Who Should the Next VR Singer be?

[disease51883]

Velvet Revolver + Paul Rodgers

[Wheres Izzy]

Ok seriously...why on earth does everyone keeping naming people who are currently tied in with other projects? especially ones more successful than VR? Paul Rogers, Chad Kroeger, Daughtry, Chris Robinson, Mike Ness, Chris Cornell: None of them has a remote chance of leaving what they're doing to join VR.

[disease51883]

Because it was a joke.

Honestly, I can't think of anyone that's both interesting and available. But either Brett Scallions, Brody Dale, or an unknown seems like the way to go.

[Sharky-dude]

To the guy who recommended James Michael.  I agree he is a a very good singer, but I highly doubt he would do it.  For one he's in Sixx:AM with Nikki Sixx and he's producing the new Crue album.  So he's probably gonna be busy for awhile.  I still think Hal Ozsan is the best choice for the new singer. Not only does he seem really cool, but he can sing and write with the best of them.  Check out the following two songs and see what you think of him in his old band.  (who by the way were the best young band i've seen in awhile)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvukow22eQM
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyCHUvV2rLA&feature=related         (song starts at about 1:30)

actually, I think james is a great idea, Sixx am is all but done and what does he do after the new crue disc? Hal's a good choice too but a major point to understand is that the new vocalist HAS to be a good songwriter, otherwise theyre doomed.

[Wheres Izzy]

Anyone know what John Bush's status is currently? I know he turned down rejoining Anthrax after they split with Joey for the 2nd time. I think he said it's because his wife had a kid, but it may have been because he didn't wanna get into a situation like that, ya know where your 2nd choice.

[overmatik]

What about Travis Meeks? I heard he's clean now, and I think he auditioned for the Project. Too bad Mike Patton is a Wacko Son of a Gun...

[ppbebe]

Not sure why everyone keeps throwing famous singers out there.  I mean they already did that for 4 years and look how that ended. They should find someone who is not very well known and forge a new identity as a band. IMO

how about  this guy

unknown, can sing + new identity

[Neemo]

What about Travis Meeks? I heard he's clean now, and I think he auditioned for the Project. Too bad Mike Patton is a Wacko Son of a Gun...

i love Days of the new and was so excited when he was rumored to be the guy

but then slash said this

December 11th, 2002
UPDATE: DAYS OF THE NEW Frontman Unlikely To Land Gig With Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members
 
 
Contrary to a press release issued by the DAYS OF THE NEW camp suggesting that the group's founder, Travis Meeks, is the frontrunner for the vocalist position in the new band of former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass), Izzy Stradlin (guitar), and Matt Sorum (drums), a source close to ex-GNR camp has informed BLABBERMOUTH.NET that Meeks is unlikely to land the much-coveted slot, which remains unfilled at the present time.
Meeks, who is currently working on a new DAYS OF THE NEW album for an early 2003 release, is said to have put down his vocals over several tracks written by Slash and Co. as part of the auditioning process, but has not come up with anything that has caught the ear of the guitarist, who is said to have a very specific idea of what he is looking for.

The as-yet-unnamed band ? who have been together since May ? have already auditioned a number of well-known candidates, including ex-BUCKCHERRY frontman Joshua Todd, PSYCHOTICA's Pat Briggs, LIT's A. Jay Popoff and former NEUROTICA singer Kelly Shaefer.

Although Izzy is said to be involved in the writing process for the group's upcoming debut album, he will not be touring with the band, who have now officially recruited McKagan's LOADED bandmate Dave Kushner as a session guitarist for all live appearances in support of the CD.

 
http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/news/shownews.php?newsid=602

so i dont think it will happen but it would rock for sure if it did

[Ines_rocks!]

Not sure why everyone keeps throwing famous singers out there.  I mean they already did that for 4 years and look how that ended. They should find someone who is not very well known and forge a new identity as a band. IMO

how about  this guy

unknown, can sing + new identity

hahaha

[gilld1]

Any takers on a bet that VR find a new singer, rehearse, record a new album and tour before Waxl finally drops CD?

[bazgnr]

Not me, but I'll put money on a deleted post and/or negative karma coming your way....   

