Injury Forces Guns N' Roses To Postpone Concerts

[flicknn]

this does suck really bad and im so fucking pissed that tommy got hurt. The band has bad luck and is always getting bashed, ( i admit i do it too sometimes). I hope tommy get better soon not 13yrs soon more like a few weeks soon.

well, if they are still set to play the african shows, a few weeks sounds like what it will be.

with possiable ligament damage ? But hey he didnt see doctor until the next morning,

[HBK]

First Show of World Tour Is:

April, 27th In South Africa With Evanescence & hootsbank

Golden Class * SOLD OUT "

HBK *

[sic.]

Stinson could take advice from luke skywalker and get a cybernetic hand so they can play those dates. just an idea.

And Buckethead's playing was called "robotic" by some people! 

[oneway23]

Stinson could take advice from luke skywalker and get a cybernetic hand so they can play those dates. just an idea.

And Buckethead's playing was called "robotic" by some people! 

That one gets a gold star for the day! Ha

[ppbebe]

In any case, quick recovery tommy. we all look forward to seeing you full of pep.

[thenextslash]

get better. This isnt all bad it will give them a lot more time to finish the mixing for the album                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

[vernset]

get better. This isnt all bad it will give them a lot more time to finish the mixing for the album? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

I think that is why this has happened, but is only my opinion. 

[Butch Français]

get better. This isnt all bad it will give them a lot more time to finish the mixing for the album

lord, that HAS to be done by now..
get better Tommy!

[Africa]

FUCK

i had plan my trip to japan and all, booked a hotel, ordered 5 prostitutes and the biggest sushi platter ... i mean COME ON ! they can't cancel on me like that !!!!


i'm canceling my other trip to Cape Town....


 

hahahaha, classic

[kingcanute]

Don't know if this has been said before, as I didn't go through the entire thread... BUT in my humble pie opinion, it should be unneccessary for a band of GNR's size and stature to postpone a tour because of Tommy's injury.

No disrespect to Tommy, but the only one in this band, actually in most bands,that cannot be replaced is the lead singer. There are of course exceptions to this, such as Slash (signature sound, value for money on his own), Steve Harris and Lars Ulrich (band "leaders", to a certain degree) and Lemmy (plays the bass in addition to singing) to name a few. Some may even argue that e.g. Robin Finck should be mentioned here, although I don't - yet. However, these are exceptions.

By replaced I mean until-fit-again replaced, not necessarily as a full band member.

We are already blessed with two drummers. That's perfect! If Brain decides to go have another baby or whatever, or Frank falls down the stairs by accident, the other one can be called in on short notice to fill in.

Every position in the band should be covered. Think sports teams. Big squads, players ready to fill in in case of injuries.

GNR is, as far as I know, not short of money. The band should be able to hire quality musicians as "substitutes", pay them respectable wages and let them step in for Tommy, Richard or who it may be, for shorter periods when the touring takes its toll. That way, the band can tour forever or as much as Axl wants/is able to do voice-wise.

I wonder why this has not been done by any major bands before, at least I haven't heard of it. Postponing because of one band member's injury really should be a thing of the past for big-name, resourceful bands.

I am sure there are plenty of sufficiently talented musicians that would like to get paid a fair wage just for sitting at home, waiting for the phone call. They can even do shit with their regular bands as long as they are ready to do the job for GNR in emergency situations.

[smeagol2124]

Umm...no    Simply because this is a "band" and as such is a tight-nit group.  No one should (or could) replace Tommy as he is the musical director of the band.  Cancellations for these reasons happen more than you think. 

See Tool and their recent tour postponments if you have any doubts.

[Nytunz]

Don't know if this has been said before, as I didn't go through the entire thread... BUT in my humble pie opinion, it should be unneccessary for a band of GNR's size and stature to postpone a tour because of Tommy's injury.

No disrespect to Tommy, but the only one in this band, actually in most bands,that cannot be replaced is the lead singer. There are of course exceptions to this, such as Slash (signature sound, value for money on his own), Steve Harris and Lars Ulrich (band "leaders", to a certain degree) and Lemmy (plays the bass in addition to singing) to name a few. Some may even argue that e.g. Robin Finck should be mentioned here, although I don't - yet. However, these are exceptions.

By replaced I mean until-fit-again replaced, not necessarily as a full band member.

We are already blessed with two drummers. That's perfect! If Brain decides to go have another baby or whatever, or Frank falls down the stairs by accident, the other one can be called in on short notice to fill in.

Every position in the band should be covered. Think sports teams. Big squads, players ready to fill in in case of injuries.

GNR is, as far as I know, not short of money. The band should be able to hire quality musicians as "substitutes", pay them respectable wages and let them step in for Tommy, Richard or who it may be, for shorter periods when the touring takes its toll. That way, the band can tour forever or as much as Axl wants/is able to do voice-wise.

I wonder why this has not been done by any major bands before, at least I haven't heard of it. Postponing because of one band member's injury really should be a thing of the past for big-name, resourceful bands.

