Axl announces new management for Guns N' Roses

[mrbucketfoot]

They updated the website adding this statement in, FYI.

[Ali]

Here's a quote from the new managers, Irving Azoff and Andy Gould:



"Axl Rose and Guns N Roses is and will always be one of the most important recording and touring artists of our time, and one of the great rock n roll voices for his generation. We are honored that Axl has placed his trust in us."

Irving/Andy

That's good to read.

If anyone thinks that a manager of Irving Azoff's track record would agree to work with GN'R if he didn't think they would be successful, then they need to take a closer look at his resume.

Ali

[PolarBearWitchHead]

maybe this new mgmt team has the clout to kick axl in the ass when he needs it and won't just be telling him what he wants to hear 

[fuckin crazy]

^Meh. I have a feeling he fires those types.

[cyllan]

Here's a quote from the new managers, Irving Azoff and Andy Gould:



"Axl Rose and Guns N Roses is and will always be one of the most important recording and touring artists of our time, and one of the great rock n roll voices for his generation. We are honored that Axl has placed his trust in us."

Irving/Andy

That's good to read.

If anyone thinks that a manager of Irving Azoff's track record would agree to work with GN'R if he didn't think they would be successful, then they need to take a closer look at his resume.

Ali

Completely agree with you, Ali, and let's hope those (particularly in the media) still insisting that the album will never be released get this message too. 

"We are honoured that Axl has placed his trust in us."  My first thought to this was, "And so you should be!"   

Second, more considered, thoughts, pointed out to me that in their first sentence, they had encapsulated precisely how I feel about Axl and Guns N' Roses and that if they genuinely believe this, then here are two people who are far more than just financial experts; they actually understand the essence of GNR.

Way back when Axl began rebuilding GNR some of us believed in his ability to do just that and trusted his judgement on the way forward.  Axl repaid our trust by assembling a band that exudes energy and feeds on the chemistry of the creative souls within it in order to produce music of outstanding quality and emotional resonance.  In touring and making this music public, Axl (GNR) trusted that there'd be elements of the old fanbase that would understand, appreciate his vision and enjoy being part of the ride again.  This time we were able to repay that trust and make the 06/07 tour the success it deserved to be.  It felt like our instincts were leading us on the right path and now it seems like another piece of the jigsaw has slotted into place.

However, as easily as the words 'trust' and 'belief' trip off the tongue, they cannot convey even an ounce of the emotional highs and lows of the past decade of GNR's history, nor can they account for why so many fans continue to support the band.  That's what the music is for and that's why I think we are all still here.

Is Axl "one of the great rock 'n' roll voices for his generation"?  Absolutely, without question.  And yet, his influence and appeal doesn't end there because during the tour I witnessed a younger generation discovering this band and embracing it with all the fervour and intensity of their older associates.

So, as long as Axl can keep the candle burning and the management team exercise both their business muscle and imagination, then the legend will continue to dazzle.*   

(* Thanks to Elton/Bernie - and apologies for the sentimental use of their imagery.)

[Olorin]

I guess that since they mentioned GN'R as a touring artist in a present tense these guys will have been put in place to organise an upcoming tour that will coincide with an upcoming release

[W. Adam S]

Got a good feeling about this 

[xj220]

I'm just happy they're communicating with us.  I'm tired of seeing updates on the main page about GNR members' pet projects doing stuff but not GNR itself.

[Fingers]

Here's a quote from the new managers, Irving Azoff and Andy Gould:



"Axl Rose and Guns N Roses is and will always be one of the most important recording and touring artists of our time, and one of the great rock n roll voices for his generation. We are honored that Axl has placed his trust in us."

Irving/Andy

That's good to read.

If anyone thinks that a manager of Irving Azoff's track record would agree to work with GN'R if he didn't think they would be successful, then they need to take a closer look at his resume.

Ali

Completely agree with you, Ali, and let's hope those (particularly in the media) still insisting that the album will never be released get this message too. 

"We are honoured that Axl has placed his trust in us."  My first thought to this was, "And so you should be!"   

Second, more considered, thoughts, pointed out to me that in their first sentence, they had encapsulated precisely how I feel about Axl and Guns N' Roses and that if they genuinely believe this, then here are two people who are far more than just financial experts; they actually understand the essence of GNR.

