There are certain people who should not attend the next tour shows!

[commissioner]

Like the people who constantly complain about the late starts...Should stay home. 

People who complain about Axl's singing ability...Should stay home too!

Last tour there was an abundance of complainers and it really ruins it for the people who want to hear about positive things about the shows 

[H76]

I do think that anyone complaining about late starts is either new to GNR or living in denial really.  Axl has been very open about the fact that he is 'always' late so that should not be a surprise anymore.. as long as there will be a show I don't mind. 

[ppbebe]

as far as they don't take my tix of me, I don't mind much.
I've never heard a complaint from the crowd after their gnr show.

[cineater]

Last tour there was an abundance of complainers

Last US tour, you mean?

[audjon]

... and Slash - and do not try to give him free Dr. Pepper!

[-Rob-]

it think i kind of understand what the OP is saying. i certainly don't want to be stuck sitting next to some assholes who bitch and complain about the start time & "where's slash" for 3 hours. i'd personally love to see the next tour mainly consist of a chinese d - or future tracks - setlist. i think that would be absolutely amazing! the assholes who only have an interest in hearing the "classics" should just stay home all together.

[Annie]

Part of the excitement for me is the late starts. I love it when you hear the first few chords of WTTJ and then you hear Uncle Axl shout, Do you know where the f*** you are? People around me don't complain, they just  leave. And we are GNR fans not  Barbara Streisand fans!

[sixx_roses]

I agree why do people spend money on shows when they don't like the band? I wish I had money to just waste on bands I don't like.

[jarmo]

I agree why do people spend money on shows when they don't like the band?

Daddy pays!




/jarmo

[Annie]

I agree why do people spend money on shows when they don't like the band?

Daddy pays!




/jarmo

That is so funny and sad at the same time.

[y2marmar]

I agree with all of this. I hate those people who find fault with everything. I mean, Axl has a history of late starts, if you're going to a GnR show, you expect that, not complain about it. The late start is all part of the general excitement and experience. I completely agree that people like that shouldn't be allowed at the shows.

[erose]

I agree that people who has to be home before midnight can fuck off and forget about a gn'r concert, but I'd urge those who has complained about axl's voice to check out a gig. There is no way in hell that they have the same opinion after the gig.

If they do they're lying.

[Sillything]

The worst thing about the "late" starts is it's hard to plan the alcholconsumption. One time I was like "Don't worry there not going to go on for another two hours" But I barley had time to down a Jaeger in the bar and we had to run to our seats!
Next time I was on the floor and waited and waited and got thirsty and was in a beerline for the two first two songs.
Damn it sucks to have these problems living in an industrialised democracy. Maybe I'll try China for change

[MeanBone]

Can Gn'r Really afford to lose anyone who's already willing to pay any money to see them? They weren't exactly filling all arenas they played, and the record isn't selling that much either.


I Don't think Gn'r is in the position to chose who's worthy to see them, even if that was something they could somehow control

[D]

Agree with MeanBone. U make all those people stay home and GNR will become a festival only band.

I know it is their thing, but people waiting till midnight to see a band and saying they have no right to complain is ridiculous.

If a show starts at 8pm, taking the stage 2 hours after the first opening band... people have a right to bitch. At least have a bunch of opening bands play up until u are ready to play.

2 hours of standing around doing nothing sucks.

[commissioner]

Last tour there was an abundance of complainers

Last US tour, you mean?

Last two tours!

[jarmo]

I know it is their thing, but people waiting till midnight to see a band and saying they have no right to complain is ridiculous.

It's ridiculous when people know about it in advance. Like most GN'R fans do.

Q: Axl, how come you always come on stage so late at gigs?

Axl: I've been an after midnight type since I was sneakin' out of my house in Jr. High. With old Guns we preferred 12am or so. When we moved to theaters etc obviously that changes but it's never changed inside me. Doesn't matter what I do so generally that's when I'm more myself. This isn't to mess with anyone that has an early schedule to keep it's just personal preference.

/jarmo

[D]

I know it is their thing, but people waiting till midnight to see a band and saying they have no right to complain is ridiculous.

It's ridiculous when people know about it in advance. Like most GN'R fans do.

Q: Axl, how come you always come on stage so late at gigs?

Axl: I've been an after midnight type since I was sneakin' out of my house in Jr. High. With old Guns we preferred 12am or so. When we moved to theaters etc obviously that changes but it's never changed inside me. Doesn't matter what I do so generally that's when I'm more myself. This isn't to mess with anyone that has an early schedule to keep it's just personal preference.

/jarmo

Yeah but u are assuming everyone that buys a ticket reads message forums and are hardcore fans. I'd say 50 percent of any audience are somewhat casual while the other 50 are hardcore.

For me, if they want to play at 2am that is fine. I just don't like sitting and doing nothing while waiting. why not just start the show later or add another opening band to bridge the time?

[Buddha_Master]

What's weird is that all the shows I saw from Guns in 2006 (3 of them), GN'R really weren't late. Back in the *cough* old days, we waited hours for GN'R to get on stage. Yea, 2006 was nothing! If I heard anyone complaining about this at any one of these shows I think I would have to beat the shit of of them. Anyone saying shit about Axl and GN'R at a fucking concert that we ALL paid for, should just fuck off and go home and watch Rachel Ray and bake some cookies.

[AxlsMainMan]

Agree with MeanBone. U make all those people stay home and GNR will become a festival only band.

I know it is their thing, but people waiting till midnight to see a band and saying they have no right to complain is ridiculous.

If a show starts at 8pm, taking the stage 2 hours after the first opening band... people have a right to bitch. At least have a bunch of opening bands play up until u are ready to play.

2 hours of standing around doing nothing sucks.

Then stay home, it's real simple.

Yeah but u are assuming everyone that buys a ticket reads message forums and are hardcore fans. I'd say 50 percent of any audience are somewhat casual while the other 50 are hardcore.

For me, if they want to play at 2am that is fine. I just don't like sitting and doing nothing while waiting. why not just start the show later or add another opening band to bridge the time?

People know Gn'R go on late, this isn't some obscure "hardcore fan only knowledge."

If you don't like having 2 free hours, go to a bar, have a late dinner, make some friends.

Lots of peolple can't even dream of affording a ticket, and you're going to whine about having 2 hours to kill?