I am sure there are plenty of sufficiently talented musicians that would like to get paid a fair wage just for sitting at home, waiting for the phone call. They can even do shit with their regular bands as long as they are ready to do the job for GNR in emergency situations.

Yeah, its been done in the past.. but we know nothing about the band current situation.. maybe they had some more important thing to do on this tour.. where all the members had to be there.. Filming? Promotion.. etc..

[MotherGooseLuvR]

Yeah, maybe they were going to shoot a video.? Right... a video for the first single from their soon-to-be-released album of original songs.? ?

If that's what you want, then there are a million other bands out there you could get into.?

I personally like the idea of a band that doesn't release music.? It adds to their mystique.

[redx]

Yeah, maybe they were going to shoot a video.  Right... a video for the first single from their soon-to-be-released album of original songs.   

If that's what you want, then there are a million other bands out there you could get into. 

I personally like the idea of a band that doesn't release music.  It adds to their mystique.

a 'band' that does not release 'music'. You like this concept

maybe you'd like:
'directors' that direct 'films' but never release them.
'inventors' that invent, tell you all about them, and never show you or anyone else their inventions 

[kingcanute]

Umm...no? ? Simply because this is a "band" and as such is a tight-nit group.? No one should (or could) replace Tommy as he is the musical director of the band.? Cancellations for these reasons happen more than you think.?

See Tool and their recent tour postponments if you have any doubts.

My point exactly, these things happen a lot. That's why something must be done!

If the band chemistry is what worries you, a possible solution is to let these "replacements" become close-to-full status band members. If they are paid millions of dollars they should practice for hours and hours every day anyway and they would come to know each other perfectly well, personally and musically.

We have heard the story of Matt Sorum, when he played and was so ill he had to throw up several times on stage. That would not be an issue with a replacement drummer, and the performance would not suffer.

Besides, say that Axl is capavble of doing more shows than he is doing now (hypothetically). But he is hindered because one band member's wrist can't take the strain of playing as often as desirable. Bring in a replacements and the fans get more shows.

I understand your skepticism but this can be done if all band members have a professional attitude and can tolerate to miss a gig now and then, and the fans will be
happier, I hope.


If Nytunz is right, that they had more important things to do, fair enough, but beside the point. They wouldn't fake an injury to do that. Or so I think, at least 

[jarmo]

Yeah, maybe they were going to shoot a video.  Right... a video for the first single from their soon-to-be-released album of original songs.   

If that's what you want, then there are a million other bands out there you could get into. 

I personally like the idea of a band that doesn't release music.  It adds to their mystique.

a 'band' that does not release 'music'. You like this concept

You like the concept of a poster who does not post?

You sure as hell seem interested in it judging by the crap you've been posting lately in this section.



/jarmo

[elmir]

First Show of World Tour Is:

April, 27th In South Africa With Evanescence & hootsbank

Golden Class * SOLD OUT "

HBK *

you need to stop posting this shit man....its really getting annoying now....not just on this forum...but everywhere else.....especially when "Golden Class" as you refer to it....is for the "richer" fans....and only holds a small amount of people.....1000 at most....

so its not as much of a good news item as you make it out to be...

[Nytunz]

Umm...no? ? Simply because this is a "band" and as such is a tight-nit group.? No one should (or could) replace Tommy as he is the musical director of the band.? Cancellations for these reasons happen more than you think.?

See Tool and their recent tour postponments if you have any doubts.

lol.. i really understand why Tool postphoned some shows.. because there is no drummer out there which can play like Danny Carey.. 

Anyway.. im really sure Tommy wants to be a part of this historical tour.. and i think its fair for gnr to postphone.. its not like they are canceling the shows..
only postpone the tour for like two weeks... Nothing more!

This seams like a tight band.. and im sure they all want to be together in this next epoke of GnR history..

[MotherGooseLuvR]

Umm...no? ? Simply because this is a "band" and as such is a tight-nit group.? No one should (or could) replace Tommy as he is the musical director of the band.? Cancellations for these reasons happen more than you think.?

See Tool and their recent tour postponments if you have any doubts.

lol.. i really understand why Tool postphoned some shows.. because there is no drummer out there which can play like Danny Carey..?

Danny Carey is collaborating with Chris Pitman on a new album.  They're using only musical technology that existed before 1960!!!

Sounds like it could be really cool.   

[Nytunz]

Umm...no? ? Simply because this is a "band" and as such is a tight-nit group.? No one should (or could) replace Tommy as he is the musical director of the band.? Cancellations for these reasons happen more than you think.?

See Tool and their recent tour postponments if you have any doubts.

lol.. i really understand why Tool postphoned some shows.. because there is no drummer out there which can play like Danny Carey..?

Danny Carey is collaborating with Chris Pitman on a new album.? They're using only musical technology that existed before 1960!!!

Sounds like it could be really cool.? ?

This is a joke?