Robin vs. Slash, which one do you prefer?

[Koskenkorvasieni]

After posting a couple of times in the GNR section on the Robin leaving or just touring topic and maybe choosing my words a bit wrongly at times, I decided to start a mature and objective discussion about whether Robin Finck or Slash is the better guitarist, specifically which players version of November Rain you find more preferable. Personally I always thought that Robin brutally butchered the Nov.Rain solos, especially in the RIR3 version, not that the 2006 version sounds much better either, although in 2006 at least Robins rhythm/harmony playing sounds very beautiful with the slight distortion effect. It's just that the solo played by Robin always sounds to me like a cat being raped to death. Just compare the above versions to Slash's version and you'll see what I mean, especially the 1992 VMA's, although maybe Slash has a bit too much distortion here, he plays the solos spot on and it sounds beautiful and amazing to me. The harmony/rhythm parts are barely audible though, practically in every UYI tour version. Of course I must admit that Slash has also improvised sometimes on November Rain and not always succesfully, as can be heard in this version from Noblesville Indiana in 1991, which is his first and probably worst time playing the song live.

November Rain is just one example and I must point out that this is just my personal opinion and not something I'm trying to pass out as fact. I would like to hear your opinions, which guitarist's version do you prefer and which one do you personally think is better. Overall, I like Slash better.

[LunsJail]

Are you sure you really want to start this fire? 

[+Rocker+]

I prefer Slash, Why?:

1- I am a GNR fans since almost 20 years ago, and Slash allways has been my favorite member, he has a superlative stage presence and cool style.

2- Slash co-wrote some of the best GNR songs ever, WTTJ, Coma, Scom, Locomotive, Civil War, Nightrain, etc...

3- Slash wrote amazing guitar solos and Riff. WTTJ, Scom, November Rain, Estranged, Nightrain, Rocket Queen, etc...

4- Slash's guitar it was Guns n' Roses sound.

5- He is a legend of Rock and Roll and an icon of Guns n' Roses, even now.

6- Slash had too protagonism in one of the best album aver, Appetite for Destruction.

Robin has made interesting things, but nothing brillant. I like Robin anyway.  

[LeftToDecay]

As long as we talk performing pre-cd material, this topic is dangerously close to
"Who is better Sylverster Stallone,  Vin Diesel or Sylvester Stallone?"

I really do like Finck and his playing.
He looks and feels more at home in Nin really.

[GnR-NOW]

I prefer to watch Robin. He is way more entertaining then Slash on stage. Slash pretty much stands in one spot the entire time. Where as Robin is moving around doing things only Robin would do. I do like Robins playing style, to me it seems more emotional. However Slash was there when the band started, and had a big influence on the songs we all love. But if I had to take one for the band, it would be Robin.

[Jim Bob]

I prefer Robin by a good bit

[seely]

Slash, much much MUCH better IMO

Though i don't mind Robin as much now, thanks to his solo on TIL, which is awesome!

[oldgunsfan]

I prefer to watch Robin. He is way more entertaining then Slash on stage. Slash pretty much stands in one spot the entire time. Where as Robin is moving around doing things only Robin would do. I do like Robins playing style, to me it seems more emotional. However Slash was there when the band started, and had a big influence on the songs we all love. But if I had to take one for the band, it would be Robin.

are you fucking high, slash runs all over the place during concerts having seen him 7 times with VR

[GNR4L]

I like Robin, he seems real cool, I love his guitar playing style and stage presence.

[Jim Bob]

Robin is an artist and an amazing live performer.   He is currently touring the world and is a huge part of why the current NIN tour is THE show to see right now.    He has a unique style and tone that is instantly recognizable and its his own.   

$lash is a media whore and he's more like a reality tv star and a brand than anything.    While he played some memorable stuff in GnR, these days he's a mere shadow of his former self who whores himself out to everyone from bill gates to fergie to ellen degeneres.   Whats to like about that?   His current music is certainly nothing to get excited about.

$lash fans typically come from a poorly educated redneck demographic and I really don't think they "get" Robin.  Its a little bit above them I guess. 

[metallex78]

Gee, thanks for that unbiased opinion Jim Bob...

I like Robin's playing, but saying that some Slash fans don't "get" his style is just ignorant.

I guess some people prefer Slash's smoother blues-based hard rock style as opposed to Robin's choppy-industrial style.
But both guitarists have their merit.

[Jim Bob]

I like Robin's playing, but saying that some Slash fans don't "get" his style is just ignorant.

not all, but some

[BlowUpYourVideo]

$lash fans typically come from a poorly educated redneck demographic and I really don't think they "get" Robin.

And some Slash fans like Robin also.

[LunsJail]

So let me get this straight. All Slash fans are now rednecks. It just keeps getting better. 

[Jim Bob]

So let me get this straight. All Slash fans are now rednecks. It just keeps getting better. 

not all, but some

[Dayle1066]

Slash hands down. To me Slash isnt the greatest technical player, not the most original or the most diverse. But what he does do is encompass everything I love about rock and roll guitar in one. He has the best mix of playing, feel, taste, composing, live performance and image.

Wether you think he is a media whore or not "smart" enough of a player for the over-arty fuckers those things can never be taken away from what he has done musically. And it wasnt just some good music with GN'R it was all great or we wouldnt of been here all these years arguing about it

[cfcsfc]

$lash fans typically come from a poorly educated redneck demographic and I really don't think they "get" Robin.  Its a little bit above them I guess. 

One of the dummbest comments I've ever read on here.
It's pretty hard not to find a Slash fan (literally), so there'd be a whole heap of poorly educated rednecks all over the world.

Anyway, I prefer $la$h. He worte some of the greatest rock music ever (alot more so than Robin), he is recognised all over the world as a music icon (unlike Robin), he seems to care about his fans (unlike Robin- thanks for letting us know you were leaving GnR...again), he has influnenced countless musicians (including, I'm sure, Robin) and he's just fucking Slash (not Robin).

[CheapJon]

who'll be the first to name DJ 

[GNR4L]

Robin is an artist and an amazing live performer.   He is currently touring the world and is a huge part of why the current NIN tour is THE show to see right now.    He has a unique style and tone that is instantly recognizable and its his own.   

$lash is a media whore and he's more like a reality tv star and a brand than anything.    While he played some memorable stuff in GnR, these days he's a mere shadow of his former self who whores himself out to everyone from bill gates to fergie to ellen degeneres.   Whats to like about that?   His current music is certainly nothing to get excited about.

$lash fans typically come from a poorly educated redneck demographic and I really don't think they "get" Robin.  Its a little bit above them I guess. 

Post Of The Year !!!

[metallex78]

Let's see how quickly Jim Bob turns into a Robin basher now that he has been replaced...