Guns is now managed by Doc McGhee

[GypsySoul]

Axl Rose

On Tuesday 16th February 2010, @axlrose said:
 
Fuck!! The NY shows were insane!! Love the free form laid back vibe n' both were completely different from r view. The fans were AMAZING!! John (Varvatos) was really great! And to keep CBGB's rockin'?! Badass!! Goin' into Rose Bar was rough on some. Lotta best left memories from the old hotel. The gig helped w/some o' those. Felt really good on stage. (We actually "LIKE" playing together n' I absolutely agree some things should b a lot less complicated than others made them in the past that's why we're together n' other's by their own accord ain't here.) We all had a great time, it was a madhouse!! Thanks to everyone who came out n' those who helped put 'em 2gether. Good to have a short break n' gear up 4 South America. I LOVE NY!!

On another note Guns is now managed by Doc McGhee n' we're off to a fun start. Big welcomes! It's nice to have the support!!

Elsewhere:

Canadian tour n' Slash banned clothing nonsense: which I addressed live as soon as it happened but hey fake allegations from unreliable sources bein' negative n' all especially w/us n' these issues got more weight to n' 4 aholes. Fabricated from a 2001 bs RS piece from Rock N' Rio. Bottom line Never happened, end of story. Fuck TMZ, ContactMusic, Spinner (I got ur attitude.)

Goin' on late at Rose Bar nonsense: Nope, Nopity, Nope!! 1:30am on time! U got played!! We were asked to do a show for fans n' friends etc. We were told when to arrive n' when to play between 1 an 2am which we did exactly. We didn't perform for the press or their deadlines other than that they were there. We do our best provided we r treated in the same manner to be polite n' cordial. The past can kiss ur ass, not gonna happen here. Under other circumstances n' advance arrangements things may have been or be different, w/these shows they weren't.

Goin' on "hours" late in Toronto nonsense: Based on set change etc. went on 1 hour 8mins late w/circumstances beyond r control n' last minute physical injuries from earlier performances (which took that hour to find ways to deal with) n' could have cancelled the performance not "hrs". Apologies were made. If u have a problem w/any of that or especially if u weren't there fuck off.

Not doin' surprise shows for the hardcore fans nonsense: Sorry some feel that way. Saw a lot at both gigs singin' every word in every song. We made efforts to get several if not all fans who contacted us n' were in town into these gigs. We also didn't know most of the guests as we don't live here n' for that matter what makes some internet fan more hardcore than whoever else anyway, oh that's rt...nothing!! Some just like 2 bitch 2 bitch. So if ur complainin' n' u drink beer, today I recommend a Lucky or perhaps a Red Stripe...if ur still peeved...again, fuck off.

I sweat nonsense: On ur mama! Really? That's what u write about? No shit! I work hard, it's good for ya n' I smell better than u!!

Takin' shots at Slash n' reunions over Haiti nonsense: Never happened. Wasn't aware of any comments from the old lineup.

So in closing...Fuck the LA Times, TMZ, Contact Music n' Spinner. I don't need "forgiven" for alleged n' fabricated nonsense. I've no respect for mean spirited aholes gettin' paid talkin' shit at other's expense or irresponsible biased partisan politics wanna be journalism by dated hacks. Go on! Back ur boy! But when he says he never killed no one that ain't exactly true. Yeah, that's right, stone cold. So if we happen to play your neighborhood or for that matter anywhere at anytime regardless of the circumstances, presales, public sales, give aways, even free shows consider yourself uninvited. It's a free country but you're formally n' publicly not welcome.

Bottom line is we ain't makin' efforts to rain on ur parade why piss on or take cheap shots at r's. Oh that's rt...how u make ur livin's all that counts not others, whatever. U ain't above anyone regardless of who or what corporation u work for n' unfortunately most of u'll get to learn that the hard way.

Everyone else...

Thanks for ALL the positive comments, press n' tearin' it up w/us!! It was absolutely fucking AMAZING!! Can't wait to see u out there n' we absolutely appreciate your support!!

Thanks again 2 everyone involved n' everyone that was rockin' out 4 makin' everything SO fucking great!!

What an experience!!

Peace!!

Axl-

[Dr. Blutarsky]

Wow! This is big news! Doc is a legendary manager , curious to  see what he can do with Guns brand.

[Electric Sintar]

Good stuff... 

[Christian]

So Azoff's gone?

I mean, they do the same "type" of management? Or Irving was just to release and promote Chinese and they had another management for the tours?

[faldor]

So Azoff's gone?

I mean, they do the same "type" of management? Or Irving was just to release and promote Chinese and they had another management for the tours?

