Entertainment Weekly suggests GN'R could perform at VMA's

[Ulises]

Finck is a key member. It would be bad if he leaves but is worse not to have a clear official word.

For me, a "Robin is Robin" or "Only Robin knows what he doing" is not enough...

[gunns1]

I hope finck doesn't leave because that would really set things back in terms of touring,

btw, A little off topic, but is their any confirmed word as to whether brain is still in the band or not,
I dont want to make another thread, just wondering if he still is or not
cheers

[ppbebe]

Hasn't del said brain is in GNR family? and I believe brain said he'd be back when cd is out (and hes needed) in a fan interview.

After reading alot of the posts on here I have to ask a question...you guys are aware that Guns N Roses does NOT revolve around Robin Finck right??

You're right to an extent. With Fortus and Thal- Guns could add a competent live replacement and probably weather his departure decently.

That being said... my concern goes back to when Finck left the first time in 1999. According to Brian May, who came in and did some recording with Axl (Catcher In the Rye?) at that time, Axl was pretty devastated and distraught by Finck's departure. So at least at one time... Axl considered a Finck a pretty damn important member of the band. IF that holds today.... well.... it's a bit of an issue IMHO. Furthermore, Finck elevated his live performances and stage presence in 2006-07 and had become the "2nd guy" on stage next to Axl according to many reviewers/critics. That's somewhat significant as well...

exactly.  GNR does NOT revolve around some possessive FANS in net forums.
I want the band to be what the band wants to be.

[Johnnyblood]

GNR does NOT revolve around some possessive FANS in net forums.
I want the band to be what the band wants to be.

Totally agree. 

[Rapunzel]

What do you mean by possesive FANS in net forums?

Wasn't Plitt just pointing out that GN'R still goes on and is a happening thing even though Robin has gone to tour?

Many of these posters are just expressing that they want things to work out after the high of last year's tour.

My take on it is this:

Isn't NIN "managed" by Bach?
When GN'R are ready to tour again, Bach and co. may be back on board - we all want to hear Axl and Bach do those 3 songs off Angel Down...

[ppbebe]

donno about plitt and only a few posts said  VMAS appearence without robin would be impossible.

possessive fans are possessive enough to think GNR should revolve around them.

[Rapunzel]

Still it would be great if Guns n robin could appear at vmas.

Yeh, the band should be what the band wants to be.


I don't think we've seen the last of Robin!

[pilferk]

Shackler's Revenge at the VMA's....



Given the announcement yesterday......it certainly seems like the timing would be right for the ball to start rolling, eh?

[ppbebe]

round 2:GN'R's 'revenge' to start at VMAS?

the game is published from mtv. ya I'm sorta repeating myself.

exciting time. 

[SINSHINE]

Shackler's Revenge at the VMA's....



Given the announcement yesterday......it certainly seems like the timing would be right for the ball to start rolling, eh?

Certainly seems that way. However, as youngunner corrected me yesterday...that might make TOO much sense for a band as erratic as our beloved GN'R.

Logic would suggest...

- single debuted at VMAs
- single released to radio at time of RB2 release
- album release date announced in October for November
- album released in November (around time of wide release RB2) along with second single (and possibly more CD content on newer versions of RB2)


BTW...I second Mysteron's post yesterday about your use of MF    I've been reading this board far longer than I've been posting here and it's cool to see some of the original regulars not being able to contain their excitement (myself included)  

[pilferk]

BTW...I second Mysteron's post yesterday about your use of MF    I've been reading this board far longer than I've been posting here and it's cool to see some of the original regulars not being able to contain their excitement (myself included) 

Thanks.  I HAVE been around here for a LONG time, I guess.

I came on when the '02 tour was starting....BEFORE my first kid was born.

She's almost 6, and I have 2 more to go along with her.

This announcement really struck a chord with me.  It just "feels right", ya know.....Even more "right" than Axl's past announcement about a release date.

This ranks up there with the '02 tour, and the Hammerstein shows, for me.....

[SINSHINE]

It just "feels right", ya know.....Even more "right" than Axl's past announcement about a release date.

This ranks up there with the '02 tour, and the Hammerstein shows, for me.....

I hear ya. I was engaged during the '02 tour...now I'm married with two kids myself. Here's hoping that third times the charm!

[Mysteron]

BTW...I second Mysteron's post yesterday about your use of MF    I've been reading this board far longer than I've been posting here and it's cool to see some of the original regulars not being able to contain their excitement (myself included) 

Thanks.  I HAVE been around here for a LONG time, I guess.

I came on when the '02 tour was starting....BEFORE my first kid was born.

She's almost 6, and I have 2 more to go along with her.

This announcement really struck a chord with me.  It just "feels right", ya know.....Even more "right" than Axl's past announcement about a release date.

This ranks up there with the '02 tour, and the Hammerstein shows, for me.....

We are a big family really 

It is good to see the new fans, but there are alot of people who have actively followed Guns since the last album. Even those on the newsgroup. And it is good to see them active again, whether it be here or somewhere else. 

[Shackler]

Im suprised no one has seen this yet,


THIS IS WHAT AXL MEANT,

2008 VMAS IS ROUND 2!!!

I posted that on another gnr forum lol....Great minds think alike

[Farid Bak]

BTW...I second Mysteron's post yesterday about your use of MF    I've been reading this board far longer than I've been posting here and it's cool to see some of the original regulars not being able to contain their excitement (myself included) 

Thanks.  I HAVE been around here for a LONG time, I guess.

I came on when the '02 tour was starting....BEFORE my first kid was born.

She's almost 6, and I have 2 more to go along with her.

This announcement really struck a chord with me.  It just "feels right", ya know.....Even more "right" than Axl's past announcement about a release date.

This ranks up there with the '02 tour, and the Hammerstein shows, for me.....

We are a big family really 

It is good to see the new fans, but there are alot of people who have actively followed Guns since the last album. Even those on the newsgroup. And it is good to see them active again, whether it be here or somewhere else. 

I even contacted some friends I hadnt seen since 93 to tell them about GNR new single lol.. its been a while im glad we are on the final run of this era, and ready to rock for the next era..

[downzy56]

We are a big family really 

It is good to see the new fans, but there are alot of people who have actively followed Guns since the last album. Even those on the newsgroup. And it is good to see them active again, whether it be here or somewhere else. 

No kidding...  In one sense it feels like yesterday when I first logged onto the internet in 1995 and searched for Guns N' Roses to find out what was going on with the band.  The only thing I could find was the Dust N' Bones mailing list.  If it wasn't for that mailing list and later Jarmo's message board I'm not sure if I'd still be as invested as I still am.  

As I hope this is the conclusion to a very long wait, I do wish the band, and particularly Axl best of luck with what's about to happen.  It's been a long time for everyone and as much as we all want new GNR material, I'm sure there's no one who wants GNR to succeed like Axl Rose and the band.  Whether we see the band at the VMAs this year or not, I'm sure the path taken is one of his/the band's own choosing, and to that, i say I hope it's everything they want it to be.

Cheers,

Andrew

[Mr. Nik™]

We are a big family really 

It is good to see the new fans, but there are alot of people who have actively followed Guns since the last album. Even those on the newsgroup. And it is good to see them active again, whether it be here or somewhere else. 

well said, man 

[CAFC Nick]

Haven't seen this many people online since the 2006 leaks when you could hardly get a word in on these forums!

[Ulises]

It would be very very very cool if this get a confirmation.

[fieldsy]

so have i missed something?