Who Should the Next VR Singer be?

[sweet616]

what about chester from linkin park...i hate the band but from what av seen he can do rock n rolllllllll


or ralph seanz (spelling?) of The Atomic Punks and Steel Panther and formerly of LA Guns

[*Timothy*]

Maybe the should just do songs with a buch of diffrent from people.


You could have songs with Rob Halford , Bruce Dickison , Ozzy , hell Even something with Maynard and trent.

[Smoking Guns]

Whitfield Crane.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E9eWq42Apg&feature=related

This is current.  He sings with balls.  He needs a job.  Call him.  Now.

[Freya]

this argument that Slash/Duff/Matt cant continue with another singer in a project or with VR is abit of a stupid argument...they worked together in GNR, and nothing stopped them from working together again with "the project" Scott weiland doesnt define them...they picked him because he was the most commercially relevant at the time and its backfired...

The media won't accept them just replacing Weiland.  They made a big issue when they started out how they were "brothers" bonded by addiction problems and rock n roll lifestyle.  An interchangeable singer will just cheapen their whole image.  They also can't go with anyone associated with the eighties, unfortunately that just makes them look like a cheesy, nostalgia act. 

Slash has to be smart about this and ride the wave of good publicity that he has right now.  And if he decides to include Duff in that in some way, then so much the better, but VR as a band?  It's over.

[GnR-NOW]

So basically what you're saying is Slash/Duff fans won't accept a band called VR without Scott ?

[Dr. Blutarsky]

Some may not care to admit it, but Scott brought his own sound to VR and with someone else, the bands gonna sound different. So I think it would be wise to let everyone do their own thing for a bit ( Slash solo album, Scott w/his STP tour) and reconvene after a lengthy break and see what comes out of it. If they get a different singer, I think a different name is needed. ( remember when STP did Talk Show? )

[Freya]

So basically what you're saying is Slash/Duff fans won't accept a band called VR without Scott ?

I'm just saying it's not commercially viable so it really makes no sense.  Not that Slash/Duff fans have a huge attachment to Scott or anything but as far as selling themselves through the media, it would just look desperate to stick another singer in there and continue as status quo. 

[CheapJon]

Whitfield Crane.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E9eWq42Apg&feature=related

This is current.  He sings with balls.  He needs a job.  Call him.  Now.

i've mentioned him a couple o times too in similar threads, he'd be a nice fit, probably one of the best

edit: appearantly he's already in a "supergroup"  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Animal

[GnR-NOW]

Bach won't do it, but if he did they could call themselves Savage Animal

[MeanBone]

Velvet Revolver's sound is defined by Scott, because most of their songs sound like STP  Rip Off's.

i don't think anyone could fill his shoes in a way that would continue to give relevance to a band that's already dead on it's own merit (look at their last cd's sales and mediocre tour)

Slash could do some solo albums and they'd sell as badly as any of his former projects, or he could try and pull a santana, i suppose his recognition alone could bring some star guests that would actually make the cd interesting for a vast audience.

Duff, i dunno he could move to england with his family once the dollar kicks up a notch.

Dave could go back to his 9 to 5 job.

and matt can continue to work as a hired gun for top 40 bands.

if scott does quit on them, they're trough. but the way i see it, scott's actually abandoning a sinking ship. this is just like audioslave 2.0

it's sad though, because even though my words may seem harsh i do love this band, not necessarely for the music they put out but for what they represent and who they are as musicians ( except for matt cuz he's a fuckin slob)

but still, i don't listen much to VR but i would see them live cuz i wouldn't miss out an oportunity to see 3 former members of gnr and scott weiland live. and i think that's what most people think, cuz this band still draws some people out to concerts even though no one's buying their records.

bottom line is, the world may not need VR but it was fun having them around, that's for sure.

[ppbebe]

carrie underwood and everybody's happy.

Right        ... or maybe the lead singer from Supernova is available

reading scott's backfire thread gave me a better idea.

Matt and duff on vocals and everybody's happy.

[Smoking Guns]

Does VR have a name people know?  Yes

Do they have songs any decent singer could sing?  Yes

Do they have members that still want to rock?  Yes

Sounds like a new singer may be a quick bandaid and would work.

[GnR-NOW]

Does VR have a name people know?  Yes

Do they have songs any decent singer could sing?  Yes

Do they have members that still want to rock?  Yes

Sounds like a new singer may be a quick bandaid and would work.

Agreed.  I never found myself rooting so much for Slash to succeed until now.\\\

Partly because I cant stand Scott, and dont want to see ex GNR member stood up by a guy like him.

[Second Hand Smoke]

This guy sings a ripping "You Could Be Mine"     http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=336196442

[makane]

Im very spectical about VR continuing. Duff seems to be eager with spending more time with his family, Slash doing some sort of holabaloo solo album and Sorum will probably start hanging out with Paris Hilton again.

If I understand correctly they still "owe"  one album for the record label? Well knowing VR style of releasing records, a GH or a Live album shouldn't cause too much pain in them.

[guns_n_motley]

this argument that Slash/Duff/Matt cant continue with another singer in a project or with VR is abit of a stupid argument...they worked together in GNR, and nothing stopped them from working together again with "the project" Scott weiland doesnt define them...they picked him because he was the most commercially relevant at the time and its backfired...

The media won't accept them just replacing Weiland.  They made a big issue when they started out how they were "brothers" bonded by addiction problems and rock n roll lifestyle.  An interchangeable singer will just cheapen their whole image.  They also can't go with anyone associated with the eighties, unfortunately that just makes them look like a cheesy, nostalgia act. 

Slash has to be smart about this and ride the wave of good publicity that he has right now.  And if he decides to include Duff in that in some way, then so much the better, but VR as a band?  It's over.

im not talking about replacing weiland...im talking about continuing the project with another band-name/singer...I think thats very feasable...

theres no real Plus to using the Velvet Revolver name....Its not like GNR where they took the world by storm and theres a plus to keeping the name.....VR released their first album to much hype, sold alot, toured alot.......the 2nd album didnt do well at all,alot of peopled didnt even know they came out with one....and the tour pretty much bombed..

so theres no advantage to keeping the name..

now, those 3 playing together in a different outfit has an advantage because its their best Chance for success outside of GNR....just make sure to pick a singer who can make a longterm commitment....someone more RNR IMO

the problem with VR was I got into it expecting some Raw RNR and what I got was STP-Lite

[Genesis]

I think that Corabi is a good choice as well. Although, I don't see VR continuing in any shape or form without Scott. Solo projects anybody?

[GNR4L]

how about sisco adler or Buckcherry dude.

[Jessica]

Does it HAVE to be a man ?

There were many talented women out there, it'd add some sex/glam to it, and draw men towards the band ( any reason is as valid as good music when you are in their position = no singer)

[CheapJon]

Does it HAVE to be a man ?

yes absolutely