Is the old GNR lineup on the new RS cover?

[mrlee]

i dont think its guns in any form.

id say its cooper

[Loaded NightraiN]

Well since Axl's NOT part of it, that's not happening either.

Never said he was, or it was....

[rubinho.ma]

What the hell's with all the commotion? Its a cover and article talking about 'Appetite', an album that was released by the original lineup 20 years ago, and nothing else. Where would the logic be in printing a picture of the lineup of GnR as they are now when they aren't the band, minus Axl, who actually made that record 20 years ago.

All this talk about it hurting the new lineup is total bullshit. Its commemerating a 20 year old album. Its not saying that this is GnR now.

It looks like some people wish to give new band the credits for AFD too. Completely absurd.
P.S.: What makes Axl alone so much more GN'R than other four original members? (new members didn't write any part of the story 'till now...)

[jarmo]

What the hell's with all the commotion? Its a cover and article talking about 'Appetite', an album that was released by the original lineup 20 years ago, and nothing else. Where would the logic be in printing a picture of the lineup of GnR as they are now when they aren't the band, minus Axl, who actually made that record 20 years ago.

All this talk about it hurting the new lineup is total bullshit. Its commemerating a 20 year old album. Its not saying that this is GnR now.

It looks like some people wish to give new band the credits for AFD too. Completely absurd.
P.S.: What makes Axl alone so much more GN'R than other four original members? (new members didn't write any part of the story 'till now...)

Looks like some people can't read. Absurd considering this is a message board which requires reading and writing skills.



/jarmo

[wells]

I really hope that IF one day GUNS N ROSES dis-unite and go separate ways they will re-unite again after some time for a special ocassion... It would be great to see a big re-unite concert with AXL on vocals, ROBIN on guitar, RICHARD on guitar, RON on guitar, TOMMY on bass, CHRIS on synth, DIZZY on synth and FRANK on drums...

[rubinho.ma]

Looks like some people can't read. Absurd considering this is a message board which requires reading and writing skills.
/jarmo

Ok. I can't read and write. Now that's true, because you want it. I had enough of this already. Good bye. Hope we get some good news next days, from the new or the old band. That would end these empty discussions...

[wells]

Looks like some people can't read. Absurd considering this is a message board which requires reading and writing skills.
/jarmo

Ok. I can't read and write. That's true, because you want it. I had enough of this already. Good bye.

  bye

[jarmo]

Looks like some people can't read. Absurd considering this is a message board which requires reading and writing skills.
/jarmo

Ok. I can't read and write. That's true, because you want it. I had enough of this already. Good bye.

Great. 

I've had enough of liars and people who put words in my mouth for this morning.

People who, when asked for proof, run away and hide.




/jarmo

[stolat]

P.S.: What makes Axl alone so much more GN'R than other four original members?

Like it or not Axl IS the brains behind the whole operation.

[wells]

P.S.: What makes Axl alone so much more GN'R than other four original members?

Just the fact that he IS in GN'R and the others are NOT anymore?

[faldor]

What the hell's with all the commotion? Its a cover and article talking about 'Appetite', an album that was released by the original lineup 20 years ago, and nothing else. Where would the logic be in printing a picture of the lineup of GnR as they are now when they aren't the band, minus Axl, who actually made that record 20 years ago.

All this talk about it hurting the new lineup is total bullshit. Its commemerating a 20 year old album. Its not saying that this is GnR now.

It looks like some people wish to give new band the credits for AFD too. Completely absurd.
P.S.: What makes Axl alone so much more GN'R than other four original members? (new members didn't write any part of the story 'till now...)

This is really getting out of hand. ?It's amazing that such a great thing can turn into such a vicious argument. ?I don't think anyone ever said anything about giving the new band credit for AFD. ?The guys had nothing to do with the creation of that album. ?They've done a stellar job playing the songs in concerts but it ends there. ?The old band did some fantastic things, they were the most dangerous band in the world at their height. ?I don't think ANYONE is trying to take that away from them. ?The new band has been an ongoing process and I hope that someday they can reach the heights of the old band. ?They're not there yet, but from the material we've heard they've certainly got the potential in my opinion.

