Slash says Velvet Revolver singer search is 'still ongoing'

[LunsJail]

I get it he only had a problem with him when he was just messing with the band.



Joe

Yeah, of course it's also just easier to make small talk with someone than it is to bring up a bunch of old issues in the middle of an airport.

[Jdog0830]

I get it he only had a problem with him when he was just messing with the band.



Joe

Yeah, of course it's also just easier to make small talk with someone than it is to bring up a bunch of old issues in the middle of an airport.

True but it would have been tv gold 

[jacdaniel]

I get it he only had a problem with him when he was just messing with the band.



Joe

Yeah, of course it's also just easier to make small talk with someone than it is to bring up a bunch of old issues in the middle of an airport.

isn't it amazing that a situation like this hasn't happened with Axl lol. its been 13 years and no random meetings

[gnrjanus]

You know the fun part about the singer situation.

They gave up on it a long time ago.

Matt is doing his solo stuff, Duff is doing JA, Slash is doing Slash stuff, Dave is prob doing something 2.

they gave up and went solo cause they didn't have the guts to get an unknown guy or someone that fits the picture.

it's hard to find the right singer yes.. but come one... how hard can it be.

[Jdog0830]

You know the fun part about the singer situation.

They gave up on it a long time ago.

Matt is doing his solo stuff, Duff is doing JA, Slash is doing Slash stuff, Dave is prob doing something 2.

they gave up and went solo cause they didn't have the guts to get an unknown guy or someone that fits the picture.

it's hard to find the right singer yes.. but come one... how hard can it be.

You clearly have never been in a band if you think its that easy to pick a singer that feels perfect.
Since they are a big band I understand that they are holding out for a singer that feels perfect.
You talk like they have not had a singer in like 5 or 10 years chill out and wait the VR crew is smarter than you think I would not be supprised if the solo stuff is part of some bigger plan.



Joe

[LunsJail]

I would not be supprised if the solo stuff is part of some bigger plan.

Joe

Yeah, part of the "last album tanked, singer quit, and record company dropped us" plan.

[Jdog0830]

I would not be supprised if the solo stuff is part of some bigger plan.

Joe

Yeah, part of the "last album tanked, singer quit, and record company dropped us" plan.

No more like reoginizing and figuring out what and when they will get everything back together.




Joe

[gnrjanus]

You know the fun part about the singer situation.

They gave up on it a long time ago.

Matt is doing his solo stuff, Duff is doing JA, Slash is doing Slash stuff, Dave is prob doing something 2.

they gave up and went solo cause they didn't have the guts to get an unknown guy or someone that fits the picture.

it's hard to find the right singer yes.. but come one... how hard can it be.

You clearly have never been in a band if you think its that easy to pick a singer that feels perfect.
Since they are a big band I understand that they are holding out for a singer that feels perfect.
You talk like they have not had a singer in like 5 or 10 years chill out and wait the VR crew is smarter than you think I would not be supprised if the solo stuff is part of some bigger plan.



Joe

Sorry if I made myself in that position
I'm in a band and we are also looking for a singer wich is taking forever.
to find a singer isn't that easy but after 2years and they get to work with Slash/duff N Matt.

they could always take another look in the first bags from the 2001-2003 period. I mean there were a few guys who could be the guy back then.

and I'm sure they'll find the right man but it's to bad they haven't already it's one band that's like put the F*cking back in Rock N Roll.
and we need it back.

[Jdog0830]

You know the fun part about the singer situation.

They gave up on it a long time ago.

Matt is doing his solo stuff, Duff is doing JA, Slash is doing Slash stuff, Dave is prob doing something 2.

they gave up and went solo cause they didn't have the guts to get an unknown guy or someone that fits the picture.

it's hard to find the right singer yes.. but come one... how hard can it be.

You clearly have never been in a band if you think its that easy to pick a singer that feels perfect.
Since they are a big band I understand that they are holding out for a singer that feels perfect.
You talk like they have not had a singer in like 5 or 10 years chill out and wait the VR crew is smarter than you think I would not be supprised if the solo stuff is part of some bigger plan.