I don't know for sure.  I would guess that'd mean Irving is gone.  Regardless of how or why, we all owe Irving a huge Thank You for helping to get Chinese Democracy released.  At least, I think we do.

[D]

always thought Irv was kind of a temp guy to get the CD release out

Doc is a great manager, He is also Kiss' manager currently

Famous for managing Motley Crue and Bon Jovi as well

so def a great addition to GNR.

[CheapJon]

love hearing from this man

[norway]

Helluva language, thanks for the updates Axl. Seems like it's all about fun now.

Hope to see some clever guy interview him.

Go on! Back ur boy! But when he says he never killed no one that ain't exactly true. Yeah, that's right, stone cold.

Ok, what did I miss?

[Christian]

always thought Irv was kind of a temp guy to get the CD release out

Doc is a great manager, He is also Kiss' manager currently

Famous for managing Motley Crue and Bon Jovi as well

so def a great addition to GNR.

Yes... he was also manager of Skid Row

[helenluna]

Can you guys explain a bit about this DocMcGhee? Never heard of him but must be good stuff. I hope 

[Spirit]

always thought Irv was kind of a temp guy to get the CD release out

Doc is a great manager, He is also Kiss' manager currently

Famous for managing Motley Crue and Bon Jovi as well

so def a great addition to GNR.

Yes... he was also manager of Skid Row

Still is, I think.

Didn't he have a fallout with Baz?

[faldor]

always thought Irv was kind of a temp guy to get the CD release out

Doc is a great manager, He is also Kiss' manager currently

Famous for managing Motley Crue and Bon Jovi as well

so def a great addition to GNR.

Yes... he was also manager of Skid Row

Still is, I think.

Didn't he have a fallout with Baz?

Yeah he did.  It was documented on the "Supergroup" show.  They didn't seem to get along too well during that time.  Not sure if they've made up since then.

[Fernando]

So Azoff's gone?

Azoff is gone.

[chineseblues]

Go on! Back ur boy! But when he says he never killed no one that ain't exactly true. Yeah, that's right, stone cold.

Ok, what did I miss?

I'm only guessing here but maybe he is talking about Todd Crew?


Anyway it's always nice to hear from Axl. He genuinely seems to appreciate all the support from the fans and that's always awesome to see. As for all the other aholes out there, their opinion never did and never will matter anyway.

[Montrealrocks]

always thought Irv was kind of a temp guy to get the CD release out

Doc is a great manager, He is also Kiss' manager currently

Famous for managing Motley Crue and Bon Jovi as well

so def a great addition to GNR.

Yes... he was also manager of Skid Row

Still is, I think.

Didn't he have a fallout with Baz?

Yeah he did.  It was documented on the "Supergroup" show.  They didn't seem to get along too well during that time.  Not sure if they've made up since then.

Well, it was a TV show....Don'T know what was real and what wasn't...Anyways.  good news...!

[willow]

You know a few years ago I would have been upset hearing about Doc. But I have changed my mind about the guy over the years. Baz is a big part of that. Good luck too you Doc. You are probably working for the hardest band to manage. lol

[Ali]

So Azoff's gone?

Azoff is gone.

When Merck was dismissed, there was an explanation as to what happened.  Will there be any comment as to what transpired with Azoff?  Just curious.

Ali

[faldor]

So Azoff's gone?

Azoff is gone.

When Merck was dismissed, there was an explanation as to what happened.  Will there be any comment as to what transpired with Azoff?  Just curious.

Ali

I'm a little curious myself.  Axl didn't seem to happy in Asia with the business side of things, eg. touring without management.  Wonder what went down.

[Montrealrocks]

So Azoff's gone?

Azoff is gone.

When Merck was dismissed, there was an explanation as to what happened.  Will there be any comment as to what transpired with Azoff?  Just curious.

Ali

I'm a little curious myself.  Axl didn't seem to happy in Asia with the business side of things, eg. touring without management.  Wonder what went down.

Personnally, I don't give a shit.  I just want my favorite band to tour and be happy at what they do best!

[D]

little backstory on Doc


Jon Bon Jovi actually discovered Skid Row cause Dave Snake Sabo was Jon's childhood friend and played with Jon some  before he got signed

so Doc and Jon were kind of co managers of Sebastian etc

If I remember correctly, Sebastian felt Jon and Doc were ripping him off financially so Skid Row opened for Bon Jovi at the Giants Stadium show back in 89 and baz sort of let his feelings be known with the arrangement etc


Doc claimed on Supergroup show that Baz got plenty of money only he was frivolous with it etc.
Here is the great news

with Doc on board, we are almost guaranteed to get US dates right Fernando?