Dr. Pepper's Chinese Democracy press release

[jarmo]

We are surprised and very happy to have the support of Dr. Pepper with our album Chinese Democracy as for us this came totally out of the blue. If there is any involvement with this promotion by our record company or others we are unaware of such at this time. And as some of Buckethead's performances are on our album I'll share my Dr. Pepper with him.

Axl Rose


Oct 22nd addition:

HOW TO GET YOUR FREE DR PEPPER

    1. On the Nov. 23, 2008 release date, go to  www.drpepper.com
    2. Register your information to receive a coupon for one free 20-oz. Dr
       Pepper.
    3. When your coupon arrives, redeem it wherever Dr Pepper is sold.
    4. Drink your Dr Pepper slowly to experience all 23 flavors.  Dr's
       orders.



Coupons will be available for 24 hours, starting at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Nov. 23, 2008. Allow 4-6 weeks for coupon to arrive. Coupons will expire on Feb. 28, 2009. Limit one coupon per person. Full terms and conditions available at www.drpepper.com .





Dr Pepper Will Give Everyone* in America a Free Soda If Axl Rose Releases New Guns N' Roses Album, Chinese Democracy, In 2008
*Guitarists Slash and Buckethead Will Not Be Eligible For Free Soda

PRNewswire
PLANO, Texas
(NYSE:CSG)

PLANO, Texas, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Tired of a world in which Americans idolize wannabe singers and musicals about high schoolers pass as rock 'n roll music, Dr Pepper is encouraging (ok, begging) Axl Rose to finally release his 17-year-in-the-making belabored masterpiece, Chinese Democracy, in 2008.

In an unprecedented show of solidarity with Axl, everyone in America, except estranged GNR guitarists Slash and Buckethead, will receive a free can of Dr Pepper if the album ships some time -- anytime! -- in 2008. Dr Pepper supports Axl, and fully understands that sometimes you have to make it through the jungle before you get it right.

"It took a little patience to perfect Dr Pepper's special mix of 23 ingredients, which our fans have come to know and love," said Jaxie Alt, director of marketing for Dr Pepper. "So we completely understand and empathize with Axl's quest for perfection -- for something more than the average album. We know once it's released, people will refer to it as "Dr Pepper for the ears" because it will be such a refreshing blend of rich, bold sounds -- an instant classic."

Show your support for Axl and get on the nightrain of encouragement at http://www.chinesedemocracywhen.blogspot.com/ -

About Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper is a leading brand in the beverage portfolio of Plano, Texas-based Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB), a subsidiary division of Cadbury Schweppes plc (NYSE: CSG). CSAB is one of the largest producers of soft drinks and premium beverages in the Americas. CSAB's brand portfolio includes Dr Pepper, 7UP, Snapple, Accelerade, Mott's Apple Juice and Sauce, RC Cola, A&W Root Beer, Sunkist Soda, Canada Dry, Hawaiian Punch, Schweppes, Diet Rite, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T Mixers, Holland House Mixers, Rose's, Mistic, Yoo-hoo, Orangina, IBC, Stewart's, Nantucket Nectars and other well-known consumer brands. For additional information on CSAB and its products, visit http://www.brandspeoplelove.com/.

SOURCE: Dr Pepper

CONTACT: Chris Kooluris of Ketchum for Dr. Pepper, +1-646-935-4098,
Chris.Kooluris@ketchum.com

Web site: http://www.brandspeoplelove.com/
http://www.chinesedemocracywhen.blogspot.com/





Note: I didn't put this up earlier because I wanted to check the validity of the above press release.



/jarmo

[novemberparadise23]

axl's comment about sharing the dr. pepper is awsome lol   

and awsome news 

[The Chad Cometh]

Now it's time for us all to read too much into this ... I'll go first edit:  er, second.

Axl gonna share his Dr Pepper with Buckets. Well you only get a free one if it comes out this year so hears hoping this means something, even though it doesn't ha ha ha.

[novemberparadise23]

also this confirms that bucket at least partially remains on the album   

[Neemo]

Jarmo thanks for posting a message from Axl

[gunsnfnroses]

amazing

[efish]

Awesome! Thanks J man.

[gunns1]

This is awsome, btw jarmo, is this message from axl direct to you , or from a friend of a ...



btw, If the record company passes up this perfect opportunity for FREE publicity,
then they are dead stupid. I mean this is a first on so many levels, and it would get world wide publicity due to this...


HERES TO CHINESE DEMOCRACY IN 08

[cybercurves]

Great to hear from Axl!! 

[misterID]

This is actually pretty funny of Dr. Pepper.

That's a whole lot of Dr. Pepper.

[Journeyman]

It's great to hear from Axl again  

It's time to read too much into this as someone was saying...Buckethead its in the album, thats good   and if Axl is sharing it that means its coming out this year? Hope so hehe

[axl in lafayette]

wow, the man speaks! 

I guess we still have no real release date..but the album exists!

[w.axl.rose]

i want my Dr. Pepper  ... and CD

[smishkey]

I say its a perfect opportunity.  If the record company won't pay for promotion, let Dr. Pepper pay for it.  It's win-win really.  They should take advantage of this, seriously.

CHINESE DEMOCRACY STARTS NOW!

So when they share their soda, will they use two glasses, or two straws in the same can, or alternate taking sips from the can?  The possibilities are endless.  Though the mental image of the two of them with the two straws is quite funny.

[AxlsMainMan]

This is wicked promotion for the band and album

Thanks for posting Jarmo

[BurningHills]

Right on! Thanks Jarmo! 

[Apollon]

What an opportunity!


Best news in ages... 

[Malcolm]

Sounds to me like were getting Chinese Democracy this year...Dr.Pepper is now officially my favourite pop for getting some worlds from Axl haha

[GnR-NOW]

This would be great !  Mentions of Axl and CD by a major soda company, everyone is excited !!!!

The world would be a better place with CHINESE DEMOCRACY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[axl in lafayette]

its on Blabbermouth now too

AXL ROSE Is Thankful For 'Free Dr Pepper For Everyone' Campaign - Mar. 26, 2008 
 
Tired of a world in which Americans idolize wannabe singers and musicals about high schoolers pass as rock 'n roll music, Dr Pepper is encouraging (OK, begging) Axl Rose to finally release his 17-year-in-the-making belabored masterpiece, "Chinese Democracy", in 2008.

In an unprecedented show of solidarity with Axl, everyone in America, except former GN'R guitarists Slash and Buckethead, will receive a free can of Dr Pepper if the album ships some time ? anytime! ? in 2008. Dr Pepper supports Axl, and fully understands that sometimes you have to make it through the jungle before you get it right.

"It took a little patience to perfect Dr Pepper's special mix of 23 ingredients, which our fans have come to know and love," said Jaxie Alt, director of marketing for Dr Pepper. "So we completely understand and empathize with Axl's quest for perfection ? for something more than the average album. We know once it's released, people will refer to it as "Dr Pepper for the ears" because it will be such a refreshing blend of rich, bold sounds ? an instant classic."

Show your support for Axl and get on the nightrain of encouragement at this location., http://www.chinesedemocracywhen.blogspot.com/

Commented Axl Rose in a statement: "We are surprised and very happy to have the support of Dr. Pepper with our album, 'Chinese Democracy', as for us this came totally out of the blue. If there is any involvement with this promotion by our record company or others, we are unaware of such at this time. And as some of Buckethead's performances are on our album, I'll share my Dr Pepper with him."