Who Should the Next VR Singer be?

[Journeyman]

 I dont know if anyone here suggested it...i didnt read the 12 pages, but if i was the one choosing, i would say Perry Farrell. Jane's Addiction is clearly a big influence for VR so...

[cyllan]

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 ...

It's a double-edged sword, I agree - tremendous exposure for a band and the chance to play in front of thousands of fans, snag is, they're not your fans and the majority are really only interested in the main event.  It's the nature of the game, I'm afraid, and if a band is serious about success, they have to accept this and just grab the opportunity with both hands.  After all, it's how the top bands worked their way up too!

And even when you reach that pinnacle, you're not immune from audiences who, if not exactly hostile, are not always as enthusiastic as they could be.  Festivals being the prime example.  Again, great opportunity to win new fans but much higher risk factor.  It's not a business for the faint-hearted!   

Nevertheless, I must add that I don't condone missile throwing at any show; there is never any excuse for behaviour that endangers either the band members or other members of the audience.

In VR's case, if they do decide to recruit a new singer, he/she will have the added pressure that comes with associating with ex-GNR members; I hope they're up to it this time.

[Smoking Guns]

If they want a guy that can nail the "Scott" voice, here is.  Listen to troubles.  Dead ringer.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=11720699

[GeraldFord]

How about Courtney Love?

[deadtotheworld]

Journeyman... I saw Janes Addiction on Scuzz last night - and instantly thought about Perry in VR - You beat me to the post!

I thought Rod Jackson was a cheesy sounding singer - I actually liked Scott in VR and thought he suited them perfectly.

[gilld1]

How about the guy from Candlebox?  Killer voice!

[Wheres Izzy]

How about the guy from Candlebox?  Killer voice!

Yeah! That guy does have a killer voice. Whatever happened to them are they still together?

[Bodhi]

i think Slash should work on his solo album with all these guest singers hes supposed to have..maybe something will take off with one of those guys

[Crowebar]

How about Courtney Love?

Uhhh...   nope.

[gcluskey]

Robert Plant

[Falcon]

Dave Wyndorf from Monster Magnet would be my top personal choice, he's pretty much the coolest cat on the planet and would bring alot of cred along with him.

It'll never happen but what the hell, thought I'd throw it out there.

[ToonGuns]

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

With you all the way there! I would die happy if VR got Rod back in the band. Ain't Life Grand was the best thing Slash has done post- UYI days. Rod - Killer sounding voice, good melodies, good stage presence, good image. And tghe riffery and song-writing on the album was a lot better and more catchey than 90% of the stuff on Libertad. I know he had his issues with drugs which was the reason that Slash stopped working with him but as far as I know he's clean now and giving the musc biz a second attempt with another LA outfit - more country music based I think though.

So my vote goes to Rod.

Or what about the guy from "A Band Called Pain"?

[Smoking Guns]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut8Fn1R88kc

If you want a chic, I would go with her, the younger of the 2. That is right, she can sing!

[Rirobinson]

Robin Finck

[CheapJon]

Iggy Pop

[SpiritDave]

Robin Finck

LOL!  You crrrraaaazy fool!

hehe ... I actually like Robin's voice ... but he's no lead singer

[$$$$]

Lukas Rossi! He worked out great for Supernova and Im sure Gilby could hook them up with his number!

[GnR-NOW]

Lukas Rossi! He worked out great for Supernova and Im sure Gilby could hook them up with his number!

I agree !

but on a serious note Daughtry is the best choice

[Ulises]

Chris Daughtry

[1987]

i think they should just pick someone that are buddies with.  I'm sure that they have buddies that are lead singers.  i think  that they tried going for a big name.. that they didn't really know.. and hope that there talents would mesh and create some sick music.. it was ok.. but scot never fit in..  just get a guy that they know and like to jam with and i'm sure they will make good music.