to them.

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?
No.



First GN'R concert you attended?
Hammerstein Ballroom - NYC - May 17th, 2006

... and the last GN'R concert?
that's the only one.

Number of GN'R concerts attended?
1

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?
Madison Square Garden

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?
I have and I still would



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?
No

Have you ever read a book about GN'R?
Yes

Have you ever met any band member(s)?
No

Have you ever met any former band member(s)?
No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live?
No

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?
Yes

When did you find this site?
1999

When did you start posting on the message board?
2002

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?
Yes

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?
Not really

[mojoeye]

Age
30
M/F
Male
City/State/Country (just country is enough)

Brooklyn, Ny, US

Year when you became a fan?
1987
What song made you a fan?
Sweet Child O Mine
Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?
MTV, Radio
What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?
Hair Bands, Some Punk
First GN'R album you got?
Appetite
Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?
Yes
Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?
No
Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?
Yes
If "yes", what's your favorite?
T.W.A.T. Dust in the Wind
Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?
Yes
If "yes", what's your favorite?
See Above
Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?
Yes
Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD?
No
Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)?
No
Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV?
Probably
Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?
More than one.


Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
No
If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?
No
Do you own any GN'R clothing?
1 t-shirt
Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?

No

Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
Velvet Revolver, Ju Ju Hounds
Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?
Steve Jones, "Fire and Gasoline"

First GN'R concert you attended?
Hershey, Pa, 92 ?
... and the last GN'R concert?
Spring Rehersals for 2006 summer tour, NYC
Number of GN'R concerts attended?
2
If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?
No
Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?

No need to

Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?
F@#k Yeah!
Have you ever read a book about GN'R?
Days of Destruction
Have you ever met any band member(s)?
Shook hands with Axl in 1992
Have you ever met any former band member(s)?
No
Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live?
Yes
Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?

No

When did you find this site?
Only decent G N' R site

When did you start posting on the message board?
A year ago
Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?
No
Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?
I hope so.

[metallex78]

Age 28

M/F Male

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Merrylands / New South Wales / Australia



Year when you became a fan? 1992

What song made you a fan? You Could Be Mine

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? I remember hearing You Could Be Mine on the radio at a time when I was listening to pop/rock and I just loved how heavy it was but also had a really catchy melody.

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, top 40 stuff. Once I got into GN'R, I became the rock n' roll nut that I am up until this very day

First GN'R album you got? Use Your Illusion 2 on cassette

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Crash Diet

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? TWAT, I can't wait to hear the finished studio version.

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? Yes, on VHS

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? Yes both VHS & DVD

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? Yes, all 3 of them on VHS

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? Yes, I requested Sympathy For The Devil when it just came out.

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? Most GN'R songs remind me of good times in high-school when I was just getting into heavy rock n roll without a care in the world.



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Not really. I have a few GN'R things, but I'm not really a collector.

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? I have the 1993 Australian Tour book which is pretty cool.

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Yeah, a couple of T-shirts

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? I'm not really a collector, but I do like to get hold of good quality live recordings when I can.



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Although never officially released, Duff's Beautiful Disease is my favourite.

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? Yep, I have several albums that Slash has guested on.



First GN'R concert you attended? I hHaven't been to any GN'R shows unfortunately, they haven't toured Australia in 13 years!

... and the last GN'R concert? see above

Number of GN'R concerts attended? see above

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Australia, please tour here Axl! hehe

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? Maybe, if I wasn't broke from mortgage debt... hehe



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? Yes

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? Yep, I own a couple of them

Have you ever met any band member(s)? No

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? Yes, I saw Velvet Revolver live twice in Sydney on their Australian tour. Was also supposed to see Slash's Snakepit, but they cancelled their Aussie tour at the last minute unfortunately.

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? Yeah, I have sent emails to Duff via the old Loaded website and have sent fan questions to Slash via Snakepit.org



When did you find this site? Um, years and years ago, maybe late 90's?

When did you start posting on the message board? see above

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? Yeah, I have met some really cool Aussie GN'R fans thanks to this board.

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? I have a couple of friends who are rock fans who like GN'R, but they aren't as obsessed as me! hehe

[icpillusions]

Age 23

M/F M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) PA, USA



Year when you became a fan? mid 90s

What song made you a fan? Paradise City

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Brother playing it

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?  Other rock, Hair bands.

First GN'R album you got?  AFD

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? no

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? probably... Crash Diet

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? There Was A Time

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? Yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? no

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? no

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?
Knockin on Heaven's Door


Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Not really

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Shirts

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?  Not really have just a few good ones.



Favorite solo album by current or former band member?

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?
no


First GN'R concert you attended? Hammerstein 5/12

... and the last GN'R concert? same as above

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 1

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Any small venues.

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? Yes, In the Tri-state area



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? no

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? no

Have you ever met any band member(s)? no

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? no

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? VR

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? no



When did you find this site? 2-3 years ago?

When did you start posting on the message board? a year ago?