Way back when Axl began rebuilding GNR some of us believed in his ability to do just that and trusted his judgement on the way forward.  Axl repaid our trust by assembling a band that exudes energy and feeds on the chemistry of the creative souls within it in order to produce music of outstanding quality and emotional resonance.  In touring and making this music public, Axl (GNR) trusted that there'd be elements of the old fanbase that would understand, appreciate his vision and enjoy being part of the ride again.  This time we were able to repay that trust and make the 06/07 tour the success it deserved to be.  It felt like our instincts were leading us on the right path and now it seems like another piece of the jigsaw has slotted into place.

However, as easily as the words 'trust' and 'belief' trip off the tongue, they cannot convey even an ounce of the emotional highs and lows of the past decade of GNR's history, nor can they account for why so many fans continue to support the band.  That's what the music is for and that's why I think we are all still here.

Is Axl "one of the great rock 'n' roll voices for his generation"?  Absolutely, without question.  And yet, his influence and appeal doesn't end there because during the tour I witnessed a younger generation discovering this band and embracing it with all the fervour and intensity of their older associates.

So, as long as Axl can keep the candle burning and the management team exercise both their business muscle and imagination, then the legend will continue to dazzle.*   

(* Thanks to Elton/Bernie - and apologies for the sentimental use of their imagery.)

Wow, let's not overazalyze a press release-it's all good news, to pick apart a press release stating they are happy to work with GNR is a bit much

[ppbebe]

^Meh. I have a feeling he fires those types.

Bah. I have a feeling you're under a misconception about him.

[November_Rain]

What/who is Dr Pepper?

[HBK]

Here's a quote from the new managers, Irving Azoff and Andy Gould:



"Axl Rose and Guns N Roses is and will always be one of the most important recording and touring artists of our time, and one of the great rock n roll voices for his generation. We are honored that Axl has placed his trust in us."

Irving/Andy

Thankz J.

**********

Irving/andy, managers of AXL & GNR... not Manager of Finck, Dizzy, Toomy, etc.

 

HBK *

[grog mug]

Now I'm expecting another annoucement within the next week or so....someone needs to tell us what the plan is at least?!?!  Will they tour this year?  Is the album REALLY going to be released or just more excuses...lets see this thing come out!!

[November_Rain]

I think they won?t say a word untill they are 100% sure that things are finally set and ready.

[Verasa]

Now I'm expecting another annoucement within the next week or so....someone needs to tell us what the plan is at least?!?!  Will they tour this year?  Is the album REALLY going to be released or just more excuses...lets see this thing come out!!

haha.. havent we been asking those same questions for the last 10 years ??

good for GnR i bet everybody is ready to get back out on the road and im ready for a 08' tour

[jarmo]

Irving/andy, managers of AXL & GNR... not Manager of Finck, Dizzy, Toomy, etc.

I believe it means they represent GN'R as a whole as well as Axl personally.

Tommy, Dizzy, Robin, Chris, Richard, Ron and Frank are all part of GN'R.


My guess is that, for example things having to do with Dizzy's current tour, won't be handled by Irving Azoff and/or Andy Gould because it's not about GN'R.





/jarmo

[HBK]

Irving/andy, managers of AXL & GNR... not Manager of Finck, Dizzy, Toomy, etc.

I believe it means they represent GN'R as a whole as well as Axl personally.

Tommy, Dizzy, Robin, Chris, Richard, Ron and Frank are all part of GN'R.


My guess is that, for example things having to do with Dizzy's current tour, won't be handled by Irving Azoff and/or Andy Gould because it's not about GN'R.





/jarmo

If, if ... So I wanted to say ...

 

HBK *

[cyllan]

Wow, let's not overazalyze a press release-it's all good news, to pick apart a press release stating they are happy to work with GNR is a bit much

I do beg your pardon, I thought this was a discussion board.

[Axl4Prez2004]

I am very jealous of Azoff and Gould...think about it, they probably get to hear e v e r y  s o n g !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Lucky s.o.b.'s.   

[faldor]

I am very jealous of Azoff and Gould...think about it, they probably get to hear e v e r y  s o n g !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Lucky s.o.b.'s.   

Hopefully we will be able to join them on that venture, soon.