From what concert is this pic?

[Steve McKagan]

I have always wondered. And does anyone have a high resolution version? Hong Kong or Japan 2002?
I like this pic because Axl doesn't look so fat and Robin's red pants is also cool!

[Slashead]

I don't know from which concert is this pic, but it's great ! Very cool pirate coat !

[Lara]

Leeds? 

[Steve McKagan]

Somebody who was at this concert must know!

[Slashead]

Leeds??

I was in Leeds...

[Stealthcamo]

That would be from Hong Kong 2002. Here's proof from gnrontour.com


"After his insane solo act, the piano was rolled out where Axl twidled the keys like a classical solo. I never knew that Axl could play! He wore the same red velvet jacket as in the video, and changed his bandana into a red one. The band launched into "November Rain", which though I never was a big fan of the song, I loved the live version."

Also I couldn'nt believe how thin Axl looked either. I guess he really wasn't all that big in 2002.

[bazgnr]

That would be from Hong Kong 2002. Here's proof from gnrontour.com


"After his insane solo act, the piano was rolled out where Axl twidled the keys like a classical solo. I never knew that Axl could play! He wore the same red velvet jacket as in the video, and changed his bandana into a red one. The band launched into "November Rain", which though I never was a big fan of the song, I loved the live version."

Also I couldn'nt believe how thin Axl looked either. I guess he really wasn't all that big in 2002.

Seeing the photo just makes me very grateful for Robin's beard, and that the band shifted away from the Goth/Circus look it had going on that tour...

[Steve McKagan]

Thanks! Hmm, maybe that's the song after November Rain then (Rocket Queen)!

I also wonder who's the photographer...many questions unanswered here!

Is it Hong Kong?
Who took the picture?
And was Axl fat or not in 2002? ?

[Slashead]

And was Axl fat or not in 2002? ?

Uhm, no. He was in better shape and looked better than in 2006 imo. He was a bit fat in RIR 2001 though. Just a bit.


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[CheapJon]

ask will about the pic, he has some rare photos like this one on his site, he maybe knows where it is from, or check his site out yourself

[Amanda.]

Owww, that's a good picture of him.  That jacket is perfect for him! he should wear it. He looks thinner with it.  When i first saw the picture, i didn't notice his hair, so i thought it was from 90's. 

[axl2]

I actually mistaked this pic for something in the early 90's till i saw the other musician and braids.

[TheMole]

I actually mistaked this pic for something in the early 90's till i saw the other musician and braids.

ditto, I was about to post a "Axl looked so much cooler in the 90's" kinda post, but then I read the other replies .
So: Axl looks so much cooler on this picture then he did at the VMA's and then he does now.

[Slashead]

So: Axl looks so much cooler on this picture then he did at the VMA's and then he does now.

Which VMA are you talking about ? 2002 or 2006 ?

In that pic is dressed as in 2002 VMA, except the shirt is white and he's wearing a coat. Actually, I liked the football shirts more than this Dolce & Gabbana look he got now. He looks as Jon Bon Jovi now.

[Steve McKagan]

A friend of mine told me that the photographer of this pic didn't want it to be posted. Is that true?

[Slashead]

A friend of mine told me that the photographer of this pic didn't want it to be posted. Is that true?

Who's the photographer ?

[TheMole]

Which VMA are you talking about ? 2002 or 2006 ?

2002. And I know, it's the same shirt, but the jacket covers up the bagginess, and he's not wearing the ridiculous sunglasses in this pic. If not for the braids, that picture could've been mistaken for a 90's picture of the man, imho.

[Steve McKagan]

A friend of mine told me that the photographer of this pic didn't want it to be posted. Is that true?

Who's the photographer ?

I don't know, maybe some dude from China?

[anythinggoes]

I was under the Impression it was a George Chin photo from the Hong Kong 2002 show and isnt supposed to be put up online

I think