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

[ben9785]

Nobody ever was sure if GNR would be performing at VMAs or not in the first place..

But probably better not to post definitive statements unless you can verify a source, or a senior member of this board has verified it..

[acompleteunknown]

MTV is announcing a new performer every Friday up until the airing of the show.  So, there are still a few artists left to announce.

I think the only confirmed performers are Jonas Brothers, Kid Rock, and Lil wayne.

[XxWickeds10xX]

not this rumor again 

It seems this time every year spawns a new version of this same rumor.


I cant wait til the "How many Tuesdays left" rumor/thread. 

[bananasforaxl]

not this rumor again 

It seems this time every year spawns a new version of this same rumor.


I cant wait til the "How many Tuesdays left" rumor/thread. 

There are 19...

[GypsySoul]

not this rumor again 

It seems this time every year spawns a new version of this same rumor.

Wouldn't you just love for management to post a statement like:

Out of concern for our fans, GNR would like to announce that THERE WILL BE NO ANNOUNCEMENTS/APPEARANCE BY GNR ON THE UPCOMING VMAs.  We will not be party to the hours upon hours of torture that has become the VMAs and refuse to subject our fans to have to endure such pain and suffering in hopes of a GNR appearance or announcement of some kind.

 



But unfortunately, that's not gonna happen and we're gonna have to sit through that shit "just in case" 

[GNR4L]

not this rumor again 

It seems this time every year spawns a new version of this same rumor.

Wouldn't you just love for management to post a statement like:

Out of concern for our fans, GNR would like to announce that THERE WILL BE NO ANNOUNCEMENTS/APPEARANCE BY GNR ON THE UPCOMING VMAs.  We will not be party to the hours upon hours of torture that has become the VMAs and refuse to subject our fans to have to endure such pain and suffering in hopes of a GNR appearance or announcement of some kind.


That would be funny.. If they were to play would be announced or a surprise ? I would like a surprise and have a introduction about how shitty 2002 was and then come out and blow everybody away by their performance.

 



But unfortunately, that's not gonna happen and we're gonna have to sit through that shit "just in case" 

[St_Jimmyuk]

good post there did you forget to say something? 

[GypsySoul]

good post there did you forget to say something? 

he did say something.  he just typed inside the original quote

That would be funny.. If they were to play would be announced or a surprise ? I would like a surprise and have a introduction about how shitty 2002 was and then come out and blow everybody away by their performance.

[GNR4L]

Sorry about that  little typo.  I say 50/50 they perform.

[King Axl]

Not only do I think it WILL happen, I fully expect it.

GN'R put "Shackler's Revenge" on Rock Band 2 so the band could be exposed to a younger audience. Performing at the VMA's not only would expose the band to the younger crowd in attendance, but also to a worldwide audience of them.

Secondly, this is not the same Guns N' Roses that misfired at the VMA's in 2002. The album wasn't done, and the management team then is not the same team that's in place now. This is the opportunity for a polished Guns N' Roses to knock the boy bands and all the other one hit wonders on their collective asses.

Maybe it will be another unannounced appearance as in '02, but I just don't see GN'R bypassing this show without making some kind of impact.

[ben9785]

You know even if they don't play, GNR should be included in the VMAs somehow, in a promo spot, presenting an award or just some way to have them in there and allow for a chance to get them interviewed after the show hah

If there is no reason for Axl to be there I think some of the other guys should be there to 'represent' GNR. Even if it's just Frank and Ron.

[acompleteunknown]

They announced 3 more performers:  Rhinana, T.I., and Pink...so far shaping up to be another lackluster VMAs.

[Jada]

If there is no reason for Axl to be there I think some of the other guys should be there to 'represent' GNR. Even if it's just Frank and Ron.

Actually that would be kinda fun, since many people still don't recognise them as members of gnr!

[ppbebe]

ditto to Jada. Ron and franc would be fun. + Chris? fat chance tho.

Yep because of the Rock band thing this year is not like other years.
THis Vmas still stands a fair chance to have GNR.

[King Axl]

They announced 3 more performers:  Rhinana, T.I., and Pink...so far shaping up to be another lackluster VMAs.

No true rockers yet.

Not to get off topic, but Metallica's new CD comes out on Sept. 12th, five days after the VMA's. It would be pretty cool if they showed up. Maybe they and GN'R could bookend the VMA's, so we can just watch at the beginning and end of the show, and not have to be tortured with all the shit in between

[ben9785]

If there is no reason for Axl to be there I think some of the other guys should be there to 'represent' GNR. Even if it's just Frank and Ron.

Actually that would be kinda fun, since many people still don't recognise them as members of gnr!

Exactly, giving them a chance to get recognition also.

But I just suggested Ron and Frank as a minimum. It'd be even better if more of them could go, especially Tommy since apart from Robin he is the other long term member.

[gunns1]

quick question....

Is it possible a second time 'round that a GNR performance could be kept a secret up until they actually perform the night
of the vma's?

is that possible a second time?

[leatherebel]

Does anyone have an extra ticket/pass for the VMAs?

[gunns1]

2-3000 a ticket...

gud luck

[ben9785]

quick question....

Is it possible a second time 'round that a GNR performance could be kept a secret up until they actually perform the night
of the vma's?

is that possible a second time?

They could possibly choose not to be part of a rehearsal scheduled by MTV, rather the whole band rehearse elsewhere and on the day of the show they can get crew to just do sound levels and go for it.. maybe?

And I doubt Axl would want to be at the venue any earlier than he is meant to if there are no other commitments.. So the band could be there and Axl turn up minutes before they are due onstage and really catch everyone off guard

People in MTV would need to be aware of this obvoiusly so they'd need to keep it under tight wraps only for whoever 'needs' to know as part of their job, or book them in under an assumed name..