Joe

Sorry if I made myself in that position
I'm in a band and we are also looking for a singer wich is taking forever.
to find a singer isn't that easy but after 2years and they get to work with Slash/duff N Matt.

they could always take another look in the first bags from the 2001-2003 period. I mean there were a few guys who could be the guy back then.

and I'm sure they'll find the right man but it's to bad they haven't already it's one band that's like put the F*cking back in Rock N Roll.
and we need it back.

I am all with you on that!
And I know exactly how you feel I am a singer and its fucking hard to try and even find a band that needs one.
But I hope my luck, yours, and Velvet Revolvers will change soon for the better!





Joe

[FunkyMonkey]

So Matt Sorum wanted Myles Kennedy to front Velvet Revolver.  Myles turned down Led Zeppelin, but did he turn down VR too?  From this April 7th interview with Slash with Artist Direct:

What grabbed you about Myles Kennedy?

Slash: With Myles, the record was almost completely finished. I had one song left over that I really liked the music for. I thought it'd be a great song, but I couldn't think of anyone who fit vocally. I'd heard about Myles . Led Zeppelin was looking at him to do the tour, and Matt Sorum wanted to hire him for Velvet Revolver, but Myles turned it down because he was in Alter Bridge. I'd looked him up, and he does have an amazing voice, but I'd become resigned to him being in another band and forgot about it.

[LunsJail]

So Matt Sorum wanted Myles Kennedy to front Velvet Revolver.  Myles turned down Led Zeppelin, but did he turn down VR too?  From this April 7th interview with Slash with Artist Direct:

What grabbed you about Myles Kennedy?

Slash: With Myles, the record was almost completely finished. I had one song left over that I really liked the music for. I thought it'd be a great song, but I couldn't think of anyone who fit vocally. I'd heard about Myles . Led Zeppelin was looking at him to do the tour, and Matt Sorum wanted to hire him for Velvet Revolver, but Myles turned it down because he was in Alter Bridge. I'd looked him up, and he does have an amazing voice, but I'd become resigned to him being in another band and forgot about it.

Sounds like he did turn down VR but he phrases it weird by saying Matt Sorum wanted him for Velvet.

[gnrjanus]

Myles is a great vocalist and can take vr to a higher level.
he's a real great guy and a great guitar player 2.

Let's hope alter bridge will be fine with doing an off and on tour just like VR.

[metallex78]

Myles is a great vocalist and can take vr to a higher level.
he's a real great guy and a great guitar player 2.

Let's hope alter bridge will be fine with doing an off and on tour just like VR.

Well, the Alter Bridge guys went back to Creed, and they're worried about him leaving Alter Bridge for VR? Can we say hypocrites...?

I'd love to see Myles front VR, he has great stage chemistry with Slash.

[Bodhi]

Myles is a great vocalist and can take vr to a higher level.
he's a real great guy and a great guitar player 2.

Let's hope alter bridge will be fine with doing an off and on tour just like VR.

Well, the Alter Bridge guys went back to Creed, and they're worried about him leaving Alter Bridge for VR? Can we say hypocrites...?

I'd love to see Myles front VR, he has great stage chemistry with Slash.

i think thats a win win for everyone involved.  Myles can do VR and Alter Bridge, Tremonti and co. can do Alter Bridge and Creed, and VR can do solo projects in their down time.  There is no need for VR to be a full time band.  A record every 3 or 4 years and a 6 month to a year tour to support that record is more than enough.  Creed just put out a record, and toured it for about 6 months. The record did well and everyone is happy.  Its not like any of these guys involved need money to the point where the band has to be a 24/7/365 job.

[Jdog0830]

Its news that honestly I never expected.







Joe

[ChiDem2010]

Anyone know whats going on with VR, I know Slash and Duff are involved in other things right now but will there be a continuation?

[gnrjanus]

vr is on hold till 2011.

Slash is doing Slash
Duff is with JA till vr has a singer and finds time to rehearse etc etc.
Matt is doing his thing with the stalleto's etc.
Dave is prob doing Richard fortus kinda stuff

[ChiDem2010]

cool thanks, I always like to listen to VR, I just don't want to think that they dissolved because of popularity.

[Jdog0830]

gnrjanus do you really think its gonna happen in 2011?



Joe

[sleeper]

I think it will happen in 2011 and early in the year.