one thing ya gotta respect about axl.

[horsey]

he stays far away from  TMZ .that show makes people look like shit really.i have the ught most respect axl never gets caught by them photo hounds.good going axl,ya gotta love that sneaky axl.

[GNRreunioneventually]

in other words he's not a media whore.....i like that too

[horsey]

i don't think the other stars are really either.they are just living there lives really.it just happens they have prey of photoges following them.if it wasn't for that then it would just be normal shppping or whatever.

[CheapJon]

the one thing i respecty about axl is his integrity, no one ever steps on that

[Bitch Slap Rappin]

He's a very sharp man. He knows how not to prostitute himself to the media. For that matter I think Slash; Duff; Izzy and the rest of them are sort of on the same wave length. That's one of the very great aspects that I always liked about G&R and company. They never fed you any B.S.
They always tried to tell it like it is and I think that's why they've remained an iconic rock group. What's funny is that no one had to die in the band to reach that level. A legendary band that is still alive!!! 

[horsey]

that is a good thing they are alive.it was a hard road they took in rock n' roll.the tours and the things (drugs ) that they lived through.it's really amazing why not a reunioun would happen.i wish that more then anything,that they could get alomg fine.they are grown now ya would think.just maybe someone will budge but nope.

[November_Rain]

I think he said in an interview that he avoids places where he knows he?s going to have photos taken...or something like that.

[willow]

in other words he's not a media whore.....i like that too

I'm with you. Its never been about that for him.

[Ulises]

I think that don't appear on TMZ is not the thing to respect Axl.

I mean...he's a legend of Rock N' Roll, he wrote master-pieces like November Rain or Estranged, he's the spirit and the essence of the band we love and other things worhty of respect...

[horsey]

that wasn't the only thing i respect about axl.i was just saying though.if you must read wayyyy into it.i have alot of respect for the man and his music n' lyrics.if you know anything about me ,YOU WOULD KNOW THAT '

[Jeramy]

http://www.tmz.com/search/?q=axl%20rose 

he doesn't ask for it, but they were all over him in 06

man it would take a brave man to disturb axl in public with a camera

[TomFriend]

Yup, courting the paparazzi isn't in his nature, to his credit.

I still find the lack of photos of Axl between 1995 and 2000 staggering. Its no wonder people thought he'd become some sort of hermit.

[lynn1961]

he stays far away from  TMZ .that show makes people look like shit really.i have the ught most respect axl never gets caught by them photo hounds.good going axl,ya gotta love that sneaky axl.

I have an honest question, though.  Is it that he's sneaky and doesn't get caught by the photo hounds? or does he just avoid going out anywhere? 

[Kujo]

Probably neither. It means he doesnt have a publicist contacting the paparazzi and letting them know where there client will be that night, so they can keep in the public eye.

[COMAMOTIVE]

He's a very sharp man. He knows how not to prostitute himself to the media. For that matter I think Slash; Duff; Izzy and the rest of them are sort of on the same wave length.

 

You've gotta be kidding me - I mean Axl yes, Duff yes, Izzy - no one really cares, but Slash???  Are you high?  Walk into a bookstore magazine section and you will find his grill posted on the cover with the 20 year old top hat and the shades, of at least 2 magazines.  Guitar Hero, The Book,  I'm not calling him a whore, but to say him and Axl are on the same wave length??    Pretty funny

[mrbucketfoot]

Not even close. Slash is one of the biggest liars ever. He says "he's not about presenting an image" but rather likes "just going out there and playing a show".

If that were true, why would he always wear his tophat? Or why would continually be dishonest about things that happened with/towards Axl?

He wants to be a huge rock n' roll star without any of the accountability. It's immature. Axl may be this or that, I don't know, but he's direct and upfront and honest about his anger.

[lynn1961]

He's a very sharp man. He knows how not to prostitute himself to the media. For that matter I think Slash; Duff; Izzy and the rest of them are sort of on the same wave length.

 

You've gotta be kidding me - I mean Axl yes, Duff yes, Izzy - no one really cares, but Slash???  Are you high?  Walk into a bookstore magazine section and you will find his grill posted on the cover with the 20 year old top hat and the shades, of at least 2 magazines.  Guitar Hero, The Book,  I'm not calling him a whore, but to say him and Axl are on the same wave length??    Pretty funny

Not even close. Slash is one of the biggest liars ever. He says "he's not about presenting an image" but rather likes "just going out there and playing a show".

If that were true, why would he always wear his tophat? Or why would continually be dishonest about things that happened with/towards Axl?

He wants to be a huge rock n' roll star without any of the accountability. It's immature. Axl may be this or that, I don't know, but he's direct and upfront and honest about his anger.

What?!?  Why bring up Slash?  We were talking about Axl, right?     

[jazjme]

NOT true , not long ago he was on a TMZ, and the facts were so wrong, I wrote a blistering email to them.lol damn I gotta find that. How I went off telling them dont report shit when you dont know shit...etc.

[Atillla]

He knows how not to prostitute himself to the media. For that matter I think Slash; Duff; Izzy and the rest of them are sort of on the same wave length.

Appearing on Ellen to sell his house....appearing on all shows to sell his book..... mentioning everywere he can you can buy a crappy Epiphone Slash signature guitar...the list goes on but I am too bored now....Slash is an media vvhore pur sang 

Duff is the same too but he doesn't get as many invitations for being as much of a media vvhore like Slash.

And this is what makes Axl the real deal...he stays real and makes sure the music is the centre.

[Jim Bob]

this is about Axl.   

But i definitely agree with the original poster's thoughts.   Axl has never been one to bring attention to himself for no reason and his ability to go into hiding for long periods at a time without a peep or a picture, definitely adds to his mystique.