[gnrjanus]

http://www.mattsorum.tv/channel/2008/04/03...-goodbye-scott/

Hey Friends, Want to give a very special thanks to our amazing crew, These are the guys and girl that work there asses off bouncing around on a tour bus then getting up after no sleep to set up all the gear, get the dressing rooms ready, food for the crew and band etc etc. Hard working dedicated people who love the traveling rock n roll show. They are the foundation of Velvet Revolver. Love U guys!!!! And as you all know by now it was our last show with Scott Weiland It was great to be in the UK and Europe playing for all you great fans. Thank you for your support as well as your passion. you people go crazy and we love it. Took some pictures with my girl In Amsterdam before we left for the airport today. Feeling good about the future. Going to get back to work right away on some new music and hope to have exciting news soon.
As for Scott I wish him well.
Stay Tuned!!!!!!
Love, Matt

Didn't need it's own topic.

but it seems to me they already have a singer in mind. of perhaps an eye on someone. cause they are already going back into the studio. yeah I know putting down the music.. but they need vocals. they might have  deal with someone. (not suggesting Axl!)
but Hey cool they will be back somewhere round summer/fall/winter.  Hope cd is out before their 3rd record!

[DeN]

i still think Corey Glover is one of the best option.

check this video and imagine some slash solos on it :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-61AYZPvpEw

(he's the ex-singer of living color, a very good band).
one of my fave tracks of the gang :

http://www.deezer.com/track/71610

amazing voice :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fee1UDqGRs&feature=related

[user FKA webmoster]

Why would the rest of the band keep going?


Slash has already talked about a solo album he wants to put out.




/jarmo

lol

[Shoco]

how about a load of guest singers, let them do a song each

[Smoking Guns]

The best "singer" Slash as been with since GNR was Rod Jackson, but apparently he is like Scott, but with awesome pipes and range!  Snakepit II was a killer band.  Actually, because they had a great singer (not always lyrics, but voice) they almost were a better band.  I like that 70's style Rod had.  That is the direction they should go.  Maybe Rod is clean now or something.  He would fucking rock on Slither.

For those that don't know of live Rod, here it is.  fuck, talk about a set of pipes!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2999XTL0U8g&feature=related

[draguns]

Rod would be a bad choice. I remember seeing Snakepit II as the opening act for AC/DC  at Madison Square Garden in 2000.  At one point he asked the crowd how everyone was doing. There was DEAD silence. The only time that the crowd was alive during that performance  was when the band did a rendition of Mr. Brownstone.

[SpiritDave]

Rod would be a bad choice. I remember seeing Snakepit II as the opening act for AC/DC  at Madison Square Garden in 2000.  At one point he asked the crowd how everyone was doing. There was DEAD silence. The only time that the crowd was alive during that performance  was when the band did a rendition of Mr. Brownstone.

That kind of audience reaction is typical disrespect ... Snakepit II was a fucking awesome band, and I'd have LOVED to have been there at Madison Sq Gdn ...

It's like when Bullet for my Valentine opened for GnR ... the crowds were fucking horrible to them ... and the worst thing is ... Bullet are a fucking AWESOME band (whatever small minded GnR fans may think) ... sure, they weren't the same style of music as GnR, but Axl had them open for GnR for a while ... surely the band's fans should have some level of respect for the opening bands ... especially since these bands I'm talking about were excellent!

Re: the new singer ... fuck ... i don't care ... I know they'll pick someone good

[Wheres Izzy]

Rod would be a bad choice. I remember seeing Snakepit II as the opening act for AC/DC  at Madison Square Garden in 2000.  At one point he asked the crowd how everyone was doing. There was DEAD silence. The only time that the crowd was alive during that performance  was when the band did a rendition of Mr. Brownstone.

That kind of audience reaction is typical disrespect ... Snakepit II was a fucking awesome band, and I'd have LOVED to have been there at Madison Sq Gdn ...

It's like when Bullet for my Valentine opened for GnR ... the crowds were fucking horrible to them ... and the worst thing is ... Bullet are a fucking AWESOME band (whatever small minded GnR fans may think) ... sure, they weren't the same style of music as GnR, but Axl had them open for GnR for a while ... surely the band's fans should have some level of respect for the opening bands ... especially since these bands I'm talking about were excellent!

Re: the new singer ... fuck ... i don't care ... I know they'll pick someone good

I am not a fan of BFMV but I didn't boo them like most of the crowd at the Hammerstein show. I don't think it was them as much as the whole building was just so pumped the fuck up it didn't matter who was up there, it wasn't Axl.

[SpiritDave]

the whole building was just so pumped the fuck up it didn't matter who was up there, it wasn't Axl.

You just nailed it on the head ... and most of the time, this is something that ... especially with psycho hardcore nutter fans of massive bands ... happens a lot.  I think it's grossly unfair ... bands go on tour as support to try and break and make it ... that's the usual reason ... and for an audience to give them such a terrible reception is awful.  It's scary being on stage!!!  I know... I've played a fair number of gigs ... one even on stage at a festival with thousands of people watching.  Luckily our audience that day was insane and brilliant ... but if we'd have been supporting GnR, we'd probably have gotten boo'd off stage! lol

Ah well ...