As someone said earlier in this thread, this is an article about one of the greatest albums ever that was released 20 years ago. ?For that reason the bulk of the article will be about the band back in those days. ?I'm sure it'll give some updates on what those members are up to today (VR and GNR). ?That's all there is to it.

[rubinho.ma]

Great.?

I've had enough of liars and people who put words in my mouth for this morning.

People who, when asked for proof, run away and hide.

/jarmo

Just relax. I wasn't referring to you when I said the AFD thing. You are the site/forum owner, but you shouldn't get all comments as if they were directed at you. Now I'm really going... Bye.

[NicoRourke]

Axl should try to prevent this cover to be released. That's not what GN'R needs right now. They are playing their asses of all over the world and that fucking RS magazine pops up with an old old old old old pic of a lineup that's long gone.

Fuck that.

[Evil Ash]

I bet they wanted to do an interview with Axl and if they had gotten it, wouldn't have any problems with a picture of the new band on the cover...

But Axl declined...

[russtcb]

Axl should try to prevent this cover to be released. That's not what GN'R needs right now. They are playing their asses of all over the world and that fucking RS magazine pops up with an old old old old old pic of a lineup that's long gone.

Fuck that.

I agree and disagree with that at the same time.

On one hand I think it's cool that RS is celebrating the anniversary of AFD and theres just no way they could do that with a picture of anyone other then the people that recorded it.

However I totally agree with the fact that these current members work their asses off to keep it going and this type of thing has to suck for them.

Hey.... maybe if some promotion for the album starts we can get a similar cover with the current lineup celebrating Chinese Democracy?

[Jim Bob]

this would be an ideal time for chinese democracy to drop.   like it or not, this inappropiate RS cover is going to promote GnR nostalgia to the masses, therefore general interest in GnR is going to go up.   and this is GnR's perfect opportunity to capitalize on that.   Hopefully the album is in those stages where they can anounce a date.

[Dr. Blutarsky]

P.S.: What makes Axl alone so much more GN'R than other four original members?

Like it or not Axl IS the brains behind the whole operation.

Exactly. That is why there is a new GNR today.

[downzy56]

I don't know boys and girls, it seems rather difficult to worry about the careers of those who haven't done much on their own.  Touring as much as they have is great, but as some have mentioned so far, until they release something new, there isn't much credit to be given. 

It's doubtful that anyone on the editorial staff of Rolling Stone cares how this cover and story will affect Axl and the new band's career.  Moreover, why should they really?  They're job is to sell magazines.  Appetite is still one of the biggest albums of all time.  And I'll say it again, what does anyone in the new band, with the exception of Axl, have anything to do with why Appetite is still regarded as one of the greatest albums?  It's not inappropriate at all.  Inappropriate would have been to put up a picture of the new band to celebrate Appetite's 20th anniversary.

And what could Axl do to suppress the magazine?  There's absolutely nothing he can do.  If he couldn't put a stop to Greatest Hits, he surely is powerless when it comes to a magazine.

Let's just celebrate how our favourite band, even in their original formation, is on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine again.  At least the publication is paying tribute to one of the great rock albums of the last 30 years.

When Axl and the band decides to release Chinese Democracy, then they can do something different; then it can be the new band's day. 

Cheers,

Andrew

[stolat]

Yeh, but if Rolling Stone want a magazine that is relevant to the times, then they should tune in to what is going on today. Lazy journalism!

[Loaded NightraiN]

Yeh, but if Rolling Stone want a magazine that is relevant to the times, then they should tune in to what is going on today. Lazy journalism!

Which would be??

A tour thats happened in 2002, 2006, and this year again, an album thats not out yet?

Theres no news to report on GNR right now.. Yes they're playing great shows, to great crowds.. But i'll take a story on a album thats 20 years old any day... It means the album is still relevant to this day... Plus its GREAT, FREE promotion for Guns N' Roses!!