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? yes

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? yes

[axlsalinger]

Age 35

M/F M

City, State, Country (just country is enough) Toronto, Canada



Year you became a GNR fan? 1988

What song made you a fan? Paradise City

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Friend's Place

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Beatles, bunch of 60's stuff, and some popular hard rock (Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, etc.)

First GN'R album you got? Appetite For Destruction

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Don't own the Greatest Hits

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes.

If "yes", what's your favorite? Too Much Too Soon

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes.

If "yes", what's your favorite? There Was a Time

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? Yes, on VHS

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? Yes, VHS

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? All on VHS

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? No

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? Rocket Queen



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? No

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? N/A

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Several t-shirts

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Yeah, I have a few



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Gilby Clarke - Pawnshop Guitars

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? The Outpatience album.



First GN'R concert you attended? Sept., 1992 in Toronto

... and the last GN'R concert? May 17th @ Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 3

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? How about a club gig at the Troubadour or the Whiskey?

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? Yes.



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? Yes.

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? Yes, several.

Have you ever met any band member(s)? No current ones.

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? I have met Slash and Duff.

Have you seen any of the former band members' bands live? Neurotic Outsiders, Gilby Clarke, Slash's Snakepit

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? Joined the fan club once in probably 93 or 94. Got one newsletter, and that was it.

When did you find this site? 2001
 
When did you start posting on the message board? 2002

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? Yes, met up with several great members in NYC

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Yes

[14 Yrs Of Silence]

Age - 29

Male

Jersey City, NJ, USA



Year when you became a fan? - 1988

What song made you a fan? - Welcome To The Jungle

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? - MTV

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? - Motley Crue, Def Leppard, etc.

First GN'R album you got - Appetite

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? - Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? - No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? - Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? - Dust In The Wind (cover song, but none the less, my fav)

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? - Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? - Catcher In The Rye

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? - Yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? - Yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? - Yes, all of them

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? - Yes, Civil War

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? - Patience reminds me of my first real kiss as Lies had just come out around that time



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? - Not really aside from the music, DVDS, some bootlegs, books and tshirts

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?

Do you own any GN'R clothing? - Yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? - Yes, but not extensively



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? - Gilby Clarke - Pawnshop Guitars

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? - Yes



First GN'R concert you attended? - Giants Stadium 07/29/92

... and the last GN'R concert? - NYC Hammerstein Ballroom 5/15/06

Number of GN'R concerts attended? - 3

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? - Already have, NYC baby!

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? - Yes, if I could plan a vacation around it



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? - No ?

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? - Yes

Have you ever met any band member(s)? - No, not current

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? - Yes, Duff McKagan in August 2005 in Las Vegas at the Aladden Hotel while Velvet Revolver was performing a show there and I was at my bachelor party!

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? - No, even though I was staying at the same hotel that Velvet Revolver was performing, I chose strippers in my hotel room that night (plus most of my friends had no interest in seeing VR anyway)

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? - No



When did you find this site? - Several years ago...I used to frequent a site called lostrose.com and when that when defunct I started frequenting HTGTH.com, but didn't start posting until...

When did you start posting on the message board? - ...July 2005

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? - No, I drink alone.

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? - Yes, but not as many as I used to and none as diehard as me!

[Count Fluffy]

Age 20 (21 in a month)

M/F Male

City/State/Country (just country is enough) In rural central Illinois, USA



Year when you became a fan? 1999

What song made you a fan? Sweet Child O' Mine and Welcome to the Jungle (equally)

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Radio

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Queen, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, etc.

First GN'R album you got? Appetite for Destruction

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Of all the old demos... none really

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? I really dig Better

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? Yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? Yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? No

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? No

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? November Rain



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Not especially

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Yes I do

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?  Collect? No. I do have a couple though.



Favorite solo album by current or former band member?  I've only listened to the two Snakepit albums, so I am not qualified to answer.

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? No



First GN'R concert you attended? N/A

... and the last GN'R concert? N/A

Number of GN'R concerts attended? None

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Anywhere within driving distance, lol: Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis (good luck on this last one)

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? Only if they are one of the two out-of-state locations above.



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? Nope.

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? Nope.

Have you ever met any band member(s)? Can't say that I have.

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? Velvet Revolver

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? Lol, no.



When did you find this site? Oh... a few years back.

When did you start posting on the message board? Less than a year ago.  I don't post much because most people say what I think anyways.

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? No

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Many

[MikeFrett]

Age 28

M/F Male

City/State/Country (just country is enough) USA

Year when you became a fan? Always liked them, became hardcore around 2002

What song made you a fan? Don't Cry

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? CD

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Bon Jovi or Metallica I think

First GN'R album you got? Appetite

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Heartbreak Hotel

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? The Blues

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? No

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? No

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? No

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? No

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? Don't Cry

Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Not Currently

Do you own any GN'R clothing? No

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Yes

Favorite solo album by current or former band member? N/A

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? No

First GN'R concert you attended? Never been to any concerts of any band. I don't like crouds.

Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? No

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? No

Have you ever met any band member(s)? No

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? No

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? No

When did you find this site? Last year I think.

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? No

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?
No